Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon offering $5,000 scholarship

EDWARDSVILLE - The Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon  is committed to continuing education and to the development of strong, young women in our communities. That is why JSC will award one $5,000 scholarship to a qualifying high school female senior who plans to continue her education at a college, university, business or vocational school.  The scholarship recipient will receive $5,000 to be paid to the student’s account at the school of her choice.

To be eligible, the scholarship applicant must be a graduating female senior from a high school within District 7. They must also meet the following eligibility requirements in order to be considered for the scholarship award:

• One graduating female senior from a high school within District 7 will be selected to receive a scholarship award.  Scholarship candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the scholarship award.
• Graduate from Edwardsville High School, Metro-East Lutheran High School or Father McGivney Catholic High School in the class of 2017.
• Graduate with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.
• Plan to attend an accredited college, university or trade school in Fall 2017.
• Demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism.
• Submit a completed application, including the essay requirement and letters of reference, by the deadline of April 14, 2017. 

To learn more about the scholarship and to apply, please visit http://www.edglenjuniorservice.org/scholarships.html.

About the JSC

The Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon is a philanthropic, non-profit 503 1C organization comprised of women who are dedicated to making a difference in their community by enriching the lives of others. They strive to foster volunteerism by developing members’ interests and talents through a variety of service projects and fundraising by building relationships. Those interested in learning more about the Junior Service Club should visit the website at  www.edglenjuniorservice.org  or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EdGlenJuniorService .

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