Lemont Junior Womans Club P.O.

Box 563 Lemont, IL 60439

March 10, 2014

Dear Applicant: Volunteerism plays a critical role in the Lemont community, and is the cornerstone of the Lemont Junior Womans Club. Our organization is comprised of women in the community who are dedicated to raising funds and volunteering for the betterment of Lemont and the surrounding communities. To recognize the efforts of those who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism, the LJWC is offering three $1,000.00 scholarships to Lemont residents who are high school seniors or adult women returning to school. The scholarship may be used for tuition, room and board, books, or other educational purposes. The winner will be selected based on his or her commitment to volunteerism, academic and extracurricular performance, and essay response. If you would like to apply, complete the appropriate application and answer the essay question. Essays should be typed, double-spaced, and no more than 500 words in length. In addition to the application and essay, please provide two letters of recommendation. These should be submitted in sealed envelopes, and mailed directly to the LJWC. Recommendations may come from a principal, school counselor, teacher, employer, or volunteer supervisor. References will be contacted, so please include phone numbers on the application. Applications should be mailed to Lemont Junior Womans Club P.O. Box 563, Lemont, IL 60439, and must be postmarked by April 25, 2014. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May, and the winning essays may be published in local media. If you have questions, or need further information, please contact the scholarship committee at ljwcvolunteerscholarship@hotmail.com .

Lemont Junior Womans Club 2014 Scholarship Adult Woman Application

Name ______________________ Address _____________________________________ Phone ___________________ Email Address___________________________________ College Attending _________________________ Major (if known) ________________ References: (please enclose letters from below references) 1. Name ___________________________________Phone _____________________ 2. Name ___________________________________Phone _____________________ Volunteer Activities (Include total hours and examples of tasks performed. Use separate sheet if more room is needed.)

Other Activities, Achievements, Honors and Awards

Work Experiences

Educational and Career Goals

Essay Question (approximately 500 words): "Service to a just cause rewards the worker with more real happiness and satisfaction than any other venture of life." Carrie Chapman Catt. What has been your motivation to volunteer, and how will your volunteering experiences influence your education and future? Please submit this application with two references, college acceptance letter (if possible), and essay to: Lemont Junior Womans Club, P.O. Box 563, Lemont, IL 60439. Applications must be postmarked by April 25, 2014. I have submitted this application and hereby state that the answers are accurate and complete. The essay is my own original work. I hereby state that any money awarded will be used for educational purposes only. Signing below also allows the LJWC to publish any portion of my application and essay in local media.

________________________________ Signature of Applicant