Scholarship

Scholarship Application Information

IAMG scholarships are available to students who reside in Illinois, while meeting the minimum eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify. Scholarship awards must be applied toward tuition, educational equipment, fees, and books. Eligibility for all scholarships requires that the applicant:

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for all scholarships requires that the applicant:

• Is an Illinois resident
• Applicants should be accepted or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning, to include community college, public or private institution of higher education, certified vocational training program, and/or graduating high school senior entering an advance educational program with verified documentation of acceptance
• Has the required minimum Grade Point Average (2.5 GPA)
• Demonstrates leadership, community involvement and service
• Submits the following documents:
  • Completed application---incomplete applications will not be considered
  • Official academic transcript (sealed) from your high school or institution
  • Proof of acceptance/application to an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning.
  • Three (3) sealed letters of recommendation forms of which one MUST be from a current IAMG member.
  • Resume including your academic achievements, awards and recognitions, school and extra-curricular activities, leadership positions held, community and public service, hobbies, special talents, and any other pertinent information about yourself
  • Personal Statement/Essay (500 words or less) Describe your character, your academic and collegiate goals, your long-range career goals and how you see yourself making a meaningful contribution to the African American community, and why you believe you should receive this scholarship. The statement may highlight any personal challenge (s) overcome
  • Submit recent photo (passport size) No copies

Offline Application

Please submit all required information with application.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
To be considered, your application packet must be completed and received on or before May 1, 2013

2013 Scholarship Application Form

Mail all application materials to:

• Illinois Association of Minorities in Government
• 110 West Edwards
• Springfield, Illinois 62704

Online Application

Applicant Information
Name
Home Address
City
State	--Select-- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Zip
Date of Birth
Email Address
Home Phone	- -
Cell Phone	- -
Mother
Father
Academic Information
High School	--Select-- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming of
College, university or vocational school currently attending
Name
City
State	--Select-- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Grade Level
College, university or vocational school you plan to attend
Name
City
State	--Select-- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Have you applied?	YesNo
Have you been accepted?	YesPending Notification
Anticipated Major Field(s) of Study
Additional Documents
Please submit a resume including: Academic achievements Awards and recognitions Extra-curricular and school activities including leadership positions held Participation in community service programs, youth organizations, church, or any other pertinent information which describes who you are
Upload Resume
Please submit a 500 word essay which includes the following: Describe your character Your academic and collegiate goals Your long range career goals and how you see yourself making a meaningful contribution to the African American community Why you believe you should receive a scholarship from IAMG
Upload Essay
Please upload a recent photograph of yourself (passport size).
Upload Photo
Additional Comments
General Information (Must check box below) Your personal statement/essay must be typed and legible. Illinois Association of Minorities in Government reserves the right to eliminate any incomplete, late, or illegible applications and supporting documents. If you are awarded a scholarship, fall schedules must be submitted no later than September 15, 2013 to Marva Campbell-Pruitt or your scholarship will be forfeited.
I have read and comply with the above general guidelines.