WAUCONDA – Applications are currently available for residents of the 52nd Legislative District who may be interested in applying for an Illinois General Assembly Scholarship,
Assistant Republican Leader Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) announced today.

The Illinois General Assembly Scholarship Program allows for each member to provide scholarship opportunities to residents of the district who plan on attending any in-state public university of their choice for the upcoming academic year.

“General Assembly scholarships allow me to help hard-working local students afford to go to college. Each year, I have the privilege of awarding eight one-year scholarships to individuals from my district to attend any of Illinois’ public universities,” Representative Beaubien said.

Representative Beaubien has an independent committee review each application and select the recipients.  The criteria considered for selecting winners include academic achievement, community or civic involvement and financial need.

“Whether seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree, I encourage everyone interested in pursing their degree in higher education to apply for a scholarship,” Beaubien said.

Interested students can obtain an application by calling Rep. Beaubien’s District Office at (847) 487-5252 or by visiting the office at 124 E. Liberty Street in Wauconda.    Applications must be completed and returned to Representative Beaubien’s office no later than 4:00 p.m., March 26, 2010.