The Five Star Legacy Endowment Fund, established in 2001, is an exciting program established to help the Academy meet its mission. The Five Stars guide the Legacy Fund, as in all areas of Brookfield Academy. All students interested in competing for endowed scholarships and funds must take either the annual scholarship test or follow the fund application process.
Established in 2010 by the W. Stewart Davis Family, The W. Stewart Davis Mathematicians Fund combines two of Stew's favorite things, mathematics and the Academy. The recipient of this award will exemplify the fundamental values of Brookfield Academy embodied in the Five Stars and will also demonstrate a deep love and appreciation for the beauty of mathematics. Selection of a recipient is made by committee on an annual basis.
The Richard and Carol Bayerlein Family Foundation Fund, established in 2002, supports the Lower School at Brookfield Academy. This fund was established to recognize Brookfield Academy for its outstanding dedication to its mission and respect for traditional American values and beliefs.
Established in 2011 by Drs. Anil and Padma Doniparthi, the fund provides additional resources for the Brookfield Academy athletic program. This fund is dedicated to ensuring that BA students continue to learn the values of hard work, competition, and success through participation on a team or as an individual.
Established by students of former Brookfield Academy teacher and administrator J. Robert Drez, a man defined by both his scholarship and his love for his students, the Drez scholarship memorializes a teacher who lived for his students by assisting more scholars to enjoy a Brookfield Academy education.
In honor of founder Walter S. Davis, the Five Star Exemplar Faculty Scholarship Fund was established to promote and nurture the continuing professional development of selected Brookfield Academy faculty members who clearly exemplify the values and ideals of Brookfield Academy, as represented by the Five Stars. The award recipient is chosen by the Head of School on an annual basis.
The Freedom Scholarship Program, established in 1994, consists of 3 one-year $1,000 awards to deserving Academy students either currently enrolled or accepted for admission. Awards are made on the basis of a scholarship application and an essay on the relation of freedom to a given topic. This program seeks to instill a lifelong understanding and appreciation for the rights and responsibilities of an individual's God-given freedom, by encouraging excellence of thought and writing in the area of human liberty.
Established in memory of Mrs. Janet Grede Jacobs by her husband, Burleigh Jacobs, her family, and her friends, the Janet Grede Jacobs "Reach for the Stars" Scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits personal integrity, leadership potential, and a strong work ethic. The $2,500 merit-based scholarship award is given to an individual who constantly strives for excellence and "to do his/her best in all he/she undertakes."
Established in 2003 by Ajay and Sanjay Kuttemperoor in appreciation of the education they received at Brookfield Academy through Level 8, this fund awards $500 annually to one Middle School student who demonstrates strong academic achievement, exemplary character, participation in extracurricular activities, and financial need.
Outstanding student, thespian, vocalist, athlete, alumna, and friend: Amy King '01 was all of these and more at Brookfield Academy. When Amy passed away in 2003, the Academy lost a truly unique member of the BA family. In 2004, the King Family established the Amy King Dream and Achieve Fund to support students who seek out opportunities to challenge themselves beyond what they thought possible, thereby emulating Amy's legacy at the Academy.
Established in 2010 by John Probst '71. As a symbol of his respect for Brookfield Academy and what it stands for, John established the John Probst '71, Patriotic Legacy Scholarship, to be awarded to the student of a military war veteran who had been wounded serving his or her country. The scholarship serves as a way to honor the men and women who serve this country, while at the same time emphasizing the importance that Brookfield Academy places on patriotism and respect for our military.
Established in 2011 by parents of graduates, the Patriots Heritage Fund recognizes the lasting influence Brookfield Academy has had on their sons and daughters. The income from the fund will provide resources for the unique needs of Patriots Hall. Supporting the fund with a gift of $1,000 or more earns membership in the Patriots Heritage Society. Society members are permanently recognized for their legacy of support in Patriots Hall.
Established in 2003 by friends and family, the William L. Law Memorial Fund for Economic Education honors an Academy founding father whose passion for learning shaped and guided the philosophy and mission of BA. This endowed fund reflects one of Bill Law's many academic interests, the study of economics, and is intended to provide financial support for an individual engaged in the pursuit of economic education. Selection of a recipient is made by committee on an annual basis.
This scholarship was established in 1995 in memory of Dr. Narinder K. Sidhu, late wife of Dr. Paramjit Sidhu. The program provides an annual, non-renewable $1,000 merit scholarship to the top Academy student completing Level 8 who is entering the freshman class of the Upper School.
Established in 2011 by Richard Star in memory of his wife, the fund provides $2,000 in tuition assistance to a current Brookfield Academy Junior female student who has a "renaissance spirit" and an interest in business, communication and English and combines those interestes with a genuine desire to help others.
Established by Kathleen Thometz and Christina Ziino, this scholarship program, begun in 1998, consists of two $2,000 grants, named on behalf of the benefactors. The grants are awarded on the basis of a qualifying examination, financial need, strength of character, and demonstrated community service. Awards are renewable, providing a grade average of 88 or above is maintained.
In 2011, Brookfield Academy grandparent Mrs. Kathy Nell established the Kathy Nell Fund for Faculty Recognition and Support.
Mrs. Nell believes exemplary teachers are essential to the success of Brookfield Academy; this fund rewards teachers who, in the words of Mrs. Nell, "have gone the extra mile" on behalf of the Academy mission and its students. The award will be in the form of merit pay or remuneration for a specific professional development opportunity.
The fund is also given as a tribute to the founders of Brookfield Academy for establishing an exceptional school that "graduates students prepared for college and life, educated in the skills, values, and heritage of responsible, constructive, free people." By virtue of the example and leadership of the teachers and staff of Brookfield Academy, these students will continue to live the principles of the Five Stars in their daily actions.
Eve Martin '80 Gonzales is the founder and CEO of Caring Hearts, Inc., a humanitarian organization dedicated to "bringing a message of hope and companionship while helping to meet the emergency need of those who are experiencing highly emotional and/or stressful times in their lives, locally, in the United States, and around the world." As a way to recognize the importance of the Five Stars in both her personal and professional life, in 2011, Mrs. Eve Martin '80 Gonzales and The Caring Hearts, Inc. Board of Directors established the Caring Hearts Humanitarian Scholarship. The goal of the Caring Hearts Humanitarian Scholarship is to provide a Brookfield Academy student who has vision, passion, and a plan for a meaningful service activity that will positively impact society with the resources to, in the words of Eve, "make it happen."
