The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2010-2011 academic year.  The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only.  The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois.

Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500.00.

There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin.  The only limitations are as follows:

• Applicants must be a permanent Illinois resident

• Scholarships must be utilized at institutes of higher learning within the State of Illinois

• Students must be enrolled as a full time student during the 2010-2011 school year (excluding summer session)

Applications are now available at the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, 204 E. Main Street, Urbana, IL or on the Internet @ www.ilsheriff.org.

Students must complete the application; answer the essay question and return all documentation to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office by April 12, 2010 (must be postmarked by this date).

For more information, please contact Teresa Schleinz at 384-1205 or tschleinz@co.champaign.il.us.