Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship (DUE MARCH 12TH!)

DEADLINE MARCH 12, 2012!

This scholarship is for permanent residents of Illinois. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at a certified institution of higher learning within the state of Illinois for the 2012-2013 school year. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must write an essay of 350 words or less on a given topic. Completed applications should be submitted to the sheriff's office in the county of the applicant's permanent Illinois residence by the deadline.

How to Apply
Applications are available at local sheriff’s offices or the internet at www.ilsheriff.org Fill out the application,
complete the written essay and return all documentation to the sheriff’s office in the county of your permanent residence by March 12, 2012 (must be postmarked by this date).

Essay question: How would you suggest that government, law enforcement, medical providers, school officials, etc. educate young people on the risks involved in the use of, what some believe, is a legal compound and an alternative to marijuana?

Download application here!