February
3, 2004
Wentcher
Foundation Gives $25,000 for Oakton Scholarships
The Oakton Community College Educational Foundation has received $25,000 from the Ernest C. Wentcher Educational Foundation, to establish a scholarship fund for eligible students. This generous gift allows Oakton to award 10 scholarships of $2,500 each, to be used for tuition, books, and fees in the 2004-05 academic year.
"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. While 20 Chicago area students already have earned scholarships to attend various four-year institutions around the country, Oakton is the first two-year college to benefit from Mr. Wentcher's philanthropy.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. Mr. Wentcher also recently 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. Preference is given to June 2004 high school graduates. To receive an application, call 847-635-1708. The application deadline is 5 p.m., March 31. Students will be asked to accept or deny their scholarship by May 3.
For more information, contact the Oakton Educational Foundation at 847-635-1893.
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