Robin Snyder Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Robin Snyder had a servant’s heart and the hope for this scholarship is that her legacy will live on by providing MHS students the opportunity to succeed academically and to care for others.

Robin was a 1995 Morton High School graduate. She filled the halls with her infectious laugh and smile.  She was easy to spot leading cheers at the MHS football games, cruising the streets in “Big Red”, or hosting some kind of “fancy” party.  She was a member of the orchestra and played soccer all four years while attending MHS. Robin went on to play collegiate soccer at Anderson University. After graduating with an elementary education degree, Robin taught in Indiana for four years.  She married Brian Snyder on June 12, 1999. The color purple flooded their wedding, along with bursts of joy. Following the birth of her quintuplets, she had a calling to return to school and earn her BSN. She became a NICU nurse for 15 years at OSF NICU. Robin’s love for life was evident not only through the joy, laughter and love she brought her family, but also with her involvement with the NICU Miracle Walk. Robin was a fierce advocate for her children (Ava and Hayden) and often demonstrated that same passion for her patients. She held a special place in her heart for her dog, Waffle.

Robin (Greene) Snyder passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the age of 47. She was born August 14, 1976 to Gary and Vickie (Kaiser). Robin was preceded in death by her three infant sons, Gabriel, Elliot and Miles.

We hope through this scholarship, Robin’s gift of serving others will continue for years to come.

Eligibility

• Must be a graduating Senior from Morton High School

• Must be a student who plans to enroll full time at an accredited college, or university to study nursing

• Student must have earned a minimum of a 3.0 GPA throughout their high school years.

• Must demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Leadership

  • Kindness

  • Service to Others

  • Positive Attitude

• In 500 words or less, complete the following essay prompt: Tell us how you plan to lead your personal life and career with a servant’s heart?

HOW TO APPLY:

Morton High School students who feel they may qualify for this scholarship can pick up an application in the Morton High School counseling office beginning in mid-February each year. Applications must be filled out and submitted to the counseling office in mid-March. You may inquire in the counseling office for specific pickup dates and deadlines each year.

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, mail a check to 135 S First Avenue, Morton, IL 61550. Write, “Robin Snyder” in the memo line of the check.

Are you a Caterpillar Employee or Retiree?

The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to offer the year-round Matching Gifts Program to support their employees, U.S. retirees and board of directors in their contributions to worthy causes. Eligible Caterpillar participants may request an annual total maximum 1:1 match of $10,000 USD each calendar year to eligible charities to which contributions are tax deductible. The Morton Community Foundation is an eligible charity. So, if you are an eligible Caterpillar participant, you may submit any donations to this fund for an equivalent match, up to your total maximum of $10,000 per year. CLICK HERE to link to the Caterpillar Foundation’s Matching Gift website.