Karen and Robert Harter Recruitment Grant - Delta Kappa Gamma logo

Karen and Robert Harter Recruitment Grant

Supporting future teachers and nurses.

Winter Scholarship - Closed Closed This scholarship is part of the Winter application cycle. The application is open December 1st to February 1st every year. How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria

Every CFNIL scholarship has a unique intent, often reflecting the background of the donor or person in whose memory the fund was created. CFNIL uses an online "universal" application to ensure the most efficient process; as an applicant, you do not need to predetermine which scholarships you should apply for. Complete ONE application each cycle, and your answers to a series of yes/no and personal background questions automatically match you to every scholarship you are eligible for. Because our scholarships were created to support students of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations, we encourage every scholarship seeker (high school graduating seniors and older) to apply!

Written Prompt

Each CFNIL scholarship is created with a specific purpose in mind. As you complete the application, the system automatically matches you with every scholarship for which you are eligible and will present you with a specific written prompt for each. You're encouraged to craft a unique response to each prompt to show the reviewers why you're the best candidate for that scholarship.

Scholarship Background and Intent

Robert (Bob) and Karen Harter both taught in the Rockford and Harlem Public School systems retiring in 1993 and 1994 respectively. Bob was science department head, taught junior high math and science at Lincoln Junior High in Rockford and tutored secondary math at Rockford University Learning Resource Center. Karen was an elementary teacher, district reading consultant, and Title 1 Director in the Harlem system as well as a math and reading diagnostician at Rockford University Learning Resource Center. She also volunteered in the Learning Resource Center office.

This recruitment grant was established by Karen in memory of Bob's teaching career. Because they have relatives in the medical field, the grant is also open to females in the nursing field.

This award is offered by the Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a group of key women educators from Boone and Winnebago Counties. The Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Society International is a group of key women educators from Boone and Winnebago Counties. Learn more about DKG Society International.