Endowed Scholarships

The following endowments were established with a minimum donation of $10,000 to the Lincoln College Scholarship fund. Download and complete our Scholarship Application. 20 KB Word .doc

Anne Alpert Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, in memory of Anne Alpert (class of '34).

Mary Irish Alvey Memorial, a member of the Lincoln College class of 1918, received an Associates Degree at the age of 70 and went on to complete a Masters.

Lois Anstine Memorial, awarded to a worthy student.

Anna K. and Bernard E. Behrends Award, brother (class of '48) and sister (class of '36), awarded to students demonstrating academic promise that are also graduates of a Logan County high school or high school contiguous to Logan County.

Marguarite and Paul Berger, awarded to a worthy student, in memory of Marguarite's brother. Paul is a LC Alumnus class of '32 and Marguarite is class of '36.

Edna Bevan Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, is given in memory of Ms. Bevan, a longtime friend of Lincoln College.

Melissa Brassard Memorial, awarded to a worthy student who is a member of the Lady Lynx volleyball team. Award was established in memory of Melissa Brassard, a volleyball layer an posthumous member of the Lincoln College class of 2005.

Arthur and Amanda Bree Memorial, awarded to a worthy second year student from Logan County with preference given to students that maintain at least a B average and show financial need.

Douglas Broadhurst Memorial, awarded in memory of his wife, a graduate of Lincoln College.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Buehler Memorial, awarded to a deserving freshman student in financial need and good academic standing.

Linda L. Cooper Scholarship Fund, awarded to a worthy student.

Carl Crowder Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, was established in memory of Mr. Crowder, a member of the Lincoln College class of 1915.

Mark Cummings (John G. Smerek Charitable Foundation) Scholarship, awarded to a worthy student with B average.

Pauline DeHass Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, Ms. DeHass was a member of the Lincoln College class of 1922.

Edna E. Dehner Memorial, awarded to a worthy student.

Lynn C. Denny Memorial, supported a poetry contest for 20 years and was converted to a fine arts scholarship.

Mary DeYoung Memorial, awarded to a worthy student.

Carolyn Eberle Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, is given in memory of Ms. Eberle by friends of Lincoln College.

Robert D. Edwards Family Memorial, awarded to a future business major, was established in his memory by his family. Mr. Edwards was a member of Lincoln College's Board of Trustees.

Margaret P. Faith Memorial, awarded to a worthy student based on scholastic ability and financial need, in memory of Ms. Faith, Lincoln College Alumna, class of 1928, and a generous benefactor to Lincoln College.

Elvira Hoepfner Fleming Award, awarded to a worthy student, established by LC Alumna Elvira Hoepfner Fleming (class of 1936).

Mary Foster Memorial, awarded in memory of Ms. Foster, LC Class of 1905 and a generous benefactor to Lincoln College.

Warren W. Gallagher Memorial, awarded to a worthy student. Established by his family.

J. Richard Gehlbach Memorial, is given in memory of J. Richard Gehlbach by his father, John Gehlbach, a long-time Trustee of Lincoln College.

Mary Finley Goebel Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, "Fin-Fin" was a longtime friend of Lincoln College and a member of the Lincoln College class of 1941.

R. Jean Gossett Drama Award, awarded to an outstanding freshman theatre student. Established by Lincoln College alumna R. Jean Gossett (Class of '47) to encourage students interested in the Theatrical Arts.

Janet Harris Memorial, awarded to an outstanding art student, was established in memory of their daughter by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Harris.

Hartsburg State Bank, established by Bernard E. Behrends (class of '48) and awarded to a deserving student from Logan County or the surrounding area.

David Harts Memorial, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees and life-long benefactor of Lincoln College. Mr. Harts literally kept Lincoln College open during the lean years.

Helen Heiserman Memorial, awarded to a worthy student from Logan or DeWitt counties, is given in memory of Ms. Heiserman, a long-time teacher.

James Hickey Memorial, awarded to a worthy student from Logan County, is given in memory of Mr. Hickey, a former chairman of the Lincoln College Board of Trustees, Lincoln collector, farmer and curator of the Lincoln Collectors of the State of Illinois.

Nathan Holden Memorial, awarded to a worthy student from the area who is a member of the Lynx baseball team, was established in memory of Nate Holden, a baseball player and posthumous member of the Lincoln College class of 2003.

Corrine Houston Memorial, awarded to worthy students from Logan County and the surrounding area, was established in memory of Ms. Houston, a retired teacher and a member of the Lincoln College class of 1913.

Robert R. Humphrey Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, is given in honor of Mr. Humphrey, Logan County attorney and past member of the Lincoln College Board of Trustees.

