November
9, 2004
Wentcher
Foundation Awards Oakton Scholarships
Oakton Community College students are the recipients of $25,000 in scholarships from the Ernest C. Wentcher Educational Foundation for the 2004-05 academic year, according to the Oakton's Community College Educational Foundation.
All recipients are freshmen and include: Amy Cowin of Northbrook (liberal arts), Christine Eberhardt of Niles (secondary education), Katherine Lawrence of Glenview (undecided), Brian Neiberg of Northbrook (liberal arts), Malgorzata Pakulska of Des Plaines (liberal arts), Benjamin Satkiewicz of Evanston (liberal arts), Amy Skaff of Skokie (undecided), Crystal Smuk of Des Plaines (physical therapy assistant), Michelle Stryjak of Des Plaines (business), and Marcelina Tokarczyk of Morton Grove (business).
Established two years ago, the Wentcher Educational Foundation focuses on quality education as a top priority to sustain the nation's leadership in the global economy. Last year, the Wentcher Educational Foundation provided more than $1 million to support scholarships for Chicago Public School students.
"We believe it is important to ensure that deserving students, especially those who are the first in their family to attend college, receive the support they need to graduate and pursue meaningful careers," said Ernest C. Wentcher, president of the foundation. The philanthropist also has helped raise $1 million for Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago.
Members of the Wentcher Educational Foundation board include Vincent Agnew (ret.), senior investment officer, Chicago Title and Trust Co; Stuart Duhl, partner, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP; Brian Fitzpatrick of Glenview, principal, Deloitte & Touche; Richard Helmholz, University of Chicago law professor; and Jean Hoff, Wilmette, foundation vice president.
Eligible students must be enrolled full time in Oakton's baccalaureate/transfer program, and show a high school G.P.A. of 3.0 or better. Applications are considered based on educational goals, extracurricular activities, and essay content and quality.
Oakton Community College offers degree and certificate curricula for students preparing to earn a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university, as well as those preparing for employment in a variety of careers. Oakton is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, Illinois Community College Board, and American Association of Community Colleges.
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