Eric Weber Pay it Forward Scholarship

Eric Weber was a kind, compassionate and generous person with a heart for helping others.  He was a devoted husband and father and a friend to all who were blessed to know him.  Eric spent many years giving his time and talent to coaching and mentoring others, whether it be personally or professionally.  He was eager to share his knowledge, love and success with everyone.  Eric was the first to pick up the tab at a restaurant and always paid for a random table as well, being especially partial to older couples and young families.  He found joy in anonymously providing for others, whether it be a small act of kindness or a more substantial commitment. 

Eric was a lifetime learner and valued education.  His life, while cut short by glioblastoma, was well lived.  His “Pay It Forward” attitude was well known among those he loved, and he had a direct impact on the lives of many.  Eric’s family and friends would like to continue his legacy of generosity and giving by providing an annual scholarship to a Morton High School senior who also exemplifies these qualities.

Qualifications:

Selection of the recipient of the scholarship(s) will be based on the following criteria:

• Must be a graduating senior at Morton High School;

• Must be enrolled in and attend a university, college, community college, vocational school, trade school, or technical training program (at least 12 credit hours) during the following academic year;

• Has demonstrated the following attributes:

  • Kindness

  • Generosity

  • Service to others

  • Mentorship

• Preference will be given to students who have been involved in school activities and/or who have volunteered in various ways both at school, and in the community, especially in areas activities and programs that indicate the student’s kindness, generosity, service to others, and mentorship.

• Must include an essay of 500 words or less addressing the following:

  • Who is the “Eric Weber” in your life?

  • How did this person inspire or compel you to “pay it forward” to others?

• There is no GPA minimum.

• Contact the MHS Counseling office for information on this and other MHS scholarships.

Applications for the scholarship(s) will be accepted annually during the months of January, February & March. The advisory committee will determine the winner(s) in April, and the scholarships will be announced in early May.

If you would like to help us grow this endowment to create more and larger scholarships by making a tax deductible donation to this endowment fund, please click the button below for online donations (fees apply). Or, you can mail a check to 135 S First Avenue, Morton, IL 61550.

Past scholarship recipients:

2023 - Annalise bade

2024 - taylor hart