Edward R. Burn grew up in an environment without many breaks or privileges but rather he looked for opportunities. In 1986, he established a trust to give scholarships to students for vocational/technical school and to honor a most improved student. He was instrumental in starting the Beloit Memorial High School Scholarship Fund Program. It is in his name that these scholarships are presented.

• A senior at Beloit Memorial High School who is prepared to enter an accredited trade/technical institution in the school term following graduation.
• Has demonstrated good citizenship while at school and in the community
• A student who is prepared to enter an accredited trade/technical institution in the school term following graduation.

Danielle Brancamp 2010

Shyliqua Citchen 2010

Angelica Davis 2009

Frederick Simms 2009