Scholarships


 

2012 Scholarship Information

This year's Scholarship Committee feels strongly that any member of Grandwood Park that has a passing GPA and a history of service to the community should be encouraged to apply for this scholarship.  Applicants will be judged on a balance of personal and academic achievement, as well as involvement in Grandwood Park events and activities.

This year, up to two (2) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.  

Judging Criteria*

  • Original essay describing the applicant's career hopes and aspirations - minimum of 250 words
  • Community involvement and service - over the past three (3) years
  • Personal character references - two (2) must be provided
  • Attention to detail - providing a completed application packet received on time - Post marked no later than May 18, 2012
  • Grade Point Average will be important, but not the ultimate deciding factor
  • Outcomes of their personal interview with the Scholarship Committee
  • Enrollment as a full-time student in a state accredited college, university, or technical/trade school

The application package consists of:

  1. A cover letter explaining the process and deadlines
  2. The application form for 2012
  3. The affidavit of eligibility
  4. The Grandwood Park Civic Association enrollment form 

Please click on the links below to print your Application Forms.  Or, you may contact the Civic Association to make arrangements to receive your Application Packet.

icon Scholarship_Award_Cover_Letter.pdf (144 KB)
icon 2012_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_FORM.pdf (236 KB)
icon AFFIDAVIT_OF_ELIGIBILITY_2012.pdf (86 KB)  
icon GPCA_Membership_form.pdf (225 KB)

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.  We can be reached by e-mail at  civicassociation@grandwoodpark.net or via mail:

Grandwood Park Civic Association
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
36630 N. Hutchins Road
Gurnee, IL 60031

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