Representative Mulligan Awarding Scholarships to Local Students

January 6, 2001

Des Plaines….Providing educational opportunities to students of the 55th State Representative District, State Representative Rosemary Mulligan is proud to announce the arrival of the General Assembly Scholarship program for the upcoming year.

"The ability to award young people with scholarships is one of the most thrilling parts of being a representative," said Rep. Mulligan (R-Des Plaines). "It's exciting to have the opportunity to see so many young people interested in being leaders and students within our state university system."

The General Assembly Scholarship Program awards a one-year tuition-only scholarship at the University of Illinois or any of the other Public Universities within the state. To qualify students must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a resident of the 55th Representative District
• Will be a graduating senior, or in possession of a high school diploma or GED
• Planning to continuing his/her education within the Illinois State University System
• Show evidence of good grades and leadership potential as demonstrated by extracurricular activities
• Show evidence of financial need, including a copy of the first page of parents' tax form

"College is an important first step our children take towards becoming adults," said Mulligan. "That is why it is so important that students take the time to acquire and fill out the application rather then having a parent complete it for them."

Applications can be acquired by contacting State Representative Rosemary Mulligans District Office at (847)297-6533 or by contacting your High School Counselor. In addition to the application, students much include a 250 word essay on their personal background and goals as well as a letter of recommendation from a teacher. The deadline for the application is March 31, 2001.