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Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship Fund


Kevin Michael Eidt

June 17, 1978 – January 23, 1997

“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart.”

The Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) publicly supported charitable organization, was established in honor of the exemplary achievements of Kevin, who died from cardiac arrest during his freshman year at Boston College. The Fund recognizes outstanding achievement in academics, athletics, arts, and community and religious commitment.



Kevin’s Legacy

Norwalk High School class of 1996

  • Co-valedictorian of the Class of 1996
  • Co-captain of the Tennis Team
  • Member of the Marching Band
  • Member of the Jazz Ensemble
  • NHS Honor Society Chapter named in Kevin’s memory

Boston College class of 2000

  • Posthumously received the Nicholas H. Woods award for initiative, motivation, and student leadership.
  • The Liturgy Arts Group dedicated their I Want to Praise Your Name CD to Kevin.
  • The men's and women's intramural basketball trophy is memorialized in Kevin's name.
  • Eagle EMS, BC student organized group created in response to Kevin’s death, excellence award named in Kevin’s memory.

Community

  • American Heart Association volunteer
  • Save the Children Foundation volunteer
  • Norwalk Soup Kitchen volunteer
  • St. Jerome Youth Group Program leader
  • St. Jerome Youth Room dedicated in Kevin's name
  • Posthumously recognized by The Hour in October 2001 as one of a hundred Norwalk area leaders as part of Norwalk's 350th Anniversary
  • From Roberta Flack to Boy George: Last Fantastic Albums Ever Made written by J.J. Briggs dedicated to Kevin February 2003
  • Elegy for Trumpet and Harp dedicated to Kevin February 2005

Kevin's Fund Video - Parts I and II

Latest News

2013 Scholarship Recipient Announced

Congratulations to Nina Robertson, the 2013 recipient of $100,000 Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship for the most outstanding senior at Norwalk High School. She was recognized at the annual dinner dance fundraiser held in Norwalk on Saturday April 6, 2013.

Inaugural Kevin Eidt Memorial Emerging Leader Award

Congratulations to Chris Klotsche, BC '16, who was named the inaugural recipient of Kevin Eidt Memorial Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Scholarship at Boston College on April 2, 2013. ELP is one of the great programs for BC freshman and the Fund is honored to establish this new award and scholarship.

2013 Scholarships Announced

The Scholarship Fund Board of Directors announced nine scholarships worth a total of $119,000 will be awarded in 2013. Read the Fall Supporter Letter for the details and more Fund activity.

2012 Kevin's Fund Golf Tournament

The 14th Annual Kevin's Fund Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, September 30th at Wayland Country Club in Wayland, Massachusetts. Please visit our Golf Tournament pages for results and pictures from our great day.

Spring 2012 Annual Report

Click HERE to read Fund’s annual update letter to current supporters.


Scholarship Fund Accomplishments
Recipients94
Awards$1,257,750
Funding as % of Contributions99.4%