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2010 Illinois Chemical Education Foundation
$2,000
John J. Hand
Scholarship Application

The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI), through the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (ICEF), invites the children of CICI member company employees to apply for a $2,000 John J. Hand Education Scholarship Award.

The CICI is a non-profit association of chemical companies operating in the state of Illinois. CICI activities include a number of programs in education, environment and public affairs. CICI, through ICEF, presents a number of scholarship awards each year including the John J. Hand Education Scholarship.

We welcome your undergraduate sons and daughters who are studying chemistry, chemical engineering and/or environmental engineering to apply for the John J. Hand Education Scholarship. Please have them submit the following information postmarked by Friday, January 29, 2010, and received no late than Friday, February 5, 2010.

• Name, address, and telephone number;
• Official college transcript, including GPA with scale;
• Maximum of two letters of recommendation from instructors or professors in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering;
• List of extracurricular activities, including community service, awards and accomplishments, and employment/work experience;
• A one page essay on their career/educational plans after completion of their undergraduate degree; what role chemistry will play in their life;
• Student's relationship with the member company (son or daughter), including parent's name.

The information should be put together in a complete packet and sent to:

ICEF/JOHN J. HAND EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
1400 E. Touhy Ave, Suite 110
Des Plaines, IL 60018

John J. Hand Scholarship applicants must be a son or daughter of a CICI member company employee. The applicant's parent must work at an Illinois facility. The applicant does not have to be an Illinois resident, but must be enrolled in a post secondary educational institution.

We encourage all eligible students to apply for this prestigious scholarship. In past years, only 8 to 10 applications have been received for this award; so don't delay, apply today! The winner will be notified by mail. The ICEF Scholarship Award will be presented at our 53rd Annual Scholarship Luncheon on May 2010. Be sure to include a return address and a contact telephone number with your application!