Scholarship Opportunities

The CIMCO Scholarship Committee receives and reviews applications submitted by members, and awards the scholarships based on the guidelines in the Bylaws & Standing Rules.

Check this page for updates when scholarship application periods are active to apply.

CIMCO offers the Ilion Wait Crabel Memorial Scholarship for the biennial Back to Basics seminar.

Event dates and links to more information are on the Meetings, Training, and Events page.

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

CIMCO Ilion Wait Crabel Memorial Scholarship: Invest in Your Clerk Career!

Are you a CIMCO member looking to enhance your skills and knowledge? The CIMCO Ilion Wait Crabel Memorial Scholarship is offering a fantastic opportunity to attend the 2025 Back to Basics Seminar in Peoria, IL, on June 12-13, 2025!

This scholarship program aims to support CIMCO members, particularly new or newly elected Clerks, by providing financial assistance for professional development.

What does the scholarship include?

  • One scholarship for registration to the 2025 Back to Basics Seminar
  • One scholarship for up to $250.00 reimbursement for hotel costs

Who is eligible?

  • You must be a current member of CIMCO
  • Preference will be given to new or newly elected Clerks
  • Scholarships are awarded based on both need and merit

How to Apply:

  1. Download the Back to Basics Scholarship Application
  2. Complete the application form thoroughly
  3. Submit your completed application by March 31, 2025

Submission Options:

  • Email: Send your application to Trina Bonds, Scholarship Committee Chair, at [email protected]
  • Mail your application to:
    Trina Bonds, Scholarship Committee Chair
    419 Fulton Street, Suite 401
    Peoria, IL 61602

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: March 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
  • Scholarship Recipient Announcement: April 2, 2025, CIMCO Meeting

Questions?

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to advance your career!

Apply for the CIMCO Ilion Wait Crabel Memorial Scholarship today!

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

The CIMCO Ilion Wait Crabel Memorial Scholarship is awarded for the annual Municipal Clerks of Illinois Institute & Academy seminar.

Event dates and links to more information can be found on the Meetings, Training, and Events page, or on the MCI website.

When the scholarship application period is active, the application form, instructions, and relevant information will be available on this page.

CIMCO offers a scholarship for the annual International Institute of Municipal Clerks conference.

Event dates and links to more information can be found on the Meetings & Events page, or on the IIMC website.

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Three 2025 scholarships were awarded at the February 2025 CIMCO Meeting.

When the scholarship application period is active, the application form, instructions, and relevant information will be available on this page.