SBAA Scholarship & Grant Program
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The Association awards one graduate of the SBCSC high schools a $4000 scholarship annually. This scholarship is paid in four $1000 payments over a four year period, providing the student maintains satisfactory grades in his/her school of higher learning. Initial screening is done in the high school and a minimum of three candidates are recommended to the Scholarship Committee. Recipients are selected by the committee with approval by the Superintendent of Schools. We encourage graduates, families and friends of education to support the Association’s Plan2000 scholarship endowment. |
The scholarships are endowed by a specific donor or fund. A donor may specify the amount of the grant and the requirements for candidates to be considered. Requirements may include academic standing, an area of study and/or a specific high school. Anyone interested in funding this type of scholarship should contact the Alumni Association. Currently the Alumni Association administers the Joseph S. Fragomeni, Sr., William & Kathryn Shields and Lauren Davis Scholarships and also funds three $1000 Endowed Scholarships awarded in the name of Alumni Association members to all students who are related to active SBCSC graduates and Associate members of the Alumni Association. |
2nd Chance Awards for active college students who are SBCSC graduates and/or recipients of an Endowed, Fragomeni, Davis or Shields scholarship. Active Student Grants one time grants given to SBCSC graduates who are on schedule to graduate from college who are in need of financial assistance. Both Awards are funded by the Kurt & Tessye Simon Student Assistance Fund. Apply for these awards/grants by writing a hard copy letter expressing your need and a support letter from a financial officer at your school. Send letters to the South Bend Alumni Assn. |
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Many organizations, trusts, foundations, individuals, etc. make scholastic scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors. You might be amazed to know exactly how many. Most often the money is needed; at times the grants simply supplement a large cache of money or add to the scholarship fund of an institution.
Generally, the people and companies that award their own scholarships, or contribute to organizations that award scholarships, receive tax considerations. In many cases publicity is given to the donors, and rightfully so. Scholarships are ‘attention getters,’ and most of us can relate to scholarships. We believe recipients are being helped, and high-achieving students are being rewarded for their classroom performance. We, therefore, know exactly what we gave and who benefits, which makes us feel good about our contribution.
We have awarded our scholarships in the name of the Superintendent of Schools to graduating seniors based on teacher/staff recommendations, academic performance, activities participation and school/community services. In 2005 the Alumni Association went a step beyond that. We assist students who may not have outstanding grades or scores and may not be connected to some organization or have an advocate helping them to achieve their educational goals. We are addressing all students who have been accepted to an institution of higher learning, are willing to work hard, have an educational goal, have begun a history of service and are in need of financial help. To meet that objective we added an Alumni Endowed Scholarship, which is a one-time grant to a qualifying student, and the Active Student Grants, underwritten by the Kurt & Tessye Simon Student Assistance Fund. These are one-time grants awarded to active college students who have little or no financial assistance and are on schedule to graduate. We believe we are filling a void by addressing a group of students who can easily be overlooked. Our belief is that there are many “late bloomers” who find more classroom motivation as they mature.
The Scholarship Program presently consists of four Superintendent’s Scholarships, three Alumni Endowed Scholarships, a Joseph S. Fragomeni Sr. Scholarship, a Lauren Davis Scholarship, a Kathryn and William Shields Scholarship and the Kurt and Tessye Simon Grants. Also, 2nd Chance Grants are available for past recipients of the Endowed, Fragomeni and Davis Scholarships who still need help with expenses. All assistance is financially supported by the Plan2000 fund, and we welcome contributions to that fund – large and small. We hope you agree with our philosophy and it will stimulate your interest, leading to your support. The deadline for scholarship applications, including supporting materials, is April 15, 2013.
Contributors should know that only a very small percent of the Association’s funds are spent on operating costs annually. The board is a volunteer board, and there are no fancy annual meeting locations, meals or freebies.
Anyone interested in funding an endowed scholarship should contact the Alumni Association.
Gift Annuities are available at very good rates of return…”Check us out”.
