AHML Foundation Scholarship
Earn a $2,500 Scholarship for the trades
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We are pleased to announce the four 2026 Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation Scholarship winners. The 2026 winners include four graduates across District 214 schools. Eric Cisneros is a student at Elk Grove High School who will use the scholarship to continue his culinary training at Kendall College. Savannah Manuel, a Prospect High School student, is preparing to launch a career as an esthetician through Tricoci Beauty University. German Ramirez, winner of the Hartnett Family Scholarship, is a Buffalo Grove High School senior who will continue his automotive technology education at Triton College this Fall. Nikola Van De Mark, winner of the Jeffrey P. Moroney Scholarship, is a student at John Hersey High School with plans to study aviation maintenance.
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 2026 $2,500 scholarships that will be awarded:
Foundation scholarships, the Jeffrey P. Moroney Scholarship for the Trades, and the Hartnett Family Scholarship for the Trades
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.
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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 must be pursuing a hands-on career in the construction, manufacturing, transportation, or service trades (examples: automotive maintenance, aviation maintenance, carpentry, cosmetology, electricity, HVAC, machining, pipe fitting, plumbing, public safety, welding, 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 how the scholarship will help the candidate achieve their career goals. 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
Scholarship recipients 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.
AHML Foundation Scholarship
Earn a $2,500 Scholarship for the Trades
AHML Foundation Scholarships
Jeffrey P. Moroney Scholarship
Hartnett Family Scholarship
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