<p> HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PEO CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP</p><p>Spring Semester 2011 APPLICATION</p><p>P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization where women celebrate the advancement of women, educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate each other to achieve their highest aspirations.</p><p>P.E.O. has chapters in all 48 states in Canada. Freeport has three P.E.O. chapters—Chapter BE, Chapter IY and Chapter LI. Besides supporting the organization’s projects, the three Freeport Chapters locally sponsor annual scholarships for nontraditional women students pursing higher education at Highland Community College.</p><p>The scholarships are available annually for recipients attending spring semester at Highland Community College. Scholarship awards average about $400 for each recipient and are nonrestrictive in use.</p><p>Priorities for selection:</p><p>A. Financial need is a consideration. B. Must be a "non-traditional" female student.</p><p>FILING DEADLINE: October 1st </p><p>Please print or type. Use extra paper if necessary.</p><p>Applicant's Name:</p><p>Address: Phone: ( )</p><p>City: State: Zip:</p><p>Email Address: </p><p>Name(s) of spouse/parent(s)/guardian:</p><p>Address:</p><p>Applicant's high school of graduation:</p><p>Graduation date or GED date: High School GPA: College GPA: (if applicable) (if applicable)</p><p>Please list community, volunteer, or work activities in which you are presently participating:</p><p>-over- Future career goals:</p><p>Please list the classes you plan to take next semester and tell us about your educational goals and the degree you are seeking:</p><p>Describe your present family and economic situation and discuss how this scholarship could help you attain your educational goals. Please include information regarding any financial aid you are receiving:</p><p>Please include any other pertinent information not covered above:</p><p>I authorize the release of my financial information and other academic records to the selection committee for purposes that may be used to determine eligibility for scholarships.</p><p>Applicant's signature: Date:</p><p>A letter of recommendation from a person not related to the applicant and the most recent transcript MUST be submitted along with this application to:</p><p>Highland Community College - Financial Aid Office 2998 W. Pearl City Rd. Freeport, IL 61032</p>