The La Grange Business Association announces that it will award a $1000 college scholarship to a deserving senior from Lyons Township High School, according to Steve Jasinski, LGBA board president.
Called the LGBA Keeping it Local Scholarship, this new award has been established to acknowledge hard-working high school students who have supported local businesses through their responsibilities as part time employees.
“The LGBA’s goal is to emphasize how important it is to support local businesses, but also to showcase how our local businesses give back to the community, as well. This scholarship is a perfect example of that mission,” said Jasinski.
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Applicants must be an LTHS graduating senior, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be currently working or have worked for a La Grange Business Association member business, according to Ryan Williamson, the chairperson of the scholarship committee.
Applicants are also required to submit a letter to the selection committee that contains: the student’s name, address and student I.D. number, the college the student plans to attend, future educational plans and goals, a testimonial letter written by the business owner, an essay detailing what it means/meant to them to work in their own community plus an unofficial school transcript.
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“The LGBA realizes how the cost of a college education continues to increase,” Williamson said. “We see this as a way to help reduce the burden, if even just a little bit, on a student who has worked hard within our local business community.”
All materials can be sent to the La Grange Business Association at 106 Calendar Avenue, Box LGBA, La Grange IL 60525 and must be postmarked by March 21.
A fundraiser will be held on Thursday, April 3 at Corner Bakery Café at 39 N. La Grange Road where 15% of the event proceeds that day will benefit the LGBA’s ongoing scholarship fund.
AAUW of LaGrange accepting scholarship applications
The LaGrange Branch of the American Association of University Women Scholarship Fund is accepting applications. Applicants must be a female graduate of Lyons Township High School District 204 and reside in the district. This scholarship is awarded to a female student who will be enrolled at a college or university in Illinois at the sophomore, junior, or senior level in the fall of 2014. Criteria for selection include an academic record of 3.0 or better, leadership potential as evidence by campus participation and involvement, and financial need. Applications can be picked up in the College Career Center, LTHS Room 148, 100 S. Brainard, LaGrange or downloaded from Naviance. Questions please call Ms. Musser 708-579-6357. Completed applications must be received by May 1, 2014.
