Illinois Sheriffs Association to award college scholarships

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout Illinois for the 2024-2025 academic year.

According to a release, the scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only, and to be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within Illinois, online learning included. Other limitations to be eligible for the scholarships are as follows:

• Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents
• Scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois
• Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2024-2025 school year (excluding summer session)

Applications are now available at your local Sheriff’s office or here. Students must complete the application, answer the essay question and return all documentation to the Sheriff’s office in their permanent county of residence by March 15, 2024 (must be postmarked by this date). For more information, contact your local Sheriff’s office, Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, high school advising center or college financial aid office.

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