About this scholarship

The Wildwood Family Farms Scholarship was established by gifts made by Justin and Kelly Heyboer, owners of Wildwood Family Farms.  This fund will further the careers of qualified graduating Caledonia High School seniors.  It recognizes the field of Agritourism and Hospitality Management in an effort to encourage those that hope to pursue degrees and/or careers in these fields.  

The Heyboer family generously gives back to the Caledonia Community and this is another way for them to help students from the community that support their business.  Customer service, hospitality and giving of yourself to help others in business and in life are all very important character traits to the Heyboer family.

Administrative Guidelines

The Wildwood Family Farms Scholarship will honor a high school senior who meets the following criteria: 
  • Caledonia senior 
  • Student planning to attend a 2 to 4 year college, or vocational program majoring in agritourism or hospitality management, or seeking internship experience with Wildwood
  • Cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above
  • Experience in the customer service field or event experience as shown by a letter of recommendation by a supervisor
  • Answer the questions:  What does customer service look like to you? What does hospitality mean to you?  Give examples/experiences or stories of customer service, hospitality, and/or agritourism.
  • Completion of at least one agriscience or business credit.
  • Exhibits the ability and aptitude to succeed in a business career while seeking to develop his/her skills in this area.
  • Student with a heart for giving of themselves to help others.

Scholarship

The Scholarship is for $500.00 and is non-renewable.  The funds can be used to attend a 2 to 4 year college, or vocational program majoring in agritourism or hospitality management, or seeking internship experience with Wildwood  It is awarded at the annual senior awards evening in May.

Process

​The application is due March 30 with letters of recommendation and a copy of your transcript.  It will be reviewed by the Caledonia Education Foundation representatives in partnership with CHS Staff, and an Agriscience Teacher.