The George Bell Youth Opportunity Fund Scholarship is available to qualified students graduating from an accredited high school in Illinois or current college students who graduated from an accredited high school in Illinois.  The award may be used only for college education expenses (e.g., tuition, fees, books and housing) and will be awarded based on a student’s academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, personal essay and unusual personal or family circumstances. 

Scholarships have been awarded to:

• Tyler Peacock - University of Michigan
• Colin Schofield - Illinois Wesleyan
• Alexandra Lelutiu - Illinois State University
• Lauren Shepherd - University of Illinois
• Ryan Bolanowski - Eastern Illinois University
• Adam Ziegler - Illinois State University
• Conor Hartnett - Ferris State University

The scholarship application deadline for the 2012-2013 school year is April 30, 2012.  For complete scholarship details and application, click here.