Who We are-Frequently Asked Questions
People tell us we aren't your ordinary scholarship foundation. But why?
Yes, we award scholarships to deserving students while honoring our son and brother, Brian, but over 77% of our scholarships are in the names of others, also allowing their spirit to live on.
Because of this, communities come together, schools get involved, and students are introduced to these individuals. Family and friends participate in selecting and presenting the scholarship in the name of those they were close to. Students are inspired and each year, we remember.
Who is Brian LaViolette?
Brian was the son of Doug and Renee LaViolette and brother of Kimberly. Brian was lost in a swimming accident on August 8, 1992, at the age of 15 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Please watch this short video for more of Brian's story.
When was the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation established?
Brian’s family establish a scholarship foundation in Brian’s memory on August 17, 1992 after Brian’s body was recovered. Shortly after, the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation was formed as a 501(C) (3) not-for-profit corporation and is now a 501c3 Public Charity.
For more background on the Foundation, where it is today, and what we see in the future, please view our interview with Robert Hornacek on CW 14.
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What is the mission of the Brian LaViolette Foundation?
By providing yearly scholarships to today’s students, our mission is to honor hard work, community service, offer inspiration and share the belief that “The Journey is the Reward.”
How many scholarships has the Foundation presented?
We currently award over 50 scholarships annually. To date, over 1160 scholarships have been awarded, some in Brian’s memory, others in honor of our fallen heroes of the past, and others in honor of those close to Brian.
Can anyone apply for your scholarships?
Our scholarships are awarded at certain schools around the world. The applicant must be attending those schools to apply. We currently award scholarships at:
Colorado:
Heritage High School, Littleton
Florida
MAST Academy, Miami
Hawaii:
Through the Nainoa Hoe Command Training Center at Schofield Barracks
Illinois:
Auburn High School, Rockford
Indiana:
Purdue University-ROTC program
Iowa:
JFK High School, Cedar Rapids
Michigan:
Belding High School
Minnesota:
Denfeld High School, Duluth
North Carolina:
AC Reynolds High School, Asheville
Nevada:
Reno High School, Reno
New York:
United States Military Academy, West Point
Ohio:
North High School, Akron
Pennsylvania:
Gettysburg High School, Gettysburg
South Dakota:
Rapid City Stevens High School, Rapid City
Texas:
Western Hills High School, Fort Worth
Virginia:
Tunstall High School
Wisconsin:
Appleton West High School
Ashwaubenon High School
Bay Port High School
Chilton High School
Fox Cities Civil Air Patrol
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Freedom High School
Green Bay East High School
Green Bay West High School
Junior Achievement Award
Lena High School
Luxemburg Casco
Manitowoc High School
Menasha High School
Northeast Technical College
Oconto High School
Omro High School
Pulaski High School
Suring High School
St. Norbert College
Waupun High School
Poland:
Through the Nidzica Local Foundation
South Africa:
Through LEAP Schools of Science and Math
Czech Republic:
Through local high schools in Pilsen
