| Students who reside within the corporate limits of Westmont may apply for this award. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information or an application. | 4/23/2010 |
| The Hinsdale South Booster Club will award four $1000 scholarships, two to graduating senior young women and two to graduating senior young men. These scholarships, named for Renne Kenny and Steve Kirin, are to be used for expenses incurred at any post secondary education school. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information or an application. | 4/16/2010 |
| Several $500 scholarships will be awarded by the FranCenter to learning disabled high school seniors in Illinois that wish to continue their education. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information and an application. | 5/1/2010 |
| Sickle Cell Anemia Volunteer Enterprise is offering 3 renewable scholarships to students who either have sickle cell disease or trait and wish to pursue a college education. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information or an application. | 4/30/2010 |
| Six Flags Friends will award 6 $1500 college scholarships to young leaders who are taking action to make their community a better place. Scholarships will be awarded based on past, current and planned action in the community as well as the applicant’s passion, commitment and proven leadership skills. See http://www.dosomething.org/grants/sixflags/scholarships for more information. | 4/30/2010 |
| Janice Marie Scott was killed during the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. The scholarship fund created in her honor gives 6 $2500 scholarships. Scholarships are given based on the following criteria: financial need, academic acomplishment, community service, and writing skill. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 3/31/2010 |
| Any male student entering the University of Illnois at Champaign-Urbana may apply for the Sigma Nu Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship. Applying for this award does not obligate the applicant to join the Sigma Nu Fraternity. More information is available in the Guidance Scholarship Binder. | 5/15/2010 |
| The DuPage Juvenile Officers' Association will award two $1,000 scholarships. Applicants must be residents of DuPage County, plan on seeking a career in law enforcement, and plan on pursuing a college major related to law enforcement. See www.dupagejuvenileofficers.org or the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 4/30/2010 |
| The DuPage County 4-H Foundation will provide 5 $1000 scholarships to past or present 4-H members who are planning to enroll in college or trade school. See www.extension.uiuc.edu/dupage or the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 4/8/2010 |
| This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic potential. An application, essay, letters of recommendation, and proof of gross family income are required for consideration. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 5/14/2010 |
| Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic, extra-curricular and character qualifications. Each Illinois county, whose Sheriff participates in the Associate Member program, receives at least one $500 scholarship. See http://www.ilsheriff.org/ for more information or an application. | 4/12/2010 |
| Applicants must present the following to be eligible for consideration:
- Resided for a minimum of six months prior to application date in Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake, and Will Counties of Illinois.
- A 2008 annual adjusted gross family income of $42,400 or less.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale
- U.S. Citizen
See http://www.palumbofoundation.org/ for more information or to apply | 2/28/2010 |
| Applicants must be:
•A high school senior with a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
•A resident of Illinois
•Accepted at an accredited higher education institution in Illinois
•Pursuing an agriculture or agriculture-related major
| 5/14/2010 |
| Great Clips, Inc is offering several $500 scholarships to students interested in attending any cosmetology or barbering school. An application, essay, and letter recommendation are required for consideration. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 4/30/2010 |
| Westmont Rotary offers both an academic and vocational scholarship. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 4/15/2010 |
| This award considers leadership, character, service to community, and GPA during the selection process. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 4/15/2010 |
| Students that have a minimum of a 3.75 GPA on a 5.0 scale and are residents of Wesmont are welcome to apply. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 4/1/2010 |
| Students that are physically disabled or functionally impaired are invited to apply for the Marianjoy Scholarship Program. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 4/12/2010 |
| Thirty-four grants ranging from $1000 - $4000 will be awarded by the Education Exchange. Scholastic achievement, character, leadership, financial need, and essay responses will be used to select recipients. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 3/15/2010 |
| Students with Greek heritage that have a "B" average are encouraged to apply for hte AHEPA scholarship. See the scholarship binder or www.ahepa.org for more information. | 3/15/2010 |
| The JCCIA offers 3 scholarship programs for students that are of 50% Italian anscestory. They offer a male scholarship, a female scholarship, and a journalism/communications scholarship. See the guidance binder or call 708-450-9050 for more information. | 4/1/2010 |
| To be eligible, a student's parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. More information is available in the guidance scholarship binder or by calling 630-668-8161. | 5/1/2010 |
| Students interested in pursuing lumber industry related coursework at a college or university may apply. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 4/1/2010 |
| Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 20 minute survey about colleges in our area for a chance to win one of 7 scholarships. | 4/22/2010 |
