Palatine Jaycees offering $1,000 leadership scholarships

The Palatine Jaycees are seeking applicants to compete for five $1,000 scholarships that will be presented June 18 as part of their annual leadership scholarship program.

"The Jaycees are a leadership training organization and we want to reward high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities," said Sarah Harwerth-De Marco, this year's scholarship co-chair.

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education and reside in either the 60067 or 60074 ZIP codes.

Applications can be obtained from the Palatine Jaycee website at www.palatinejaycees.org, by email at scholarships@palatinejaycees.org or by calling (847) 604-0288. They also cane be picked up from guidance counselors at Fremd, Palatine and St. Viator high schools.

Mailed entries must be received by May 15 at Palatine Jaycees Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 1517, Palatine, IL 60078-1517. Applications may be dropped off in person between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. April 15, during the Jaycee monthly meeting at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road in Palatine.

Applicants must write a two-page essay about their leadership skills within the community, church and/or school. A committee of Jaycees will select the most outstanding applicants based on their accomplishments and contributions within their community.