Pete's Pals
The Peter J. Herchenbach Memorial Scholarship Fund
a recognized 501c charitable corporation with annual IRS 990 filings.
EIN# 65-1301774
Due to continuing Covid-19 limitations we will not be holding a Pete's Pals event again this year.
Our health challenged scholars - who are the highlight of our events - would still be put at undue risk.
Six 2021 scholarships were awarded, including new awards to Chadi Amzil and Ashley Stich (see Scholar News). Donations are therefore much appreciated via this site (Donate button above). Thank you!
The Peter J. Herchenbach Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Peter J. Herchenbach Memorial Scholarship Fund is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that helps high school students that are fighting cancer or other life threatening diseases. We offer $5,000 college scholarships that support anyone whose high school experience is being overshadowed by their disease. We want to help these gallantly fighting young adults by investing in their college education.
The selection criteria
An Illinois high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior accepted to an accredited institution of high learning (may be part-time student due to medical restraints).
Diagnosed with cancer or other life threatening disease (may be in remission).
24 years old or younger at time of annual application.
Application deadline is May 20th to allow award announcements by May 31st .
Decision made without regard to gender, race, academic record, or socio-economic status.
Special consideration is given to applicants known for their outgoing “will win” attitude despite being physically compromised by their disease.