GENERAL INFORMATION
An endowed scholarship program is a tax-deductible, non-refundable, contribution to the St. John-Endicott Schools' Foundation for the purpose of using the earnings from the principal of the contribution for distribution as scholarship awards. The St. John-Endicott Schools' Foundation may be named as a beneficiary in wills and insurance policies or receive gifts of property.
Endowments are controlled by the Board of Trustees, made up of long-time residents from both the Endicott and St. John communities. This Board oversees all endowed funds which are managed by our partner foundation, INNOVIA. St. John-Endicott Schools' Foundation has over $1,004,000 in principal investments at Innovia Foundation (formerly known as Inland Northwest Community Foundation).
Questions?
WHAT IS Innovia? Innovia Foundation helps nonprofit organizations like ours throughout the Inland Northwest to establish endowments so that they might better meet their current and long-term funding needs. They have been in existence since 1974 and are the stewards of over $100 million dollars in 993 charitable funds.
CAN THE DONOR DEFINE THE USE OF THESE CONTRIBUTED FUNDS? Yes. Understanding that the funds contributed are for scholarships, we will work with the donor to establish their criteria to be met by the students in order to apply for their scholarship.
CAN ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ENDOWMENT BE MADE? Yes. Any future contributions to the endowment will be tax-deductible by the donor and the earnings legally restricted according to the terms of the endowment agreement.
DO EARNINGS FROM THE ENDOWMENT NEED TO BE AWARDED IMMEDIATELY? No. It is necessary to build the principal of the endowment to $10,000 within a ten year period prior to any scholarship being awarded. This can be built with a minimum donation of $1,000 per year over the ten year period. Then, when the criteria has been established, scholarships will be awarded in the name of the endowment.
HOW DO YOU GET AN ENDOWMENT STARTED? Simply contact any of our Board of Trustees or our chapter manager. We have the forms necessary to complete the establishment of the endowment program. We welcome your inquiries.
Explanation of scholarship criteria
You will establish criteria for your scholarship when it is fully endowed. However, should you wish to amend that criteria, please submit a letter to the Foundation prior to October 1st of each year.
Our by-laws require that students applying for scholarships be a senior at St. John-Endicott High School, or be a graduate of St. John-Endicott High School. Home schooled or running start students must receive a diploma from St. John-Endicott High School in order to qualify for our scholarships.
Other criteria you might want to consider:
Type of school they will attend- 2 year, 4 year, trade school, etc.
Pursuing a degree in a specific field
Involved in athletics or other school activities
Involved in the community or their church
Grade point
ENDOWMENTS IN PROGRESS
CLASS OF 2000 ENDOWMENT
SUSAN ZORB ENDOWMENT
NEW ENDOWMENTS
NEAL ROBERTSON ENDOWMENT
ST JOHN TELCO ENDOWMENT
CURRENT ENDOWMENTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic Scholarships:
Foundation Ambassador Endowment: 3.0 gpa, strong emphasis on community as well as school involvement.
Foundation Academic Scholarship: 3.5 gpa. Show SAT/ACT scores.
E. Harold Foster Endowment: 3.0 gpa, core course work will be ranked, show wide range of activities
George Miller Endowment: 3.0 gpa. Open to continuing education students only. Must submit a 300 word essay describing your achievements, activities and progress since high school graduation.
GFWC Endowment: 3.2 gpa, need considered.
Hollis Rogers Endowment #1: 3.0 gpa, show leadership and other activities, preference for students planning to study in the science or technical fields. Renewable for 4 years while maintaining 3.0 gpa.
James A. Huff Endowment: 3.25 gpa, be active in the community, plan to pursue a career in the medical field.
June Philpott Endowment: 3.0 gpa, include
Mark H Swannack Endowment: For continuing education students who have completed 2 years of college. Preference to an Agriculture Education student or planning to teach in a STEM field. Renewable for 2 years
Norman Swent Endowment: 3.2 gpa
Peter T Smith Endowment: 3.2 gpa, Business, finance, accounting, management information systems or agricultural economics preferred. Renewable for up to 6 years.
