NAME OF SPONSOR &
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
SCHOLAR.
AMOUNT |
ELIGIBILITY |
DEADLINE |
| Provena St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary |
$1,000 |
High school senior with plans to pursue a career in the health field. Student must have a “B” grade point average, provide proof of financial need, and submit an essay and reference forms. See Ms. Hoch for application. |
Must be submitted to Ms. Hoch (Health Occupations teacher) by
Mar. 8, 2010 |
| Kohl’s Kids Who Care |
Varied amounts |
Available to students between 6 and 18 years of age who are legal U.S. residents. Applicants or family members cannot be an employee of Kohl’s or Scholarship America. This scholarship is based on community service. The applicant’s community volunteer efforts should have resulted in a positive community outcome and must have occurred within the last year. Student must be nominated. |
If interested, contact your guidance counselor by
Mar. 9, 2010 |
Illinois Elks Association
Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program |
Varied amounts |
High school senior enrolled in a recognized physical or occupational therapy program, a pre-therapy course, or a therapy assistant program. Must have a “B” or higher cumulative grade point average and plan to be a full-time practicing physical therapist, occupational therapist or assistant therapist upon completion of studies. Statement of goals and letters of recommendation required. Additional information and online application available at www.iea-ccc.info. |
Mar. 12, 2010 |
| Elgin Hispanic Network Scholarship |
$1,500 |
High school senior of Hispanic descent with plans to enroll in an accredited college or university in the fall of 2010. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and financial need considered. Demonstration of bilingualism and biculturalism will also be considered. Finalists may be asked to participate in a brief interview. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Mar. 12, 2010 |
| Hanover Countryside PTA |
$500 |
High school senior who attended Hanover Countryside Elementary School for a minimum of three years and plans to attend a two or four year college, trade school, or other place of further education. Academic performance and extracurricular activities considered. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Mar. 15, 2010 |
Prairieview PTO
Dr. Richard Carlson Scholarship Fund |
$2,000 |
High school senior who attended Prairieview Elementary School for a minimum of three years with plans to pursue a 4 year degree at an accredited college or university. Students must have a minimum overall academic GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Math and English. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Must be postmarked by Mar. 15, 2010 |
Illinois Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans
Illinois Society, Military Order of Stars and Bars |
$1,000 |
High school senior with plans to enroll at a community college, two or four year college or university and is 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. Essay required. |
Mar. 15, 2010 |
Northwest Suburban United Way
George Gattas Scholarship |
Varied amounts |
High school senior who best exemplifies the following criteria: History of community service, active participation in inter-scholastic athletics; active participation in co-curricular activities; and demonstrates continual improvement throughout high school years. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Mar. 22, 2010 |
| Streamwood Chamber of Commerce |
$1,000 |
High school senior who is a legal resident of Streamwood, or is a legal dependent of any Streamwood Chamber of Commerce member, with plans to attend a college, university, or technical school. Award is based on merit and community involvement and/or extracurricular activities (not sports related). Essay and letters of recommendation required. Application must be hand-typed. |
Must be postmarked no later than
Mar. 26, 2010 |
Illinois Sons of the American Revolution
Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest |
Varied amounts |
Available to students in grades 9 thru 12 and requires an original oration of between five and six minutes in duration which deals with an event, a document, or a personality within the context of the American Revolutionary War, showing the relationship it bears to America today. For additional information, visit website www.sar.org. |
Must be postmarked no later than
Mar. 30, 2010 |
| U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program |
$1,000 |
Available to all high school seniors. Forty scholarships are awarded in a random drawing. Apply online at usbank.com/studentloans. |
Mar. 31, 2010 |
Delta Kappa Gamma
Beta Theta Chapter |
$1,000 |
Female high school senior entering the field of education. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, and community service considered. Essay and one letter of recommendation required. |
Must be postmarked by Mar. 31, 2010 |
| Sherman Hospital Auxiliary |
Varied amounts |
High school senior entering college in the fall with plans to pursue a career in the health care field. Student must be among the top 20 percent of his/her class and demonstrate active involvement with the Sherman Health Care System community. Essay and letters of recommendation required. See Ms. Hoch for application. |
Mar. 31, 2010 |
| Elgin Woman’s Club |
$1,500 |
High school senior who has an above average GPA, involved in extracurricular activities, shows leadership qualities, and has chosen the field of Health Occupation for the their college major. Letters of recommendation required. |
Must be submitted to Mrs. Weidner in the Guidance Office no later than
Apr. 1, 2010 |
| Bartlett Woman’s Club |
To be determined |
High school senior who is a Bartlett resident. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, community service and work experience considered. |
Must be submitted to Mrs. Weidner in the Guidance Office no later than
Apr. 1, 2010 |
| Arts in Bartlett |
$1,000 |
High school senior with plans to attend college and receive a degree in the Arts. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, community service, and work experience considered. Student must reside in Bartlett. Letter of recommendation required. |
Apr. 1, 2010 |
| Kiwanis Club of Streamwood |
$1,000 |
High school senior who resides in Streamwood or is a dependent of a Kiwanis Club of Streamwood member. Recipients are chosen based upon volunteerism, leadership roles, honors and awards, employment, personal statements, scholastic achievement and references. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2010 |
Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship Program
What Drives You? |
Varied amounts |
This scholarship is available to all licensed teen drivers attending high school. The only requirement is a 500 word essay written by the student in which they are asked to express their “inner drive” and personal ambitions. For additional information and application visit website www.yourturn2apply.com/chicagoland. |
