OGLE COUNTY — The Foundation for Focus House and Community Programming announces scholarship opportunities for students in Ogle County.  
The F. Lawrence Lenz Scholarship Fund was established in April 2003 by his family following his death.  As an Ogle County Circuit Judge, Judge Lenz elected to be the juvenile court Judge. In his capacity as juvenile judge, he was one of the instrumental supporters of the opening of Focus House in 1975.  From the bench he believed in the value of having community-based programs and was an advocate of Focus House until his death. One $500 F. Lawrence Lenz Scholarship will be awarded.
The LaVerne Adams Scholarship Fund was established in May 2002 following Mr. Adam’s death. A long-time resident of Ogle County, Mr. Adams sat on the Ogle County Board from 1972 until 2002. At the time Focus House was established in 1975, Mr. Adams was appointed and served as the chairperson of the county committee that oversaw the operation of the program. His family started the scholarship in LaVerne’s name due to his commitment to the youth of Ogle County and the Focus House program. One $500 LaVerne Adams Scholarship will be awarded.
Foundation for Focus House General Scholarship - The Foundation for Focus House and Community Programming exists to receive and administer contributions, gifts, memorials and bequests for the exclusive purpose of enhancing programming at Focus House and offering community programs that enhance, enrich and supplement individuals involved in Court Services.  Two $250 Foundation for Focus House General Scholarships will be awarded.

Applicants
Applicants must be Ogle County residents that are graduating from high school or already enrolled or attending a post secondary institution. The scholarships focus on positive impact or personal growth that the applicants have made in their lives or in their community.
A priority is given to past Focus House residents, former probationary clients, youth that have had police contact or youth that are studying criminal justice, but all students are welcome and encouraged to apply. Past recipients have enrolled in a variety of educational programs including: 4-year college, 2-year community college, CDL training, CNA training, and other vocational programs.
No program is too big or too small to be considered. The Scholarship Committee looks forward to reading about successful youth in Ogle County.
Applications can be obtained by clicking on the scholarship info link at https://www.oglecounty.org/departments/focus_house_2/scholarship.php or request by e-mail by contacting Jeni Hardin at jhardin@oglecounty.org.
Deadline for applications is April 15. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.
Winners will be notified by May 1 and presented the scholarship at their schools’ awards night.