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The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be
awarding over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of
Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2009-2010
academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and
fees only, and will be allocated at the time the student becomes enrolled
full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of
Illinois, before funds will be authorized.
DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott, on behalf of the Sheriff’s
Association will be awarding a $500.00 scholarship to a DeKalb County
student, the winner will be selected by a Scholarship Committee made up of
citizens and education professionals. There will be no restriction on any
applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The
only limitations are as follows:
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Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents, and a
permanent resident of DeKalb County.
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Scholarships
must be utilized at institutes of higher learning within the State of
Illinois.
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Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the
2009-2010 school year (excluding summer session).
Applications are now
available at your local sheriff’s office
(150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
or at www.ilsheriff.org.
Students must complete the application, answer
the essay question and return all documentation to the DeKalb County
Sheriff’s Office by March 14th,
2009 (must be postmarked by this date).
For more information, please contact the DeKalb County Sheriff’s
Office at 815-895-7260, a high school advisor or college financial aid office.
Sheriff Roger Scott
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