Altrusa International Foundation announces five scholarship recipients

QUINCY — The 2025-26 Altrusa International Foundation of Quincy Illinois recently announced the recipients of the Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship.

Certificates were presented to:

• Madeline Baker, Quincy Notre Dame, a daughter of Brian and Teresa Baker, plans to attend Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville) to study nursing.
• Claire Huston, Camp Point Central, a daughter of Zak and Rachel Huston, plans to attend Illinois State University to pursue a teaching career.
• Elena Mast, Quincy Notre Dame, daughter of Matthew Mast and Maria Mast, plans to attend University of Missouri to study biochemistry.
• Morgan Zanger, Quincy Notre Dame, daughter of Jeff and Shannon Zanger, plans to attend the University of Iowa or the University of Chicago and plans to become a physician, focusing on women’s health.
• Non-traditional student Danielle Moss of Quincy is continuing her education to become a doctor of Dental Medicine.

The Altrusa International of Quincy, Illinois Foundation was founded in 1998 with a bequest from Patricia and Leonard Kramer. Patricia had been a member of Altrusa of Quincy, which is part of an international organization that focuses primarily on literacy. The Kramers had no children but understood the importance of literacy. The foundation established a scholarship in their honor.

Applicants are judged on a number of factors including grades and school and community involvement. These factors are included in an essay written by the student.

Since the first scholarship was awarded in 1998, more than $65,000 has been donated.

All Adams County high school students are eligible to apply for the traditional scholarships. Area colleges and trade schools are notified of the non-traditional applications. The next application process will begin January 2026 when information will be forwarded to high school counselors and college financial aid offices.