Scholarships
Links for scholarships and answers to questions about scholarships:
MOST LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED/CIRCULATED UNTIL SECOND SEMESTER. WHEN SCHOLARSHIPS START ARRIVING I WILL MAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS, POST APPLICATION (HERE) ON MY WEBSITE, AND HAVE HARD COPIES AVAILABLE IN MY OFFICE. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO DUE DATES.
Use the following links to do a scholarship search on the world wide web.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Here are some links to scholarships you might want to check out.
The Selma J. Hartke Scholarship is for anyone who is pursuing post-secondary education or training. Scholarship is due in the counseling office by February 19, 2010. Students who are pursuing this scholarship will want to complete their FAFSA as soon as possible. Please use the links below to obtain a scholarship application in WORD or as a PDF.
Selma J. Hartke Scholarship (PDF)
Selma J. Hartke Scholarship (Word Doc)
AES Engineers Scholarship October 6 deadline approaching. Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of our web site http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm . Full details available on web site.
AXA Achievement Scholarship Apply by December 15. Have you overcome personal challenges? Have you led a project that benefits others? Are you active in your community? You may qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarship. Learn more and download an application for the AXA website.
Ecolifestl.com and Neighbors Credit Union $10,000 Scholarship Giveaway Are you a high school senior preparing to enroll in college? Are you passionate about the environment and looking forward to a “green-collar” career, working to improve sustainability and help our community? Would $10,000 towards your tuition assist in your efforts?
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program The application deadline is February 10, 2010. Student must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be attending a public, in-state college or university.
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program U.S. Bank will award forty $1000 scholarship through a random drawing process. Students who will be attending a four year college or university are eligible to apply. Entry deadline is March, 2010.
Other sources of Aid:
Golden Apple Scholars Program – The purpose of the Golden Apple Scholars program is to recruit talented high school students who want to be teachers. Scholars agree to teach for five years in an Illinois school of need. In addition to the scholarship loan of $2500.00 per year for four years, scholars attend four residential summer institutes. The total financial assistance package is $18,000. Nomination brochures are available in the guidance office. Beginning in April of student’s junior year and continuing through November of their senior year, any Illinois student who is interested in a teaching career is eligible for the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program. Website is www. goldenapple.org Federal Direct Loans Resources by State Scholarships for students who are completing a degree at a accredited school.
ILLINOIS RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP The Illinois Retired Teachers Assocation is offering six $1500 scholarships, one in each of the six IRTA areas, to residents of Illinois. Anyone who is or will be a junior or senior in college and has been accepted into a Teacher Certification Program may apply. Attendance at an Illinois college or university is not a requirement, but the applicant must be a resident of Illinois. For full details and applications, please visit the IRTA website.