Click below to Download 2013 Application Forms
- Teachers Credit Union – Superintendent’s Scholarship
- Alumni Endowed Scholarship
- Joseph S. Fragomeni Sr. Scholarship
- Lauren Davis/Ball State Scholarship
- Kurt and Tessye Simon Grants
- Kathryn & William Shields Scholarship
Click Here to Download the “Determining Financial Need Form” – required for all Applications except the Simon Grants.
Some of the gifts/grants/loans given:
| Gloves and Scarves Donations ScholarshipsSuperintendents $16,000 annual Simon Grants $ pool annual Endowed $3000 annual Fragomeni $1000 annual 2nd Chance Grants $ pool annua Walnut Grove School House Project State Finalists Shirts LaSalle Band Uniforms Repair of Instruments Project-2nd Fiddle High School Quiz Bowl John Adams Mock Trial John Adams Soccer Team All School athletic subsidies Joseph Boland Citizenship Awards Physical Fitness Awards School Field Complex Remodeling YMCA Youth Services Young Authors Annual Celebration of Academic Excellence Washington High Equipment needs Fine Arts & Music Department Contributions Indiana Football Hall of Fame |
Summer Recreation Programs Italian American Scholarships Gifted and Talented support South Bend Community Hall of Fame School Spirit Programs People to People Program Book donatons/schools & Homeless Center Connect Individual grants for self improvement High School Yearbook grants Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award Distinguished Achievement Award Ideal Baldoni Public Service Award Corporate Award for Support of Education Local Civic Unit Booklets* Riley High School Pool Project Riley Andy Nemeth Golf Tournament ‘Take Ten’ program Monthly Lunch Club Bethel College Music Department Clay High School Band |
2012 Scholarship & Grant Recipients
TCU-Superintendent’s Scholarships
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Bethany Green, Adams, will attend Indiana University, Bloomington. She plans to study ballet in the Jacobs School of Music at IU. Bethany hopes to become a professional dancer. She is the daughter of Donald and Diana Green of South Bend. |  |
Emil Talic, Clay, will study art, with an emphasis on graphic art, at Indiana University South Bend. He is the son of Amir and Sibella Talis of South Bend. |
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Sarah Mee, Riley, will attend IU Blooomington, to study nursing. She is the daughter of Ronald J. Mee and Melinda K. Steinke, both of South Bend. |  |
Kipchumba Kibet, Washington, will attend either Purdue University of Xavier University. He plans to pursue a degree in pre-pharmacy, with the goal of becoming a pharmaceutical researcher. He is the son of Joan Cherrone of South Bend. |
Lauren S. Davis Scholarship |
Joseph Fragomeni Sr. Scholarship |
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Courtney Netzer, Clay High School, received the Lauren Davis Scholarship to attend Ball State University. She is the daughter of Gary and Laurie Netzer of South Bend. | No PhotoAvailable | Chrishana Stoner of Adams High School received the Joseph Fragomeni Sr. Scholarship. She will study either engineering or biology at Purdue University. She is the daughter of Adal Smith and Maxine Pruitt, both of South Bend. |
Endowed Scholarships
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Monica Chan of Washington High School received an endowed scholarshhip to attend IU. She plans to study accounting. Monica is the daughter of Roger and Min Chan of South Bend. |  |
Jacob Freske, Adams, received an endowed scholarship to study at either Ball State or IUSB. He is the son of Robert and Juliana Freske of South Bend. |
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Kurt & Tessye Simon Grant
Cody Schell received a $1,000 grant to continue his studies at Manchester College. He is a 2009 graduate of Clay High School. |
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Second Chance Grant
David Shafer, a student at Indiana State University, received a $1,000 grant. He is studying construction management at Indiana State University. He is a graduate of Marian High School.
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Past Scholarship and Grant Recipients
2011: Nora T. Mansfield, Adams High School; Bridget C. Hickey, Clay High School; Lauren M. James, Riley High School; Stacey M. Hogan, Washington High School. Endowed: Nicholas A. Pellegrino, St. Joseph; David J. Shafer, Marian. Lauren Davis Scholarship: Sidney A. Staples, Clay. Joseph Fragomeni Sr. Scholarship: Adam Baumgartner, Adams. Simon Grants: Christpher Burke, Clay; Alyssa Dunn, Riley; Cody Schell, Clay; Allison Shafer, Riley.
