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Scully Encourages Students to Apply for State Scholarship


rep-george-scullyCrete, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Rep. George Scully (D-Flossmoor) announced that he has begun accepting applications for the 2009 General Assembly Scholarship program.

The Scholarships are available to residents of the 80th district and will cover one year of tuition to the following universities:

  • University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago & Springfield)
  • Chicago State University
  • Eastern Illinois University
  • Governors State University
  • Illinois State University
  • Northern Illinois University
  • Northeastern Illinois University
  • Southern Illinois University
  • Western Illinois University

All applications must be returned to Rep. Scully’s District office by Friday, March 20 at 5:00 P.M.

Each recipient will receive one year tuition, including summer school, through the scholarship. Fees, books, room and board will are not covered.

The 80th district includes all of Chicago Heights, South Chicago Heights, Crete, Steger, Sauk Village and parts of Beecher, Glenwood, Lynwood, Lansing, Homewood, Flossmoor, Olympia Fields, Park Forest and University Park.

For more information or to receive an application, please contact Scully’s constituent service office at 708-672-0200. You can also visit www.housedem.state.il.us/members/scullyg/index.htm to get a copy of the application.

The application is also attached to this article. A free login account is required to gain access.

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