Eligibility Requirements:      

• Must be a high school senior or college student from the Manhattan Grade School District and/or Manhattan Township.
• Must be available March 3rd (parade and introduction).
• Must have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better.
• Must have two letters of recommendations from individuals not related to the applicant.
• Must demonstrate volunteerism through participation in community service and activities.
• Must demonstrate participation in athletics or club activities (inside or outside school).

Terms:     

• $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 3rd (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:

• Manhattan Irish Fest King & Queen Scholarship application.
• A 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.
• High School.
• Two Non-Family Letters of recommendation

2012 Timeline :

• January 30, 2012- Applications available at Berkot's, Ace Hardware and the Village of Manhattan.
• February 18 2012 - Applications and recommendations due to Irish Fest Committee
• February 23th 2012 - Notification to the Recipients
• March 3 2012 - Awarded at the festival.

Mail all documentation to:

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