Apr. 2, 2010 |
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Gamma Xi Chapter |
Varied amounts |
Female high school senior who intends to pursue a degree in the field of education. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service considered. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Must be postmarked by Apr. 5, 2010 |
Fox Valley Beaux Arts
Beaux Arts Scholarship Competition for Visual and Performing Arts |
Varied amounts |
High school senior with plans to major or minor in the Arts or to pursue a career in the Arts. Essay, audition, interview, and letter of recommendation required. |
Apr. 7, 2010 |
| Alpha Delta Kappa Psi Chapter |
$500 |
Female high school senior planning to attend a public or private state-accredited community, junior, and/or 4-year college to pursue a degree in the teaching field. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service considered. Short essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Apr. 9, 2010 |
Bartlett High School Local Scholarships
Peggy Allen Memorial Scholarship, Melanie Anderson Scholarship, BHS Booster Club, BHS Fine Arts, French Club, German Club, HOSA, National Honor Society, rho, Spanish Club, Student Council |
Varied amounts |
Students may apply for as many as 11 school scholarships using one common application (available on the Bartlett High School website). Review the criteria for each individual scholarship (at the top of this page) to determine if an essay or additional information is required. |
Must be submitted to Mrs. Weidner in the Guidance Office no later than
Apr. 9, 2010 (unless otherwise noted) |
| Marianjoy Scholarship Program |
Varied amounts |
High school senior who is functionally impaired or physically disabled with plans to enroll in a part-time or full-time course study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Academic record and financial need considered. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Apr. 12, 2010 |
| Carol Stream Woman’s Club |
$1,000 |
Female high school senior who is a resident of Carol Stream. Student must demonstrate strong academic achievements while balancing extracurricular activities, community involvement and leadership skills. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Apr. 12, 2010 |
| Douglas Hoeft Scholarship |
Varied amounts |
Applicants must be a graduate of a school or home school within the Kane County Educational Service Region, must currently reside within that area and plan to enter a university, college or vocational/technical program in the fall of 2010. Extra-curricular activities and community service considered. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have met and overcome specific life challenges. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Must be postmarked by Apr. 15, 2010 |
| Bartlett High School Nursing Scholarship |
$500 |
High school senior graduating in May, 2010, with plans to enter the field of nursing. |
Must be submitted to Mrs. Weidner in the Guidance Office no later than
Apr. 15, 2010 |
Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship Program
“Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Award |
Varied amounts |
This scholarship is available to students enrolled in driver education during the 2009-2010 school year. For additional information and application visit website www.yourturn2apply.com/chicagoland. |
Apr. 16, 2010 |
| Streamwood Woman’s Club Scholarship |
$500 |
High school senior who resides in Streamwood with plans to attend an accredited college, university or trade school. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, and community service considered. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Must be postmarked
by Apr. 16, 2010 |
| Suburban Orthopaedics Medical Scholarship |
$1,000 |
High school senior who will be pursuing a career in one of the following medical fields: x-ray or medical technology, pre-medicine, athletic training, nursing, or physician assistant. Academic performance, extracurricular activities and work experience considered. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Postmarked no later than Apr. 16, 2010 |
General Assembly Scholarship
State Representative Randy Ramey
55th District |
Full year tuition to an Illinois state college or university |
High school senior who resides within the 55th district boundaries with plans to attend an Illinois state college or university. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, community service and financial need considered. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Apr. 19, 2010 |
Bartlett Parents Organization
Senior Hawk Scholarship |
$1,000 |
High school senior planning to attend an accredited college, university, technical school, vocational school or trade school. Student must have a cumulative GPI of 3.0 or higher. Extra-curricular activities, work experience, and personal character considered. Letters of recommendation, transcript, and proof of acceptance from college, university, technical school, vocational school, or trade school required. |
Must be submitted to Mrs. Weidner in the Guidance Office no later than
Apr. 23, 2010 |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Chi Phi Honorary Scholarship |
$200 |
High school senior planning to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Recipient is chosen based on academic performance, extra-curricular activities and community service. Essay required. |
Apr. 23, 2010 |
Deerfield PFLAG Organization
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Jean Paul Ohadi Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Lesbian and gay youth 17 years or older planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution. Completed questionnaire and letters of recommendation required. Student must demonstrate integrity and honesty and exhibit participation and leadership in community activities. Recipient must be present at awards event on June 10, 2010 to accept scholarship in person. |
Postmarked by
Apr. 30, 2010 |
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
2010 Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program |
$1,000 |
High School Junior enrolled in athletics with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Recipients are chosen on how much of a positive contribution they make on the following three levels: Personal Mastery: Making oneself better; Leadership: Making one’s teammates better; Honoring the Game: Making the game better. Letters of recommendation required. Apply online at http:www.positivecoach.org/scholarship/application.aspx. |
May 1, 2010 |
| Bartlett Lions Club Scholarship |
$2,500 |
High school senior who is hearing or vision impaired, or who is pursuing a career in the care of hearing or vision impaired people. If no such candidate can be found, then a candidate who has shown a high level of community service may be considered. Selection will also be based on economic need. Essay required. |
May 1, 2010 |
