It's Scholarship & Awards Time!

Applications are due November 13th, 2009. Illinois programs are the best of the best and receiving recognition at the state, regional and national level promotes your local Head Start program. Don't miss this opportunity to recognize and celebrate success within your local program!

All applications must be received by close of business on November 13th, 2009, to be considered by the IHSA Scholarship ad hoc committee and to meet the deadline of submission to the Region V Head Start Board. Applications must be on the official NHSA 2009 - 2010 Scholarship/Awards form. This form can be found at the NHSA website, www.nhsa.org. We will not accept faxed copies.

Please send application to:
Illinois Head Start Association
Lauri Morrison-Frichtl
3435 Liberty Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704

Your agency must be a member of the Illinois Head Start Association and the National Head Start Association to be eligible for any of the awards and scholarships. Parents applying for scholarship/awards must be from the 2008 2009 school year and must be individual members of the NHSA. Don't forget to submit two copies and make sure application is fully completed.

To summarize -

1. Applicant must be a Head Start parent and not a paid employee during the 2008 2009 school year.
2. Applicant must have volunteered in the Head Start program.
3. Applicant must be an individual member of NHSA.
4. All questions must be answered in their entirety.
5. Application must be received in the IHSA office by close of business on November 13th, 2009.
6. Agencies must be a member of the Illinois Head Start Association and the National Head Start Association.

We look forward to receiving many applications. If you have any questions please call the IHSA office at (217) 241-3511.