Section 2761.10  Summary and Purpose

a)         The Merit Recognition Scholarship (MRS) Program encourages and rewards the distinguished academic achievement of Illinois high school graduates, without regard to financial need.  The scholarship is a $1000 award which must be used for enrollment at an institution of higher learning or any service academy. The names and addresses of MRS recipients are a matter of public record.

b)         This Part establishes rules which govern the MRS Program.  Additional rules and definitions are contained in General Provisions, 23 Ill. Adm. Code 2700.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 11674, effective July 1, 2006)