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The Manhattan Irish Fest Committee congratulates the 2010 Winners:

  

Adam Siadek and Gabrielle Wray

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 22, be in the Parade, Appear at the Friday Night Awards ceremony in the Entertainment Tent, and attend the Parade and Awards Ceremony on Saturday..

Eligibility Requirements:      

bulletMust be a high school senior or college student from the Manhattan Grade School District and/or Manhattan Township (17-21 years old).
bulletMust be available March 5th & 6 (parade and introduction)
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)

Terms:     

bullet$1,000 scholarships will be available for a female and male high school senior who reside in the Manhattan Grade School District and/or Manhattan township. The recipient is advised to be available for the award presentation at the festival on March 6th (evening) and March 7th (parade 11am, ceremony 1pm). The scholarship is to be used for books and other school related expenses.  The above terms may be subject to change.

Forms to submit:
bulletManhattan Irish Fest King & Queen Scholarship application.
bulletA one-page typed letter about yourself and your accomplishments.  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

2010 Timeline :
bulletJanuary 27, 2010- Applications available at Berkot's, Farmer's Insurance, Ace and the Village of Manhattan.
bulletFebruary 22 2010 - Applications and recommendations due to Irish Fest Committee
bulletFebruary 28th 2010 - Notification to the Recipients
bulletMarch 6 & 7 2010 - Awarded at the festival.
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Mail all documentation to:

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

Questions :

 Sarah O'Connell

soconnell@lw210.org
Download Scholarship Application   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
2009

Nick Schroeder, Lincoln-Way Central

 Bailey Naughton, Lincoln-Way Central
2010 
Adam Siadek, Lincoln-Way Central
 
Gabrielle Wray, Lincoln-Way Central