Village of Schaumburg Offers 22nd Annual Community Scholarship Program

Schaumburg Village President Al Larson is pleased to announce the availability of the 22nd Annual Community Scholarship in cooperation with Business and Career Services, Inc.

As a result of a joint scholarship development campaign in the business community, the village has been provided funding to award a scholarship(s) to qualified resident(s) to pursue educational training, upgrading or retraining. The scholarship can be applied towards tuition, books and any other commensurate educational expenses. A President's Committee will select all winners of the program.

Candidates must submit a completed application and two references by 3 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2015, to: Office of the President, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60193.

For a list of eligibility requirements and to access the application online, visit http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/offic/villoffic/Pages/MayorsScholarship.aspx.

Scholarship recipients will not receive cash. The Associate Director at Business and Career Services, Inc. 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. Eligibility for additional services provided through the Workforce Investment Act will also be reviewed with the recipients.

Recipients will be notified by Friday, April 24, 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter. The scholarship is valid until June 15, 2016, and is non-renewable.