SCHOLARSHIPS
KELSEY SERWA SCHOLARSHIP
The Kelsey Serwa Scholarship was established to recognize and support student-athletes whose educational journeys do not always follow a traditional path.
Inspired by her own experience as a high-performance athlete, Kelsey Serwa created this scholarship to address a gap she encountered when graduating from high school. While she completed all required credits on time, her commitment to competitive sport meant taking a reduced course load during her season, completing correspondence courses, and attending summer classes. Despite reaching the same academic finish line as her peers, this unconventional path made her ineligible for many scholarships.
After winning a silver medal at the 2014 Olympic Games, Kelsey used her platform to raise awareness and ensure that future student-athletes would not face the same barriers. The scholarship has provided 27 student-athletes with over $48,000 since its inception.
Who this scholarship is for:
This scholarship celebrates student-athletes working to make their dreams a reality.
Recipients are individuals graduating from School District #23 who demonstrate commitment both in the classroom and in sport. These students balance demanding schedules, extended time away from school, and the pressures of competition while continuing to pursue academic success.
Through their experiences, applicants often demonstrate:
- Strong time-management and self-guided learning skills
- Clear communication and leadership
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Community involvement
- A commitment to continuous personal improvement
The Kelsey Serwa Scholarship recognizes the effort, resilience, and discipline required to pursue excellence in both academics and athletics. There will be two, $5,000 scholarships available.
Application Deadline: April 17, 2026
