Effingham Women of Today Scholarship Application Deadline is Near

The deadline for the return of applications for the GFWC Illinois Effingham Women of Today scholarships is Friday, April 17. 

The organization will award an educational scholarship to qualifying adults, both men and women in EffinghamCounty. The applicant must have been 25 years of age or older by January 1, 2015. A personal letter outlining the applicant’s goals, background and community service must be included with the application. In addition, a letter of recommendation from a professional, i.e. employer, teacher, advisor, etc. and a personal letter of recommendation must also be included.

Recipients will be announced in May. Applications may be picked up from Becky Brown at the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, 903 North Keller Drive in Effingham or call at 217/342-4147 (daytime) or at 618/238-4527 in the evenings to have an application mailed to you.