Village of Schaumburg Extends Deadline to Apply for 23rd Annual Community Scholarship Program

The Village of Schaumburg has extended the deadline to apply for the 23rd Annual Community Scholarship to Friday, April 22, 2016.

The program is offered by Schaumburg Village President Al Larson in cooperation with Business and Career Services, Inc. and provides scholarship funding to qualified residents to pursue educational training, upgrading or retraining. Scholarships 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 22, 2016, 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/23rdAnnualCommunityScholarship.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, May 13, 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter. The scholarship is valid until June 15, 2017, and is non-renewable.