The Scholarship Process

 

The Bill Maskill Scholarship and the Boys Club Scholarship 

will be administered through the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Foundation (GACS Foundation).

 

  • All funds contributed are collected, managed, and distributed by the Foundation.

  • Because the Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every donation is tax-deductible.

  • The Foundation maintains complete records of all contributions, so donors can be confident their support directly benefits G-A students.

  • Donors may contribute by PayPal or check, with the Foundation ensuring proper accounting and the safe handling of every gift.

When a new scholarship is established, the donor has up to two years to fulfill their financial commitment.

The start date for these 2 scholarship is September30, 2025.

The fulfillment date is September 30, 2026 

  • During that time, contributions are held securely by the Foundation.

  • If the scholarship is fully funded within the two-year window, the Foundation begins awarding it to students according to the agreed criteria.

  • If it is not fully funded within two years, the Foundation reallocates the collected funds to support existing scholarships, ensuring that every dollar given still benefits G-A students.

 

By working through the Foundation, we make sure your generosity is secure, transparent, and

used exactly as intended — to help G-A students succeed, both in the classroom and beyond.