Reich/Scheuerman Endowment: 3.0 gpa, show leadership in academics, athletics and other activities.
Need based academic scholarships:
American Legion Endowment: 3.0 gpa, need considered, good moral character and achievement. Preference to a veteran family.
Annie Maria Hitchings Scholarship: 3.0 gpa, need considered.
Edgar L. & Rugh Smith Endowment: 3.0 gpa; letter of recommendation from counselor; must attend four year institution; available to seniors or continuing ed students.
Harry & Oreane Schneidmiller Endowment: for public institutions only, show a balance between need and academic success.
Harvey Denton Endowment: 3.0 gpa, must be for a 4 year college, need considered
Hollis Rogers Endowment #2: 3.0 gpa, need considered, renewable for 4 years.
Jackson & Doris Smith Family Endowment: 3.0 gpa. Submit a 300 word essay on your field of study.
L.J. (Bus) Zorb Endowment #1: 3.0 gpa, need considered, must attend a Christian college with preference to students with a major in a ministry or teaching.
L.J. (Bus) Zorb Endowment #2: 2.0 gpa, submit written plan for an academic or vocational goal, can be for 2 or 4 year college or trade school.
Lyle & Veeva Harwood Endowment: 3.0 gpa, need considered, show range of activities and have a plan of an academic goal.
Neal Robertson Endowment: 3.0gpa, preference to students entering field of finance, business or aviation. Preference will be given to students maintaining a part time summer or harvest job.
Robert & Eileen Zorb Endowment: 3.0 gpa, need considered, must attend a Christian college with preference to students with a major in a ministry or teaching.
Robert & Mary Schauble Endowment: 3.0 gpa, need considered.
St John Telco Endowment: Priority to students in information technology, business or communications. Focus on goals statement.
Achievement Scholarships:
Foundation Achievement Scholarship: 2.0 gpa, must demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Dean & Billie Dechenne Endowment: 2.0 gpa, preference for ag or related science field, for 2 or 4 yr college or tech school full time.
Derek Trevor Miller Endowment: 2.0 gpa, strong work ethic and actively involved in school activities, be self- motivated with a desire to succeed. For 2 or 4 year school.
Donna Marie Flatt Endowment: 2.0 gpa, preference for students planning to teach, for 2 or 4 year school full time
Harvey & Dona Schneidmiller Family Endowment: 2.0 gpa, must attend a 4 year school full time
Henry & Anna Schneidmiller Endowment: 3.0 gpa. Emphasis on leadership. Must attend either WSU, EWU or U of I. Financial need will be considered.
Julie Heitstuman Endowment: 2.0 gpa, show leadership in academics and other activities in and out of school.
Philip & Amelia Swent Endowment: 2.0 gpa, show work ethic and activities, need considered.
St. John Christian Church Endowment: 2.0 gpa, for 2 or 4 year college or tech school full time
St. John Fire Department Scholarship: 2.0 gpa, have a strong work ethic. Preference for students entering fire science field or rescue/EMT studies.
Trunkey Family Endowment: 2.0 gpa, preference for law enforcement, Medicine, Sciences or related field, 2 or 4 year school full time.
Woodie & Helen Mills Endowment: for student in high school music program and who shares their talent in the community, for 2 or 4 year college.
Other scholarships:
Brent Repp Endowment: 2.0 gpa, strong work ethic, be active member of FFA or 4-H, show athletics as well as community activities.
Jeremy Thompson Endowment: 2.0gpa, demonstrate leadership and involvement in many activities.
Jim Leifer Endowment: For continuing education students in a trade school, 2 or 4 year college. Preference to students studying agriculture and planning to return to an area farm.
Lyle & MaryLu Bailey Endowment: must be pursuing a career in an agriculture field. Preference to continuing education student. Show work and ag related experiences.
Mike & Linda Siler Endowment: 3.0 gpa, is for continuing ed student. Submit 300 word essay on your achievements, activities and progress since leaving high school.
Travis Nixon Endowment: 2.0 gpa, work ethic, leaderships skills and athletic involvement.
