508. Chauvin-MacGuire Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Award: Three $5,000 scholarships
- Eligibility: Graduating HS seniors from Illinois Valley, or residents of Illinois Valley currently enrolled in post-secondary education.
- Selection Criteria: Academic potential, financial need, and resiliency are considered. Additional preference to students starting their education at a Community College.
- Use of Funds: May be used at any accredited two- or four-year colleges, trade or technical schools, or for training in a federally accredited or state licensed or approved apprenticeship program. Scholarship checks are mailed directly to the recipients’ post-secondary education program. Scholarship funds may also be used to reimburse students for required books and school supplies with advanced approval.
- About this Scholarship: Established in memory of the MacGuire and Chauvin Families. Lou Chauvin, lovingly proclaimed ‘father of the decade’, was a father figure to many. He provided incredible support to families and their children and was always there when the community needed him. He was also involved in the Josephine County Planning office for many years and was appreciated for his presence and personality on the commission, and his clear thinking and straight-ahead approach to land use problems.