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 established 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 non profit organization.

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.

 
https://www.cw14online.com/cw14-shows/cw14-focus/scholarship-foundation-keeps-sons-memory-alive#

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What is the mission of the Brian LaViolette Foundation?

The mission of the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation is to enrich the lives of others by honoring hard work and community service, offering inspiration, and sharing in the belief that “The Journey is the Reward.”

How many scholarships has the Foundation presented?

We currently award over 50 scholarships annually.  To date, nearly 1200 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:

Florida

  • MAST Academy, Miami

Iowa:

  • JFK High School, Cedar Rapids

    New York:

  • United States Military Academy, West Point

Texas:

  • Western Hills High School, Fort Worth

Wisconsin:

  • Brown County School District

  • Fox Cities Civil Air Patrol

  • Freedom High School

  • Junior Achievement Award

  • Oconto High School

  • St. Norbert College

    Czech Republic:

    • Through local high schools in Pilsen

Now through CollegeReady

  • Appleton West High School

  • Ashwaubenon High School

  • Bay Port High School

  • Chilton High School

  • Fox Valley Lutheran High School

  • Green Bay East High School

  • Green Bay West High School

  • Lena High School

  • Luxemburg Casco

  • Manitowoc High School

  • Menasha High School

  • Omro High School

  • Pulaski High School

  • Suring High School

South Africa:

  • Through LEAP Schools of Science and Math

 

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The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation is proud to have received the highest possible rating on Charity Navigator. 

This four-star rating designates Brian’s Foundation as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.