| The SAMMY award offers 25 $7500 scholarships to students from the contigous United States. See www.bodybymilk.com for more information or to apply. | 3/5/2010 |
| Students interested in studying criminal justice as a ful-time college stuent may apply for this $1500 scholarship. See the guidance scholarship binder for more information. | 4/16/2010 |
| The Kevin Kaplan Foundation offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 based on student's financial need and community service. Applications are available in the guidance scholarship binder. | 3/15/2010 |
| Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. To be eligible, the student must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Illinois. The student must submit a 500-word essay on The Role of Township Government in Today’s Society and in the Future, that will include information obtained from an interview with a current township official. The student must plan to enroll at an Illinois school as a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
The Township Officials of Illinois will award seven $2,000 scholarships this spring. The application/guidelines are available on the TOI web site, www.toi.org, and in the guidance scholarship binder. | 3/1/2010 |
| The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver may be used for any University of Illinois campus. Up to six waivers per Illinois county are awarded each year, one for each of the following conflicts: World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam Conflict, Southeast Asia Conflict, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
To learn more about this tuition waiver call the University of Illinois, Office of Student Financial Aid at 217-333-0100.
| 3/1/2010 |
| Delta Sigma Theta, a public service organization with a membership that is primarily African-American females, is offering a 4 year academic scholarship. Selection is based on academic potential, financial need, and a personal interview. See the scholarship binder in the guidance office to obtain a copy of the application. | 3/1/2010 |
| Applicants must be members of the JACL or may join at the time of application. Both the Chicago Chapter of the JACL ( www.jaclchicago.org) and the national office ( www.jacl.org) have scholarship programs. Students may apply to both. See the appropriate website for more information or to apply. | 3/1/2010 |
| Illinois AMVETS offers the following scholarhip programs: Service Foundation Scholarsips, Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship, Junior ROTC Scholarship, Trade School Scholarship, Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship, Ladies Ausiliary Worchid Scholarship. See www.ilamvets.org or the guidance scholarship binder for more information or to apply. | 3/1/2010 |
| Students that have been involved in voluntary community service or with work experience are invited to apply. See www.bestbuy.com/scholarships for more information. | 2/15/2010 |
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| The Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties will be offering two $1000 scholarships to female, college-bound, high school students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to voluntarism. See www.jlkd.org for more information or to apply. | 3/1/2010 |
| The University of Illinios Secretariat will offer two scholarships in the amount of $500. To be eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
• have a strong commitment to pursue a higher education in an office professional, secretarial, or business-related field within the State of Illinois with preference given to attendance at the University of Illinois;
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrate academic achievement;
See the scholarship binder in the guidance office for more information. | 2/2/2010 |
| The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is accepting applications for the Richard A. Maass Scholarship. Interested students must complete the application form and compose an essay on the importance of quality products and services to the future of our country. See the scholarship binder in the guidance office for more information. | 3/8/2010 |
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| To qualify, applicants must:
- Have an interest in a career as a heavy equipment technician.
- Have a 3.0 GPA at HSHS
- Plan to attend a college or vo-tech program related to diesel technology
See the scholarship binder in the guidane office for more information or to apply. | 5/1/2010 |
| Residents of a Illinois with significant financial need and a "C" average may apply. See http://www.ioof-il.org/ for more information or to apply. | 3/1/2010 |
| This program allows students to express their "inner drive" and personal ambitions with a 500 word essay. See www.yourturn2apply.com/chicagoland for more information or to apply. | 5/1/2010 |
| To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, Colgate proudly introduces a new scholarship program entitled, "Haz la U" or "Make the U." This program, launched in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), aims to award educational grants to eligible Hispanic students pursuing higher education.
| 11/30/2009 |
| Many students from Hinsdale South have been awarded the AXA Community Scholarship. To be elibible students must be amitious and motivated as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities. Students must be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to the student's achievement. See www.axa-achievement.com and click "community scholarship" for more information. | 2/15/2010 |
| To be eligiblet students must have the following:
- 3.8 GPA (of a possible 5.0)
- Completed Child Development and Intro to Teaching courses at HSHS
- Plan to pursue a career in an education-related field
See the scholarship binder for more information.
| 3/5/2010 |
| To be eligiblet to apply students must have the following:
- 3.8 GPA (of a possible 5.0)
- Completed 2 or more business education courses at HSHS
- Plan to continue their education in an office-related business program
See the scholarship binder for more information. | 1/9/2010 |
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| AXA scholarships winners are known as AXA Achievers.
