Welcome to the Lincolnland Legends Program
Thanks to all who applied for the 2010 Lincolnland Legends program!
Applications are now being evaluated, and scholarship winners will be honored at our Lincolnland Legends Gala in Springfield in April, 2010 -- watch this site for details on how to attend the gala!
Lincolnland Legends is a program from Illinois Dollars for Scholars designed to engage Illinois students in honoring people who inspire and motivate them. Any current Illinois high school junior or senior may nominate by essay someone for special recognition. Nominees must be a current or former resident of Illinois, and still living.
The Lincolnland Legends Program has several goals:
- Provide an opportunity for Illinois students to identify Illinois citizens who have made significant contributions to society and who serve as role models and inspirational figures for youth
- Develop an appreciation for outstanding Illinoisans who have overcome life obstacles and/or accomplished significant goals
- Create and instill a sense of pride in being from Illinois
- Provide an interesting, fun and motivating educational activity for students and teachers
- Provide $97,500 in scholarships to college-bound Illinois students
Thanks To:
Nicor Gas is the title sponsor of this contest as well as a supporter of other Illinois Dollars for Scholars programs.
Because College Doesn't Happen By Chance®.
