The Illinois Sheriff’ Association announces that it will award over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only.

Sheriff John Lakin, Madison County, will award two scholarships, and Sheriff Shawn Kahl, Macoupin County, will award one scholarship, all valued at $500.

The only limitations are as follows:

• Applicants must be a permanent Illinois resident.

• Scholarship must be utilized at institutions of higher learni...