2010: Samantha K. Marley, Adams; Anna E. Sobieski, Clay; Kristina M. Patzkowsky, Riley; Charnelle N. Maefield-Martin, Washington. Simon Grants: Rikki L. Cecrle, Clay; Cody W. Schell, Clay. Second Chance Grants: Katelyn Drudge, William Freske, Allison Shafer.
2009: Hollin Bolden, Adams; Jasmine Allen, Riley; Stephanie Firehammer, Clay; Jashay Johnson-Martin, Washington. Endowed: Katelyn Drudge, Penn; Daniel Horvath, Riley; William Freske, Adams. Fragomeni: James Hudson Jr., Adams. Simon Grants: Rikki Cecrle, Clay; Kaitlin Armentrout; Riley; Beth LaFree, Riley; Donna Chamblee, LaSalle; Anne LaFree, Riley. Second Chance:Matt Mackowiak, Washington; Stephanie Orlowski, Washington; Emily Haller, Adams; Ryan Orlowski, Washington; Allison Shafer, Riley.
2008: Anna L. Otero-Torres, Adams; Joshua A. Lukas, Clay; Gabrielle S. Dutrieux, Riley; Blanca N. Alvarado, Washington. Endowed: Allison Shafer, Riley; Matthew Mackowiak, Washington; Stephanie Orlowski, Washington. Simon Grant: Cody DeShone, Riley; Laura Fitzgerald, Adams.
2007: Alyssa Dunn, Riley; Madeline Haller, Adams; Andrew Ewald, Washington; Evan Youngquist, Clay. Endowed: Ryan Orlowski, Washington; Ashley Timm, Clay. Frangomeni: Kimberly Manigault, Riley. Simon Grant: Dan Seitz, Clay.
2006: Delphine Keza, Adams; Alida J. Marroni, Clay; Adam R. Huff, Washington; Rene Alonso, Riley. Fragomeni: Michael Padberg, Riley. Endowed: Emily Haller, Adams; Jean Paul Jaume, Adams; Cameron McMichael, John Glenn. Simon Grants: Amy Marsh, Adams; Christy Kollar, Clay.
2005: Rachel Marley, Adams; Laura Schalliol, Clay; Thy Ca Nguyen, Riley; Marteve Gray, Washington.
2004: Donald Perkins III, Adams; Rachel Ford, Clay; Danilo Rodriguez, Riley; Lorraine Chan, Washington.
2003: Kimberly Ballin, Clay; Melanie Duncan, Adams; Brandon Patton, Riley; Anthony Glenn, Washington.
2002: Kevin Alby, Adams; Lindsey Carl, Clay; Elyse Chudzynski, Riley; Matthew Ciesielski, Washington; Margaet O’Sullivan, LaSalle.
2001: Alice Dymally, Washington, and Craig Ziolkowski, Washington.
2000: Jennifer Brison, LaSalle, and Amanda Myers, Riley.
1999: Aprell Carr, Washington, and Bryan Ziolkowski, Washington.
1998: Chandra Najdek, LaSalle, and Eric Fey, Riley.
1997: Mary Wisnewski, Riley, and Derek Dabrowiak, Washington.
1996: Kimberly Gruber, Washington, and Martin Owens, Washington.
1995: Traci Borkowski, LaSalle, and Jason Whitmer, Washington.
1994: Genevieve C. Morrill, Clay.
Notice to Scholarship/Grant Recipients
Scholarship/grant recipients must request payment of their scholarship/grant by contacting the South Bend Alumni Association. You must report your legal name, student ID number and the name and address of the person or office that will receive the check. Recipients of four year grants must renew this grant each school year by contacting the Alumni Association. You can make your renewal request after you have enrolled for the ensuing school year.
Please visit our Alumnews web page for photos and more information on our scholarship recipients.