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A Call for Applicants for the Sherry Costello Scholarship Fund

The St. Charles Mothers' Club awards scholarships each year to mothers with financial need in order for them to further their education.

SCHOLARSHIP

ANNOUNCEMENT

The St. Charles Mothers Club is now taking applications for the 2017 SHERRY COSTELLO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD.

This scholarship provides money to women who are currently earning a college degree in an effort to better themselves and/or their families. Scholarship applications are carefully considered and all winners are determined based on need and academic merit. Each award have historically ranged from $500 to $4,000, based on Club fundraising. Scholarship awards are to be used strictly for educational expenses (e.g. tuition, books, and fees). All funds awarded will be sent directly to each award winner’s college or university.

Eligibility requirements include: Women with dependent children, demonstrating financial need and have residency in St. Charles or surrounding communities in the Fox Valley area. All applicants must be enrolled in a degree program.

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For an application form, please visit www.stcharlesmothersclub.org. Applications can also be requested through email at SCMSApps@gmail.com or via USPS mail to: St. Charles Mothers Club, P.O. Box 1274, St. Charles, IL 60175; Attn: Scholarship Committee Chairperson. Additional information about our club can be found by visiting our website at www.stcharlesmothersclub.org.

Completed applications must be received by April 1, 2017, no exceptions.

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