NAME OF SPONSOR &
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
SCHOLAR.
AMOUNT |
ELIGIBILITY |
DEADLINE |
Columbia College
Young Authors 2009 |
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 www.colum.edu/Academics/Fiction_Writing/YA/YA09. Submissions will not be returned. |
Must be postmarked by Dec. 19, 2008 |
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. 20, 2008 |
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. 3, 2009 |
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.tallclubchicago.org. |
Jan. 7, 2009 |
| Elks National Foundation 2009 Most Valuable Student Scholarship |
Varied amounts |
High school senior who is a U.S. citizen and in need of financial assistance. Academic performance, employment history, community service, and extracurricular activities considered. Essay and letters of recommendation required. Applications must be dropped off at the local Elks Lodge. For locations, visit website www.elks.org/enf/findalodge.cfm. For an application, visit website www.elks.org/enf/scholars. |
Jan. 9, 2009 |
| Gates Millennium Scholars Program |
Varied amounts |
High school senior who is of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American descent. Must be a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States, have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher, and plan to enroll at an accredited United States college or university as a full time student seeking a degree in one of the following: engineering, education, library science, mathematics, or public health and science. Student must also have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Apply online at www.gmsp.org. |
Jan. 12, 2009 |
| 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, 2009 |
| 2009 Cisco Scholarship Award Program |
$2,000 |
High school senior who is a U.S. citizen and has provisionally been accepted as a full-time student into an undergraduate degree program at a four-year college or university. Scholarship is available to children of building trade union members and employees of union contractors. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance, faculty recommendation, extracurricular activities, employment experience, and a demonstrated interest in a productive career. |
Must be postmarked by Feb. 13, 2009 |
| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship |
$2,000 |
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 2009, 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 Feb. 15, 2009 |
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Scholarship Program |
Varied amounts |
High school senior who is eligible to attend a two or four year college, university or vocational/technical school with a complete course of study may apply for one of four scholarships. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, be less than 21 years of age and reside within the geographic boundaries of participating Chapter that offers scholarships. Essay and letter of recommendation required. |
Feb. 16, 2009 |
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program |
Varied amounts |
This scholarship is available to girls aged 12 to 18 years of age who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship and are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and making a difference in their schools and communities. Essay and letter of recommendation required. Visit website www.girlsgoingplaces.com for additional information and application. |
Feb. 27, 2009 |
Illinois AMVETS Scholarship Program
Service Foundation Scholarship |
$3,000 |
High school senior who has taken the ACT or SAT. Priority is given to a child or grandchild of a Veteran who is presently serving in the military, or who served after September 15th, 1940 and was Honorably Discharged. Student must be in need of financial aid. Essay required. |
Must be postmarked by Mar. 1, 2009 |
Illinois AMVETS Scholarship Program
Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship |
To be determined |
High school senior who has been accepted in a pre-approved nursing program (copy of acceptance letter must accompany application) or may already be a student in an approved school of nursing in the state of Illinois. Must prove satisfactory academic record, character, interest and activity record, and financial need. |
Must be postmarked by Mar. 1, 2009 |
Illinois AMVETS Scholarship Program
Junior ROTC Scholarship |
$3,000 |
High school senior who has taken the ACT or SAT. Priority is given to a child or grandchild of a Veteran who is presently serving in the military, or who served after September 15th, 1940 and was Honorably Discharged. Student must also be a participant in the Junior ROTC program. Essay required. |
Must be postmarked by Mar. 1, 2009 |
Illinois AMVETS Scholarship Program
Trade School Scholarship |
$3,000 |
High school senior who has been accepted in a pre-approved trade school program (copy of acceptance letter must accompany application). Priority is given to a child or grandchild of a Veteran who is currently serving in the military, or who served after September 15th, 1940 and was Honorably Discharged. Essay required. |
Must be postmarked by Mar. 1, 2009 |
Illinois AMVETS Scholarship Program
Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship |
$500 |
High school senior who has taken the ACT or SAT, is a child or grandchild of a Veteran currently serving in the military of the United States, or who served after September 15th, 1940 and was Honorably Discharged. Essay required. |
Must be postmarked by Mar. 1, 2009 |
Illinois AMVETS Scholarship Program
Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship |
$500 |
High school senior who has taken the ACT or SAT, is a child of a deceased father or mother who was a Veteran of the United States who served after September 15th, 1940 and was Honorably Discharged. They need not be killed in action or died as a result of service-related disability. Essay required. |
Must be postmarked by Mar. 1, 2009 |
| Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Illinois |
$1,000 |
High school senior who is a U.S. citizen and has maintained at least a “C” grade average. Notable skills, leadership qualities, outstanding recognition and community service considered. Essay and references required. Visit website www.i.o.o.f.-il.org for application. |
Mar. 1, 2009 |
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year
“SAMMY” |
$7,500 |
High school senior who exhibits excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership and community service. Visit website www.sammy.bodybymilk.com for rules and an online application form. Student must be nominated. See your guidance counselor or coach if interested. |
If interested, see your guidance
counselor or coach by Mar. 6, 2009 |
Chicago Wolves
Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship |
Fees covered for one semester of college tuition (thru College Illinois) |
This scholarship is available to all junior high and high schools students. Winner will be announced at the March 29, 2009 Chicago Wolves game. Academic performance, extra curricular activities, and community service/volunteer work considered. Essay required. |
Must be postmarked by Mar. 6, 2009 |
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. 28, 2009 |
| Elgin Woman’s Club |
$1,000 |
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, 2009 |
| 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. |
Must be postmarked by Apr. 15, 2009 |
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. |
Apr. 17, 2009 |
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 2008-2009 school year. For additional information and application visit website www.yourturn2apply.com. |
Apr. 17, 2009 |
