DOWNERS GROVE JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB ANNOUNCES FOUR SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is currently accepting applications for four senior achievement scholarships. Each year the DGJWC awards four $500 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in Downers Grove.  This year, the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club has partnered with three corporate sponsors, Baird & Warner Real Estate in Downers Grove, and Momkus McCluskey LLC Attorneys at Law in Lisle, and ValueKnowledge LLC in Chicago, who have each matched a $500 donation allowing the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club to offer three $1,000 scholarships, as well as one $500 scholarship.

“Through the generosity of Baird & Warner, Momkus McCluskey LLC, and ValueKnowledge LLC our scholarships will have a greater impact on the winning students” said Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club President Joanne Vought.  “College and Universities have become so expensive that the extra money will help each student fulfill his or her financial obligations.”

To be eligible for The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club High School Senior Achievement Scholarships, students must, at the time of application, be a resident of Downers Grove or live within the boundaries of District 99, attend any accredited high school and rank in the top 25% of the senior class academically. 

Scholarship winners will be selected based on overall academic excellence coupled with their involvement outside the classroom and leadership qualities.  Outside activities may include extra-curricular activities, community service and special projects, recreational activities, hobbies and work experience.

Downers Grove high school seniors who would like to apply for one of the scholarships must complete the application, which is available on the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club website (www.dgjwc.org) under awards and scholarships.  Applications are also available at the High Schools’ guidance offices.  In addition, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation are required to submit the application. 

Applications must be postmarked by April 8, 2014.  All scholarships are paid directly to the learning institution you designate on your final acceptance paperwork. 

Winners will be invited to accept their Scholarships at the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club scholarship award ceremony on April 22, 2014 at Emmett’s Ale House in Downtown Downers Grove.

About the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club

The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club is a non-partisan, non-denominational, volunteer women's organization.  Its members are dedicated to supporting and raising the awareness of charitable organizations, individuals in need, and the community. If you would like to learn more about DGJWC attend to our next General Meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:30 at Emmett’s Ale House or visit the website www.dgjwc.org.