They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities:
- Ambition and drive Determination to set and reach goals
- Respect for self, family and community
- Ability to succeed in college
See www.axa-achievement.com for more information and to apply. | 12/15/2009 |
| NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior that plans to enroll at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Awards are renewable and non-renewable scholarships created to recognize young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit/initiative. See www.nfib.com/yea for more information or to apply. | 12/31/2009 |
| The Community Bankers Association of Illinois offers 13 scholarships to Illinois students every year. See www.cbai.com or the scholarship binder for more information. | 2/8/2010 |
| The Stokes program is open to high school seniors planning on majoring in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering at a four year college. You must meet the following requirements to apply:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Eligible to be granted a security clearance
- A high school senior at the time of application
- A minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing), or ACT of 25
- A preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
See http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml for more information.
| 11/30/2009 |
| Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:
• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American;
• Are a citizen/legal permanent resident or nationals of the United States;
• Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted);
• Will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited* college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall of 2010; or GED
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities;
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant* eligibility criteria; and
• Have all three forms (Nominee Personal Information Form completed by the student, Nominator Form completed by an educator familiar with the student’s academic record and a Recommender Form completed by a person familiar with the student’s leadership and community service) submitted by the deadline.
| 1/11/2010 |
| To be eligible to compete for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, an individual must:
- Graduate from high school this academic year
- Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 on a 5.0 scale
- Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 9/30/10)
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Demonstrate financial need
Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited in-state college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program. See www.kfcscholars.org for more information or to apply | 2/10/2010 |
| A female student must be 5'10" or above, and a male student must be 6'2" or taller to apply for this award. See www.tall.org for more information. | 2/5/2010 |
| Lincolnlands Essay contest gives students a chance to honor a leader who has made an impression on the student and has made a significant difference in their community. Nineteen essays, one from each congressional district in IL, will win a $4,000 scholarship, and the top essay will win an additional $8,000. See http://www.illinoisdollarsforscholars.org/legends.php for more information. | 12/1/2009 |
| Oral Roberts University is offering 25 full tuition scholarships. Eligibility criteria include:
• A Christian worldview
• A lifestyle of service
• Academic achievement
• Leadership ability
• Vision to make a life-changing impact on others
• A healthy lifestyle
| 1/4/2010 |
| PepsiCo is partnering with the Hispanic College Fund to offer 30 scholarships. See www.buildurdestiny.com for more information or to apply. | 3/1/2010 |
| AXA scholarship winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities:
- Ambition and drive
- Determination to set and reach goals Respect for self, family and community
- Ability to succeed in college
See www.axa-ahcievement.com for more information. | 12/15/2009 |
| Coca-Cola Scholarships are awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed. Get more info and apply at www.coca-colascholars.org. | 10/31/2009 |
| Applicant must be a full time high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation. Applicant must be intending to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution, critical financial need (preferably $50,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family), involvement in co-curricular and community service activities, minimum grade point average GPA of 2.0 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students must reside in the US or attend a Dept. of Defense or Dept. of State school. Students must submit an online application at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. | 10/30/2009 |
| The CSBG Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic attainment or potential. Applicants must be CSBG income-eligible, a DuPage County resident and enrolled or accepted at an Illinois accredited higher educational or occupational training institute. For more information, please consult the scholarship binder in the Guidance Office. | 10/30/2009 |
| HSF is the nation's largest financial aid provider for Latino students. Scholarship eligibility requirements include:
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
- Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
- Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
See www.hsf.net/scholarships.aspx for more information. | 5/1/2010 |
| Each fall, the program recognizes the nation’s most esteemed high school senior men and women for excellence in academics, athletics, and community/school involvement. See www.wendysheisman.com for more info. | 10/1/2009 |