Sen. Brady's office accepting applications for scholarships         

[February 28, 2007]  SPRINGFIELD -- Students who will be attending state universities in Illinois may submit applications for the General Assembly Scholarship program to the office of state Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, through March 16.

Students whose permanent addresses lie within the 44th District are eligible. Eight one-year tuition waivers -- for fall 2007, spring 2008 and summer 2008 -- are available to students who will be attending state universities, with one specifically designated for a nursing student and one for the child of a veteran.

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

Students are encouraged to write to Brady's office to request an application at 2203 Eastland Drive, Suite 3, Bloomington, IL 61704 (309-664-4440). All requests should include the student's home and school address (if applicable) and phone numbers.

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

[Text from news release sent on behalf of Sen. Bill Brady and received from Illinois Senate Republican staff]