Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Onward Injury Law

Introduction
The Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship was created to honor Josh’s grandmother, Mary Rohrscheib, a devoted educator who spent her career shaping young lives in Central Illinois. What started as a personal tribute has evolved into an annual program that supports and encourages future teachers. Each year multiple recipients receive a $1,000 award as an investment in those who will carry forward Mary’s commitment to students and the classroom.

Why this matters
At Onward, we champion people who uplift others. Mary’s lifelong dedication to teaching — grounded in patience, kindness, and the ability to inspire — is the model we hope applicants will emulate. We believe the teachers of tomorrow can change lives, and this scholarship exists to encourage students who aim to make that kind of lasting, positive difference.

Award details
- Amount: $1,000 per recipient
- Frequency: awarded annually to multiple students pursuing careers in education

Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be an Illinois resident.
- Be a current high school senior, an undergraduate student, or a graduate student.
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a 2- to 5-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming Fall semester.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing.
Preference will be given to candidates from the Central Illinois region.

Ineligible applicants
- Employees who work with Josh Rohrscheib and their immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, spouse) are not eligible.
- Individuals who share a household with such employees (regardless of relation) are also ineligible.

Application requirements
To be considered, applicants must submit all of the following:
- An essay of 750–1,000 words describing the influence of a particular teacher and the lessons the applicant intends to carry into their own teaching career.
- A current, professional résumé outlining academic and relevant professional experience.
- An academic transcript from the applicant’s current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or recent transfers may submit an unofficial transcript from their current institution plus the most recent official transcript from their prior school.

Questions or submissions
Direct any application questions or materials to the scholarship contact provided on the Onward scholarship page.