Back 2 School Illinois scholarships

Back 2 School Illinois announced its 2020 College Scholarship program that will award $2,500 cash grants to college-bound high school students for their freshman year of study. Scholarships will be awarded based on student's academic achievement and financial need, as well as their leadership skills in their school and community. The application is available on Back 2 School Illinois' website, www.b2si.org, and must be completed and postmarked by March 1, 2020. Applications must include the student's essay, high school transcript, two letters of recommendation and a brief summary from a community organization detailing the applicant's involvement. The 2020 scholarships will be provided through the funding of the Community Currency Exchange Association of Illinois and the Tufano Family.