This time of year, many high school seniors are looking for scholarships for their higher education. 

On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, Piatt County Sheriff Mark Vogelzang told Regional Radio that the department is offering a $500 scholarship courtesy of the Illinois Sheriff's Association. The deadline to apply is this Friday, March 14th. 

Although the scholarship is not just for students entering law enforcement, the Sheriff notes that they take pride in assisting the education of those students who are on the law enforcement path. 

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 14th. Do so by visiting the Piatt County Sheriff's office located at 1216 Raymond Road in Monticello, or find more information at ilsheriff.org.