Il Sheriff’s Assoc., Announces Scholarships

02-06-2014

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office

News Media Release

 

News Release Number

2014-006

 

Information: IL Sheriff’s Assoc., Announces Scholarships

 

 

 

Date:02/06/2014

 

Time:1:00 pm

 

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Narrative:

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2014-2015 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois:

 

Sheriff Richard A. Meyers, Winnebago County, will be awarding one (1) scholarship in the amount of $500.

 

There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The only limitations are as follows:

 

  • Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents

 

  • Scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois.

 

  • Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2014-2015school year (excluding summer session).

 

Applications are now available at your local sheriff’s office or on the internet @ www.ilsheriff.org. Students must complete the application; answer the essay question and return all documentation to the Sheriff’s office in their permanent county of residence by March 15, 2014 (must be postmarked by this date).

 

For more information, please contact your local sheriff’s office, high school advising center, or college financial aid office.


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