Scholarships
The Dunham Scholarships are based upon academic excellence and financial need. Students pursuing degrees in all fields of study are considered. Special consideration is given to students who have displayed extraordinary character and outstanding initiative in overcoming personal obstacles to achieve their educational goals.
2009 Dunham Scholarship Recipients
A total of $150,000 in Dunham Scholarships for the 2009-2010 college academic year was awarded to the following high school graduates and $60,000 in Dunham Scholarships was awarded to second year scholarship recipients:
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Estefania Barrera, West Aurora High School, attending University of Illinois - Chicago
Thandeka Dumas, East Aurora High School, attending Waubonsee Community College
Kristina Falk, West Aurora High School, attending Northwestern University
Nikki Falk, West Aurora High School, attending University of Illinois - Urbana
Michael Gladis, Batavia High School, attending Bradley University
Daniel Jimenez, Aurora Christian High School, attending Waubonsee Community College
Yesenia Magana, East Aurora High School, attending Northwestern University
Marco Martinez, West Aurora High School, attending Loyola University
Emilio Ortiz, East Aurora High School, attending Purdue University
Lisa Ann Partipilo, West Aurora High School, attending Northern Illinois University
Sonya Steder, Aurora Central Catholic High School, attending Benedictine University
George Sterling, West Aurora High School, attending Marquette University
Lisette Soto, East Aurora High School, attending Waubonsee Community College
Velin Tchalakov, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, attending University of Southern California
Mykle Warren, West Aurora High School, attending Waubonsee Community College
Second Year Scholarship Recipients:
Maritza Gomez, East Aurora High School graduate, currently attending University of Chicago
Kristen Hartman, Aurora Central Catholic High School graduate, currently attending Northern Illinois University
Click here to view the 2009 Dunham Scholarship Recipients in the Beacon News.
2008 Dunham Scholarship Recipients
Dunham Scholarships for the 2008 academic year were awarded to the following high school graduates:
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Ruth Farnum, West Aurora High School, attending Judson University
Kristen Hartman, Aurora Central Catholic, attending Northern Illinois University
Maritza Gomez, East Aurora High School, attending Johns Hopkins University
Kyle Kralka, Marmion Academy, attending Aurora University
Jasmine Partida, East Aurora High School, attending the University of Chicago
Esmeralda Rosales, West Aurora High School, attending the University of Illinois, Urbana
Crystal Sewell, Waubonsie Valley High School, attending Western Illinois University
Sarah Twait, Batavia High School, attending Indiana University
Samantha Tyner, West Aurora High School, attending the University of Chicago
Janely Villa, East Aurora High School, attending the University of Chicago
Six of these students applied for and received 2009 Dunham Scholarships for their second year of college.
Click here to view the 2010 Dunham Scholarship Recipients in the Beacon News.