Kevin M. Eidt Scholarship
Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship Fund
Kevin Michael Eidt
June 17, 1978 - January 23, 1997
"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart."
Kevin’s Fund
The Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship Fund was established through the generosity of the many people Kevin touched in his short life. Kevin, an 18-year-old dean's list freshman in the honors program at Boston College, passed away from cardiac arrest on January 23, 1997 while playing intramural basketball. Kevin set the example of the passion and sincerity we should bring to each day. He was an individual with vision, commitment, abiding hope, aspirations, and compassion. And when we look back, it was a life, albeit a glimpse of life, by which people can be measured and judged by.
Mission
The mission of the Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship Fund is to preserve Kevin's spirit by paying tribute to achievements in academics, athletics, arts, and the virtues of service and faith that were the essence of Kevin's life.
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Fund Facts
With 16 scholarships, valued at $205,000 to be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic
year, Kevin's Fund will have provided almost $3.3 million in financial support to 267
exemplary young men and women matriculating at 90 diverse colleges and universities
in Kevin's memory.
Kevin’s Fund has been formally recognized by the City of Norwalk and the State of
Connecticut for its longevity and contributions to the Norwalk High School and Boston
College communities for passing on the torch of trust in the ability of the human spirit to
overcome, achieve, and to excel.
Kevin’s Fund annually supports 10 scholarships available to NHS/P-TECH students:
· For 30 years, the senior with demonstrated achievement across the spectrum of
academics, the arts, athletics, and community and religious service. The 2026 award is
$120,000. **
· For 30 years, the NHS senior in the Marching Band, in good standing, who has
achieved the highest cumulative grade point average. The 2026 award is $3,000.
· For 4 years, the P-TECH senior in the Marching Band, in good standing, who has
achieved the highest cumulative grade point average. The 2026 award is $3,000.
· For 25 years, the senior who has made an outstanding contribution to the Jazz
program. The 2026 award is $3,000.
· For 19 years, the senior at Norwalk HS who has made an outstanding contribution to
the Orchestra program. The 2026 award is $3,000.
· For 18 years, the senior who has made an outstanding contribution to Norwalk HS
both as a scholar and an athlete. The 2026 award is $3,000.
· For 13 years, $5,000 to each graduating senior matriculating at Boston College in the
upcoming fall semester. **
· For 6 years, the senior selected as the Kevin M. Eidt Distinguished Student Speaker at
the graduation ceremony. The 2026 award is $5,000. **
· For 5 years, senior in the Marching Band who has made an outstanding contribution to
the band. The 2026 award is $5,000.
· For 3 years Norwalk Community Service Scholarship awarded to all of the city high
schools.. The 2026 award is $7,500 for the recipient and $2,000 for each finalist . ***
** P-TECH students are not eligible for this scholarship.
*** This scholarship is available to seniors in all four Norwalk High Schools. Each of the
four city high schools will establish their own selection process. Please see Mike Surace
for additional details on the Norwalk High School process.