Duane and Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Siouxland Community Foundation
About the Siouxland Community Foundation
Since 1988, the Siouxland Community Foundation (SCF) has worked to build a stronger, more vibrant Siouxland—For Good. For Ever. The foundation brings together donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to address community needs and create opportunities for future generations. Its work includes scholarships, grants, and support for lasting philanthropic efforts.
- SCF has served the Siouxland community since 1988.
- The foundation supports students, nonprofits, donors, and community leaders.
History of the Award
Background: The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is administered by the Siouxland Community Foundation, headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa. Family and friends established the fund in 2009. The scholarship supports graduating seniors pursuing post-secondary education.
- Established in 2009 by family and friends.
- Administered by the Siouxland Community Foundation.
Purpose
Description: The scholarship assists graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley-Pierson High School. It is intended to support their pursuit of post-secondary education. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited educational institution in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota.
- Supports graduating seniors from two named high schools.
- Funds post-secondary education at an accredited institution in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota.
Eligibility
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at West Monona High School or Kingsley-Pierson High School. They must have participated in school-sponsored sports during each of their four years of high school and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. They must also plan to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota.
- Graduating senior at West Monona High School or Kingsley-Pierson High School.
- School-sponsored sports participation in all four years of high school.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0.
Selection Criteria
Selection: Recipients are selected based on several factors. These include scholastic performance, extracurricular and community activities, and work history. The selection process also evaluates the applicant’s essay.
- Selection considers academic performance and activities.
- Work history and essay evaluation are also considered.
Award
Award Value: The scholarship award is a minimum of $500. The award is not renewable. The source does not specify a maximum award amount.
- Minimum award: $500.
- Not renewable.
Application Procedure
Application Timeline: Applications must be received by the February deadline. The source does not provide a specific date for that deadline. Applicants must submit the completed online application and required supporting materials.
Required Materials: The application must include an essay and an official high school transcript. All listed materials must be submitted with the completed online application.
- Completed online application.
- Essay.
- Official high school transcript.