The Illinois Sheriff's Association, in partnership with the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office is offering a $500 College Scholarship.  This scholarship is to be applied to tuition, books and fees only.  The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois, full-time online learning is acceptable.

There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin.  The only limitations are as follows:  Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents; Scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois; Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 21-22 school year (excluding summer sessions).

Applications may be printed here .

Please see rules for applying here.

Applications are available on this page; on the ISA Website https://www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/ or through your school counselor.  Students must complete the application; answer the essay question and return all documentation to the DeWittt County Sheriff's Office  by March 15, 2021 (must be postmarked by this date).

For more information, please contact the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office (217-935-9507), Illinois Sheriffs' Association or High School Advising Center.