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
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.
2024 Timeline
The Foundation awarded 221 grant applications in the spring of 2024, just over $20,000, for numerous summer camps and activities.
- Families are being notified by email if their student was awarded a grant. Families can expect to receive this email the week of April 8, 2024.
- Grants may be redeeemed between May 31, 2024 through May 28, 2025. The 2024 grants cannot be combined with any unused grants from previous years.
- Before payment will be issued, families must:
- Bring a copy of the award email when you register your child for the camp or activity. Most organizations will allow you to register your child without payment. Then you or the organization must submit the Proof of Enrollment Form (below) and the documentation showing registration confirmation from the organization to [email protected] so that we can pay the organization directly.
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- If you need to pay for the program at the time of registration, submit the Proof of Enrollment Form (below), documentation showing registration confirmation and proof of payment to [email protected]. The D54 Foundation will reimburse you for the cost of one program for the grant amount stated in your student’s award email.
- Proof of Enrollment Form 2024 (English)
- Proof of Enrollment Form 2024 (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.
