DuPage Township announces statewide scholarship opportunity

DuPage Township is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the annual Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship Fund. Each year, since 1989, funds are awarded to graduating high school seniors to continue their education at Illinois colleges/universities.

Application link here. Printed copies of the application are available at the Township office, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook.

A total of $389,500 has been awarded to 229 students.

Any questions may be directed to TOI at 217-744-2212 or teresa@toi.org.

Deadline: March 1, 2025

Criteria

• Graduating Illinois high school senior.
• Applying to attend a university/college located in Illinois. Awards may not be deferred. If you need to change schools after being awarded a scholarship, please contact the TOI office as soon as possible.
• U.S. citizen and resident of Illinois.
• Plan to attend a university/college in Illinois as a full-time student.
• History of extracurricular activities that demonstrates a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities (student government, club officer, etc.) or a commitment to civic responsibility, social consciousness and a willingness to serve the community (community service projects, volunteer activities with local service agencies or charitable institutions, etc.)
• Submit a 500-word essay on The Role of Township Government in Today’s Society and in the Future that will include information gained from an interview with an elected township official.
• Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, local officials or business people.
• Submit an official high school transcript.
• Submit a cover letter and completed application form.
• Must be mailed or submitted online no later than March 1, 2025. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.