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NORDSTROM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This scholarship is open to
high school juniors who reside in and attend school in the Chicago area. Applicants must have at least a 2.7
GPA, have made a substantial contribution to the community, be involved
in school activities and demonstrate the financial need for a
scholarship. Five $10,000
scholarships will be awarded.
To apply, students will need to complete an application which includes a
personal statement, financial statement, a letter of recommendation, and
an original essay of no more than 500 words in response to one of three
statements. An official copy of your high school transcript will
be required. Applications must be postmarked by May 31 and
are available in Student Services.
GREAT CLIPS SCHOLARSHIP
Great Clip owners are
offering $500 scholarships to be used toward tuition at any cosmetology
or barbering school in the surrounding counties. Visit Student Services for an
application.
JOINT CIVIC COMMITTEE OR ITALIAN AMERICANS MEN’S DIVISION
Applicants must be a male
senior with a GPA of 3.75 or higher and have at least one parent of 50%
Italian heritage. Letters of
recommendation are required. See
your counselor for an application.
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
This program is available to graduating Hispanic high school seniors
who will be enrolled in college full-time during the 2008-09 academic
year. For more information visit http://www.hsf.net/.
PROM GUIDE
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Prom Guide is hosting a cover search and is looking for seniors with
the beauty and achievement to represent the class of 2007. If
interest, register online at http://www.promguide.com/.
There are no fees. All finalists will have the opportunity to win
$1000 in scholarship monies and win a trip to New York City for an exclusive photo
shoot.
LINCOLNLAND LEGENDS
This scholarship is open to all juniors and/or
seniors with a special emphasis on students who have demonstrated
business and/or community leadership. Application forms can be accessed
at
www.illinoisdollarsforscholars.org . An essay of 750-1,000 words is
required. There will be 19 winners in the state of Illinois with a top
scholarship of $12,000 awarded. All nominations must be received by
December 1, 2008 via mail.
JOE BLAZEK FOUNDATION
Please see your counselor for an application form.
For this scholarship, there is a minimum yearly value of $500 awarded.
The deadline is March 15.
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION- Most Valuable Student Scholarship
This scholarship is open to High School seniors who
are U.S. citizens. There will be 500 4-year scholarships awarded
ranging from $4,000-$60,000. Applications are available at
www.elks.org/enf/scholars . The application deadline is January
9,
2009.
U.S.
BANK’S INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This scholarship is open to high school seniors
planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college on a full-time basis. Up to
thirty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. You can apply online at
www.usbank.com/studentbanking . Applications will be accepted from
October 2008 through February 2009.
SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
This scholarship is open to all students who intend
to earn a degree in engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens
and must meet minimum GPA and SAT and/or ACT requirements. The
deadline is December 1, 2008. For online applications and more information,
please visit
http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
ABBOTT AND FENNER
SCHOLARSHIP
Please visit
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about
this scholarship opportunity.
AXA ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY
SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $2,000 scholarship.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and be a current
senior who will be enrolling full-time in an accredited two-year or
four-year college or university. Applicants are ambitious and
motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community,
or work activities and be recommended by an unrelated adult who can
attest to this achievement. Applications are available in student
services and at
www.chicago.axa-advisors.com and all applications and required
materials must be printed, mailed, and postmarked to Scholarship America
by February 15, 2009.
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
The AXA Achievement Scholarship offer
college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who
have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their activities in
school, the community or the workplace. Fifty-two students will be
selected to receive $10,000 scholarships, one from each stated, the
District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. From the state recipients, 10
students will be named AXA Achievers and receive additional national
awards at $15,000 each for a total of $25,000 per national recipient.
Visit www.axa-achievement .com for application. Deadline is December
15, 2008.
