Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission Offers Scholarships

NEW LENOX, IL — Residents in New Lenox can apply for a healthcare scholarship from the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission. According to a release from Silver Cross, those who reside in zip codes 60432, 60433, 60436, and the Lockport Grade School District #89 are eligible for the scholarship.

“The purpose of the scholarships is to provide financial assistance to those individuals pursuing a course of instruction for healthcare-related programs,” Margie Woods, Chair of the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission, said in a release.

The amount of the scholarship will be determined based on the program selected, according to the release. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books and school fees.

Application requirements include: a completed application; personal statement explaining why the candidate has chosen the particular course of study and what the candidate hopes to achieve; and three letters of reference from people not related to the candidate.

Applications must be completed and received by April 30, to be considered for a scholarship. Candidates will be notified if they are selected for an interview by May 30, the release stated. Written notification of scholarship awards will be sent to candidates by June 30.

Applications are available online or by contacting Leslie Newbon at (815) 300-1096 or lnewbon@silvercross.org.