By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio
Madison County Community Development is offering college and occupational training scholarships for low-income students who plan to attend college starting this coming fall semester. The Community Services Block Grant scholarships will be gifted to low-income students attending any accredited Illinois university, community college, technical or vocational school.
Ten students will be selected, and each will receive $2,000 - $1,000 per semester. Candidates must be Madison County residents and live in a household that meets a certain gross income requirement over a 90-day period. Community Development Planner Amy Lyerla tells The Big Z applicants must live in Madison County.