History is defined as "An account of facts", that branch of knowledge which deals with past events. Clinton Mayes and William McLean made history by becoming the first African American Police Officers in Kane County with their respective departments. Our scholarship has been named in their honor. Clinton Mayes joined the Aurora Police Department in 1964. William McLean joined the Kane County Sheriff's Office in the late 1960's.
Not all historical facts are documented or easily found. If you were at our 2001 event then you had the opportunity to meet several pioneers. Andrew Hamilton, the first Countywide Juvenile Officer, F. Keith Brown, Judge, Scheketa Hart-Burns, City of Aurora Alderwoman and David Moore, Coroner. These are the first African Americans to hold these positions in Kane County.
2002 AWARD RECIPIENTS:
CONTESSA MITCHELL
Freshman at Bethune-Cookman College - Datona Beach, FL
ANITRA HONEYWOOD
Freshman at Illinois State University - Normal, IL
DOMINIQUE BOYD
Freshman at Howard University - Washington, DC
JINA MORRISON
Freshman at Morgan State University - Baltamore, Maryland
2001 AWARD RECIPIENTS:
RAYMOND ANTHONY
Freshman at Cowley Junior College - Kansas City, MO
DEON SMITH
Sophomore at Millikan University - Decatur, IL
DEANNA SMITH
Sophomore at Millikan University - Decatur, IL
ADRIAN LEWIS
Sophomore at Elgin Community College - Elgin, IL
Applicants Must Provide The Following:
A letter of acceptance to the college or university you plan to attend.
Three letters of recommendation from teachers or counselors
A copy of your high school transcript through the first semester of your senior year.
A list of extra-curricular activities, including level of participation (member, officer, etc.) and years of participation.
Work experience-position (s) held, responsibilities, hours worked each week and dates of employment.
Scholarships/grants you have applied for or been awarded (list amount per year).
A brief essay to include a discussion of the following: 1) your past accomplishments, 2) academic honors/distinctions, 3) special interests, 4) career objectives, and 5) future plans and expectations.
A 3-5 page research paper covering one of the following topics:
1) Racial Profiling
2) School Violence
3) Gang Influence on Your Generation
4) Drug Influence on Your Generation.
These are subject to change as determined by the Scholarship Committee
Students must be graduating in the spring or summer of the scholarship year.
Students must be a Citizen or legal resident of the USA and a resident in Kane, Kendall, Will or DuPage counties.
Applicants must have earned a minimum overall 2.5 GPA of a 4.0.
Applicants must be accepted by a university or college. If this is a junior college, the student must be enrolled as a full-time student in the Associates degree program to receive any award.
The American Association of University Women is a national organization that promotes education and equity for all women and girls. Good source for Fellowships, Grants & Awards for women.
