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 17 scholarships, valued at $187,000 to be awarded for the 2024 – 2025 academic year, Kevin's Fund will have provided almost $3.1 million in financial support to 252 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 students:

 

· For 29 years, the senior with demonstrated achievement across the spectrum of academics, the arts, athletics, and community and religious service. The 2025 award is $130,000. **

· For 29 years, the senior in the Marching Band, in good standing, who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average. The 2025 award is $2,000. ***

· For 25 years, the senior who has made an outstanding contribution to the Jazz program. The 2025 award is $2,000.

· For 18 years, the senior at Norwalk HS who has made an outstanding contribution to the Orchestra program. The 2025 award is $2,000.

· For 17 years, the senior who has made an outstanding contribution to Norwalk HS both as a scholar and an athlete. The 2025 award is $2,000.

· For 12 years, $2,000 to each graduating senior matriculating at Boston College in the upcoming fall semester. **

· For 5 years, the senior selected as the Kevin M. Eidt Distinguished Student Speaker at the graduation ceremony. The 2025 award is $3,000. **

· For 3 years, senior in the Marching Band who has made an outstanding contribution to the band. The 2025 award is $5,000.

· For 2 years Norwalk Community Service Scholarship. The 2025 award is $5,000 for the recipient and $1,000 for each finalist . ****

 

 

 

** P-TECH students are not eligible for this scholarship.

 

*** Separate scholarships for the NHS and P-TECH student with the highest GPA.

 

**** 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.