Palatine Jaycees Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Palatine Jaycees are seeking applicants for the Ken Bilk Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program will be awarding three scholarships of $3,000 each to high school seniors that exhibit the values of leadership and community service central to the Palatine Jaycees mission.
The scholarships will be presented at the Palatine Jaycees June 16 general meeting at the Arlington Lanes.
"The Jaycees are a leadership training organization and we want to reward high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities," said Jessie Levin, this year's scholarship co-chair. "Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education and reside in either 60067 or 60074 ZIP codes."
Applications can be obtained from the Palatine Jaycee website at www.palatinejaycees.org/scholarships, by email at scholarships@palatinejaycees.org or by calling (847) 604-0288.
Applications are also available from guidance counselors at Fremd, Palatine and St. Viator High Schools. Mailed entries must be received by May 30, at Palatine Jaycees Scholarship Committee, Post Office Box 1517, Palatine, IL 60078-1517. Applications may be dropped off in person on May 19, during the Jaycee monthly meeting between 7 and 8:30 p.m., at Arlington Lanes meeting room in Arlington Heights.
In order to apply, applicants are asked to write about their leadership skills within the community, church and/or school. A committee of Jaycees will select the most outstanding applicants based on their accomplishments and contributions within their community.
"We are always amazed at the accomplishments of some of these high school seniors and find selecting a winner a difficult task," said co-chair Thomas Skrocki.
Offering scholarships to high school seniors is just one of the ways the Jaycees give back to the community. Every year, the Palatine Jaycees conduct numerous programs to serve the community and accumulate funds for operation of the chapter and community events, grants and scholarships. Included in these projects are Hometown Fest (Fourth of July festival), Christmas tree sales, Easter egg hunt, a STEM Fair and others that benefit the Palatine community.
The Palatine Chapter of the Jaycees, one of 50 local chapters throughout Illinois, has over 100 members and is one of the largest chapters in Illinois. The Jaycees provide individuals between the age of 21 and 40 the opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills while serving their community and have been recognized statewide, nationally and internationally for their efforts.
The Palatine Chapter holds their monthly general meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., at the Arlington Lanes Bowling Alley Meeting Rooms in Arlington Heights.
For information on the Palatine Jaycees, membership or any of their sponsored events visit their website at www.palatinejaycees.org, email them at info@palatinejaycees.org or call them at (847) 604-0288.