Carl Schurz High School



Carl Schurz High School

Scholarships and Postsecondary Opportunities

February 13, 2008

Prepared by Ms. Rodriguez

Come to room 118 and use the computers to download these scholarship applications. The College Room is open from 6:40 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Watch those deadlines! Don’t forget that Spring Break is coming up.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid) – The federal government will determine your eligibility for financial aid for college. This includes grants, work-study, and scholarships. How do you apply?

1) The preferred method is the online application. You fill out the information directly online, saving your information as you go along. Or if you prefer, fill out a practice FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (there are copies in room 118); then just transfer this information online to the computer when you are ready.

2) Students who want to use an official paper FAFSA must order them personally by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID). You can request up to 3 copies of the paper application and you will receive the forms in 3 to 7 days.

3) You can also download a PDF version of the FAFSA at FederalStudentAid.. Complete this PDF form on the computer, and then print it out. Or, you can print it out first, and fill it out by hand.

StraightForward Media has $500 to $1,000 scholarships. Apply online at: (go to “Scholarship Programs”).

|Deadline is February 15: $500 |Deadline is February 28: $500 |

|Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship |Art School Scholarship |

| |Vocational-Technical Scholarship |

|Deadline is March 31: $500 |Deadline is April 14: $500 |

|Business School Scholarship |Dale E. Fridell Scholarship ($1,000) |

|Engineering Scholarship |Get out of Debt! Scholarship |

|Law Enforcement Scholarship Law |Nursing School Scholarship |

|School Scholarship |Science Scholarship |

|Liberal Arts Scholarship |Teacher Scholarship |

|Media & Communications Scholarship | |

|Medical Professions Scholarship Minority | |

|Student Scholarship | |

Chicago State University (located on the South side of Chicago) is offering you a television, IPod, or $50 cash. You have to design and build a mousetrap vehicle that will propel itself without leaving the ground, and will stop near a designated line. There will be 2 design workshops for this Mouse Trap 4-Meter Run before the day of the contest. The first workshop will be held on January 26 at Chicago State University. Come to room 118 and pick up information. To register, you can call Dr. Gilchrist at 773-995-2080 or send him an email, regular mail or fax.

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship offers $1,500 to seniors who are interested in a career in agriculture. The application is available online at . From the “Corporate Responsibility” menu, select “Youth and Education,” and then click on “Agriculture Scholarship.” Deadline is February 15, 2008.

Northeastern Illinois University (5500 N. St. Louis Ave.) – Presidential Scholars Program – you and your family can attend a meeting and reception to learn more about this program on Monday, February 18, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information and to make a reservation, call Michelle Morrow at 773-442-4606. The meeting takes place at the Student Union Building, Alumni Hall. (Look up more information on page 9 of this scholarship list.) For details, go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships.

Lake Forest College, in Lake Forest, Illinois offers scholarships based on good grades, and also scholarships based on financial need. Go to lakeforest.edu/scholarship for information and applications. Deadline is February 15, 2008.

University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa offers scholarships based on good grades, and also scholarships based on financial need. Go to uiowa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships for information and applications. Deadline is February 15, 2008.

Freshmen - Did you get good grades in the first semester? The University of Chicago is inviting you to join their Collegiate Scholars program this summer. Would you like to learn what it is like to attend one of the best universities in the U.S.? Would you like to live on this college campus during the summer? The goal of their program is to prepare the best students for future success at the best colleges and universities. This is a completely free program. You can learn about the college search process; you will learn how to finance your college education after you graduate. Get to know the top students from all around Chicago. Study interesting and dynamic subjects. What you learn will help you improve your grades in your regular high school classes, and your future ACT scores. Get experience in university-style classes, from top professors. Enrichment activities will increase your communication skills and improve your math reasoning skills. Students will go on field trips and also participate in community service activities. Come to room 118 or go to for an application. Received Deadline is February 18, 2008. (It must be in the mail by February 15.)

St. John’s University (New York) – Catholic Student Scholarship is from $1,000 to $2,500; you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, a combined SAT of at least 1050 and financial need. You must be a Roman Catholic. Deadline is February 15, 2008. The Ozanam Scholars Program offers $10,000 (renewable each year); students work in small groups with faculty to tackle real world problems; you need good grades, a commitment to community service. Deadline is March 15, 2008. For information regarding either scholarship, go to stjohns.edu then “Admission”, then “Academic Scholarships”.

North Park University – School of Music – has $1,500 to $4,000 scholarships based on good grades and other scholarships based on financial need. You must apply to the school and complete the FAFSA. The Presidential Music Performance Scholarship pays for your tuition. Auditions take place on February 16, 2008. For information go to northpark.edu, then “School of Music”, then “Scholarships and Auditions”.

