Each year, members of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) select deserving young people of good character and high academic achievements to receive foundation scholarships to help them achieve their educational objectives.

The year, the $2,000 scholarships will be granted to undergraduate college students whose home residence is in Illinois and who are currently attending Illinois colleges or universities. An application form can be downloaded by visiting, www.illcf.org. Scholarships will be awarded on November 18, 2011, during the ILLCF scholarship luncheon at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Email complete applications, including the letter of recommendation by Friday, Oct. 21.