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Scholarship Instructions
Illinois Foster/Adoptive Parent Association
PO Box 729, Mundelein, IL 60060
November 4, 2007
IFAPA offers children (biological, foster, adoptive or
guardianship) OF IT'S MEMBERS ONLY
the opportunity to apply for an annual scholarship.
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Child must be at least in his/her senior year in
high school.
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Child must be between the ages of 17 and 23.
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Child must be accepted (prior to award being
granted) into an accredited higher education or vocational/trade
school.
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IFAPA Member must be a member in good standing for
at least one year.
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Application packet must be completed in its
entirety.
An application
packet consists of the following documentation. NOTE: All items must be
submitted together and received at the above address on or before April 15, 2008. If items are
missing, the application will be disqualified.
Completed Scholarship
Application Form.
Application forms are available from the IFAPA Website
Click here for a copy of
the application or by contacting Rick Hobbs, Scholarship Director, at
( 847) 949-8009.
Official copy of
transcript. The
transcript must be in an official sealed envelope. The transcript must show a
full-time enrollment and a GPA of at least 2.5/4.0. If the applicant has a
current IEP at the time of high school graduation, a waiver to this requirement
may be obtained by submitting a letter addressed to the Scholarship Committee
from the school’s Special Education Program.
Copy of letter of
acceptance or current registration.
If currently enrolled in a college/university program, submit a
current registration showing full-time (greater than 12 credit hours)
enrollment. Vocational/trade school applicants should provide a copy of the
current registration. If applicant is still in high school, provide a copy of
the letter of acceptance to the program, unless application is still pending.
Letters of recommendation.
Two ORIGINAL letters of recommendation addressed to the IFAPA
Scholarship Committee must be submitted with the application. These letters may
be from anyone with personal knowledge of the student’s dedication to furthering
his/her education (a parent, social worker, principal, teacher, counselor,
employer, clergy member, etc.)
Documentation of cost of
educational program.
Applicant must provide documentation as to the cost of the educational program.
This may be a brochure from the school, a letter from the school or anything
else that sufficiently documents the costs associated with the program. It may
be a copy.
Copy of IFAPA Membership
Card. A copy of the IFAPA
Membership Card of the parent must be included. If a new card is needed,
contact Rick Hobbs, Membership Director at (847) 949-8009.
Written Statement.
The application must include a statement (typewritten) by the
applicant between 300-500 words answering the questions “Why I want to continue
my education and why I should be considered for an IFAPA Scholarship.”
IFAPA is not responsible for lost/undelivered application.
We recommend using a type of mail where delivery requires a signature of
receipt. Applicants will be notified by June 15, 2008 of the status of
their application.
Any questions
should be referred to:
Rick Hobbs
26 S Archer Ave
Mundelein IL 60060
847-949-8009
Click here for a copy of
the application. |
