Effective January 1, 1996, the Williamson County Scholarship Foundation for Exceptional Students will offer a one-time scholarship grant to a student(s) who meets the following criteria:

  1. Applicants must have a CURRENT IEP.
  1. A student who will graduate from one of WCSED’s five secondary programs—Johnston City, Marion, Crab Orchard, Herrin, or Carterville—and has attended at least foursemesters at any of the attendance centers may apply for the award.
  1. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited two year community college in the State of Illinois, a four year university in the State of Illinois, or trade/vocational schoolin the State of Illinois. Christian schools are included as long as they meet the State ofIllinois’ requirements for accreditation.
  1. The grant will be awarded at the high school’s graduation or annual awards’ ceremony.At this time, the recipient will be given a letter of recognition with instructions how to receive the check in the amount of $750 for college tuition/expenses. The recipient is topresent a copy of schedule and fee statement to the organization’s treasurer. Upon receipt of this statement, a check made out to the recipient will be mailed to the address supplied by the recipient or the recipient may request a $750 payment be made to the college/university to cover his/her first semester’s payment.

Any interested student who wishes to make application should contact their high school guidance office and sign up with the Senior Counselor. In addition to the above requirements, the applicant should submit:

A copy of his/her transcript.

Letter of application stating the applicant’s intentions as to the course of study and use scholarship money (as directed on page 2 of application).

Two letters of recommendation—one from high school personnel acquainted with the student and one from someone other than high school personnel.

A brief description of parents/guardians financial statement and financial need (asdirected on page 2 of application).

Check with your local high school Special Education Teacher/Senior Guidance Counselor for assistance in filling out the application if you have questions.

The deadline for filing this application if February 23, 2018.

411 South Court StreetMarion, IL62959

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Due by February 23, 2018

Applicants Name:

Permanent Address:

Social Security Number:

Telephone Number:

High School Currently Attending:

Graduation Date:

Senior Sponsor/Guidance Counselor:

College you plan to attend and address of school: (Please complete below.)

Class, extra-curricular, and work experience during the past two years:(Please complete below.)

Prizes, awards, honors, scholarships, and/or other recognition received in the past two years: (Please complete below.)

Statement of Financial Need

Parent/Guardian’s Name:

Father’s Occupation:

Mother’s Occupation:

Number in Household:

Annual Gross Salary: (Combined)(Place an X on the appropriate income category)

Less than $10,000:

$10,000 - $20,000:

$20,000 - $30,000:

$30,000 - $40,000:

$40,000 - $50,000:

$50,000 or greater:

How do you expect to assist you son/daughter with their financial cost of attending college?

How much do you expect to contribute to their first year? (Please explain below)

Student Statement: Are you expecting to work part-time to assist in your payment for college costs? Have you applied for work on campus? Have you applied for other scholarships and or aid? If so, what else have you done to aid in costs for college? (Please explain below)

Career Objective(s):

In your own words, explain why you have chosen your specific course of study and include any specific long-term goals and/or past experience which relate to your field of interest. Also include intentions as to use of scholarship money. (Please explain below)