Kinds: Scholarship
Dubuque Senior Drama Booster Endowment Fund
The mission of this fund is to provide direct, dedicated, and accessible funding for ongoing advancement of Dubuque Senior High Speech and Theatre.
The Dubuque Senior Drama Boosters was founded as a tax-exempt nonprofit corporation in 2023 for the purpose of supporting the Dubuque Senior Drama Department.
This fund is endowed, meaning that donations are invested permanently, and the earnings are used to provide resources for Dubuque Senior High Speech and Theatre. Donations to this fund are eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit.
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DUBUQUE SENIOR DRAMA BOOSTERS OPERATING FUND
The Dubuque Senior Drama Department stands as a distinguished high school training program in Iowa, renowned for its excellence. This esteemed reputation reflects the unwavering commitment and hard work of its educators, mentors, and students, who devote substantial time and effort to refine their skills, nurture creativity, and deliver
exceptional performances.
Noteworthy achievements include:
● Since 1984, the Senior HS Speech Team has secured numerous accolades, including 18 Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) Individual Events Trophies, 8 IHSSA Large Group Festival Sweepstakes Trophies, and 38 Critics Choice Banners across various categories.
● The Drama Department participates annually in the Iowa Thespian Festival, where students have excelled and earned opportunities to perform on the main stage at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on the UNI campus. Additionally, the department has a rich history of attending and performing at the International Thespian Festival.
● Other recent accomplishments include annual recognition for inclusion in the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards, garnering accolades such as Outstanding Musical Production, Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Individual Performer.
John D. Soley Memorial Scholarship
The Bloomsday Scholarship has been established in honor of John D. Soley, a longtime teacher at Dubuque Senior High School, and Kelly J. Sullivan Soley, who dedicated her life to education and the arts. The purpose of the Bloomsday Scholarship is to support graduating seniors from Dubuque Senior High School in Dubuque, IA who will pursue post-secondary education in a teaching career.
J. L. Stangeland Memorial Scholarship
The J.L. Stangeland Memorial Scholarship has been established in honor of J.L. Stangeland, a person who enjoyed the outdoors and had a deep concern for the environment and management of our natural resources. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from the Dubuque Community School District in Dubuque, IA who will pursue post-secondary education. Recipients must be interested in pursuing a career in the fields of Environmental Science or Natural Resources, has displayed an interest in these fields by their involvement in clubs or activities such as scouting, 4-H, Sierra Club, etc.
Joe and Sue Kaesbauer Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Joe and Sue Kaesbauer Memorial Scholarship Fund herein established is for scholarships to graduating seniors from Stephen Hempstead High School and Dubuque Senior High School in Dubuque, IA who will pursue post-secondary education in art or business. Applicants should be persons of good character, demonstrate leadership, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic with strong preference for students who participate in extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, theater, clubs, or volunteering
Hempstead Class of 1975 Scholarship
The Hempstead Class of 1975 Scholarship has been established to give back to students at Stephen Hempstead High School. The purpose of the Hempstead Class of 1975 Scholarship is to support graduating seniors from Stephen Hempstead High School in Dubuque, IA who will pursue post-secondary education at a 4-year college/university, 2-year community college, or pursue a career certification through a trade school.
Sandra L. Beisker Scholarship Fund
Established by retired Hempstead Assistant Principal Registrar Sandra L. Beisker to continue service to the school and its students who share her love of literature and theatre. To be considered for this scholarship, students must be graduate of Hempstead High School, Dubuque, Iowa with a plan to enroll full-time in a degree program at a two- or four-year college or university. Preference given to student pursuing a career related to the study of English and/or theatre (examples: teacher, librarian, journalist, actor, costume designer, editor) as well as to a student who describes how any work of literature has impacted his/her own character or career choice.
FDPS Hempstead Class of ’73 Scholarship
The Hempstead Class of ‘73 Scholarship has been established to give back to students at Stephen Hempstead High School. The purpose of the Hempstead Class of ’73 Scholarship is to support graduating seniors from Stephen Hempstead High School in Dubuque, IA who will pursue post-secondary education who are interested in pursuing a career in the trade field that requires specific training but not necessarily a college setting. Students planning to attend a junior college, trade school, or certificate program can qualify for this scholarship.
Dubuque Community School District Scholarship Fund
Year Founded 2016
At A Glance
- Dubuque Senior, Hempstead, and ALC High Schools
- Non-endowed, short-term scholarships
- Memorial and family gifts
About Us
The Dubuque Community School District Scholarship Fund was created to support philanthropy in the schools by assisting donors in establishing post-secondary scholarships for graduating high school students.
The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools (FDPS) provides administration for this non-endowed fund by facilitating pass-through and/or short-term scholarship donations.
Daniel J. Miller Scholarship
At A Glance
- In Memory of Daniel J. Miller
- Supports a Hempstead High School Art Student in Dubuque, IA
- Permanently Endowed Fund
About Us
Daniel J. Miller, a Hempstead High School Senior in 1992, was uncertain about his future. He didn’t think college was for him. The only thing he knew for sure was that he was an artist. He had a need to create. He felt the happiest when he was covered in paint, charcoal, clay or wood chips.
The Hempstead Art Teachers saw his potential and passion for art. They encouraged Dan to enter an art competition at The University of Northern Iowa. With only a few weeks to prepare, his art teachers spent hours after school helping Dan put together his portfolio.
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Not only did Dan put together an inspired portfolio but he won the competition and the accompanying 4-year full-ride scholarship to UNI! Winning that competition gave Dan the direction he needed.
He received a BA degree in art, and he completed a significant portion of his Masters of Fine Arts. Dan passed away unexpectedly during college. His loved ones take comfort in the fact that he was living out his true passion as an artist. Dan always lives on through his paintings, prints, and sculptures that fill the homes of his family and friends.
The Miller family set up the Daniel J Miller $1,500 scholarship to honor a student who has a passion for art and the courage to pursue that passion. The award also recognizes the contributions that the Hempstead art teachers had on Dan’s life.
Don & Jean Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Year Founded 2018
Don and Jean Johnson were the parents of three girls: Nancy, Donna, and Lisa. When Lisa was seven, her parents were killed in a mid-air plane collision. Lisa went on to become a teacher and taught special education for her entire career, thirty years of which were with the Dubuque Community School District.
The purpose of the Don and Jean Johnson Memorial Scholarship is to support graduating seniors from the Dubuque Community School District in Dubuque, IA, who will pursue post-secondary education. The winner of this scholarship will receive a one-time $500 honorarium to be deposited with the college or university of their choice after enrollment.
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The award may be used for continuing educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books, room and board, and supplies directly related to the educational program in which the student is enrolled. The scholarship is not renewable.
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be:
- Entitled for and received direct special education academic services (reading, writing, math), physical or occupational therapy, services for the deaf and hard of hearing, visual impairment, or other health impairment at some point in his/her educational career as documented by an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Students who received speech and language services only are not eligible.
- Attending a 4-year on-campus college or university (no online programs), or a 2-year program that furthers education in the recipient’s area of chosen interest.
- Preference for students who have financial need.
- Scholarships shall be given to a Dubuque Senior graduate on “even” years, and a Dubuque Hempstead graduate on “odd” years, until eligible disbursements become great enough to support graduates of both schools annually.
- GPA: Not specified
- Recipient Selection: A Scholarship Selection Committee shall be established by Dubuque Senior and Hempstead High Schools to review applications and render recommendations for distribution of awards. Students must apply through the Dubuque Senior and Hempstead guidance offices
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