Funding Amount

US $6,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Oliver E. Sweikar Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Amount: US $6,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Summary

The Oliver E. Sweikar Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for students pursuing degrees in electronics or electrical engineering at 4-year colleges, and up to $6,000 for those at 2-year technical colleges. Eligibility requires maintaining student status and good academic standing. Awards are renewable annually, with specific conditions for continued eligibility. Students changing majors should consult the Community Foundation to ensure they remain eligible for funding.

Overview

Oliver E. Sweikar Scholarship Award Amount: 3 awards to students attending a 4-year college or university: $5,000 annual scholarship, renewable for up to 4 years (total $20,000), payable for the fall semester.2 awards to students attending a 2-year technical college: $3,000 annual scholarship, renewable for up to 2 years (total $6,000), payable for the fall semester. Loss of Eligibility: Failure to maintain a part-time or full-time status majoring in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field, as a student in good academic standing. Students changing their major should contact the Community Foundation to verify continued eligibility.

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