Amanda Reed Memorial Scholarship
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February 01, 2024
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The purpose of the Amanda Reed Memorial Scholarship is to provide educational resources for graduating seniors within Boone, Stephenson, and Winnebago County who have a commitment to ending teen dating violence and/or domestic abuse. Applicants must answer the essay prompt: "How have you addressed the problem of domestic violence, and what impact has your work had in your community?"
Applicant must: Be a graduate or graduating senior from a public or private high school located within Boone, Ogle, Stephenson or Winnebago County in Illinois; Have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0; Reflect Amanda’s compassionate and caring nature; and Demonstrate a commitment to domestic violence prevention in their school or the wider community through volunteering, advocacy, projects, or other activities. Strong preference will be given to applicants who provide a reference from someone familiar with their work in domestic violence prevention, such as a volunteer site supervisor.
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