Douglas Hoeft, a former teacher, Superintendent of the Kane County Educational Service Region, and State Representative prior to his death, was committed to education for all students. During his lifetime, he worked tirelessly to improve the educational system in Illinois. To honor his work and commitment, a scholarship has been established in his name.
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to
high school graduates
of programs within the Kane County Educational Service Region. Applicants must be a graduate of a school or home school within the Kane County Educational Service Region, must currently reside within that area, and must be entering the first year of a vocational/technical program or an institution of higher education.
This scholarship is given to qualified applicants who have met and overcome specific life challenges.
We have set up a
website (
dlhoeftscholarship.org
)
where students can go to learn more information about the scholarship and submit their application for the scholarship to the foundation. Forms may also be printed and submitted by mail if an applicant prefers.
Applicants should be encouraged to apply on line, with all information contained in one folder.
Note that
we no longer require an
official transcript for the application
. The school for each scholarship winner will be contacted to verify the information which the student provides in the application.
Please note that the deadline for application is April 1, 2020!
