Funds

A scholarship for Waterloo students established in memory of Dr. Sam Christensen. He was affectionately called “Dr. Sam” by all who knew him. Dr. Sam practiced pediatric dentistry in Waterloo until his retirement and deeply cared for Waterloo and the Cedar Valley. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. … Read more

The scholarship was established to recognize volunteerism in students. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to help with the cost of advanced education for students graduating from West High, East High, or Expo and attending full-time at the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University or an Iowa community college. Eligible … Read more

VGM Group, a Waterloo-based company that offers professional services to help business customers grow and sustain their competitive advantage, offers scholarships to high school seniors who are children of full-time employees at VGM Group or active employees at VGM. Eligible students are graduating from high school and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited … Read more

In memory of Tyler Greene, this scholarship fund awards a renewable scholarship to students who demonstrate, through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or general behavior, an understanding of Ability Awareness and inclusion. Ability Awareness is the skill of recognizing that what someone CAN do is more important than what they can’t do. Tyler had cerebral palsy … Read more

This scholarship was established in honor of Todd Brekke. An annual scholarship will be awarded to a student who has similar talents that Todd possessed. Eligible students will be enrolled at East, West, or Expo High School. They are planning to attend post-secondary school full-time, and pursuing a career in the arts (computer graphics, painting, … Read more

The scholarship is established for purpose of helping with the cost of advanced education for students at West High School in Waterloo, Iowa. One scholarship will be awarded annually to an eligible applicant in the amount of $1,000. Eligible applicants will be attending an institution in Iowa full-time, maintaining a 3.5 GPA, and show involvement … Read more

This fund provides post-secondary scholarships for dependents of full-time employees at Professional Office Services. There are typically five $1,000 scholarships issued annually. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a lasting impact in our community, not only today but for … Read more

This scholarship honors Liz Crowley, a long-time educator in Waterloo. She served as the first principal at the Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence. She molded a positive and enthusiastic staff as she initiated innovative practices including a year-round calendar, same sex classrooms, enhanced parent commitment, and implemented the first Waterloo Leader In Me program. … Read more

The Hubert & Georgia Rossin Scholarship is awarded to a student at a Waterloo public or parochial school that has been or is currently residing in a foster care home. Hubert and Georgia not only raised their own six children, but opened up their Waterloo home regularly to young people residing in the foster care … Read more

Supports City of Waterloo firefighters seeking paramedic training. The fund was established to honor the life and legacy of Waterloo firefighter Greg Freshwater who was fatally injured in an accident while jogging in south Waterloo in the summer of 2017. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from … Read more