Below is an example of some of the donations, giving and community betterment the Bellevue Lions Club does on a regular and/or annual basis.
- Bellevue Lions Club Annual Scholarship
- Provide eye testing at local parochial schools
- Provide funding for eye exams and eyeglasses for those unable to afford it, in conjuction with Lenscrafters
- Wisconsin Lions Foundation
- General donation - used at the Foundation's discretion
- Birch-Sturm - A donation that goes towards the purchase and presentation of an award to a club member
- Lion's Pride Campaign - used to fund an endowment fund to provide for the future of the Foundation and the Wisconsin Lion's Camp at Rosholt, WI.
2022 Scholarship Information-EXTENDED DEADLINE TO MARCH 18, 2022
The Bellevue Lions Club has established a scholarship fund to provide one-time grants to deserving high-school graduates from the Village of Bellevue or children / grandchildren of Bellevue Lions Club members. This scholarship will be awarded based on community service, scholastic achievement, leadership, extra-curricular participation and character of the applicant. The $1000 scholarship will be paid to the recipient’s school, 50% at the beginning of the fall semester and 50% at the beginning of the spring semester.
Eligibility:
Any 2022 high school graduate is eligible to apply who:
- Is certified for graduation, AND
- Has met the entrance requirements of an accredited institution of advanced education AND
- Resides in the Village of Bellevue OR
- Is a non-resident child or grandchild of a Bellevue Lions Club member
Criteria:
- Acceptance to a 2 year or 4 year college, university or technical school. Evidence of acceptance/enrollment at above school must be returned with your application
- Graduation from high school
- Demonstrated community involvement
- 2 Letters of recommendation: one from a school staff member and one from a community member outside the school setting
- Completed Counselor Comments Form with transcripts of grades including GPA and class rank, and ACT scores
- Essay: On a separate sheet of paper in 12 pt. font, double spaced (please limit to 350 words or less). The Lions’ philosophy is “WE SERVE”; describe how your career choice may enhance the philosophy of Lionism and how you will apply this philosophy to your community in the future.
Scoring:
- GPA/Class Rank/ACT Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Essay
- Extracurricular Involvement
- Service to Community
Deadline:
- Application Packets available in January of each year
- Applications must be recieved by
March 1st, MARCH 18, 2022 to the address listed below. - Recipient will be notified at their scholarship banquet in the spring of the year.
Please Note:
- Scholarship recipients and their parent(s) will be honored at the Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 Bellevue Lions Club meeting. Guests of the recipients may also attend the dinner at their expense.
- Application Packets can be downloaded here.
Send Completed Application Packet to:
Stephanie Schlag, Bellevue Lions Club
2247 Scray Hill Road
De Pere, WI 54115
Or email to bellevuelionswi@gmail.com
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
