The Mather High School Alumni Fund annually offers one $8,000 scholarship payable in $2,000 increments over four years. In addition, we grant $500 special awards when funds are available. Established in 2000 as a gateway to the new millennium, this scholarship has already had an impact on the life of Mather High School. The Mather High School college counselor has emphasized the significance of financial backing that goes beyond the first year. “It gives the student confidence that they have the support to sustain themselves through their final years of college.” In addition, these recipients enjoy the continued support and mentoring of alumni.

All scholarship funds are paid directly to the college chosen by the individual student. Students interested in applying for the Mather High School Alumni scholarship must be a graduating member of the Mather High School Class of 2010 who is planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university. Members of the Alumni Scholarship Evaluation Committee will determine winners based upon the students' overall academic record and the merits of the student's essay.

The due date for all Applications and essays is February 12, 2010. To receive an application the student can either download it or obtain a hard copy from the senior counselor. Interested students may send their completed application to:

Mather High School Alumni
Scholarship Evaluation Committee

c/o Mather High School
5835 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60659
Attn: Bob Carr, Senior Counselor

Ongoing communication with our scholarship recipients finds them continuing to achieve academic success. All the recipients continue to express gratitude for both the financial and emotional support they receive from all of us.

$8,000
$2,000 a year over four years

2009: Hassan Syed

2008: Farzana Akter

2007: Leah Bettag

          Antwuan Sargent

2006: Muhammad Jafar Khan

2005: Sanja Tesnjak

2004: Aida Sabanovic

2003: Orsejda Basko

2002: Mirela Hadic

2001: Natapon Ruengpinyophun

2000: Juliana Basko

$500 Special Awards