SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS 2/19/25 The
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced that it will be awarding over $58,000 in
college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to
pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 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. Online learning is acceptable. Clay
County Sheriff Andy Myers will be awarding a 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 permanent Illinois residents, Scholarships must be utilized at
institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois, and Students must
be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2025-2026 school year, excluding
summer session. Applications
are now available at the Clay County Sheriff’s office or on the ISA Website
ilsheriff.org/youth-2/. Students must complete the application, answer
the essay question, and return all documentation to the Sheriff’s office in
their permanent county of residence by March 14th. Mailed
applications must be postmarked by this date. For more information,
please contact your local Sheriff’s office, Illinois Sheriffs’ Association,
high school advising center, or college financial aid office.