Scholarship guide
Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties Inc: In keeping with its mission of promoting voluntarism and developing the potential of women, The Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties Inc. recently announced that, once again, it is making scholarships available to local, college-bound, female high school students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to voluntarism.
Applications are now available online at www.jlkd.org and are being accepted through March 17. Each year, the JLKD awards at least two $1,000 scholarships to the most deserving applicants.
To qualify, entrants must be female, college-bound high school seniors and reside in Kane, DuPage, Kendall or Will counties.
In addition to completing the application form, interested candidates must prepare a 200-word essay describing their volunteer experiences and how these activities have benefited them and their communities.
Additionally, each applicant must show proof of acceptance to an established, accredited college or university, and also submit a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor, counselor, teacher, employer or volunteer organization supervisor.
"There are so many wonderful things being done by young people who have committed themselves to giving something back to their communities," said president Mandie Cummins. "We are pleased to recognize these young volunteers and to support them in their continuing education."
For information on the scholarships, visit www.jlkd.org or call the Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties Inc. at (630) 653-5989. It is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Founding Faculty Scholarships: Three Founding Faculty Scholarships, each worth 60 credit hours of tuition each at McHenry County College beginning the academic year 2007-2008, are available for MCC students or high school graduates, including June 2007 graduates. The scholarship is intended for full-time students who enroll in at least 12 credit hours each semester at MCC and maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average while at MCC. The award may be used for tuition only.
The Founding Faculty Scholarships are awarded in recognition of the contribution of retired founding faculty members David B. Hill, John D. Konitzer, and Erwin Cornelius.
Deadline to apply is June 21.
Applications are available in the MCC Financial Aid Office, Room A256 at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.
In addition to documents showing a commitment to learning, applicants must also submit a typed essay describing their most influential teacher. For information, call Ginger Robinson, financial aid specialist, at (815) 455-8911.
Teacher Education Scholarship: McHenry County College is offering a $300 teacher education scholarship for classes taken during fall 2007 semester.
The "Wallace Scholars Award," named after Suzanne Wallace, retired MCC speech department chair and instructor, celebrates her more than 30 years of service to education and supports the next generation of teachers. Wallace served as speech department chair and instructor at MCC from 1969 until her retirement in July of 2001.
Applicants must intend to enroll as a full-time student for fall semester 2007, pursuing a career in teaching of any level or subject area and have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from two academic instructors, provide evidence of community service and submit a 500-word essay on "Why I Choose to be a Teacher."
The application deadline is June 28. Applications are available in the MCC Financial Aid Office, Room A256 at MCC, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. For more information, call Ginger Robinson at MCC, (815) 455-8911.