Foundation General Scholarships - Established by the Foundation in 1998 to reward students who have worked diligently to maintain the high academic standards of Riverside University High School. Recipients must also demonstrate an active involvement in school extracurricular as well as community service. Amount: $500 or $1,000.

Larry Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established to honor the memory of Mr. Larry Leonard, an Assistant Principal who passed away in 2002. Mr. Leonard was greatly loved and highly respected by the entire family of Riverside students, staff and parents. Criteria – African-American male student who has shown that he is dedicated to high academic achievement, as well as to school and community service Amount: $500 or $1,000.

Joan Crisostomo Marathon Scholarship Fund – Ms Crisostomo is currently the Director of Guidance Services at Riverside. Beginning in 2007, she decided to combine her decision to run a full marathon race with her desire to assist a deserving Riverside graduate attend college. She funds her Foundation scholarship through tax-deductible pledges from Riverside staff, family and friends. Amount: $1,000 to $1,500.

Quiles Brothers ScholarshipFund – Three Quiles brothers, all of whom attended Riverside, have established a Foundation scholarship fund to honor what they describe as a “sibling legacy” where an older sibling attended Riverside and positively influenced a younger sibling’s experience at Riverside. Rudy (’90), Nick (’92) and Israel (’98) Quiles raise money for their scholarship fund through charity runs, and personal donations. Amount: $1,000.

Scott Wisniewski Engineering Scholarships – Scott is a 1998 graduate of Riverside who currently works for Microsoft Corporation in Seattle, Washington. He has recently established a Foundation Scholarship to reward one or more graduating Riverside students who have demonstrated a considerable aptitude in the field of computer science. He funds his scholarship through a personal donation which is then matched by his employer. Amount $2,500.

Kate Windorski Memorial Scholarship Fund – Ms. Windorski taught vocal music at Riverside for many years. She was instrumental in re-establishing the annual school musical production as well as the swing choir and the madrigal choir. She passed away in 2006. This scholarship fund was established through contributions from her family, friends, former students and Riverside staff. It is intended to assist a student who intends to pursue their interest in music at the higher education level. Amount: $500 to $1,000.

Bookstore Service Scholarship – This fund was established for the first time in 2008 by the Riverside School Bookkeeper, Lori Burgos, who wanted to honor a student who had demonstrated a high degree of school service through volunteer work in the School Bookstore. Amount: $1,000.

Drew/Washabaugh Friends and Family Newspaper Scholarship – Catherine Washabaugh, a retired Riverside English teacher and School Newspaper advisor and a family friend of hers, Mike Drew, a Milwaukee newspaper journalist, established a scholarship fund in 2001 to assist graduating students who have exhibited dedication and leadership in the School Newspaper class for at least two years. They must also show that they have been accepted to attend a college or university and that they are in need of financial assistance. Amount: $500 to $1,500.