The Township Officials of Illinois have opened up the application period for 2023 scholarships. Seven $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors this year. Each year since 1989, the TOI Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to high school seniors to continue their education at Illinois colleges and universities. A total of $359,500 has been awarded to 214 students over the years. Download the 2023 Scholarship Application here.
To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Must be a graduating Illinois high school senior.
- Must be applying to attend a college/university located in Illinois. Awards may not be deferred. If you need to change schools after being awarded a scholarship, please contact the TOI office as soon as possible.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of Illinois.
- Must plan to attend an Illinois college/university as a full time student.
- Must have a history of extracurricular activities that demonstrate a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities (student government, club officer, etc.) or a commitment to civic responsibility, social consciousness, and a willingness to serve the community (community service, volunteer activities with local service agencies or charitable institutions, etc.)
- Must submit a 500-word essay on “The Role of Township Government In Today’s Society and In The Future” that will include information gained from an interview with an elected township official.
- Must submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, local officials, or business people.
- Must submit an official high school transcript.
- Must submit a cover letter and completed application form.
- Must be mailed no later than March 1, 2023. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
For more information, contact the TOI office at (217) 744-2212 or email kayla@toi.org.
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