Joliet Junior Woman's Club Scholarship Fact Sheet
The Criteria
Candidates must:
- demonstrate strong academic success with a minimum GPA equivalent of B or higher;
- demonstrate significiant volunteer contributions to her community;
- demonstrate strong character;
- be able to easily express her personal philosophy or purpose as to why it is important to volunteer;
- be well-rounded;
- be in the process of applying to or already accepted at an accredited two or four year college or university; and,
- submit a brief essay and other materials as outlined below.
The Procedure
- Applications and all materials must be postmarked no later than April 5, 2010.
- Applicants may be required to participate in an interview process.
- Selection process will be completed and recipient notified in early May.
Materials to be provided to Scholarship Committee *
- letter of nomination/recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
- one additional letter of recommendation from a teacher
- a personal letter from the applicant stating their future educational plans
- an official high school transcript including ACT or SAT scores
- an optional character reference letter
- a personal essay.
Questions may be directed to Colleen Graham-Dow, Scholarship Committee Chairwoman, at 815.730.7688 or via e-mail at:
All applications and required materials must be postmarked no later than April 5, 2010.
* All details can be found on scholarship application
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