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TO: The Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee
FROM: Alderwoman Juany Garza
DATE: Thursday, June 26, 2025
SUBJECT:
2025 Ward 2 Scholarship Program
BACKGROUND:
The Ward 2 Scholarship Program offers two application types:
1. Ward 2 Scholarship Application A: For Ward 2 Students only.
2. Ward 2 Scholarship Application B: For Students who reside in the City of Aurora.
Each applicant is only eligible to receive one award. Past scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply again.
DISCUSSION:
To apply for the Ward 2 Scholarship, applicants must submit the following items:
1. A completed scholarship application.
2. Official transcript from accredited two- or four-year college or university, or high school.
3. Proof of community service.
4. Proof of enrollment in a college or university for the 2025-2026 academic year
and copy of student ID.
5. Copy of government ID.
6. Photograph and personal statement.
7. Applicant completed IRS W9 form.
8. College completed IRS W9 form.
9. Reference Letter.
Applications will be accepted by mail or in person until 5:00 p.m. on the deadline specified by the Ward 2 Alderwoman. Scholarships will be awarded to the winners at the Annual Hispanic Pioneers Breakfast on a date determined by the Ward 2 Alderwoman.
All business donations for the scholarships will be deposited into the Ward 2 Scholarship account number 312-0000-227.01-10. Scholarships will be paid out of this same Ward 2 Scholarship account.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval of the 2025 Ward 2 Scholarship Program.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the 2025 Ward 2 Scholarship Program.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, su...
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