As part of their commitment to Iroquois County residents, the Miner Charitable Foundation is offering 10 scholarships to Kankakee Community College students for the Spring 2014 semester.

The scholarships range from $500 to $1,500 in value. Eligible candidates will be Iroquois County residents who live within the KCC district. Candidates must enroll in classes at the KCC Harold & Jean Miner South Extension Center and have and maintain a 2.5 Grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to students working toward a degree in agriculture, library science, or public safety and service. The scholarships will pay for tuition, books, fees, transportation and housing.

The online application is at www.kcc.edu/scholarships/. Application deadline is Friday, Nov. 8.

The Miner Charitable Foundation was established by Harold and Jean Miner, lifelong farmers who lived in rural Watseka. The Miners were involved in all facets of farming along with being dedicated community supporters who volunteered in agriculture, music and their church.

The Foundation carries out the wishes of the Miners through charitable gifts and college scholarships for Iroquois County high school graduates. Many of the recipients study in areas such as agriculture, library science, music, public service and safety, where the Miners had their strongest interests.

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