December 15, Dear Colleague:

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1 Lauri Morrison- Frichtl IHSA Executive Director Board of Directors: Terri Lawrence President Denise Conkright Vice President Gene Howell Treasurer Sharon Frame Recording Secretary Antonio Brooks Sharon Cochran Rita Conerly Sharon DeBerry Dana Garner Aamina Iftikhar Carolyn Jason Tracey Kreipe Candace Moore Sara Mixer Alisa Newman Region V Head Start Association Reps Teena Alpers George Davis Aaron Dorsey Kathy Fudge-White Past President Denise Conkright December 15, 2016 Dear Colleague: Please find the Leota Brown and Mary Alice Buchanan Scholarship Awards information attached. These scholarships are given by the Association as a service to our membership to support professional growth and development. Both awards support college education for a Head Start parent, staff or former Head Start child. The Scholarship Review Panel will select final scholarship recipients. Each selected winner will receive a $ education scholarship. In addition, the winner will be recognized at the IHSA Annual Training Conference during the Scholarship and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal, Illinois. All applications must be received by close of business (5:00pm) on Friday, January 13, Applications can be received electronically via to neguez@ilheadstart.org OR mailed to the IHSA Office, 3435 Liberty Drive, Springfield, Illinois, NO FAXES will be accepted at this time. Please feel free to contact the IHSA Office ( ) with any questions. We look forward to receiving many quality applications. Sincerely, Lauri Morrison-Frichtl Executive Director

2 Leota Brown Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by the Award This award is to support college education (field of study in any area) for a Head Start parent, staff or former Head Start child. The Leota Brown Memorial Scholarship winner will receive a $750 education scholarship. The $750 will be paid directly to the educational institution of the winner s choice. The winner will receive award recognition at the IHSA Annual Training Conference in Springfield. Criteria for Selection 1. Must be a past or present parent, staff or former Head Start child. 2. Must provide proof of High School diploma or GED. 3. Must provide three (3) written letters of reference from persons other than a family member. 4. Must have Head Start Director s signature. 5. Agency must have current IHSA agency membership status 6. Must write a one (1) page typed, double spaced essay describing why the scholarship would benefit the applicant. Rating Criteria: Maximum points 1. Present or past parent, staff or Head Start child... Required 2. Proof of HS diploma or GED points 3. Three letters of reference points 4. Essay points 5. Level of involvement in Head Start 15 points 6. Career Goals Identified. 20 points 7. Completion of application... 5 points TOTAL POINTS points The IHSA Scholarship Committee will make the final selection. Judges will consider quality and completeness of application. Faxes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted electronically via (neguez@ilheadstart.org) or mailed to the IHSA office by close of business (5:00pm) on January 13, 2017: 3435 Liberty Drive Springfield, Illinois (217)

3 APPLICATION FORM Leota Brown Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by Be sure to fully complete the application. Please print or type clearly. Attach written essay. Name of applicant Address City, State, Zip Phone Name of Head Start program Address of local Head Start program Head Start phone Years affiliated with Head Start Position in Head Start: Staff Past/Present Parent Past Head Start Child Please fill in completely. Use extra pages if needed: Level of involvement with Head Start Accredited school or college of your choice Career Goal (s) Agency Director s Signature Applicants Signature

4 Mary Alice Buchanan Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by the Award This award is to support any parent, former Head Start child, or staff member working towards completion of a Bachelor s degree in Early Childhood Education. Applicant must have ongoing college experience at an accredited institution of higher education. The Mary Alice Buchanan Memorial Scholarship winner will receive a $750 education scholarship. The $750 will be paid directly to the educational institution of the winner s choice. The winner will receive award recognition at the IHSA Annual Training Conference in Springfield. Criteria for Selection 1. Must be a past or present parent, staff or former Head Start child. 2. Must provide proof of on-going college enrollment in Early Childhood Education by submission of college transcript(s). 3. Must provide three (3) written letters of reference from persons other than a family member. 4. Must have Head Start Director s signature. 5. Agency must have current IHSA agency membership status. 6. Must write a one (1) page typed, double spaced essay describing why the scholarship would benefit the applicant. Rating Criteria: 1. Present or past parent, staff or Head Start child... Required 2. Proof of ongoing college enrollment points 3. Three letters of reference points 4. Essay points 5. Level of involvement in Head Start 15 points 6. Career Goals Identified. 20 points 7. Completion of application... 5 points Maximum points TOTAL POINTS points The IHSA Scholarship Committee will make the final selection. Judges will consider quality and completeness of application. Faxes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted electronically via (neguez@ilheadstart.org) or mailed to the IHSA office by close of business (5:00pm) on January 13, Liberty Drive Springfield, Illinois (217)

5 APPLICATION FORM Mary Alice Buchanan Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by Be sure to fully complete the application. Please print or type clearly. Attach written essay. Name of applicant Address City, State, Zip Phone Name of Head Start program Address of local Head Start program Head Start phone Years affiliated with Head Start Position in Head Start: Staff Past/Present Parent Past Head Start Child Please fill in completely. Use extra pages if needed: Level of involvement with Head Start Accredited school or college of your choice Career Goal (s) Agency Director s Signature Applicants Signature