Board of Trustees Adult Education Scholarship

Application Form

The Board of Trustees Adult Education Scholarship is available to Adult Education students who wish to continue their studies beyond the Adult Education programs. This scholarship will cover up to 12 credit hours of in-district tuition and some fees. The scholarship does not cover lab fees. If the student receives other financial assistance, the Scholarship will pay for tuition and fees not covered. All scholarships are valid beginning Fall 2022 and must be used for credit classes at Triton College before June 30, 2023.

To be eligible, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

pass the High School Equivalency exam (GED or HiSET)
complete GED E65 or GED E66
complete Level 6 English as a Second Language (ESL) class

Application Requirements

To be considered for a scholarship, you must complete the following steps:

Step 1 – Submit the following

a) This application form

b) High School Credential (emailed to ewapaluch2@triton.edu)

High School Equivalency applicants must submit a copy of their official High School Equivalency certificate
ESL applicants must submit either a high school diploma from their home country or a High School Equivalency certificate

c) Scholarship essay (emailed to ewapaluch2@triton.edu)

Step 2 – Interview with the Adult Education scholarship committee

Step 3 – Participate in the Graduation Ceremony

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Date of Birth:

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* 3. Contact Information

Address

City/Town

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 4. Program Completed

ESL

HSE (GED)

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* 5. How long have you studied at Triton College?

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* 6. Were you employed while taking HSE(GED) / ESL classes?

Yes

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* 7. If yes, what was your job?

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* 8. What are your interests/hobbies?

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* 9. What do you plan to study at Triton College?

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* 10. Please provide the name and email of a faculty instructor who can provide a recommendation.

Instructor name:

Instructor email:

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* 11. Essay Prompt
A college education can improve a person’s life in many ways. Write a multi-paragraph essay explaining why you would like to go to college.

Describe yourself and your life now.

Explain your career goals and interests.

Identify your educational goals and how attending Triton College can help you achieve them.

Conclude by explaining how a college education can increase your opportunities for personal growth.

Note: Use of accurate format, sentence structure, and grammar will be evaluated. Essay must be typed.

I understand that I need to submit an essay responding to the prompt above to ewapaluch2@triton.edu. My application will not be considered complete until I have submitted this essay.