The Robert and Ruth Kapik Scholarship, established by Robert and Ruth Kapik and awarded to a graduate of Lincoln Community High School or a resident of Logan County.

Willaim A. and Katherine A. Komnick and Marorie (Komnick) Smith Memorial, awarded to a deserving student in good academic standing and in financial need, was established by Elsie (Komnick) Menzel, Lincoln College class of 1941, in memory of her parents and sister.

Wilbur and Louise Walker Layman Memorial, awarded to an outstanding performing arts student, was established in her memory by friends and family. Mr. Layman, Lincoln College class of 1927, was a member of the Lincoln College Board of Trustees.

Logan County Voiture #985 Forty Et Eight Scholarship, awarded to a worthy student who shows an interest in nursing courses. Download the Scholarship Application - 21 KB Word Doc.

Edward Madigan Memorial, awarded to a deserving student with preference given to a student with an interest in public service, was established in memory of this distinguished Lincoln College alumnus. Mr. Madigan served in the United States Congress for 18 years and was appointed Secretary of Agriculture under President George H.W. Bush.

Dr. Jack Means Memorial, awarded to students demonstrating academic promise that are also graduates of Illini Central High School, was established in his memory by his family. Dr. Means was a longtime physician in Mason City and friend of Lincoln College.
Eugene Meyer and Hildegarde Meyer Apple Memorial, awarded to deserving students from Logan County and the surrounding area, was established in memory of the deceased children of Edward and Lorine Meyer.

Maxene Baker Michl Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, was established in memory of Colonel Michl (Rtd.), Women’s Army Corp. Ms. Michl was a member of the Lincoln College class of 1939.
Frances Lane Moriearty Memorial, awarded to two sophomore students with 2.5 grade point averages or above, was established by her children, Pamela Moriearty and Scott Moriearty.

Ralph G. Newman Memorial, awarded to a worthy student.
Lowell and Juanita Quisenberry Memorial, awarded to a worthy student from central Illinois, was established in memory of his parents, members of the Lincoln College class of 1926, by their son, Richard L. Quisenberry.

Virgil Rimerman Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, given in memory of his mother. Mr. Rimerman was a member of the Lincoln College class of 1931.

Joseph W. Schwab Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, given in memory of his wife.

Mark Shannahan Memorial, awarded to a member of the Lincoln College Cross Country or Track Team (long distance runner) with a minimum 2.0 grade point average, was established in his memory by his parents, Gary R. and Betty J. Shannahan.

Corinne Sheets Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, was established in memory of Mrs. Sheets, a member of the Lincoln College class of 1925.

Dr. John Shute Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, was established in his memory by friends and family. Dr. Shute was a member of Lincoln College’s Board of Trustees.

Maynard M. and Elizabeth Eberle Small Memorial, awarded to a a future literature major.

Agnes Cameron Smith Award, awarded to a worthy student, was established in memory of Mrs. Smith, a member of the Lincoln College class of 1930.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spatz Memorial, awarded to an outstanding freshman woman from Logan County. Mr. Spatz served as Secretary to Lincoln College’s Board of Trustees for 14 years.

Dale and Marian Spore Scholarship, awarded to a student athlete from Logan County with a minimum 2.0 grade point average and preference given to a member of the Lincoln College Golf Team.

Robert and Rosemary Graham Steinfort Award, awarded to a a worthy student who is a graduate of Mt. Pulaski High School, was established in 2001 by Scott and Kay Steinfort.

Herbert A. Vance Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, was established by his family. Mr. Vance is an Emeritus member of Lincoln College’s Board of Trustees. Priority for this scholarship will be given to children of employees of Vance Publishing Co., Inc.
David and Carol Walters Award, awarded to an out-of-state student who participates in one of the following sports: cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, diving, volleyball or wrestling.

Ann Wenzel Award, awarded to a worthy student who shows an interest in fine arts with an emphasis on drawing and design, established by Ann Wenzel who is from New Holland and attended Lincoln College.

Helen White Memorial, awarded to a worthy student, was established in memory of Ms. White, a member of the Lincoln College class of 1907.

Dick H. Woods Memorial, awarded to a worthy student. Mr. Woods was a former Trustee of Lincoln College and a member of the Lincoln College class of 1933.

Dwight Zimmerman Memorial, former Lincoln College Trustee; preference given to students interested in pursuing health careers.

Annually Funded Scholarships

The following is a list of annual contributors to Lincoln College's scholarship funds. The minimum donation for an annual scholarship is $1,000.

Updated 2/15/08

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