Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship at Maine East
Wolf Gustaveson was a beloved son, classmate, and friend who passed away in a tragic car accident in 2023.
Wolf was passionate about automobiles and technology and was pursuing an automotive technology degree during his freshman year at Southern Illinois University at the time of his death. Wolf was hardworking, bright, curious, and incredibly compassionate. He was dedicated to his studies and was inspired by the many teachers, coaches, and peers who helped him find his purpose in high school.
This scholarship aims to honor Wolf Gustaveson’s kind heart, welcoming spirit, and love for cars and technology.
Any high school senior at Maine East High School (District 207) in Park Ridge, Illinois, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they value making a positive difference in the lives of others. Students who would like to pursue some type of path in automotive tech are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, tell us about an experience that helped you find purpose, and how this experience influenced you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Tell us about an experience that helped you find purpose and how it influenced you to make a meaningful difference in others’ lives.
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May 2025
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The application deadline is Mar 20, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 20, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 20, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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