Tri-County Opportunities Council announces 2024 scholarships
Jan. 31—ROCK FALLS, Illinois — At least 12 scholarships will be awarded by Tri-County Opportunities Council to income-eligible students residing in the agency's service area. The scholarships are worth up to $1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development through its Community Services Block Grant funds.
To be eligible for the scholarship competition:
—The applicant must be a member of an income-eligible household.
—The applicants must attend an Illinois-accredited post-secondary educational institution of higher learning during the fall of 2024.
—Applicants must be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside County in Illinois.
—Students must be considered full-time (minimum of 12 semester hours) to qualify for the full $1,250 scholarship. Part-time students will be considered in the competition. However, scholarship awards will be pro-rated if they are selected as a winner.
The application deadline is March 15.
Further information and application forms may be obtained by contacting the office at 800-323-5434, extension 710, or on the website at www.tcochelps.org.
