WOODSTOCK – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will award more than $53,000 in college scholarships to Illinois students who wish to pursue higher education in the 2013-14 academic year.

Sheriff Keith Nygren will award one $500 scholarship to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The students must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning in the state.

Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents and McHenry County residents. Students must be enrolled as full-time students during the 2013-2014 school year (excluding summer session).