ECHO Scholarship

ECHO Scholarship Instructions

STEP 1 - Prepare Your Essay

Prepare a 500-700 word essay of why you would be deserving of the ECHO scholarship. Your essay should include the following points for consideration:

• Personal biography (for example, but not limited to family dynamic, personal interests, work/academic accomplishments, etc.);
• How living in public housing has helped you or your family;
• Your course of study and how you came to that decision;
• How you plan to use the scholarship;
• Your career and personal development goals, including short and long-term plans to reach those goals, or what kind of future you want for yourself and how you will achieve it; and
• Any other information you feel is worth considering.

STEP 2 - Gather Your Documents

In addition to the essay in Step 1, your application packet must include:

• Two letters of recommendation from teachers, administration, or guidance counselor;
• Letter of support from the Housing Authority office where you reside;
• A copy of your high school transcripts;
• A copy of your prior college transcripts, if any;
• A copy of current enrollment schedule of 12 credit hours or more; or, proof of full-time enrollment in a technical or trade school program.

STEP 3 - Submit

All applications must include the attached coversheet and must be received by Monday, November 30th at 12PM. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

How to submit via email (preferred):

Email your complete application packet to ely@fchaonline.org with the subject line:

ECHO Scholarship (Last Name) Name of Housing Authority

How to submit via USPS:

Mail your complete application packet to:

ECHO Scholarship

c/o Franklin County Housing Authority

Attn: Chris Ely

PO Box 68

West Frankfort, IL 62896

For more information and to pick up a copy of the application you can call 618-532-1894

You can also get a copy of the scholarship application from the Financial Aid Office by emailing kcfinaid@kaskaskia.edu