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Jim Stewart VFW Memorial Scholarship

Woodridge
Memorial Post #1578, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, has
established a scholarship with the intention of assisting one or more high
school students in their pursuit of continuing education. This scholarship was
named after former Post Commander Jim Stewart, an Iraqi war veteran, who was
very active with many of the VFW causes. 
Jim died in 1999 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.  The applicant must demonstrate the spirit of
what Comrade Stewart believed in – namely his patriotic and community based
principles.



 



Eligibility – The applicant must
be a descendant of a VFW-eligible veteran. That is, he or she must be a son or
daughter, granddaughter or grandson, great-granddaughter or great-grandson, or
brother or sister of a veteran who is/was eligible for membership into the VFW.
That veteran need not be a current member, however. Proof of eligibility is
required (DD Form 214).

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The
applicant must be graduating from either Downers Grove North or Downers Grove South High School
in the current year with plans to pursue a higher education. This refers to
schooling beyond the high school level, whether academic, vocational, or
technical, taken at any state accredited institution of learning or training. A
maximum of two $500.00 scholarships will be awarded.

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Deadlines – The deadline for student
applications is April 15th with the announcement of the winners on May
1st.



 



 For
application information, visit our website at http://woodridgevfw.org/scholarship.html



 



Questions?
- contact Bob Kolling at woodridgevfw@comcast.net or leave a message on
the Post answering machine at 630-910-1578.

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