by Elise Cruz Aragon
The Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association is now accepting applications for the Bloomingdale Community Scholarship Fund, a $2,000 award created in 2006 to support outstanding Bloomingdale High School seniors continuing their education.
Named in honor of the late Bloomingdale principal B.J. Stelter, the scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate strong academics, community involvement and leadership—while encouraging them to pursue college or vocational school programs.
To be eligible, applicants must be residents of the Bloomingdale community, and their parent or guardian must be a current BNA member. Students must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.2 at the time of scholarship disbursement and be accepted to an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program.
Selection is based on community service, extracurricular activities, an essay, academics and a letter of reference. Financial need is not a factor—this scholarship is awarded strictly on merit.
Applications are available in January through the online website and on Canvas. The scholarship recipient will be announced at the May BNA board meeting.
Students can apply online using the form below:
This scholarship is one of the many ways the Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association invests directly in the future of its community—one student at a time.