Here is an excerpt from a character reference letter written for his scholarship application by the Senior Applications Developer at DePaul:  "I have placed responsibility for several of our computer applications in his hands.  These applications serve thousands of students, and normally would be assigned to a full-time employee.  Joey has proved his ability to maintain these applications…[he] has demonstrated his programming skills, work ethic, and professionalism in our office and I look forward to working with him in the coming years."

Provided he maintains his grade point average, remains a full-time student, and his dad continues as a full-time employee at Reebie, Joey will be eligible for $1,000 per year for up to 4 years.  His was one of 20 applications received this year.

No members of the committee have any knowledge of the students' names, location, employer affiliation, or other identifying information that may other influence the award. Applications for the 2007 Scholarship were mailed to all members in good standing during November 2006. (Application form also is available at the Members Only section of this website.)

The scholarship is named in memory of Doug Schneider, Bill's Moving & Storage, Rock Island, who passed away on February 27, 2007.  As a way of "giving something back," Doug brought the idea of a scholarship for IMAWA families to the board of directors in 1994, and he served on the selection committee until his passing this year.  He served as a member of the board of directors from 1989 to 2007 and several years on the executive committee. 

Thanks to Doug's foresight, since the IMAWA scholarship began in 1994, IMAWA has assisted 17 students with their college education, totaling (to date) $47,000.   Scholarship recipients include: