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This list contains scholarships that are sent to Thornton High School or have been successfully applied for by Thornton students. Please pay careful attention to the deadline dates. If they are missing or inaccurate please advise Mrs. King before you begin the scholarship application. You must comply by all rules of the scholarship. Good LuckSeptember DeadlinesOctober DeadlinesOct 1MC Lite/ UW-Madison 100,000 for HS seniors applying for fall 2013 admission to UW-Madison. Must fill out an official UW-Madison application. hiphopsistersorg/mclyle-first-wave-scholarship/ hiOct 5AES Scholarship: $500.00 awarded based on character your GPA is not required. To be eligible student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on the website. Apply at -- 5Sorantin Competition $3,000 ?There are two divisions of the competition: piano and strings. A winner and a runner-up are selected in each division, and an overall winner is selected to perform with the San Angelo Symphony and will receive an extra $3,000. Applicants cannot have reached their 28th birthday by November 15. There is a $75 application fee.assistant@Oct 9Washington University in St. Louis considers nominated students for the Danforth Scholars Program. Finalists are selected based on academic excellence, dedication to leadership,commitment to community, selflessness, and personal integrity. Danforth Scholars may receive a full- or partial-tuition scholarship. Students interested in being nominated must see their post-high school counselor no later than Tuesday, October 9, 2012.Oct 9Foss Institute Essay Scholarship Program $5,000 Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be high school students or recent high school graduates. They must befriend a veteran and submit a 1,500-word essay on the experience. Previous grand prize winners are ineligible. Selection is based on essay creativity, clarity and grammar.scholarship@Oct 14Young Arts Program Applicants must be either high school seniors or 17 or 18 years old by December 1 of the year of application. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The disciplines included are cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing. Those applying in the discipline of jazz music may be registered aliens. There is a nonrefundable @Oct. 15Susan G. Komen for the Cure Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors who have lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer or whose parent/guardian is a breast cancer survivor, who was diagnosed at 25 years of age or younger. Students must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and be attending a two or four-year college or university. . 17College JumpStart Scholarship: 10th -12th graders, Must attend an accredited two-year, four-year or vocational/trade school in U.S. Must be committed to using education to better their, family and/or lives of the community. Must be legal residents Oct 25Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program $20,000 ??Applicants must enter college the fall following their high school graduation, be in need of financial aid ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred) and be involved in extracurricular and communityassociation@ Oct 29Top Ten Scholarship Program 70,000 over 4 yrs. To be eligible students must be nominated by counselor. Students also required to attend the Top Ten Scholarship Campus visit program on Friday, Nov 2, 2012wabash.edu Oct 25IES Abroad only open to students who have been admitted to and will attend an IES program. You must apply to an IES program before your IES scholarship will be consideredIES/Scholarships_and_Aid Oct 25Haratio Alger Scholarship up to 20,000, 2.0 GPA, Must be a US citizen at a US high school, and entering college in the fall. Must attend a four yr. university in the U.S. Must show financial need and be involved in co-curricular and community activities. scholarships Oct 31The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 250 merit-based Scholarships for 20,000 Applicants must have at least a 3.00 GPA and are evaluated on demonstrated leadership, academic achievement, service, and commitment to community.coca- Oct 31NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing$500 ??Applicants must be U.S. residents and be female high school students. They must be interested in technology-related subjects. Selection is based on aptitude for computing and internet technology, leadership skills, academic merit and educational goals.aspirations @Oct 31Super College Scholarship$1,500 ??Applicants must be high school students, college undergraduates, graduate students or adult students residing in the U.S. and attending or planning to attend any accredited college or university within the next 12 months. The scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers or any education-related expenses.supercollege@November DeadlinesNov 1Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contests $30,000 Applicants must submit a three- to five-minute audio essay on tape or CD focused on a yearly theme. Students must be in the 9th to 12th grade in a public, private or parochial high school, home study program or overseas U.S. military school. Foreign exchange students are not eligible for the contest, and students who are age 20 or older also may not enter. Previous first place winners on the state level are ineligible.kharmer@Nov 1Harvard University Tuition Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who are planning to?attend Harvard University in the Fall 2012, whose?total family household income for 2011 is less than $60,000 a year. fao.fas.harvard.edu or call (617) 495-1581.Nov 1Ron Brown Scholar Program 10,000 Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Must be an African American planning to attend a 4 year university and attend full time with a demonstrated needsmfnew.scholarship_directory/scholarship Nov. 1Golden Apple Scholarship Scholars must agree to teach for five years in an Illinois school that serves low income students or has below-par test scores. In exchange, Scholars receive four years of financial assistance at one of 53 public and private universities across the state. Golden Apple Scholars also participate in summer programs that include teaching internships and enhanced teacher preparation (total assistance value $17,000).Students must receive a nomination to receive application materials Nov 1Prudential Spirit of Community Awards $5,000 Applicants must be a student in grades 5-12 and a legal resident one of the 50 states of the U.S. or District of Columbia and engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after the year prior to date of application.spirit@Nov. 10Emory Scholars and Goizueta Scholars Program: This program offers scholarships ranging from two-thirds of college costs to full tuition, room and board, and fees. Students must be nominated and attending Emory University. Selected students must have an outstanding academic achievement, extra-ordinary personal qualities, and significant contributions to their graduating class and community.See Mrs. King if you would like to be nominated.Nov. 12National Essay Contest: The First Freedom Center announces the national essay contest with awards of $3,000, $1,500 and $750.For competition guidelines, and registration, visit: and click on education programs.Nov. 14America's First Freedom Student Competition Award Amount: $2,500 ??Eligibility: Applicants must be 9th-12th grade students in public, private or parochial schools, living in the U.S. 20 years of age and younger, are petition@ Nov 30AT&T Savings Illinois Internet Scholarship $500.00 Award for U.S citizens and permanent legal residents. GPA 2.5, Must take ACT or SAT. December DeadlinesDec. 1A.X.A. Achievement Community Scholarship: A.X.A. offers a $2,000 scholarship to seniors who are U.S. citizens and/or legal residents. Applicants must be enrolling into an accredited two or four-year college or university, be ambitious, motivated, as shown through outstanding achievement in school, community, and work activities. Applications are available in the Career Center or at . 1University of Missouri-Columbia: Trulaske Scholarship: This scholarship offers up to $7,175 per year to minority students major in Business. for more information.Dec 1Johansen International Competition for Young String Players $10,000 Applicants must be students of violin, viola or cello between the ages of 13 and 17 at the time of competition. Students must not be under professional management and must perform five pieces for the competition.johanesncomp@Dec 1Young Jazz Composer Award Applicants must be under the age of 30 and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must submit one original composition, including a score and performance, if possible.Where?Dec 2Principal's Leadership Award$12,000 ??Applicants must be seniors and nominated by their high school principal. Each principal can nominate one student leader from the senior class. Application packets are mailed each fall to every secondary school.carrollw@.Dec. 7Elks National Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who have a minimum 3.25 GPA, extensive community service, and leadership experience. enf/scholars.?Dec. 3IEA-NEA Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who are children/legal wards of current IEA-NEA members or who are children/legal wards of deceased, divorced, or IEA-retired members. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Education. Applications are available in the Career Center or at: . 2Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors who show a commitment to community service through volunteer work impacting hunger in the U.S. Applicants must have a community service recommendation included with their application. Dec. 7Presidential Scholarship Program/The University of Iowa: This scholarship awards 350 students interested in attending The University of Iowa. Applicants have the opportunity to be named Old Gold Scholars and receive the Old Gold Scholarship worth $12,000. Twenty of the students are chosen from the Old Gold Scholars and are awarded Presidential Scholarships worth $40,000. uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/scholarships/first-year.htm.Dec 7Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Award $1,000 – 15,000 for H.S. seniors. Must enroll full-time at an accredited US college or university and be US citizens. Scholarships will be awarded based on leadership and financial needenf@ Nov 9DTE Energy Foundation Sphinx Competition Must be U.S. legal residents who are of junior high school, high school or college age. Must submit a videotape of a solo performance to be considered for the live semifinals competition. Selection is based on the quality of performance during the semifinal and final rounds of live petition@ Dec 15CrossLites Scholarship Contest Eligibility: Applicants must be high school, undergraduate or graduate students. There are no minimum ACT test score requirement. Students must write a reflective essay of 400 to 600 words based on one of Dr. Charles Parker's quotes or messages, which are listed on the website. There are winners for the high school, undergraduate and graduate school levels. crosslites@ Dec 15Scholastic Art & Writing Awards $10,000 Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12 in U.S. or Canadian schools and must submit writing pieces or portfolios in one of the following categories: dramatic script, general writing portfolio, humor, journalism, nonfiction portfolio, novel, personal essay/memoir, poetry, science fiction/fantasy, short story and short short story.a&wgeneralinfo@Dec. 15Hispanic Scholarship Fund: This program is for Hispanic students, who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and who are planning to enroll in college full-time in the Fall 2012. For more information, visit: . 15University of Missouri – Columbia: The George Brooks Scholarship: This scholarship is for minority students planning to attend The University of Missouri. This scholarship offers $7,500 a year and an out of state waiver for tuition fees. Students must have an ACT of a 25 or higher to qualify. See Mrs. King for more information.Dec. 20Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors who are eligible to attend a two or four year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Applicants must be a legal U.S. resident and reside within the geographic boundaries of the participating chapter that offer this scholarship. .Dec. 31Colgate Palmolive Hispanic Scholarship: This scholarship is partnered with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and is for Hispanic students who are U.S. citizens, who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The grand prize winner will receive $15,000. Applications are available at: hazlau.Dec. 31**Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders: $1,000 scholarship for full-time student in a four-year institution. $500 if attending a 2-year institution. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Student should demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. Awarded during conference in Chicago, Feb. 16-19, 2012.Application available at Info Central #7.Dec. 31$1,000 Moolahspot Scholarship Eligibility: Students must be at least 16 years or older and plan to attend or currently attend college or graduate school. Applicants may study any major or plan to enter any career field at any accredited college or graduate school. A short essay is required.?Dec 31C.I.P. Scholarship Eligibility: Applicants must be adult students currently attending or planning to attend a two-year or four-year college or university within the next 12 months. Students must be 18 years or older and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. ?Dec. 31Annual Music Student Scholarships by: School Band and Orchestra Magazine 1,000Applicants must be public, private or home school students in grades 4 through 12, be music students and write an essay on the given topic. Five scholarships are awarded to students in grades 9 through 12. Schools of winners will receive merchandise prizes.pgalileos@ Dec 31Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship $1,000 ??Applicants must be 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Students may study any major and attend any college in the U.S.tanabe@January DeadlinesJan 1Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: The Marines is offering a scholarship?to?students who are children of someone in the?Marines.??In order to qualify, the total family household for 2011 must?be less?than?$80,000?a year. or call (800) 292-7777.Jan 6Letters About Literature Contest Applicants must be U.S. legal residents. They must be students in grades 4 through 12 and must be at least nine years old by the September 1 that precedes the contest deadline. They must submit a personal letter to an author about how that author's book or work has impacted them. Selection is based on letter originality, grammar and organization.programdirector@Jan 7John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest $10,000 ??Applicants must be in grades 9 through 12 in public or private schools or be home-schooled and write an essay about the political courage of a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. Essays must have source citations. Applicants must register online before sending essays and have a nominating teacher review the essay. The winner and teacher will be invited to the Kennedy Library to accept the award, and the winner's teacher will receive a grant. Essays are judged on content (55 percent) and presentation (45 percent).profiles@Jan 10Burger King Scholars Program $25,000 ??Eligibility: Students must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA, work part-time an average of 15 hours per week unless there are extenuating circumstances, participate in community service or other activities, demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school by the fall term of the graduating year. Applicants do NOT need to work at Burger King, but Burger King employees are eligible.bdorado@Jan 9th **Ron Brown Scholarship: $$10,000 ?scholarship for leadership and community service. Also graduating senior who will attend a 4 yr university. Applications can be found at: info#3Jan 15Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program Applicants do not need to be members of Mensa but must be residents of a participating American Mensa Local Group's area. They must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the academic year after application. They must write an essay explaining career, academic or vocational @Jan 16Gates Millennium Scholars Program: This program is for African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic-American, who plan to enroll to an accredited college/university as a full-time, student pays full tuition for students obtaining a bachelors, masters and/or a professional degree. Students must have 3.3 GPA, extensive community service, leadership experience, and meet the federal Pell grant eligibility criteria. Eligible students nominator and the recommender. Applications are available at: .?Jan. 15SAE Engineering Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors interested in pursuing a degree in Engineering. ?. 28 NASSP and Herff Jones, Inc: Scholarships ranging from $1000 to $12,000 will be awarded to 100 outstanding seniors. The complete application process is entirely done online. pla.Jan. 21Greenhouse Scholarship: Provides $20,000 scholarship, mentorship, Summer symposium, internship, peer support networking and more for a graduating senior GPA 3.5 and up U.S. citizen planning to attend 4 yr university. Annual house hold income can not exceed $70,000 a year. Application available at: Jan 30Standout Student College Scholarship $500 ??Applicants must be current high school students, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a four-point scale and have plans to enroll full-time at a four-year postsecondary institution after graduation. They must submit an essay describing a unique interest or skill that teens typically do not have.?Jan. 28Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The Debbie Gayden-Lavizzo Scholarship:Student must have a 2.0, submit 3 letters of recommendation and a transcriptJan 31Little Rock Nine Foundation Scholarship: requires a recommendation from a teacher Apps in Info central # 13February DeadlinesFeb 1Eligibility: Applicants must be under 18 years of age as of December 31 of the current school year and application must be made through a local Optimist Club. The essay topic changes each year. Applicants compete at the club, district and international level. District winners receive a $2,500 scholarship. Scoring is based on organization, vocabulary and style, grammar and punctuation, neatness and adherence to the contest rules. The club-level contests are held in early February but vary by club. The deadline for clubs to submit their winning essay to the district competition is February 28. programs@Feb.1SIU First Scholars: Must be a first time applicant to SIUC and parents only have a high school education.Apply online: Feb. 1AXA Achievement Scholarship 2,000 must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and be high school seniors in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. must be planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary institution no later than the fall following high school graduation. They must be ambitious, goal-oriented, respectful of others and able to succeed in college. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.axaachievement@ Open Feb 1Quest Bridge Scholars Program: National College MatchHelps outstanding low-income students gain admission and full 4-year scholarships to leading colleges, universities, and liberal arts colleges such as Yale, Stanford, Amherst, Emory, and MIT. Apply on website. .Feb 1National Peace Essay Contest Applicants must be in grades 9 through 12 and home schooled students or students who are U.S. citizens attending high schools overseas. Applicants need the sponsorship of any school, school club, youth group, community group or religious organization. Selection is based on the quality of the research, analysis, form, style and mechanics of the essay.essay_contest@Feb 1NFMC Wendell Irish Viola Award$600 ??Applicants must be between the ages of 12 and 18 and must be Individual Junior Special members or Active Junior Club members of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Applicants must enter in their state of residence by submitting a taped performance.keckg@obu.eduFeb 1Stillman-Kelley Awards: $1,000 Applicants must be instrumentalists under the age of 17 and be members of the National Federation of Music Clubs. This award rotates by region with the Northeastern and Southeastern regions in even years and Central and Western regions in odd years.?Feb 1John and Muriel Landis Scholarship Must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in a U.S. college or university who are also planning a career in nuclear science, nuclear engineering or another nuclear-related field. High school seniors may apply. Students must have greater than average financial need. Applicants must submit applications, transcripts, sponsor forms, and three reference forms.?Feb. 2American Essay Contest Scholarship by American Legion Auxiliary, Department of IllinoisPurpose of Award: To award outstanding 500-word essays written on assigned topics.Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an Illinois school in grades eight to twelve.webmaster@Feb. 6Paramount Foundation: The paramount Tall Club of Chicago offers a $750 scholarship to a high school senior who meet the height requirement of 5’10” for females and 6’2”for males. The application is available at: . 9K.F.C. Colonel’s Scholars Program: This is a $5,000 a year scholarship for seniors who plan to attend a public, in-state college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and be a U.S. citizen. .Feb. 15** Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: $1000 Any senior GPA 2.75. must have community service letters of recommendation. Also for Males in Education.?Applications are available in Info Central 6.Feb.15 DAYTON Leadership in Service Scholarship: $10,000 to a student attending Univ. of Dayton. Must have both Leadership and ServiceSee Mrs. King or Mr. Carr for nomination. Feb. 15Illinois PTA/Lillian E. Glover Scholarship Program: Two scholarships are awarded in each of the PTA’s 19 districts, 1st place is $1,000 and 2nd place is $500. Applicants must be in the top 25% of their class, be a graduating senior preparing to enter an Education or Education-related degree program requiring certification. Application available at: .Feb. 17xGE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program: $10,000 renewable scholarship awarded to promising young leaders who are college-bound and demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.More info + online application. scholarships. Feb. 15xBest Buy Scholarship: Scholarships are awarded to seniors who plan to attend a college, university or vocational school in the Fall. Scholarship recipients are selected based on volunteerism efforts and academic achievements. Best Buy partners with Scholarship America to handle the administration and selection of recipients.Applications available at: Feb 6Community Banker Association of Illinois Annual Scholarship Program Applicants must write essays and be sponsored by a participating CBAI member bank. Essay topic related to community banking, and the short essays are judged on understanding of community banking philosophy, accurate information, clear and concise sentences, logical organization, proper grammar, correct punctuation and spelling and conclusion/summary.bobbiw@ Feb. 15xRiceland Scholarship Program: $2000 for 6 Chicagoland seniors. Essay required Feb. 15Illinois PTA/Lillian E. Glover Scholarship Program: Two scholarships are awarded in each of the PTA’s 19 districts, 1st place is $1,000 and 2nd place is $500. Applicants must be in the top 25% of their class and be entering an education or education-related degree program requiring certification. Applications are available in Info. Central # ____ Feb 15Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program $1,000 ??Eligibility: grades 9-12 living in the United States or Puerto Rico, GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), and demonstrate commitment to and involvement in community volunteer service or work experience. Selection is based on academic performance and exemplary community volunteer service or work experience and participation and leadership in school activities. Financial need is not considered. bestbuy@ Feb. 22**A.K.A Theta Rho Omega Chapter : $1000 to 2 page Essay required Applications are available in Info. Central #Feb. 24**Ingalls Developmental Foundation Community Scholarship: This scholarship is based on Financial need, Academics, and service are considered. 500 word essay req. Applications available in Info Central.# 12Feb 28The Lowe's Scholarship$2,500 ??Applicants must be high school seniors who will enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States. Leadership ability, community involvement and academic achievement are considered when making the selection for the scholarships.Feb. 28The Fred S. Bailey Scholarship Program: This scholarship is for students enrolled at UIUC through the 2012-2013 term who have shown a commitment to service, leadership, and academics. This is a $3,000 renewable scholarship.Applications available online at: bailey Feb. 29Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: Awards up to $25,0000 per year for high school seniors and current undergraduates. Enrolled fulltime in 4-year college or university with focus on engineering, technology, design or business and automotive industry interest. Apply online: March DeadlinesMar. 1**AMVETS Ladies Auxilary : Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a Veteran who served after Sept 15, 1940 and was honorably discharged. Must have taken the ACTApplication available in the CCC info central #10Mar. 1**AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship: Be a senior who has taken the ACT. Also Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship be a senior who has been approved for a nursing program. Applications available in info Central # 11Mar. 1xAbby Foundation Academic Scholarships :$1000 to a female student attending a 4yr college gpa 3.0 on a 4.0. community service and/or activities. Need requiredApplications available at: March 1Lake Forest College Scholarship: This scholarship is for students planning to attend Lake Forest College in the Fall 2012. Students can earn up to $12,000 a year for four years in scholarships. Mar. 1xHispanic Heritage Youth Awards: The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards offer educational grants to Hispanic/Latino seniors who plan to attend a college/university in the Fall 2010. The grants range in value from $1,000 to $3,000. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications and more information are available at . 2**The Ron Edmonds Scholarship: Awarded to Outstanding Students of Color or Poverty . Letters of recommendation and essay required. Applications available in info Central # 6Mar. 2Jack and Jill South Suburban Chapter: $1000 to South Suburban Seniors graduating Attending a 4 yr university. Academic excellence expected Need and extra activities also recommendation and essay req. Applications available in info. central # 7Mar. 4xChicago Roofing Contractors: $3000 renewable 3 times to a senior attending a 4yr. University studying liberal arts, engineering, architecture or business. Applications may be downloaded at Mar. 11xJunior Achievement: $90,000 in funds Available to high school seniors who are present or past members of Junior Achievement programs. Applications are available at Mar. 12xBalfour Make Your Mark Scholarship: $10,000 video contest. Any graduating senior can apply for this opportunity to show your talent and inform your audience in the video contest. Applications are available at: Mar. 12IL Sheriff’s Association: IL resident who will attend a school in IL and has financial need. Essay required Applications are available in Info Central. #23startsMar. 14Jack and Jill of America: This scholarship is for African-American seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and who plan to attend a four year college or university. Applications are available beginning November 15th at .Mar. 15xWal-Mart Dependent Scholarship: The Walmart Dependent Scholarship is a $13,000 scholarship paid over four years. Applicants must be dependents of a Walmart or Sam’s Club associate have at least a 2.0 GPA, and financial need. The applications and more information are available at: Mar. 15xKohl’s Cares Scholarships: $10,000 requires nomination for community service Apply and get info. at Mar. 16***South Suburban College: Scholarships available for students who will attend SSC Applications available in SSC Are in CCC. Mar. 30**Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity: Any Senior attending a 4 yr. university Financial need, Academics, and service are considered. Applications are available in Info. Central. #Mar. 30xMarianjoy Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $5,000 and can be renewable for up to $12,000 and is for students who have permanent physical disabilities and who are pursuing studies at a two/four-year college or university, or at a vocational-tech school. Applications are available inInfo. Central #19 Applications are available at .Mar. 31**D.C.F.S. Scholarship: Award for students with a relationship with the department. Academics, letters of recommendation will be considered. Applications are available in Info. Central. #8Mar. 31xU.S. Bank’s Internet Scholarship Program: This scholarship is for seniors planning to attend a two/four year college on a full-time basis. Up to thirty $1,000 scholarships are awarded. Application and more info at: studentbankingMar. 31**Ruth Slack Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is for a graduating senior who plans to attend a 4 yr. university ranked in top 1/3rd of class. Essay and letter of rec. required Application in info. Central # 9Mar. 31xGeorge M. Pullman Foundation Scholarship: The foundation awards $4,000 for incoming first-year students who are Cook county resident accepted to accredited bachelors degree granting institution in the U.S. Must demonstrate financial need and have 3.0 GPA or higher.Application online at:April DeadlinesApril 3**Twenty Pearls Foundation 5 $1000 & 1 $500 Scholarship will be awarded to south suburban senior with required GPA proof of acceptance to 4 yr college letters of rec. and essay required. Applications available in info. central #5Apr. 15**R.A.Y. Reclaim a Youth: This scholarship is for seniors who are in the upper twenty-five percent of their class, who plan to attend a four-year college or university. Applications are available in Info Central #16Apr. 15Society of Women Engineers Scholarship: The Chicago Regional Section of Society of Women Engineers offer scholarships to female freshmen, re-entry, or transfer students majoring in Engineering. Visit: chicago/scholarship.html Apr. 16Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity: Awarding $5000 renewable to African American Male Graduating senior entering a four yr University. 3.5 GPA Essay requ. Plus personal statement and activities. Applications are available in Info Central _____Apr. 18**Sigma Phi Epsilon Scholarship: $1750 incoming Male Univ. Of Il C/U. community service academics and athletics.Applications are available in Info Central #_____Apr. 22xStudent Insight Scholarship Program: The student insight program offers a scholarship to seniors who plan to attend a two/four-year college or university, or a career school. Applications are available at student-.Apr. 22**Marv Austin Student Athlete Scholarship : $3000/ renewable for an athlete who has participated in a sport for 4 years. Coaches nomination is required. Application available in the CCC. Info central #_____Apr. 22**Ray Price 205 Faculty Association Scholarship: Award is for a senior who is planning on majoring in education or a vocational trade. Based on GPA. Letters of recommendation and transcript.Applications are available in Info Central # ____Apr. 29**Omega Psi Phi Fraturnity: $1000 for students who have good academic standing and community service. Essays required and letters of recommendation.Applications are available in Info Central #_____ Apr. 29xWilliam J. Cook Scholarship: the Award is for a Male Senior from Cook County who is going to attend a 4 year university. Applications available on line at williamjcook Apr. 29**Fuchs Lubricants L. Frank Kleinman Scholarship: $2500 : This scholarship is for seniors who will graduate from Thornton Township High School and who plan to attend a four year college or university and major in Science, engineering, finance, accounting or business. Applications are available in the Info Central. #_18__May DeadlinesMay 1Great Clips: Award is for a senior entering cosmetology school for the first time in 2012.Applications available in info. central #_20May 4Will Davis General Assembly Scholarship: For full tuition at a State university must submit personal statement and 2 letters of recommendation . Applications available in info. central #4May 6**Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship: Award is for college bound graduating seniors. Need 2 recommendations and a personal statement also essay question. Must attend back to school rally if you are the winner.Applications available in info. central #____May 27**A.I.T.C.O.Y. Scholarship: $500 award for community service must have a B GPA 100 word essay & 2 Recommendation letters.Applications are available in Info Central #____June DeadlinesJune 10**IL Restaurant Assn. Scholarship: Full Ride for culinary student. Must be majoring in culinary or restaurant management or food service related area. 3 essays required letters of recommendation work experience preferred.Applications are available in June 14Abbott and Fenner Scholarship: The Abbott and Fenner Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors. Applicants must complete a 500-1000 word essay on an assigned topic provided on website at: 21Big Sun Scholarship: The Big Sun Scholarship is a scholarship that helps young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. The applicant must currently be involved in athletics either in the school or the community. Please visit 30AWG Minority Womens Scholarship: One of more awards totaling $6,000 awarded to a woman who is African-American, Hispanic, or Native American. Should be full-time student pursuing undergraduate degree in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education). Download application.Contact Christina Tapia at (awgscholarship@) June 30AWG Minority Womens Scholarship: One of more awards totaling $6,000 awarded to a woman who is African-American, Hispanic, or Native American. Should be full-time student pursuing undergraduate degree in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education). Download application.Contact Christina Tapia at (awgscholarship@)July DeadlinesJuly 15**SIUE Sigma Phi Epsilon Scholarship: incoming male at SIUE community service academics and athletics.Applications are available in Info Central #_____ August DeadlinesAug. 8xSigma Nu Fraturnity: $1500 for males attending Northern IL Univ. for strength, character and academics.Apply online at: variesSouth Suburban College: South Suburban College offers the Board of Trustees?scholarship to students who have a minimum 3.5 GPA.ssc.edu.Dates Vary??????Eastern Illinois University Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students who are minorities, women, and/or freshmen. Whalen Office Solutions, INC: This is a 1,000 word essay contest for high school seniors who will be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university for the fall 2012 school year. There will be three (3) $2,500 scholarships awarded. VariesEducation Exchange College Grant Program Applicants must be graduating seniors and U.S. citizens. Selection criteria include scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, character, leadership, essay and financial need. Judging is done from March to May of each year, and recipients are announced in June.eftbasupport@ VariesGet Well Soon Grant $1,000 ??Applicants must submit a proposal detailing a project that helps children in hospitals. Selection is based on the overall strength of the proposal.tacklehunger@ VariesMost Valuable Student Scholarships $15,000 ??Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and who plan to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis at a U.S. college or university. Male and female students compete separately.scholarship@ VariesSutton Scholarship $2,000 ??Applicants must be education majors at an accredited college and U.S. citizens. Undergraduates must be full-time students with a GPA of 2.5, while graduates may be full- or part-time students and must maintain a GPA of 3.0. NAACP membership is not required but is highly desirable.youth@ VariesU.S. JCI Senate Scholarship Grants $1,000 Applicants must be high school seniors and U.S. citizens who are graduating from a U.S. accredited high school or state approved home school or GED program. Winners must attend college full-time to receive funds. Applications are judged at the state level.tom@ none**National Hispanic Caucus Board Member Scholarship Student must be an Hispanic graduating senior attending a 2 or 4-year college with 2.5 GPA. Need recommendations, essay, and transcript.caucus Applications in Info Central #13none Bank of America Student leadership Program: Provides 8 week paid internship & a week long summit in Washington D.C. July 15-20, 2012 . Apply at : NoneCourage to Grow Scholarship $500 for juniors and seniors. 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