Fraternal organizations offer scholarships

SYCAMORE – The Odd Fellows Lodge and Sycamore Angels Rebekah Lodge are offering scholarships for Illinois residents.

Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need and academics. Applicants must have a grade-point average of a C or better and plan to attend an accredited college or trade school. Applications will be available at www.ioof-il.org from Dec. 1 to Feb. 15.

They should be postmarked before March 1 and mailed to Grand Lodge Office, 845 Wyatt Ave., P.O. Box 248, Lincoln, IL 62656-0248. Recipients will be notified by June 2013.