NEWS FROM
Jil Tracy
State Representative
93rd District

January 25, 2007
Contact: Rep. Jil Tracy
217- 223-0833

Representative Jil Tracy announces General Assembly
Scholarship applications now available

QUINCY . . . Rep. Jil Tracy announced today that current or college-bound students in the 93 rd Representative District may be able to attend one of Illinois’ state universities tuition free if they qualify for a General Assembly Scholarship Program.

“The General Assembly Scholarships cover the cost of tuition at a state university for the school year, usually the fall and spring semesters,” Tracy said. “With tuition costs so high, that’s a great benefit. I want to stress that the application deadline is March 16, 2007 .”

Rep. Tracy said she is awarding four one-year scholarships to students attending or accepted at one of the University of Illinois ’ three campuses – Urbana-Champaign, Chicago or Springfield .

In addition four one-year scholarships will be awarded each year to students to attend any of the other state universities – Chicago State University, Easter Illinois University, Governor’s State University , Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Northeastern University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale or Edwardsville and Western Illinois University .

Qualifications for the Scholarship

To qualify for a General Assembly Scholarship, an applicant must be at least 16 years old, be a resident of the 93 rd Representative District and be attending or have been accepted at one of the state universities listed above. Full-time graduate students are also eligible for a scholarship. Persons uncertain about whether they live in the 93 rd District should contact Rep. Tracy’s office at 223-0833.

How to apply

All completed applications must be received by March 16, 2007 . Persons interested in the General Assembly Scholarship may call or write Rep. Tracy’s district office for more information or an application :

State Rep. Jil Tracy

3701 East Lake Center Drive, Suite 3

Quincy , IL . 62305

217-223-0833

Rep. Tracy does not select the scholarship winners. Applications are screened by a scholarship advisory committee comprised of community and business leaders and concerned public officials. The advisory committee selects winners based on financial need, community involvement, and academic merit.