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August W. Fischer, Jr. Scholarship Fund

Established 2007

August W. Fischer
August W. Fischer

The August W. Fischer, Jr. Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to local graduating high school students who are entering the field of accounting at Aurora University.

August Fischer (1926-2007) lived his entire life in Aurora. He was educated in the East Aurora School System.

He then worked as a draftsman and design engineer for several Aurora companies, including Lyon Metal and McKee Door. While at McKee Door, he was manager of engineering.

Mr. Fischer was a skilled woodworker who enjoyed making beautiful wood projects for his home and family. He also was an accomplished preparer of German delicacies.

He was survived by his wife, Delores Fischer, and two daughters, Jane Price and Julie Bromann, both of Aurora.

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

…you can always start small, even $25 can make a difference. Remember we can’t take our money with us. Even if it’s just your gift of time. Volunteer and get involved.

Cris Anderson

Cristina & Thomas S. Anderson Endowment Fund | Tom & Cris Anderson Colonial Advisory Fund

Being a part of the Community Foundation scholarship committee is the highlight of my year. For many, a scholarship from the Community Foundation is the reason they are able to continue reaching for their dreams and changing the future of our world. I hope each recipient knows just how inspirational they are to those of us who are lucky enough to read their stories.

Jessica Breugelmans

Board Member & Scholarship Committee Member

A community foundation is a donor-driven organization that helps donors custom-design funds that reflect their charitable interests. Through the years, grants from these funds have made a significant impact on our local communities.

Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

We chose the Community Foundation because of its reputation. It’s well known, established and we can trust them to do the job for us.

Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, I was worried about how I was going to pay for books and supplies. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about how to afford college. I am working to not only create opportunities for myself but to motivate future generations. Thank you so much for helping me along this journey!

Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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