WAL-MART SAM WALTON
COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of
2.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale and have taken either an ACT or SAT
test. Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 and is non-renewable. Postmark
deadline is 1/14/08. More information available at
www.walmartfoundation.org
THE RON BROWN SCHOLAR
PROGRAM
Applicants must be African-American
seniors who make significant contributions to society. Applicants must
excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential,
participate in community service and demonstrate financial need. Must
be U.S. citizen or hold permanent resident visa card. Amount is $10,000
annually for 4 years. For a total of $40,000. Application postmark
deadline is November 1, 2008 to be considered for the Ron Brown
Scholarship and to have applications be forwarded to a select and
limited number of additional scholarship providers. Deadline is
January 9, 2009 for consideration to the Ron Brown scholarship program
only. Applications and more information is available at
www.ronbrown.org
BEST BUY
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are awarded to graduating high
school seniors who will be attending a college, university or vocational
school in the fall immediately following their high school graduation.
Scholarship recipients are selected based on volunteerism efforts along
with academic achievements. Best Buy partners with Scholarship America
to handle the administration and selection of recipients. Scholarship
applications are available online at
www.BestBuy.com/Scholarships. All applications must be submitted
online between January 1 and February 15. Recipients will be announced
in May.
McKELVEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is available to all high
school seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning
and operating their own businesses while in high school. Applicants
must: attend a four-year college, own and operate a genuine business,
have at least one employee, if only part time. Award is $10,000 per
year, up to four years. Apply online at and click on Entrepreneurial
Scholarship program. www.mckelveyfoundation.org. Deadline: January
25,
2009
SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a high school senior and
will attend an accredited two year or four year college, university or
vocational-technical school. The selection process will take into
consideration financial need, past academic performance, future
potential, leadership and participation in school and community
activities. Scholarships are $1,200. Applications and additional
information are available at http://www.syf.org.
ILLINOIS AMVETS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Applications and an informative brochure are
available at
www.ilamvets.org or by calling (800) 638-8387. All applications
must be postmarked by March 1, 2009.
·
Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship- One
year $3,000 non-renewable scholarship. Applicants must be high school
seniors and have taken the ACT or SAT.
·
Illinois AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship- One
year scholarship, amount to be determined. Applicants must be Illinois
high school seniors who have been accepted into a pre-approved nursing
program. Applicants must prove satisfactory in academic record,
character, interest and activity record, and financial need.
·
Illinois AMVETS Junior ROTC Scholarship- One year
$3,000 non-renewable scholarship. Applicants must be an Illinois high
school senior, have taken an ACT or SAT, and participate in Junior ROTC
program.
·
Illinois AMVETS Trade School Scholarship- One year
$3,000 non-renewable scholarship. Applicants must be an Illinois high
school senior who has been accepted in a pre-approved trade school
program.
·
Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship-
One year non-renewable $500 scholarship. Applicants must be an Illinois
high school senior, be a child or grandchild of a Veteran of the USA who
served after September 15, 1940, and was Honorably Discharged or who is
presently serving in the military, and have taken the ACT or SAT.
·
Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship-
One year non-renewable $500 scholarship. Applicants must be and
Illinois high school senior, be a child of a deceased father or mother
who was a Veteran of the USA who served after September 15, 1940, and
was honorably discharged. They need not be killed in action or died as
a result of service-connected disability. Must have taken ACT or SAT.
GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be African American, American
Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic
American. Must be citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the
United States, have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, be enrolling
for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a
full-0time, degree-seeking, first-year student in fall 2008, have
demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community
service, extracurricular, or other activities, meet federal Pell Grant
eligibility criteria, and have completed and submitted all three
required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and
Recommender Form) by the deadline. Paper application available in
Student Services and must be postmarked by December 31, 2007. Online
applications must be submitted by January 11, 2008 to the GMS website at
www.gmsp.org
AES CONSULTANTS SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $500 scholarship with a
deadline of September 15, 2008. Students must submit an essay of no
more that 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are
posted at
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarship.php
ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $400 scholarship to Catholic graduating
seniors of Italian descent who have at least a 3.2 GPA. (If either
parent or grandparent is a member of the Federation, the applicant must
be Catholic but need not be of Italian ancestry to qualify).
Applications are available in student services or by calling (888)
423-1924. Deadline: March 15, 2008.
