Quality First Scholarship 2023-24

The Quality First Scholarship Program aims to have a genuine, positive impact on our employees’ lives.

The program was established in memory of our beloved co-founder and CEO, Bobby Boeneke.

Bobby had a profound commitment to his employees and their families.

He was also renowned for his dedication to education and self-improvement.

He spent numerous hours mentoring future business entrepreneurs and leaders at the Florida State University College of Business.

This program provides scholarships to employees’ children based on several criteria, including financial need, academic performance, community involvement, and leadership.

Quality First Scholarship

Quality First Scholarship Application Criteria

  • Applicant must be a dependent of a full-time employee of Residential Elevators when applying.
  • Applicant should be either a current high school senior or a current college freshman, sophomore, or junior, with plans to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the current year’s fall semester.
  • The applicant must attend an accredited two- or four-year college/university or technical school.

    Additionally, the applicant’s parent or legal guardian must have been a Residential Elevators employee for at least one year as of the application deadline

    Must remain an active employee when the scholarship is awarded

Eligibility For The Quality First Scholarship

  • To be eligible for the Quality First Scholarship, you must be a high school senior, college freshman, college sophomore, or college junior with plans to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the current year’s fall semester.
  • You must also be a dependent of a full-time employee of Residential Elevators when you submit your application.
  • Moreover, your parent must have worked at Residential Elevators for at least one year as of the application deadline.
  • It is crucial that your parent stays employed with Residential Elevators when the awards are announced.
  • If an employee has several eligible children for the award, each eligible child can apply individually, and their applications will undergo separate evaluations.

  Award Details For Quality First Scholarship

How and when will I receive notification?

  • Notification of the winner will occur approximately one month after the application deadline.
  • Both winners and non-winners will receive notifications via email.
  • Ensuring the accuracy of your email address when submitting your application is crucial.

    How do you qualify for the University of Chicago full ride?

    To qualify for a full-ride scholarship at the University of Chicago, follow these steps:

    1. Meet Admission Requirements:
      • First, ensure you meet the admission requirements of the University of Chicago.
    2. Be a Child of Chicago Fire Fighters or Police Officers:
      • To be eligible, you must be a child (or legally adopted child) of sworn Chicago Fire Fighters or Chicago Police Officers.
    3. Parent’s Active Service:
      • Your parent(s) must remain active in their respective roles as Fire Fighters or Police Officers throughout your college career.