Tryon General Assembly Scholarship Applications Available Online

High school seniors and college students living in 64th State House District are invited to apply for a General Assembly Scholarship from state Rep. Michael Tryon’s district office.

The application is available at www.michaeltryon.com. The General Assembly Scholarship program awards eight one-year, tuition-only scholarships to the University of Illinois or other Illinois public university. An independent scholarship committee judges the applications.

“It is wonderful to be able to promote our state university system and reward some of our bright young adults for their hard work,” said Tryon, R-Crystal Lake. “This is one of the most fulfilling jobs I have as a state legislator.”

To qualify for the General Assembly Scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a degree-granting program for the 2012 fall and 2013 spring semesters.
• Be a resident of the 64th State House District.
• Show evidence of good grades and leadership potential as demonstrated through extracurricular activities.
• Must be planning to continue his or her education within Illinois’ state university system.

“College can be a tremendous tool for our young adults working to make their way in the world,” Tryon said. “I am very happy to be able to help a few of my constituents work toward their college degree.”

The deadline to submit a scholarship application is 5 p.m. March 23. For more information about the scholarship program, please contact Tryon’s district office at 1-815-459-6453.