THE SECRETARIAT – KATHRYN G. HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $500 scholarship to be used for
tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses at any university
within the state of Illinois. Applicants must be a high school senior
pursuing higher education in an office professional, secretarial, or
business-related field within the state of Illinois. Applicants must
write a 500 word essay explaining future educational and career plans,
provide two letters of recommendation, and submit a high school
transcript. Applications are available in Student Services and must be postmarked by February 13, 2009.
CHICAGO ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
Yearly scholarship with a maximum of $3,000
(renewable three times). Applicants must be a senior in high school, a
U.S. citizen, and be accepted as a full-time student into an
undergraduate degree program by a 4-year accredited college in one of
the following fields of study: liberal arts and sciences, engineering,
architecture, or business. Scholarship information available at
www.crca.org or by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope ($.58
in postage) to CRCA, 4415 W. Harrison, Suite 322, Hillside, IL 60162.
Deadline for submittal is March 7, 2008.
DISCOVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Discover Scholarship Program awards diverse
high school juniors on their exemplary achievements in
Leadership, Community Service while overcoming an obstacle.
Scholarships may be applied towards costs for college, university,
specialized training or education beyond high school in any career path
the winner chooses. Applications are available now at
www.discoverfinancial.com/community and the application deadline is
January 31, 2009.
SAMMY SCHOLARSHIP
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year award
program with a $7,500 college scholarship and an opportunity to star in
a Milk Mustache ad in USA Today. Judging is based on the following:
academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service
and what role milk plays in their success. Applications and official
rules available at
sammy.bodybymilk.com until March 7, 2008.
B’NAI B’RITH SPORTS LODGE SCHOLARSHIP
Athletic scholarships available to deserving young
men and women of the Jewish faith. Information and application
available in Student Services office. Deadline is February 5, 2008
HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS
Applicants must be high school seniors attending
college in fall 2009, of Hispanic/Latino descent, a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident, and have a minimum GPA of 3.00. Application will be
available online at
www.HispanicHeritage.org by mid-January.
WILL-SOUTH COOK SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CONSERVATION
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
There are three $1,000 scholarships available.
Applicants must complete an application accompanied by 2 letters of
recommendation and a 250 word essay. Applications are available in
Student Services office. Deadline is February 1, 2009.
BETA SIGMA PSI NATIONAL LUTHERAN COLLEGE FRATERNITY ALPHA
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
A $1,000 award given to confirmed Lutheran freshman
male beginning his college studies at the University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign in the fall of 2008. Recipient is under no obligation
to become a member of Beta Sigma Psi. Application deadline is
2/2/2009. Visit student services for application request card or email
bsp_scholarship@yahoo.com.
SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $1,000 scholarship. Student must be a
descendant of a male who served honorably in the Army, Navy, Judicial,
Executive, or Civil service of the Confederate States of America.
Lineal or collateral family lines must be documented genealogically with
a descendency chart. Student must submit a 500 word essay on the topic
of an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the war
between the states. Student must submit transcript. Application,
essay, and other required documentation are to be submitted to the
Illinois Society State Chair and postmarked prior to 3/15/2008. Visit
student services for scholarship application.
ILLINOIS SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
- George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay
Contest. Rules can be found at
www.sar.org, scroll down under “education/youth” and the “Knight
Essay”. Essay must be postmarked prior to 2/13/2008.
- Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration
Contest. Rules can be found at
www.sar.org, scroll down under “education/youth” and then
“Joseph S. Rumbaugh Contest”. All entries must be postmarked prior
to 4/5/2008.
KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS
This is a $5,000 per year scholarship.
Applicants must be graduating from high school this academic year,
maintain a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 or higher, enroll
in a public, in-state college or university to pursue a bachelor’s
degree, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Application
available online at
www.kfcscholars.org. Application will be available from 12/1/2008
until 2/10/2009.
JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE
The Japanese American Citizens League is offering
several scholarships to graduating high school seniors based on academic
achievement, school and community service, activities, and financial
need. Applicants must be members of Chicago JACL or must join JACL at
the time of application. Applications and further information available
in student services department. Deadline for receipt of application is
3/15/2008.
COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Commitment to Agricultural Scholarship Program
announced by Monsanto Company. One-time $1,500 scholarship.
