In honor of Brad Kolo, a 1999 Collinsville High School graduate, a perpetual scholarship fund has been set up in his memory to recognize CHS graduating seniors who exemplify those characteristics that were indicative of Brad, as outlined below:

• Passion for learning in the areas of technology, astronomy and/or computer art
• Ability to use inventive and unique applications of technology skills
• Creativity
• Ingenuity
• Goal-driven
• Initiative
• Solid work ethic/follow-through
• Perseverance

Scholarship Application Process

CHS graduating seniors may apply for the Brad Kolo Memorial Excellence in Technology Scholarship as follows:

1. Submission of a Student Application Form
2. Submission of a CHS Teacher Nomination Form
3. Submission of a work sample, including Work Sample Teacher Validation Form

All scholarship application materials must be submitted to the Collinsville High School Guidance office by May 5.

Scholarship Award and Recognition

Each scholarship recipient will receive $500 (the 2003 recipient will receive $1,000) and have his/her name engraved on a memorial plaque, which will be prominently displayed at Collinsville High School. Recipients will be recognized at the May Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education meeting and at the Collinsville High School Honors Convocation ceremony. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $500 ($1,000 in 2003) once proof of college enrollment and fee payment has been received by the district.

Selection

Applications and portfolios for scholarship applicants will be reviewed by a team of district administrators and staff as well as the Kolo family. Applicants will be notified of their selection prior to the May school board meeting.

Application Deadline

The deadline for application is May 5, 2006.