Irene & Marie Oberweis Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant

Irene & Marie Oberweis Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Summary

Overview

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. The most common scholarship award amount is $1,000 for a single year. Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a collection of individual funds and resources given by local citizens to enhance and support the quality of life in the Fox River Valley of Illinois. We are a tax-exempt public charity that allows individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations to establish permanent endowments and temporary funds within the confines of one large foundation. Foundation funds are used to provide grants to non-profit organizations and scholarships to area students. The Foundation also hosts a Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) program, which helps high school students learn more about philanthropy and empowers them to make a difference in the community. The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley serves the City of Aurora, Kane County, and Kendall County within the State of Illinois. Irene & Marie Oberweis Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund This scholarship was created by Marie Oberweis as a loving tribute to her sister Irene. Marie Oberweis (1921-2007) graduated from Madonna High School in 1939. That year, she started her career with Oberweis Dairy where she later became a partner with her father Peter Oberweis and her brother Joseph Oberweis. Irene Oberweis (1924-1996) attended Annunciation School in Aurora. She spent many years of her life in hospitals due to fragile health. In gratitude for the exemplary care her sister received throughout her lifetime from those in the nursing profession, Marie Oberweis created a permanent scholarship fund to support area students entering the nursing field.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must maintain a permanent address located within the Community Foundation Scholarship Program service area (a few exceptions apply).Available to residents of the Foundation’s service area.DuPageDeKalbGrundyLaSalleKaneKendallWill