Robert Jacob Rebitski Memorial Scholarship
In Loving Memory of Robert Jacob Rebitski, SHDHS Class of 2016
โGreater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.โ โ John 15:13
This scholarship honors the memory of Robert Rebitski, a 26-year-old SHDHS graduate who was wicked smart and lived with quiet strength, selfless love, and a deep appreciation for the everyday. He found joy in the ordinary and wasnโt afraid to be a little orneryโin the best way. He had an infectious smile and giggle.
Robert brought humor, grit, and determination to everything he didโespecially when it came to caring for others. He would lay down his life for his brother or sister and lived out his Catholic faith through humility, service, and devotion to family. He thought outside the boxโnot just in business, where he boldly purchased and ran his fatherโs legacy companyโbut also in how he loved, solved problems, and made others feel seen and valued through his quiet acts of kindness. He earned the Boy Scoutsโ highest honor of Eagle Scout and stayed true to the Scout Oath.
This scholarship reminds us that while Crusaders may come from different paths, we are united in our mission to serve, lead, and love well.
Eligibility:
- Open to current SHDHS freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (grades 9โ11)
- Demonstrates financial need (a completed FACTS application must be on file)
- Embodies Robertโs values: joy in the ordinary, kindness, service, quiet strength, and a little good-natured mischief
Application Requirements:
- Complete the online scholarship application form
- Indicate financial need via FACTS
- Submit a short essay (300โ500 words) in response to the following prompt:
Essay Prompt:
- How do you hope to carry forward Robert’s legacy of making others feel seen and valued through his unique blend of orneriness and kindness?
Students are invited to reflect on this scripture as part of their response:
โ…keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, โIt is more blessed to give than to receive.โโ โ Acts 20:35
To learn more about Robertโs life and legacy, visit his obituary here.