Jack Scanlon ESL Scholarship/Triton College Foundation - Application Opens September 15th for Spring

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: Up to $500.

BACKGROUND:The Scanlon ESL Scholarship was established in 2007 by retired faculty member, Jack Scanlon (English Department), to assist graduates of the ESL Program with the costs of credit classes at Triton. It is awarded in May each year during the ESL Program Graduation Ceremony.

REQUIREMENTS:   
• Applicant must have been in Triton’s ESL Program for a minimum of two semesters
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate strong interest in pursuing a college education by seeing a counselor, participating in career activities, attending classes, and participating in Triton’s ESL activities 
• Application requires an instructor’s recommendation describing the personal leadership qualities of the student. Must enroll in Triton College credit courses by the second subsequent semester following the awarding of the scholarship – the scholarship must be used within that academic year (August-July).

This scholarship will begin accepting applications on September 15th. Please mark your calendars to apply during the specified application period.

Award
$100-$500
Deadline
12/15/2020
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please provide the name and an email address of a faculty instructor who can provide a recommendation.