SDU46

... was established in 2023 after Carolyn's untimely passing. 

Carolyn was a lifelong Elgin resident, and Elgin High School graduate.

Her family wished to establish this scholarship to help U-46 graduating seniors go to college. Carolyn had always believed in helping those less fortunate than herself, especially students facing obstacles in their lives.

The Carolyn Van Slyck Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors in School District U-46 that have overcome hardships, and are pursuing STEM-related studies in college. Selection for this scholarship will not necessarily be focused on the student with the best GPA or community service record, but rather, on students who have had to face more hurdles up to this point in their lives.  

 Applicants must be School District U-46 seniors, entering their first year of a STEM-related program at an institution of higher education. 

Annual scholarship awards can vary in amount and number according to the number of qualified scholarship applicants.