Palatine Jaycees Are Seeking 2025 High School Scholarship Applicants
- Palatine Jaycees
- May 1
- 2 min read
The Palatine Jaycees are seeking applicants for the 2025 Ken Bilk Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program will be awarding five (5) scholarships of $3,000 to high school seniors who reside in Palatine (within ZIP codes 60067 or 60074) that exhibit the values of leadership and community service central to the Palatine Jaycees mission. The scholarships will be presented at the Palatine Jaycees’ June 19th general membership meeting at Lamplighter’s Inn Tavern & Grille.
Applications can be obtained from the Palatine Jaycee scholarships website page. Applications are also available from guidance counselors at Fremd, Palatine, and St. Viator high schools. All entries must be received by June 2, 2024. Mailed entries can be sent to Palatine Jaycees Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 1517, Palatine, IL 60078-1517. Applications may also be dropped off in person on May 15th, during the Palatine Jaycees’ general membership meeting between 7:30 and 9 p.m., upstairs at Lamplighter Inn Tavern & Grille.
Every year, the Palatine Jaycees conduct numerous programs to serve the community and accumulate funds for operation of the chapter and community events, grants and scholarships. Included in these projects are Hometown Fest (Fourth of July festival), Christmas tree sales, Easter egg hunt, a STEM Fair, and many others that benefit the Palatine community.
The Palatine Chapter of the Jaycees is one of the largest of 23 local chapters throughout Illinois, with around 100 members. The Jaycees provide individuals between the age of 21 and 40 the opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills while serving their community and have been recognized statewide, nationally and internationally for their efforts.
The Palatine Jaycees hold its monthly general meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., on the second floor of Lamplighter Inn Tavern & Grille. For further information on the Palatine Jaycees, membership or any of their sponsored events, visit palatinejaycees.org, email info@palatinejaycees.org or call (847) 604-0288.
