Scholarships

The Solly’s Way Foundation recognizes the character and perseverance many young people exemplify in the face of adversity. Our foundation presents a scholarship program for college-bound students who experienced the loss of a parent or guardian.

To Date, S.W.F. has awarded scholarships to 44 students in the Northwest Suburban Area

  • • Sydney Gould

    • Jessica Hu

    • Hanna Faulkner

    • Grant Faulkner

    • Sophie Woitel

  • • Grace Lubera

    • Jack Bradley

    • Faaz Mian

  • • Timmy Adelizzi

    • Mary Kaelin Puccio

    • Katherine Shein

  • • Juliette Justice

    • Jacob Cocanig

    • Marissa Faulkner

    • Gerald Dohney

    • John Dohney

  • • Kaylie Madden

  • • Julia Shein

    • Kaylin Hu

    • Angela Choksi

    • Matthijs Enters

    • Averi Mireault

    • Tyler Hansen

    • Gabi Bendfeldt

  • • Jennifer Garcia

    • Ann Stachnik

  • • Sydney Stewart

    • Jake Zyzda

    • Justin Spiegel

    • Sean Morris

    • Romina Rago

  • • Cassie Kuehn

    • William Lake

    • Ryan Ambrose

    • Paul Whispon

    • Dominic Mues

    • Kylee Groh

  • • Luiz Garcia

    • Jake Baumgarten

    • Bailey Kuhn

    • Amelia Ashley

    • Parmveer Kahlon

  • • Sara Bonefas

    • Tommy Kowalski

Universities

University of Wisconsin - Madison, Marquette University, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign, Harper College, Illinois State University, Northwestern University, Universal Technical Institute, Indiana University, Texas A & M, University of Missouri, Hope College, University of Iowa, University of Kentucky, University of Wisconsin - Lacrosse, Kent State University, Northern Michigan University, Butler University, Georgetown University, Emory University, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Creighton University, Loyola University Chicago, University of Colorado - Boulder, The Ohio State University, Washington University - St. Louis, University of Alabama

How do I apply?

If you are qualified for our scholarship and would like to apply, please complete our application to be considered.

Applications for 2024 are officially closed. If you submitted an application prior to the May 1 deadline, we will be in touch soon! 2025 scholarship applications will reopen in the fall.

If you have any questions regarding our scholarship program, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Who are our applicants?

  • A graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

  • A U.S. citizen and resident of Illinois

  • A high school student at Barrington and surrounding communities

  • A history of extracurricular activities that demonstrate a willingness to serve the community

  • Submit a high school transcript to sollyswayfoundation@gmail.com

  • Complete and sign the application

  • Have suffered the loss of a parent or guardian