SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2011 AARTA year saw the start of a new tradition. Prior to this year the Association would provide an area student(s) with a scholarship to assist them is furthering their education. The Board of Directors felt that a need existed to expand the opportunity of our scholarship to a broader number of candidates. With the approval of the general membership, the choice was made to align with the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley with the hope that eventually AARTA will be able to provide an endowed fund for the perpetuity of our scholarship(s) through the years to come.
As of September, 2016 we have reached our goal of $10,000 and became an endowment fund for the perpetuity of our AARTA scholarship all funds raised toward our AARTA scholarship will be deposited into the endowment fund. All contributions are appreciated and are tax-deductible.
The proceeds from the 50/50 raffle is usually held for the benefit of the scholarship fund--the donation thereof is made in the name our members who have recently passed away.
It is also the hope of the Board of Directors, that members will remember our scholarship and make individual donations, in the name of a loved family member or friend, to the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. Their website is easily accessed for private donations as well as envelopes at our luncheons.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2022 MARGARET DUNCAN
2021 KATELYN SCHULTZ
2020 MUMBA KABEMBA
2021 KATELYN SCHULTZ
2020 MUMBA KABEMBA
2018 Scholarship Recipient - Carly Perillo
Dear Aurora Area Retired Teachers' Association,
I am the recipient of the "Aurora Area Retired Teachers' Association" Scholarship. I am from Sugar Grove Illinois and will be studying nursing. Throughout my life, I have been a dancer. Dancing has been a huge part of my life.
Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me as my financial situation has been difficult. When I received the email informing me about the scholarship, I was filled with joy. I immediately told my family with happiness. This scholarship has helped not only me, but my family as well. It will continue to help us through our financial situation. I really appreciate the thought and kindness of this scholarship.
Sincerely,
Carly Perillo
Dear Aurora Area Retired Teachers' Association,
I am the recipient of the "Aurora Area Retired Teachers' Association" Scholarship. I am from Sugar Grove Illinois and will be studying nursing. Throughout my life, I have been a dancer. Dancing has been a huge part of my life.
Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me as my financial situation has been difficult. When I received the email informing me about the scholarship, I was filled with joy. I immediately told my family with happiness. This scholarship has helped not only me, but my family as well. It will continue to help us through our financial situation. I really appreciate the thought and kindness of this scholarship.
Sincerely,
Carly Perillo
2016 Scholarship Recipient
Jamie McCreedy - West Aurora H.S./2016
Jamie McCreedy - West Aurora H.S./2016
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2015 Scholarship Recipient
Stephanie Frederick - St. Charles North H.S.
Stephanie Frederick - St. Charles North H.S.
2013 Scholarship Recipient
Alondra Santiago - East Aurora High School
2012 Scholarship Recipient
Jaely Pratt - Aurora West High School
2011 Scholarship Recipient
Andres Blanton - Aurora West High School
Andres Blanton - Aurora West High School
2010 IRTA Scholarship Recipient
Whitney Holsteen, Batavia High School
2010 Scholarship Recipient
Christopher Weiss, Batavia High School
Whitney Holsteen, Batavia High School
2010 Scholarship Recipient
Christopher Weiss, Batavia High School
2009 Scholarship Recipients
Grace Caldwell
Grace Caldwell