Student Grants

The D54 Foundation proudly offers memorial scholarship grants for students in early childhood through seventh grade, which are funded, in part, through contributions received in honor of individuals who have passed away. This grant will be offered to the children of School District 54 to cultivate an academic, cultural or athletic interest to enrich student educational opportunities. Memorial grants will be limited to a maximum of $100 per recipient. The grants are intended for children from families facing extenuating financial circumstances.

To support this program: Donate to the student grants program

2022 Timeline

The District 54 Education Foundation proudly offers grants to District 54 students to fund their participation in a program of their choice. This grant is intended for children from families facing extenuating financial circumstances. The Foundation awarded 446 grant applications in the spring of 2022, just over $41,000, for activities such as karate, swimming, dance and math classes.

• Families were notified by email if their student was awarded a grant.
• Grants may be redeemed between May 27, 2022 – May 26, 2023. Families cannot combine their 2021 and 2022 grant, as the deadline to use the 2021 grant was May 26, 2022. 
• 2022 Proof of Enrollment Form – English
• 2022 Proof of Enrollment Form – Spanish

2023 Timeline

The Foundation awarded 507 grant applications in the spring of 2023, just over $39,000, for activities such as robotics, overnight camps, soccer and swim lessons.

• Families were notified by email if their student was awarded a grant.
• Grants may be redeemed between May 29, 2023 – May 29, 2024. Families cannot combine their 2022 and 2023 grant, as the deadline to use the 2022 grant was May 26, 2023. 
• 2023 Proof of Enrollment Form – English
• 2023 Proof of Enrollment Form – Spanish

Our honorees

We thank those of you who have honored your family and friends with a donation in their name to the District 54 Foundation Memorial Grant Fund. A list of individuals who have been honored is below.