Hamilton Education Foundation: Marjorie Wrezic Scholarship Grant

Hamilton Education Foundation: Marjorie Wrezic Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hamilton Education Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The Marjorie Wrezic Scholarship, established by the Hamilton Education Foundation in 2013, honors Ralph Wrezic and supports graduating Hamilton High School seniors. With multiple awards of $10,000 for four-year degrees and $5,000 for technical programs, this scholarship aims to assist students with a 3.25 GPA or higher and financial need. The foundation, founded in 1991, has provided over $2.5 million to enhance educational opportunities within the Hamilton School District.

Overview

About Us Established in 1991, the Hamilton Education Foundation (HEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supplementing the educational opportunities of Hamilton School District students and teachers. Individuals, businesses, and organizations have been the cornerstone of this generous support, granting HEF over $2.5 million for workshops, projects, grants, and recognitions. These aid the development of the community, inspire creativity, and incentivize students to strive for excellence. Our Vision The vision of the Hamilton Education Foundation is to assist in achieving creative and academic excellence for the 21st Century through funding activities and projects for students and educators in the Hamilton School District. Our Mission Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to fund, Enhanced, Extended, and Enriched learning opportunities for students and educators in the Hamilton School District. Marjorie Wrezic Scholarship The Hamilton Education Foundation, in conjunction with the Wrezic Family, is proud to offer scholarships to graduating Hamilton High School Seniors. Marjorie Wrezic, impressed with the quality of the education her grandchildren received in our district, established this scholarship in 2013 through the Hamilton Education Foundation to honor the memory of her husband, Ralph Wrezic. Multiple $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a 4-year degree, and $5,000 will be awarded to students attending a technical education program.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible:Students must plan to enroll in postsecondary education (two or four years) with a demonstrated financial need (Gross annual household income of $130,000 or less).Students must have at least a 3.25 GPA, be a U.S. citizen, and demonstrate community service through extracurricular activities, work, religious or volunteer activities.Scholarships will be given to students looking to attend a 4-year college, have a career in the trades, or attend a 2-year technical school. Up to 7 scholarships are awarded annually.