Crainville, IL · Williamson County
James B. Childress Memorial Scholarship Application
Crainville residents planning to attend college use this application to request the annual James B. Childress Memorial Scholarship and provide information about their eligibility and financial need.
What this form is
This application is for Crainville residents planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university during the next academic year. Applicants provide contact and college information, sign and date the application, and submit a personal statement plus the required recommendation letter, enrollment or acceptance proof, and transcripts. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 1 each year; late applications are not accepted.
Who needs it
Crainville residents planning to attend college who demonstrate financial need and meet the application requirements should submit this scholarship application.
How to submit it
Mail or drop off the application to Village of Crainville, Attn: Village President, P.O. Box 105, Carterville, IL 62918. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 1.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and personal statement, with no notarized attachment or related step specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the James B. Childress Memorial Scholarship Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Legibly complete the application and sign and date it. Write and sign a personal statement of no more than three typed, double-spaced pages.
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Gather Required Materials
Arrange for a recommendation letter and gather college acceptance or enrollment proof and the applicable current transcript.
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Submit To The Village
Mail or drop off the application and materials to the Village President at P.O. Box 105, Carterville, IL 62918, by 5:00 p.m. on April 1.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the James B. Childress Memorial Scholarship?
- Applicants must be Crainville residents planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university during the next academic year, demonstrate financial need, and submit complete application materials by the deadline.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Applicants must provide a recommendation letter sent directly by the recommender, college acceptance or continuing-enrollment proof, a personal statement, and a current high school or college transcript, as applicable.
- How do I submit the scholarship application?
- Mail or drop off the completed application and materials to Village of Crainville, Attn: Village President, P.O. Box 105, Carterville, IL 62918. It must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 1.
- Do I need a notary for the scholarship application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The applicant signs and dates the application and personal statement; no notarized attachment or related step is specified.