Lincoln Woman's Club announces annual scholarships

[January 07, 2013]  The GFWC Lincoln Woman's Club has scholarship applications available in a variety of fields for students attending college or vocational school in the fall of 2013. These scholarships are provided by the GFWC Illinois Federation of Woman's Clubs. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges from across the state of Illinois.

Scholarships include:

• Lorado Taft Art Scholarship, $1,000

• Arthur Grant Smith Drama Scholarship, $500

• Hamilton Ridge Music Scholarship, $1,000

• Centennial Library Science Scholarship, $300

• Illinois Cottage Park Vocational Scholarship for Girls, $1,000

• Lincoln Lodge Vocational Scholarship for Boys, $1,000

• Vina Miller Conservation Scholarship, $1,000

Students applying for the above listed scholarships must plan on attending an Illinois college, university or vocational school during the fall of 2013. Funds are mailed directly to the school.

The deadline for all applications is Feb. 15. Application forms are available by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to LWC Scholarship Chairman Judy Rader, 132 11th St., Lincoln, IL 62656. They are also available through the guidance departments of Lincoln Community High School, Hartsburg-Emden High School and Mount Pulaski High School. Winners will be notified of their status by April 1.

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