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Konrad Family Scholarship Endowment Fund in Memory of Arthur W. Konrad

Established 2004

Arthur W. Konrad
Arthur W. Konrad

This fund provides scholarships to graduates of West Aurora High School.

Arthur W. Konrad (1928-2004) was born in Padew, Poland.  He immigrated to the United States in 1950 and served overseas with the National Guard during the Korean War.

As the sole proprietor of Konrad’s Barbershop, Mr. Konrad worked as an independent barber from 1959 to 1999 on High Street in Aurora.

Known as “Art by Art,” his business was a mainstay of the Pigeon Hill community.

In 1977, he obtained his real estate broker’s license and added a second line of business to his High Street location.

Mr. Konrad was a member of the Luxemburger Club and the German-American (DANK) Club. He also was a graduate of Waubonsee Community College.

…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

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

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

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

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