AHML Foundation Scholarship
Earn a $2,500 Scholarship for the trades.
The 2025 application is now closed. Check back in March of 2026.
We are pleased to announce the four 2025 Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation Scholarship winners. Angel Basilio, a Wheeling graduate, will be getting his EMT Certificate. Blake Rueffer, a Prospect graduate, will study plumbing and pipe fitting. Milosz Szafranski, a Hersey graduate, will study welding. Daniel Vivas, a Buffalo Grove graduate, will study HVAC. Congratulations to all our winners!
The Scholarship
The mission of the scholarship is to inspire and promote education in the trades for today and in the future.
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students entering the trades with financial assistance to complete their education.
The Committee
The scholarship committee is comprised of members of the Board of Directors of the AHML Foundation and community members.
Completed and eligible applications are evaluated by the scholarship committee.
Questions
Questions regarding this scholarship can be directed to the scholarship committee scholarship@ahmlfoundation.org. AHML Foundation will investigate any suspected misuse of funds.
2026 Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation Scholarship
$2,500 scholarships will be awarded:
Foundation scholarships, the Jeffrey P. Moroney Scholarship for the Trades, and the Hartnett Family Scholarship for the Trades
The Scholarship Award
The annual award amounts and the number of scholarships available will be determined by the AHML Foundation Board of Directors. Scholarship award funds will only be sent directly to the financial aid department of the school the applicant will attend. The scholarship award shall be applied to tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Criteria for Selection of Candidates
Candidates must live within the boundaries of High School District 214.
Recent graduates (age 17-25) and those on track to graduate in the Spring of 2026 are eligible. Candidates interested in pursuing a career in the trades (examples: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, machining, welding, cosmetology, culinary, etc.) that require advanced training other than a 4 year degree. Candidates must complete the Foundation Scholarship application, which includes providing a letter of recommendation and completing two short-answer questions on the candidate’s trade interest and why they should be awarded a scholarship. Staff, directors, and officers of AHML and the AHML Foundation or members of the selection committees as well as their children and relatives are ineligible.
Publicity
Candidates must live within the boundaries of High School District 214.
Successful applicants will be recognized in the Daily Herald and in AHML communications including social media. Scholarship recipients may submit a photo and signed release form for external communication.
Candidates are responsible for advising AHML Foundation of any change in mailing address, phone number, or email address.
2026 AHML Foundation Scholarship Timeline
2026 dates subject to change.
AHML Foundation Scholarship
Earn a $2,500 Scholarship for the Trades
AHML Foundation Scholarships
Jeffrey P. Moroney Scholarship
Hartnett Family Scholarship