Applications available at
www.monsanto.com or
www.ffa.com. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no
later that 2/15/2008.
ILLINOIS PTA, LILLIAN E. GLOVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Two scholarships will be awarded in each of the
PTA’s 19 districts, 1st place= $1,000, 2nd place=
$500. Applicants must be in the top 25% of their class, be a graduating
senior preparing to enter an Education or Education-related degree
program requiring certification from a state board of education.
Applications available in student services and must be postmarked on or
before 12/1/2009.
TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS OF ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIP
Six $2,000 scholarships are available to qualified
seniors. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be a
U.S. citizen, demonstrate community service or leadership, submit a 500
word essay on The Role of Township Government in Today’s Society,
supply 2 letters of recommendation, submit an official high school
transcript, submit a cover letter and application form, and plan to
enroll at an Illinois school as a full-time undergraduate student
pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Applications and are available in student
services and must be postmarked by March 1, 2008.
HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS
Educational grants available in several categories
ranging in value from $1,000 to $3,000. Applicants must be seniors who
will be attending college in Fall 2008, be of Hispanic/Latino descent,
U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Applications and more information is available online at
http://youthawards.hispanicheritage.org
JOINT CIVIC COMMITTEE OF ITALIAN AMERICANS
- Women’s Division Scholarship-
$2,000 scholarship to FEMALE students of Italian heritage who have
been accepted into college for fall of 2008. One parent must be of
Italian heritage. Applications available in student services and
must be submitted no later than March 1st, 2008.
- Joint Civic Committee of Italian
Americans, John Fischetti Scholarship- $1,500 scholarship
to a MALE or FEMALE student planning to major in journalism or media
communications in fall of 2008. One parent must be of Italian
heritage. Applications are available in student services and must
be submitted by April 10th, 2008.
- Joint Civic Committee of Italian
Americans Scholarship- $1,000 to a MALE student graduating
from high school. One parent must be of Italian heritage.
Applications are available in student services and must be submitted
no later than May 15th, 2008.
BIGSUN SCHOLARSHIP
$500 scholarship available to student-athletes.
Information and application available at
http://www.bigsunathletics.com Deadline is June 27, 2009.
13TH DISTRICT AHEPA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Applicants must be a high school senior, have
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and be either of Greek heritage or have a
parent that is an active member of the AHEPA family. Information and
applications are available at
www.ahepa.org or in student services. Applications must be
submitted by March 15th, 2008.
GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE 2008 GIRLS GOING PLACES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
Girls Going Places is Guardian Life Insurance
Company’s annual initiative designed to reward enterprising and
community-minded girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian grants cash prizes to
girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; taking the first steps
to financial independence; and making a difference in their school and
communities. Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000. Applicants must
submit a personal statement of no more that 250 words and a 750-word
letter of endorsement from an adult- parent, teacher, or mentor. For
more information, official rules, and application form visit
www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com
2008 BERNICE L. FOX CLASSICS WRITING CONTEST
If Hercules were alive today what twelve labors
would he perform? Essay contest sponsored by Monmouth College with an
award of $250. No minimum or maximum length. For more information
please consult the website at
http://department.monm.edu/classics/Department/FoxContest/
All entries must be postmarked no later than March
15, 2008.
2008 MARIANJOY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL
DISABILITIES
Scholarship awards in amounts up to $5,000 and can
be renewable up to $12,000. This scholarship program is intended for
those individuals with permanent physical disabilities who are pursuing
educational programs at accredited four-year colleges and universities,
two-year colleges, or vocational-technical schools in the United States.
Applications are available in student services and all original
documents must be received by 4:30pm on April 21, 2008.
PARAMOUNT FOUNDATION
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago through the
Paramount Foundation awards one $750 scholarship to a graduating high
school senior who lives in the Chicagoland area and meets the height
requirements (5’10” for females and 6’2” for males) of the club.
Application is available at
http://www.tallclubchicago.org and more information is available at
www.tall.org. Applications must be postmarked no later that January
7, 2009.
