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Nicholas Alvin Johnson ScholarshipNicholas Johnson was born on August 1, 1981 to Alvin and Vickie Johnson. When he was 4½ years old he contracted a form of common leukemia. Through the wonders of modern medicine, his disease went into remission within thirty days, but the treatments continued for nearly two years before the disease return. He then traveled to Iowa City, Iowa where he received a bone marrow transplant. All things seemed to be working well when the disease returned again in November of 1988. This time, Nicholas chose, with his parents support, to enjoy life for the time he had left. He died during the early morning hours of March 18, 1989.
Nicholas was 7½ years old when he died. He was a strong and a smart young man. He was also courageous. He loved playing video games, especially Combat. He ate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and his Mom's excellent chocolate chip cookies. He loved his sister Hannah and his friends. He especially loved his mom and dad. He was dedicated to enjoying life as fully and as completely as possible. This scholarship honors his life.
Established in August 2006 through the generosity of Arthur D. Kinney, David and Katy Pepper and the Friends of Alvin Johnson Family, this scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduate, who has been and is active at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Barrington, IL or Church of the Redeemer, Elgin, IL, for the purpose of college or university fees.
Application (Deadline for consideration for 2007's award is May 1, 2007)
Award
- $2500 a year, renewable annually for 4 years
Eligibility
- High School Senior
- Must have written acceptance from a four year accredited academic institution (University/College)
- Must attend full time
- Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, service to the school, church, and local community, and involvement in school activities
- Need not demonstrate financial need
- Must have three
letters of recommendation:1) Church/Clergy 2) Teacher/Counselor 3) Friend
Conditions for Continuance of the Scholarship
The recipient must:
- Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and be in "good standing" at the school and community
- Communicate with
the Scholarship Committee of St. Michael's at the end of each academic
year, sending a copy of the official transcript and a letter from the
dean/advisor of the school in which enrolled specifying that s/he is
in good standing.
Funds will cease if:
- The students grades fall below a 2.5 GPA
- The student is placed on probation at the school
- The student's behavior in the community is inappropriate.
- All checks will
be payable to the university.
Past Recipients
Year Awarded Recipient College/University 2007 Adrienne Darrow Williams College 2006 Lynn Van Eaton Southern Illinois University