Rev. George Ruffolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation

OUR MISSION

The Rev. George T. Ruffolo CMF Memorial Scholarship Foundation, a charitable not for profit corporation, is dedicated to preserving the memory of Father George T. Ruffolo CMF and forging forward with his mission of encouraging, stimulating and empowering youth to achieve their dreams. The Foundation strives to make a significant difference in the lives of deserving students by providing scholarships to students in Chicago's metropolitan area who are matriculating full time at a post-secondary academic institution and to students of good character and ability who aspire to effect change and make an impact in their communities.

LETTERS TO SCHOOLS & CHURCHES

LETTER TO SCHOOLS & CHURCHES (SPANISH)

CONGRATULATIONS

The Rev. George T. Ruffolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation proudly presents our 2025 scholarship recipients, each winner receiving a $3,500.00 scholarship;

Bertha Espinoza | Illinois Institute of Technology | Major: Architecture

Evelyn Alvarez | Thos Kelly College Prep | St Xavier University | Major: Nursing

Jessica Pedroza | University of Illinois Chicago | Major: Accounting

Nubia Zapata | Proviso Math and Science Academy | University of Illinois College of Engineering | Major: Electrical Engineering

Kaylie Gilbert | Reavis HS | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Major: Secondary Education

Shelby Halloway | University of Michigan | Major: Theatre Design and Production

Sirley Gonzalez-Cruz | Thos Kelly College Prep | St Augustine College / Lewis University | Major: Bio Chemistry

MEET OUR 2024 WINNERS

Join Us for Our 2026 Annual Scholarship Banquet Dinner

AUGUST 1st, 2026

Crystal Sky Banquets
7941 47th St, McCook, IL 60525
McCook, IL
6PM Till 12AM

Open Bar and Family Style Dinner
$100 Per Ticket

For your entertainment we present our wonderful

FOLKLORIC DANCERS plus FABULOUS DJ’s
MICKEY “MIXIN” OLIVER & RICH HUERTA

FOR TICKET INFORMATION
CONTACT ANY BOARD MEMBER

Rev. George T. Ruffolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation
7227 W. 127th Street, 2nd Floor
Palos Heights, IL. 60463

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