Scholarships
DeKalb High School – Senior Award
A minimum of a $250 annual scholarship will be awarded to a worthy and deserving graduating senior of DeKalb High School who is pursuing a future in healthcare. It is an honor to offer the Rachel E Petersen Memorial Scholarship to a student who plans to make a difference in the world. Rachel, class of 2013, was an involved student who was a scholar, athlete, musician, and civic leader and longed to make a lasting impact. She was known to say she felt the responsibility to leave a club, sports team or organization better for future members. This scholarship will help continue her pay it forward attitude.
Valparaiso University College of Nursing
A minimum of a $5,000 annual scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate nursing student at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana. Rachel, BSN class of 2017, found a home at Valpo. Her desire to spread her wings and fly were well served during her four years of education, exploration and growth. She found a home at Valpo – not only as a student, but as a leader. Her involvement in the university, from being a member of the track team, to a Resident Assistant, to a sorority sister to Chi Omega, to singing with the AcaBellas, to working mission trips all while obtaining an amazing education fulfilled her goals of being a well rounded college student.
It is our desire to offer a $5,000 scholarship each year, with a goal of being able to award a full semester of tuition within ten years. Rachel would have wanted to help a future nurse offset educational debt and by offering this scholarship, we are excited to help chip away a bit of the expense.
Scholarship Recipients
DHS Scholarship Recipient Angelina T, DHS Class of 2021. Angelina plans on attending the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she will be working towards her degree in nursing.
"This award is very special to me because I looked up to Rachel as an inspiration. She was always so kind and selfless, and the stories she told me about her nursing experience made me want to become one even more. I j