Northfield Township Board Approves Oakton College Scholarship

The Northfield Township Board of Trustees approved a new $100,000 scholarship providing assistance to students applying to Oakton Community College in Des Plaines and Skokie. Scholarship awards will range from $500-3,500 per student based on the student’s need level, and the amount of funds remaining at the time of application. Northfield Township Scholars must be residents of the township and possess a 2.0 or higher grade point average. Subject to availability of funding, students will also become eligible for second year funding if need, residency, and GPA requirements are met.

Township Supervisor Shiva Mohsenzadeh said, “Equitable access to
education is an investment. I believe that the payoff our community will realize are qualified young people ready to enter the labor market with knowledge and confidence. Over time these students will realize greater earning potential and transform their lives.”

“Oakton is extremely grateful to Northfield Township for its generosity and shared vision of providing residents with access to a quality education,” said Katherine Sawyer, Oakton’s chief advancement officer and foundation executive director. "This newly established scholarship will support the educational goals of dozens of Oakton students in the coming academic year.”

Students can complete a scholarship application at https://oakton.academicworks.c... by March 31, 2022 and be eligible to receive scholarship funds for the fall 2022 term.

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Northfield Township serves the residents living in most of Northbrook, Glenview and part of Northfield. We provide a variety of services that enrich lives while solidifying the infrastructure and safety of our communities.

Our work includes safety net services such as general/emergency assistance, an award-winning food pantry, and access to social services funded in part by the township. Our office registers voters and provides passport services. Our Assessor provides assistance with property taxation issues. The Township Road District maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas and operates a robust recycling program.

The township office is located at 2550 Waukegan Road, Suite 100 in Glenview Illinois. Resources are also available online at https://twp.northfield.il.us

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