Scholarships available to 44th District residents

[JAN. 25, 2006]  BLOOMINGTON -- Students who will be attending state universities in Illinois may submit applications for the General Assembly Scholarship program to the office of Sen. Bill Brady through March 17.

Eight one-year tuition waivers -- for fall 2006, spring 2007 and summer 2007 -- are available to students whose permanent addresses lie within the 44th District. One scholarship is specifically designated for a nursing student.

A panel of community and education leaders will evaluate applications and select scholarship recipients. Brady will not be involved in the decision-making process.

Requests for applications must be sent in letter form to 2203 Eastland Drive, Suite 3, Bloomington, IL 61704. Include the student's home and, if applicable, school addresses and phone numbers.

The office phone number is [phone].

General Assembly scholarships are presented by all Illinois lawmakers to college students across the state. Selection is based upon merit of the applicants.

[News release from Sen. Bill Brady]