The Cissna Park Education Foundation has announced that 2 privately funded scholarships are available for the 2014 graduating class; the Illinois Grain and Seed Equipment Scholarship and the Ristow – Ziegenhorn Scholarship.

The Illinois Grain and Seed Equipment Scholarship is being funded by IGSE of Cissna Park. This $600 scholarship is available to any 2014 graduate who is pursuing a higher education in the area of Agriculture including but not limited to Business, Sales, Science, Marketing, Veterinary or Mechanical.

The Ristow – Ziegenhorn Scholarship was created to honor the ancestors of these 2 families who have lived in this community for over a hundred years. This $400 scholarship is available to any 2014 graduate pursuing a higher education and who demonstrates the ideals of citizenship and character.

Application details are available from the High School Guidance Counselor. Applicants must complete the application within the time line established for each scholarship. Final determination will be based on the specific scholarships weighted requirements.