The Illinois Sheriff’s Association wants to remind students that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue college during the 2021-2022 academic year. These scholarships are for tuition books and fees only. Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp says that this is a great way to get $500 towards higher learning.

The applicants must be permanent Illinois residents, apply for an institute of higher learning in Illinois, and be enrolled full time. Sheriff Kettelkamp says that there is an application and an essay question.

Applications are available at your local Sheriff’s office or at www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/. All documentation must be returned to the Sheriff’s Office by March 15th. For more information, contact your local sheriff’s office.