General Federation of Women’s Clubs accepting applications for multiple scholarships

 

[January 25, 2022]   The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Illinois is now accepting applications for multiple 2022 scholarships.

This year the scholarship categories are: Arts, Civic Engagement, Drama, Music and Vocational Studies.

Please review the information below and be sure that all applications are postmarked on or before Friday, March 18th, 2022.

Applications should be mailed to:

Gina Fritz
Attn: GFWC Scholarship Committee
1613 Barton Drive
Normal, IL 61761

Please send all required materials in one sealed envelope. Specific requirements for each scholarship are noted on the following applications. Materials that are incomplete, late, or received via email will not be reviewed for an award.

Scholarship forms for each specific application are located at: https://gfwc
illinois.org/gfwc-il-scholarship-information/

If applying for the Art, Drama, or Music scholarship, applicant must be pursuing a related major or minor in the selected field of study. Extra- curricular involvement only is not sufficient to apply for the scholarship.

Letters of recommendation should be from a professional source. Examples include: teacher, advisor, boss, coach, school administrator, etc. Personal sources such as family members or friends are not acceptable.

Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship committee. Minimum award is $1,000. Scholarship winners will be notified in late May via postal mail. Winners will also be posted on the GFWC Illinois website: gfwcillinois.org

If selected to receive a scholarship, the student will be required to show a letter of acceptance from the school the student will attend in the Fall of 2022. Checks are mailed and written directly to the university, college, or trade school.

If you have any questions, please email: [e-mail]

[Gina Ellis Fritz]