MONMOUTH, Ill. — In a perfect world, Jordan Nichols would be enjoying the second half of his junior year at Monmouth College, relishing memories of last week’s spring break and recalling fondly his semester abroad last year in Paris.

Nichols, however, was killed in an automobile accident last summer, but his memory will live on at Monmouth College, thanks to the establishment of the Jordan Nichols Memorial Scholarship. Funded by memorial contributions that were donated to the college by his mother, Marjory Champion, the scholarship will be for $750 per year.

The scholarship is to be awarded to a worthy incoming Monmouth College freshman from Illinois with preference given to students from Cerro Gordo High School, Nichols’ alma mater. The scholarship recipient should demonstrate financial need and have graduated from high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, the recipient should be a multi-dimensional student who is active in extracurricular activities, have a strong work ethic outside of the classroom and have contributed to his or her church community.