The Des Plaines Community Foundation awarded five, $1,500 scholarships to 2022 Des Plaines college-bound students. This is the 10th year the foundation has offered these scholarships.
The Des Plaines Community Foundation recently donated $24,000 to area food pantries and local charities for the new year. The donations were split between six local food pantries and charity organizations.
Des Plaines Community Foundation awards scholarships Nell Veronica Jakoniuk Courtesy of Des Plaines Community Foundation Marissa Parcell Courtesy of Des Plaines Community Foundation Baily Celeste Saunders Courtesy of Des Plaines Community Foundation Jesus Vallejo Courtesy of Des Plaines Community Foundation Sarah Hussien Courtesy of Des Plaines Community Foundation
Updated 5/28/2021 12:07 PM
The Des Plaines Community Foundation awarded five, $1,500 scholarships to 2021 Des Plaines college-bound students. This is the ninth year the foundation has offered scholarships.
According to Rosemary Argus, executive director of the foundation, the annual scholarships are available for both two- and four-year college students starting school in 2021.
We believe that helping our young adults obtain a college education is an investment, not only in the future of our youth, but also in the future of Des Plaines, said Argus. The s