NAME OF SPONSOR &
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
SCHOLAR.
AMOUNT |
ELIGIBILITY |
DEADLINE |
Illinois Dollars for Scholars
Lincolnland Legends
Sponsored by Nicor Gas |
Varied amounts |
Available to high school juniors and seniors. This particular scholarship program consists of the student writing an essay in which they nominate a person who has inspired and motivated them in a significant way. The nominee must be living and a current or past resident of the student’s Congressional District in Illinois. The essay must be between 1,000 and 1,500 words. |
Dec. 1, 2009 |
Village of Hanover Park
Youth of the Year |
Varied amounts |
High school senior who resides in Hanover Park and plans to continue their education at a community college, technical school, or university. Essay and letter of recommendation required. Although considered, academics are secondary to the student’s involvement in serving the Hanover Park community. |
Dec. 11, 2009 |
| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship |
Various amounts |
High school senior who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to enroll full time in an accredited two or four year college or university by fall of 2010, is ambitious and motivated as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community and/or work activities. For applications, visit website www.axa-achievement.com. |
Must be postmarked by Dec. 15, 2009 |
Black Women’s Association
Northwest Suburban Chapter |
$1,000 |
High school senior of African-American descent who has 2.5 GPA or higher, has a clear judicial record, exhibits sound character and leadership qualities, community involvement, and participates in extra curricular activities. Essay and two letters of recommendation required. |
Dec. 19, 2009 |
Delta Kappa Gamma
Beta Theta Chapter
Florence Cook Grant |
$1,000 |
Female high school senior who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident entering the field of education. Academic performance, extra curricular activities, and community service considered. Essay and letters of recommendation required. |
Jan. 4, 2010 |
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking
2010 Annual Scholarship Program |
Varied amounts |
High school senior who is sponsored by a CBAI member bank. Recipient is chosen based on a written essay emphasizing the philosophy of community banking. |
Must be submitted to Mrs. Weidner in the Guidance Office no later than
Jan. 15, 2010 |
Columbia College
Young Authors 2010 |
Varied amounts |
This writing competition is open to students in grades 9 thru 12. Students are required to submit a manuscript. Manuscripts are judged in three categories: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, and Short Plays (poetry is not accepted). Limit of two entries per category. A signed entry form must accompany each entry. Download entry from at http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Fiction_Writing/YA/YA10. Submissions will not be returned. |
Must be postmarked by Jan. 15, 2010 |
Paramount Foundation
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago and Tall Club International |
$750 |
High school senior who meets minimum height requirements of 5’10” for females and 6’2” for males. Student must enroll in a two or four year college in the fall of 2009. For application, visit website http://www.tallchicago.org. |
Must be postmarked
by Feb. 5, 2010 |
| KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program |
Varied amounts |
High school senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher with plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. Student must also be a U.S. citizen and in need of financial assistance. Student must complete an online application at www.kfcscholars.org. |
Feb. 10, 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 |
| 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 |
