Someday, Clara Asplund of Oneida would like to work locally as a high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. A scholarship the ROWVA senior received to attend the University of Illinois this fall is going to help her on her way to achieving her goals.
Clara received the Oneida Telephone Exchange Scholarship to pursue her college education, which is awarded to a ROWVA High School senior to help with tuition, fees, and room and board.
“It means a lot to me to have received this scholarship,” says Clara, who was active in FFA, 4-H, student council, marching band, Federation, Scholastic Bowl, cross country, and National Honor Society at ROWVA. “I am very grateful to have my community’s support behind me and my future.”
There are eight scholarships available through the Galesburg Community Foundation, and each has its own criteria. “Through these scholarships, generous individuals are helping students pursue their dreams, which is good for our communities,” said Jillian Isaacson, Director of Grants & Programs at Galesburg Community Foundation.
Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship recipients:
John E. Bohan Excellence in Athletics Scholarship – Alycia Haun, Nursing, Illinois State University
Becky Carlson Scholarship – Addison Anderson, Education, Carl Sandburg College
Steve McBride Scholarship – Alycia Haun, Nursing, Illinois State University
Oneida Telephone Exchange Scholarship – Clara Asplund, Agriculture Education, University of Illinois, and Clara Kuelper, Ag and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois
Lyle Pierce Athletic and Leadership Scholarship – Chloe Allen, Elementary Education, Monmouth College
The Millie Martin Memorial Academic Achievement Award – Emma Seiboldt, Biology Major, Ag Business Minor, Iowa State University
Helen H. Wetherbee Nursing Scholarship – Jennifer Hamilton, Chamberlain University; Kaylee McGarry, Illinois State University; Alycia Haun, Illinois State University; Natalie Brakeville, Bradley University