WALGREENS AND OSCO DRUG CHICAGO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CAREER EXPLORERS
PROGRAM 2008
Applications are available in student services or
at
http://mwunet.midwestern.edu/academic/CCP/ccpDean.htm. The
application can be used to apply to both the Walgreens and the
Osco Drug Chicago College of Pharmacy Career Explorers Program.
Application with official high school transcript and two letters of
recommendation are due March 3, 2008.
WEST SUBURBAN CIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 scholarship ($500 each semester).
Applicants must be a resident of a West Suburban member town, pursue
studies in the field of criminal justice as a full-time student for the
full term of the 2008-09 school year, and is not related to an
active member Police Chief of the West Suburban Chiefs of Police
Association. Applications are available in student services and must be
received no later than 4:00 pm April 25, 2008.
EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicants must submit a completed application form
available at
www.treasurer.il.gov , submit an essay (250 word min.) identifying
the reasons why you want to pursue a career in agriculture, submit
official high school transcripts, two letters of reference (one from
high school and one from an outside source), a list of activities and/or
honors, and a goal statement that includes future plans. Ten
scholarships available at $2,500 each. Applications are due May 15,
2008.
GEORGE MAUGOLIAS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Applicants must be of Hellenic descent, maintained
a GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, accepted to a four-year university, official
high school transcript, 2 completed recommendation forms, and a
certified copy of ACT or SAT results. Applications are available in
student services. Applications are due by April 15th, 1008.
ILLINOIS SONS OF ITALY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
High school seniors of full or partial Italian
ancestry are invited to compete for scholarships in the amount of $1,000
each. Applicants will be selected base on financial need, scholastic
achievements, activities in high school showing character and
leadership, and the applicant’s personal essay and faculty
recommendations. Applications can be obtained by contacting the
Illinois Sons of Italy Foundations in writing at 9447 West 144th
Place, Orland Park, IL 60462. Include a self-addressed, stamped
envelope. Applications must be completed and returned to the Foundation
office by July 1, 2008.
WILLIAM J. COOK FUND SCHOLARSHIPS
MALE high school seniors attending high school in
Cook County who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of
study at a four-year college or university. Recipients are selected on
the basis of both merit and financial need with preference given to
those demonstrating the greatest financial need. Applications are
available in student services and the postmark deadline is April 1,
2008.
PARK NATIONAL BANK SCHOLARSHIP
A total of 10 renewable 4-year awards of $3,500 per
year are available. To be eligible this year the family income cannot
exceed $69,700. Applications are available in student services with a
deadline of April 1, 2008.
HORTATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
Must meet critical financial need, preferably
$50,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family, involvement in
co-curricular and community service activities, and a minimum GPA of
2.0. Deadline is October 30th, 2008. For more eligibility
criteria and online application go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SECONDARY PRINCIPALS
All students who have taken part in community
service activities over the past year are encouraged to apply at
www.prudential.com/sprint or
www.principals.org/prudential (access key:spirit) Deadline October
31, 2008.
FIRST FREEDOM STUDENT ESSAY COMPETITION
This year’s topic introduces students to George
Washington’s famous statement about “mere” toleration in his 1790 letter
to the Jewish congregation of Newport, Rhode Island. 9th
through 12th graders are eligible and prizes range from $750-
$3,000. Online registration is required by November 24, 2008. More
details on the competition can be found at
http://pull.xmr3.com/p/7444-930F/86383280/http-www.firstfreedom.org.html
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY- STOKES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have
an ACT of 25, at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate leadership
abilities, and major in computer science, Computer or Electrical
Engineering, mathematics, intelligence analysis, or foreign language.
Candidates must plan on attending college full-time and then working for
NSA for 12 weeks in related area of study. Application and more
information is available at
www.NSA.gov/Careers. Applications must be postmarked by November 30th,
2008.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIP
Information and on-line application available at
www.rmhc.org. Deadline is February 16th, 2009.
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
National program which awards two hundred $6,000
scholarships to the following schools: C.W. Post Campus of Long Island
University, Johnson & Wales University, Northeastern University,
Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Toledo, Drexel
University, Kettering University, Pace University, University of
Cincinnati, and Wentworth institute of Technology. Information and
on-line application available at
www.co-op.edu, deadline is February 15, 2009. |
