Scholarship Application

The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club is accepting applications for the 2012 Margaret Chickey Outstanding Female Student Award valued at $1,000. This award will be presented to a female high school senior desiring to further her professional or vocational training. The funds awarded would apply toward tuition, books or other necessary expenses related to the education process. Applications are available at Cook Memorial Library, Libertyville High School, Vernon Hills High School, and Carmel High School. To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must be attending one of those schools and return the application by Jan. 31.

Applications are also being accepted for the 2012 Outstanding Working Mom Scholarship. This $1,000 award will be presented to a mother who resides in Lake County, is currently employed, is enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college program and desires to further her professional or vocational training. The funds awarded would apply toward tuition, books or other necessary expenses related to the education process. Applications are available at The College of Lake County, Robert Morris College and at Cook Memorial Library in Libertyville. Applications must be returned by Jan. 31.

For additional information about these scholarships, contact scholarship committee member Lisa Weir, at lisajweir@gmail.com. The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club is affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the largest volunteer organization of women in the world. For information about the club, its services and activities, call Mary Nee, at niunees@comcast.net.