Organization : Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Application Deadline : 2/1/2013
Description
The Era L. Walker Jr. Scholarship Fund is offered through the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, to assist African American males who demonstrate a desire to develop personally and professionally. To apply, you must complete an online application and submit a packet of additional materials in hard copy by the deadline. See www.cfnil.org.
Who Qualifies
Applicant must be an African American male in Winnebago or Boone county who has a high school diploma and has successfully completed at least three full years of work experience, community service, or a combination of both. Minimum graduating GPA 2.7. Applicants with non-traditional backgrounds or previous education that was interrupted due to financial reasons are encouraged to apply. Applicant must share Era's values including the importance of family, service to one's community and the compassionate treatment of others. The review committee will consider educational goals, professional goals, community service, financial need, intended use of scholarship funds, and tireless devotion to the pursuit of higher education despite obstacles.
Contact Information
James Patterson Community Foundation of Northern Illinois 946 North Second St. Rockford , 61107 Phone: 962-2110 x11 Email: jpatterson@cfnil.org Website: www.cfnil.org   Last Updated: 11/7/2012 1:34:17 PM