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HDC PROJECT HOPE Geneva Community Scholarship ...

Hogan Design & Construction (HDC) has been part of the Geneva community for more than 25 years. The company and its team members are dedicated to building homes, building dreams, and building communities with the utmost quality, care, and consideration. This scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior of Geneva Community High School who:

1. Has been accepted and will be attending a 4-year college in the upcoming Fall-term.

2. Has exhibited a desire to make a positive impact within their local and/or global communities.

Applicants will be assessed and a recipient awarded on the basis of academic performance, community service, a 600-word essay, letter(s) of recommendation from an employer or school faculty member, and extra-curricular/entrepreneurial/team-focused activities.

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Entry Requirements ...

The following is required from each candidate:

1. The Application Form, completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review. You can complete the application by submitting the form below.

2. Up to two completed personal evaluation/letters of recommendation forms. One from a high school faculty member/guidance counselor; the second is to be from a non-related adult outside the high school faculty - preferably an employer (or community leader if submitting on behalf of volunteer work) whenever possible. No other recommendations should be attached.

3. A School Sanctioned Transcript of All High School Records. Unofficial/electronic transcripts will be accepted.

4. In a maximum of 600 words, choose and write on at least one of the topics below:

  • Tell us how you embody our core values of consideration, collaboration, quality, commitment, and integrity.
  • An experience that inspired you to get involved within your community and how you took action.
  • A learning you took away from a moment of adversity or failure.

Timing

  • Submit all applications and forms between January 15, and April 26 of each calendar year. 
  • Recipients will be selected and notified shortly after the deadline period, once all applications have been reviewed.
  • Scholarship sent to the bursar prior to the start of the fall term.

Scholarship Information

  • A one-time scholarship of $4,000 will be awarded to the selected graduating senior who will be attending a 4-year college during the following fall term.
  • Although the intent of the Hogan scholarship is to recognize the outstanding nominee, should two or more candidates rank equally in the judgment of the selection committee, the level of need will then be considered the final criteria.
  • The scholarship will be sent to the bursar of the college or university for dispersal where the scholarship winner will do his or her undergraduate work.

The 2026 Scholarship Application Period Has Ended

2026 Winners of the Project Hope Student Scholarship

Congratulations to our two winners! Emmeline (pictured in green) is the winner of our $4000 award. She has been incredibly active both in our local community and in her own extra-curricular activities! Here is just a short list:

  • Co-Director and Founding Member of LEAP Fox Valley.
  • Served as a student volunteer for freshmen & sophomore years, raising the most funds of any participant.
  • Foster Caregiver and Volunteer that organized and led bi-annual pet supplies sales to raise over $2,000 yearly. Actively fostered over 100 animals.
  • Recipient of Blue Award for highest number of volunteer hours, each year of high school.
  • Eagle Scout & Founder of Troop 946. Senior Patrol Leader, among first female Eagle Scouts in the nation, recruited new members, earned 2x req. merit badges, member Order of the Arrow. My Eagle Scout project helped the Geneva History Museum measure, photograph, catalog, clean, repair and excavate buried headstones in the Westside Cemetery.
  • As Secretary of the Key Club International my junior year, I developed a membership tracking strategy. As President, I plan and lead board meetings and bi-monthly club meetings, providing impactful opportunities (830+ hours this year!) for my peers to volunteer. 2026 Regional Awards: 1st Video, 1st Scrapbook, 1st Major Emphasis, 3rd Fundraising, 2nd Food Drive.
  • Honors and Merits Received: National Merit Commended Scholar, Daughters of the American Revolution Geneva High School Good Citizen Award, Illinois State Scholar (4.65 current weighted GPA), Spanish Honors Society, English Honors Society, National Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society, Seal of Spanish Biliteracy, AP Scholar of Distinction, College Board National Recognition Award (36 ACT).

Gianna (pictured in red) is our runner up this year! She is receiving a $1000 award for her future education. Here are some of her amazing community service efforts!

  • Taught child care courses to middle school students.
  • Lead Girl Scout badge-earning event.
  • Organized annual trunk or treat event for community members.
  • Organized and participated in annual event packing personal care resources for students in need.
  • Organized/managed teacher union panel for club members.
  • Helped organize and manage Little Viking Preschool Open House.

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