19th Annual Mayor's Community Scholarship: Deadline April 13

Posted March 29, 2012 11:00 pm

Mary Jo Follert

Village President Al Larson is pleased to announce the availability of the 19th Annual Community Scholarship in cooperation with The Workforce Board of Northern Cook County. A President's Committee will select the scholarship winner(s).

As a result of a joint scholarship development campaign in the business community, Schaumburg has been provided funding to award a scholarship(s) to qualified resident(s) to pursue educational training, upgrading or retraining. The scholarship(s) can be applied towards tuition, books, and any other commensurate educational expenses.

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Must be a resident of the Village of Schaumburg

• Must demonstrate financial need

• May be a first-time, continuing or returning student

• Must have education or career goals

• Must be interested in completing coursework that supports education or career goals

• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete coursework

• Must take coursework at an approved Illinois educational institution

• May submit only one application per person

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must complete the scholarship application, submit two references and photo identification, which includes date of birth and social security number (example: photocopy of driver's license and photocopy of social security card). Follow the directions given in each section of this application; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

DEADLINE

Candidates must submit completed application and two references by 3pm on Friday, April 13, 2012, to:

Office of the President

101 Schaumburg Court

Schaumburg, Illinois 60193

AWARD

The scholarship recipient will be notified by Friday, April 27, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter. The scholarship is valid until June 15, 2013, and is non-renewable.

SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION

Scholarship recipients will not receive cash. The Coordinator of Workforce Administrative Services at the Workforce Board of Northern Cook County will assist the scholarship recipient with academic advising, enrollment and payment directly to the educational institution of tuition, fees, books and approved supplies not exceeding the amount of the scholarship.

To download an application, visit the website at www.villageofschaumburg.com or call 847.923.4402.

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