American Logistics Association

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American Logistics Association Endowed Scholarships

*Amount of Award: Three scholarships of up to $1,000 each

The target group for these three scholarships is CBPA majors in pursuit of a career in logistics (e.g. business administration, accounting, procurement, distribution, agricultural sciences, handling the details of an operation, calculation.)

Eligibility (Documentation of requirements is to accompany application)

Must be a dependent of or himself/herself a veteran with an honorable discharge, or a dependent of or himself/herself a federal civil service employee; (note:one of the three awards is open to State of Illinois civil service employees)
Must be a member of a household within a 50 mile radius of Chicago
Must be in good academic standing, though there is no required GPA
Financial need is not a requirement.

Applications are Accepted from May 15 through July 31)

Applicants are to submit a letter of application to Director of Financial Aid Governors State University University Park, IL 60466
Letter should cover the applicant's qualifications under the restrictions above, experience in logistics, and academic/career aspirations in a logistics- related field.Applicant must demonstrate an intent to utilize his/her skills to promote those programs leading toward the goals of the American Logistics Association.
Letters of recommendation from GSU faculty and/or administrators, or from employment supervisors, may be sent to the same address.

Selection

The selection committee will review letters of application and support. Those of the finalists chosen will be forwarded to the chairman of the ALA Scholarship Committee, currently Mr. Richard Dudgeon for final selection.The chair will then send to GSU's director of financial aid, in writing, the names and bios of the winners in time for the awards to be announced by September 1.

*Amount may vary somewhat based on current earnings and addition, if any, to principal.

For additional information call the Financial Aid Office at 708/534-4480

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