The Lee County Democratic Central Committee is pleased to announce a $500 scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating high school senior residing in Lee County in the Spring of 2022! The Lee County Democrats strongly support education and job training for Lee County students and are hopeful that this scholarship will bring the recipient one step closer to achieving their goals. Any graduating high school senior who lives in Lee County and plans to attend a 4-year University or College, Community College, Trade School, or Apprenticeship is eligible to apply for the scholarship. The deadline for applying is March 15th, 2022. All guidelines are listed below. To receive a copy of the application, reach out to demsofleecountyil@gmail.com!
Qualifications and Guidelines
- Qualifications: Applicants must be a high school senior who resides in Lee County. Applicants may attend high school outside of Lee County, but they must reside at a Lee County address to be eligible for the scholarship.
- Secondary Education Institutions: Students who will be attending a 4-year University/College, Community College, Trade School, or Apprenticeship Program are eligible for the scholarship.
- Essay: In addition to filling out a short application, students must submit an essay of up to 300 words that discusses their time in high school, their long-term goals, and how a LCDCC scholarship can help them achieve those goals.
- Essay and Application Submission: The deadline for consideration is March 15, 2022. Students may email their applications and essays to demsofleecountyil@gmail.com. If students prefer to submit their applications via the U.S. Postal Service, they can mail their essay and application to Lee County Democrats, PO Box 255, Dixon, IL, 61021 no later than March 15, 2022.