Rotary accepting scholarship applications
In recognition of their contributions to their schools and communities, the Rotary Club of Elk Grove Village awards scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors who are advancing their education in technical school, college or university study.
The scholarships are named in memory of two former Elk Grove Village Rotarians, Jud Stone and Jay Hoskins, whose leadership and commitment to the community were significant.
The scholarships are awarded based on community service, academic success, essay content, references and interview results.
The 2008 Jud Stone Academic scholarship recognizes academic achievement and supports graduating high school seniors who are entering a college or university with the intent of completing a bachelor's degree.
The 2008 Jay Hoskins vocational scholarship recognizes achievement in preparation for a vocation and supports graduating high school seniors who are entering a technical education program but do not intend to earn a bachelor's degree.
Each candidate must:
• Be a current resident of Elk Grove Village and a June 2008 high school graduate.
• Hold a C average or higher during the junior and senior years in high school and document acceptance in a technical school, college or university program.
• Be active in the community through volunteer activities in the neighborhood, school, church or synagogue, job or volunteer organizations.
• Provide three references from individuals not related to the candidate. One each from a current or former employer; high school teacher or counselor (who must document grade average and involvement in school activities; the community (verifying involvement in and commitment to the community).
• Official high school transcript.
• Complete a brief essay, not to exceed one page, describing the applicant's understanding of "high ethical standards needed in all vocations."
• Enclose a recent photograph.
• Participate in an interview.
Scholarship applications and references are due March 3 to: Rotary Scholarship, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Applicants will be interviewed March 17 and scholarships will be presented June 5. For details, call (847) 718-4410.