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The Manhattan Irish Fest Committee congratulates the 2007 Winners:

  
   

Manhattan Irish Fest offers three scholarships to the youth of the area, paid from the proceeds of the festival:

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King & Queen Scholarship

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Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

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Previous Scholarship Winners

King & Queen Scholarships

Awarded directly by the festival scholarship committee, the two $ 1000.00 scholarships are presented to two residents of Manhattan who are either currently enrolled in college or are seniors in High School.

The winners of the scholarship must submit an essay before February 12, be in the Parade, Appear at the Friday Night Awards ceremony in the Entertainment Tent, and attend the Irish American Society of County Will's awards Dinner.

Award Criteria:      

bulletMust have a high school or college cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better
bulletMust have two letters of recommendations from individuals not related to the applicant
bulletMust demonstrate volunteerism through participation in community service and activities
bulletMust demonstrate participation in athletics or club activities (inside or outside school)
bulletMust be available March 4th and 11th for ceremonies (Parade, Introduction & Banquet)
bulletMust reside in Manhattan School District 114 and/or Manhattan Township

Terms:     

bulletTwo $1,000 scholarships will be available for a female and male high school senior who reside in the Manhattan Grade School District.
bulletThe recipient is advised to be available for the award presentation at the festival on March 3th (parade 11am, ceremony 1pm) and at the Irish American Society of County Will Awards Dinner in November.
bulletThe scholarship is to be used for books, tuition and other school related expenses.
bullet The above terms may be subject to change.

Judging Committee:    

bulletThe Irish Fest Committee will establish a five-member panel that will act as judges for the scholarship.
bullet The panel will be made up of teachers from outside the Manhattan community.
bullet The panel will create a rubric in order to determine the winners.

Required Forms :
bulletManhattan Irish Fest King & Queen Scholarship application.
bulletOne-page typed letter about yourself. Include future plans, volunteerism and any clubs or athletics that you were involved with while in high school.
bulletHigh School or College transcripts.
bulletTwo Non-Family Letters of recommendation

2008 Timeline :
bulletJanuary 16, 2008- Applications available at Berkot’s, Farmer’s Insurance, Ace and the Village Hall
bulletFebruary 13 2008 - Applications and recommendations due to Irish Fest Committee
bulletFebruary 19 2008 - Notification to recipients
bulletMarch 1st 2008 - Awarded at Festival

Mail all documentation to:

Manhattan Irish Fest
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 14
Manhattan IL  60442-0014

Download Scholarship Application Download Eligibility Requirements Get Adobe Acrobat Reader

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Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

A sum of $ 500.00 will be given to the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce to augment its own scholarship program.  Given to the Chamber in appreciation for starting Manhattan Irish Fest, potential candidates should contact the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce directly for details on qualifications.

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The Winners

When the Irish American Society of County Will began running the festival in 2005, the first big change done by the organization was to introduce a scholarship for the "King and Queen of the Fest".  Somewhat unique, as it is offered to High School Seniors as well as current college students, the Scholarships have been won by the Following outstanding individuals.

Year King Queen
2005 Jeremiah Werner, Peotone HS Jillian Ellis, Peotone HS
2006 Mike Glielmi, Lincoln-Way Central Katie Kraii, Lincoln-Way Central
2007 Adam Molloy, Lincoln-Way Central Brianna Andrew, Peotone HS
2008 Michael McGrath, Lincoln-Way Central Ashley Siadek, Lincoln-Way Central