The General Assembly Scholarship Program is administered in accordance with the provisions of Section 5/30-9 of the School Code of Illinois. Senator Righter awards Illinois General Assembly Scholarships to students who have been active in public and civic affairs and who have need of scholarship assistance. The awards are applicable at the following Illinois state universities.

• Illinois State University
• Chicago State University
• Northern Illinois University
• Western Illinois University
• Eastern Illinois University
• Governor State University
• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
• Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
• Northeastern Illinois University
• University of Illinois, Springfield
• University of Illinois, Chicago
• University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign
• University of Illinois, School of Medicine
• Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Both graduate and undergraduate level study are acceptable. However, all scholarships are for tuition only for­ one academic year.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Be a resident in the 55th Senate District.
   
   
2. Acceptance at the university of one's choice.
   
   
3. Evidence of activity in public and civic affairs.
   
   
4. Relative financial need among applicants.
   
   
5. Two of the eight scholarships will have preference given to an active reservist, current military person, veteran, or if the applicant's immediate family member (spouse, parent, guardian, brother or sister) is in one of these categories.

(NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to research other scholarship opportunities and may do so at www.collegezone.com)

Senator Righter has established a Scholarship Advisory Committee made up of educators from throughout the 55th Senate District to review all applications and select the scholarship recipients.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A student may receive a scholarship from Senator Dale Righter only one time. They will not be eligible for future scholarships from him, in order to provide others with the opportunity. There is no limit on how many times an individual may apply, should they not receive one of the scholarships this year.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Verify that you live in the 55th Senate District. If you are unsure, you can find a map of the District on our website
  
  
• Print the scholarship application from the website.
  
  
• Complete the application form. If necessary use additional pages for activities, employment history, etc. Grade transcripts are not necessary.
  
  
• Obtain two (2) current letters of recommendation.
  
  
• Send completed application and documents to:
  

Scholarship Advisory Committee

State Senator Dale Righter

916 Broadway

Mattoon, IL 61938

DEADLINE

Applications must be received in the Senator's office or postmarked by April 30, 2009. Notification of scholarship awards will be made in the summer of 2009.

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