Each year, the Junior League of Rockford awards a scholarship worth $1,000 to a female high school senior with a history of volunteer involvement in the Rockford, Illinois area.
Scholarship Details
- Merit-based
- Awarded in person as a check
- Includes an essay
Eligibility Criteria
- Female
- High school senior
- Record of volunteering or community service involvement
- Local to the Rockford, Illinois area
Application Process
- Download the application form on the Junior League of Rockford's website
- Fill out the form and attach all required materials, including:
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Community service records
- Essay about your volunteer involvement
- Submit your completed application via email, or print and mail it, in advance of the deadline
- If chosen as a finalist, attend an interview
- If chosen as the recipient, attend the dinner meeting in May to claim the award
Eligible students can apply between November and March; print applications must be postmarked by the March 3rd deadline, no later.
