Kennedy | Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation

45th Reunion

Terry Durham-CR Noon Lions Club Scholarship

Senior actively involved in community service throughout their high school years who will be continuing in any kind of post-secondary education.

Colin Taylor Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Colin Taylor, a 2011 graduate of Kennedy High School, for a student who both played baseball and was a member of Happiness, Inc. Student must have plans to pursue higher education in any field.

Sean Wu Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Sean Wu, a 2016 graduate of Kennedy High School, for a student who plans to pursue higher education in a creative career field. Student must embody Sean’s spirit, original humor, interest in creative writing and cinematic arts, academic excellence, and the ability to brighten everyone’s mood.

Otto F. Wiedersberg, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

To be awarded to an outstanding business education student planning to enroll at a community college or technical school.

Irene Wiedeman Memorial Scholarship

To be awarded to an outstanding business education student planning to enroll in a program of business education at an institution of higher learning.

Thomas R. White Memorial Scholarship

Given to a minority student under the age of 19 who has a 2.5 GPA or better. Graduate must have noted financial need with plans to enroll in an accredited college or university.

John W. Whipple Memorial Scholarship

To be awarded to an outstanding history student, as determined by faculty, who has maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Andrew Seiler Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of Andrew Seiler, a 2017 graduate of Kennedy High School. Andrew studied Japanese for four years at Kennedy and participated in the school’s exchange program visiting Japan. The scholarship makes it possible for a deserving Kennedy student with financial need to visit Japan as part of the Harry Preston/Student […]

James F. & Jacqueline K. Schneekloth Memorial Scholarship

In memory of James F. Schneekloth, a long-time associate principal at Kennedy High School, and his wife Jacqueline who taught District summer swimming lessons, for a Kennedy student that demonstrates the following values: caring dedication for the welfare of other people, provides willing service to the school, involved in school activities, hardworking attitude toward academics, […]

Tom & Carol Ryder Memorial Cougar Student Scholarship

In recognition of a Kennedy High School student who participated in extracurricular activities while maintaining high academic standards. Recipient must participate and provide leadership in one of the following activities: wrestling, volleyball, cheerleading, drama and/or music. Leadership can be exhibited by being an officer or captain in the activity, managing a fundraiser or other event […]

Michelle Pinkston Memorial Art Scholarship

To be awarded to a student with exceptional ability and spirit in the area of visual/ photographic art. Established in memory of a promising graphic arts Kennedy alumnae.

George Novak Memorial Scholarship

For a Kennedy High School graduate who has made outstanding personal growth. Determined by counseling staff.

NextGrad Scholarship

For one student at JHS, KHS, and WHS who has financial need to achieve any type of post secondary education. Determined by counseling staff.

Candace Lynch “Future Ready Leader” Scholarship

Awarded to a graduate of Harrison or Johnson elementary schools who is pursuing any post-secondary program, including 2- or 4-year academic, military, or trade. Priority to student eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Walter & Ida Kansky Charitable Fund Scholarship

Award to one student from each of the CRCSD high schools who will pursue further education in a trade program, vocational institution, or college. Financial need preferred. Recipient to be determined by individual high school staff.

JFK Senior Leader Award

Given to a senior providing a lasting mark on Kennedy through spirit, service, and leadership. Once who will “leave Kennedy a better place and will leave a positive impression for years to come.”

Sabrina H. Jackson Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship in memory of Sabrina Jackson, a 2020 graduate of KHS, whose life ended tragically in June 2021. Student awardee should display the personal characteristics of Sabrina – kind, patient, empathetic, studious. Ideally, student will have an interest in Asian studies, music education and/ or political activism.

Friends of the City-Wide PTA Scholarship

For an average student (GPA 2.5 to 3.5) planning to attend a post-secondary institution of any kind.

Scott Ewoldsen Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship

Scholarship in memory of Kennedy Class of 1985 student, Scott Ewoldsen, for a Kennedy student active in drama, music, journalism and/ or art. Must have been involved in the activity for at least two years and planning to attend college.

James & Janet Erbe Scholarship

In recognition of Jim and Janet Erbe, technical theatre directors at Jefferson and Kennedy, for a student active in their school’s technical theatre program, showing qualities of learning and leadership in any/ all aspects of technical theatre: set design and creation, lighting, sound, props, makeup, costumes, and stage management.

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