
The important thing is
not to stop questioning.
— Albert Einstein
Awards for 2009 totaled 91,000. There were new one-time book grants, 10 Continuing Education Scholarships, 30 new high school graduate scholarships and the Foundation’s continuing support for existing students who have received scholarships in years past. Annual dollar amounts awarded have grown from $20,000 in 1998, to $270,000 for 2009. The grand total awarded for all years to date is $2,598,000.
College-bound student applicants who did not receive a scholarship were recognized for their hard work with a one-time $500 book fee scholarship. In addition to the traditional high school graduate scholarships, ten $1,000 one-time Continuing Education Scholarships were given to adults for continuing education.
View (click link) or download (right-click link and choose “Save Link As”) a PDF of the FEC 2009 Scholarship Recipients [785k]
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New Scholarship Applications Are Available – FEC has posted new applications for scholarships for high school students and adults. …
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Foundations of East Chicago gives $45,000 to aid eight food pantries
GARY | Eight food pantries in East Chicago will continue …
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GARY – Clients of eight food pantries in East Chicago are set to have a happy holiday season and beyond, …
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Come hear presentations by five East Chicago agencies who’ve received grants from Foundations of East Chicago, including Xel-Ha Escuela de …
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Majestic Star Casinos & Hotel and Ameristar East Chicago Casino Hotel, together with Foundations of East Chicago and Crawford Broadcasting …
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Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Place: Healthy East Chicago, 100 West Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana 46312
Five agencies will give a brief presentation on how their programs have changed the lives for many East Chicago residents. For more information, call 219-392-4225
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Foundations of East Chicago, Inc. Financial Statement for 2007-2008 [PDF - 1.25MB]
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