Guardian Titans Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The progress thermometer represents totals as of Aug. 1, 2025.
Goal: $60000
Goal: Fund $60,000 by 8/1/2025
The Guardian Titans Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund (hereinafter “the Fund”) has been fully funded and established as of July 31, 2025. The Fund has been established in memory of two beloved teammates and friends, Megan Geraghty Kontos ’13 (October 29, 1990 - January 11, 2025) and Alexandria (Ali) Stevenson ’15 (November 27, 1992 - August 15, 2016).
On behalf of all family, friends and teammates, we sincerely thank you all for the heartwarming support that you have shown to assist us in establishing this Fund. Without your contribution, the establishment of this Fund would not have been possible. This was truly a testament to the impact that Megan and Ali had on the community. It was inspiring to experience how powerful a group can be when everyone comes together for a common goal. Thank you!
- Fall 2025 - Initial $10,000 scholarship to be issued in memory of Megan Geraghty Kontos to a female candidate that best aligns with Megan’s interests.
- Fall 2026 - Scholarship to be issued in memory of Ali Stevenson for the10-year anniversary of her passing and will be awarded to a female that best aligns with Ali’s interests. This will be ~$2,500 (earnings on the corpus of $50,005), plus any specified annual contributions received during the 2026 funding period.
- Scholarships of ~$2,500 will be awarded annually from the earnings on the corpus ($50,005), in perpetuity of the Fund. Scholarships will be issued in memory of Megan and Ali in alternating years.
- Donors may continue to contribute to the endowment at any time by using the link above. Please contact azenger@iwu.edu or rebeccam.candra@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
Megan graduated from Illinois Wesleyan in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business
Administration. While attending Illinois Wesleyan, Megan was an active and influential
member in several organizations. She held positions as Activities Chair and Judicial
Board Representative at her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta. She actively pursued her
passion for competitive golf as a vital team member of the IWU Women’s Golf team,
which secured the CCIW conference championships from 2009 to 2013 and achieved a third-place
finish at the national level in 2011. She made All-Conference and letter winner in
2010 and 2011. She was also the VP of External Operations for Student Athletic Advisory
Council where she helped coordinate several volunteer events. After Illinois Wesleyan,
Megan went on to develop a career in HR and served as Human Resources Business Partner
for both Allstate and Abbvie. Further pursuing her enjoyment for volunteer work, she
became President of the Associate Board for Shelter Inc. Most importantly she married
the love of her life, George and became a mother to John. Megan took great pride in
everything she pursued and embodied the heart and soul of her family. Megan will be
remembered for her friendship, humor, leadership, determination, strength, and grace.
Megan was also a cherished daughter of Dan and Diane nee Conoboy; dear sister of Catherine
(Alex) Weiss, Terese (Sam) Jensen and Jennifer (Walker) Rialla; loving daughter-in-law
of Sandra and the late Don Kontos.
Ali graduated from Illinois Wesleyan in 2015 with a Bachelor’s in Nursing. While attending
Illinois Wesleyan, Ali was an active member of Alpha Phi Omega from 2013 – 2016 and
the Student Nurse’s Association from 2011 – 2015. She was a strong leader and contributing
team member for the IWU Women’s Golf team from 2011 – 2015. After Illinois Wesleyan,
Ali worked diligently to obtain a position as a registered nurse at OSF St. Joseph
Medical Center in Bloomington. Ali was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of
Ottawa and completed volunteer work for Eastview Christian Church in Normal, Illinois.
She also volunteered with the Junior Golf Program in Bloomington. Ali passed away
just over a year after she graduated. With more time, she undoubtedly would’ve continued
to make profound impacts on her loved ones and patients. Ali always strived to do
and be more and encouraged others around her to do the same. Ali’s radiant personality
and contagious smile and laugh will forever be cherished in her loved ones’ hearts.
Ali was the beloved daughter of Keith and Jackie Stevenson and a supportive sister
to Nicole Stevenson (now married to Kevin Bergeson).
If you wish to contribute for the 2026 IWU scholarship funding period, please do so by July 31, 2026.