American Legion Oratorial Contest is $1,400 to $18,000 for any high school student. You prepare an oral presentation on the U.S. Constitution. The topic will be found at . For an application contact your local American Legion Post. For more information see Ms. Rodriguez. Deadlines vary.

Riceland Rice/Univision Radio Scholarship is for $2,000. Write an essay on “How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?” The quality of the essay is the only criterion for selecting the winners. For the application and more information, come to room 118, or go to scholarship. Just fill out the application on the website, print it out, and then mail it with your essay. That’s all!! Postmark Deadline is February 15, 2008.

Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors! The Girls Going Places Scholarship (by Guardian Life Insurance) awards $2,000 to girls aged 12 to 18. Ask an adult U.S. legal resident to nominate you, recommending you as an accomplished young female entrepreneur. How is your business leadership? Have you taken the first steps toward financial independence? Have you made a difference in your school or community or in other peoples’ lives? Come to room 118 or just go to . Nomination Deadline is February 15, 2008.

Burger King Scholars Program offers $1,000 for U.S. citizens/residents with financial need; with a minimum 2.5 GPA, who work part-time (@ 15 hours/week, 40 weeks/year, unless circumstances prevent this); with community service and/or extracurricular activities; the job doesn’t have to be at Burger King. Go to , or to scholars. The “access key” is “BKS”. Deadline is February 15, 2008.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships are for varied amounts. You must have financial need. There are scholarships for minority students and ALSO for non-minority students. They will ask for your transcript, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and a copy of your parent’s tax return. Come to room 118 to apply, or go to scholarships. Deadline is February 15, 2008.

National Co-op Scholarship is $6,000 for students with a 3.5 or better GPA, renewable each year, offered by The National Commission for Cooperative Education. Come to room 118 or go to co-op.edu for more information and an on-line application. You must attend one of the participating colleges (including Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, and more). You will get workplace experience at the same time that you are attending college. Postmark Deadline is February 15, 2008.

Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship is $500 for a senior pursuing a career in an office professional, secretarial, or business-related field in Illinois. The Secretariat, an organization of upper-level civil service employees at UIUC, offers this scholarship. The money can be used at any college/university in Illinois. Come to room 118 for an application. You can also go to . Deadline is February 15, 2008.

Best Buy Scholarships are $1,500 to $10,000. You need a minimum 2.5 GPA. They will look at community service, or work experience, and academic achievement. Come to room 118, or apply online at . Go to “Community Relations”, and “Our Programs”. Deadline is February 15, 2008.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship is $2,000 to $25,000 for U.S citizens or legal residents, with good grades and community or work activities. Go online to axa-. Deadline is February 15, 2008.

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program Scholarships are for up to $5,000 yearly for a U.S. citizen who will attend a public college in Illinois. You must have a minimum 2.75 GPA. You can start out by applying to a 2-year or 4-year college, as long as you intend to finish your bachelor’s degree. You can graduate in January, June or August. Come to room 118 to apply, or go to . Deadline is February 15, 2008.

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships are $1,500, renewable each year, for seniors with family incomes of less than $35,000. Priority is given to ethnic/minority students or students with a physical disability. Come to room 118 or go to . Deadline is February 15, 2008.

Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. The Sodexho STP Scholarship is $3,000 for students working to end hunger in the United States. You will also win an additional $3,000 for a charity that works to end hunger. Go to . Deadline is February 29, 2008.

Paramount Tall Club of Chicago Scholarship – is $750 (and a possible extra $1,000) for females who are at least 5’10” tall and males who are at least 6’2” tall. They look at your grades, school activities, volunteer work, and personal achievement. Go to . Deadline is March 1, 2008.

U.S. Bank Scholarships are $1,000 for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with good grades and school/community activities. Apply online, at usbank/scholarship. Winners are selected at random. Deadline is February 29, 2008.

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois – for the College of Engineering & Engineering Technology Scholarships you must be African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American or female; you must be a U.S. citizen or alien resident. You must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. The Leadership Tuition Program for Women and Minorities award is $20,000. The Dean’s Diversity Scholarship is $1,500. Go to niu.edu/CEET/scholarships for more information. Deadline is February 29, 2008.

Phi Kappa Omega Scholarship/Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship – is $1,000 for African-American seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Student must attend full-time at a 4-year college. For details, go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Deadline is February 29, 2008.

Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors – Illinois State University will have a FREE 6-day Actuarial Academy during the summer, for African-American, Hispanic-American and Native-American students who excel in mathematics. This program will help you decide if an actuarial career is for you; you will learn what actuaries do, where they work, and how you can become an actuary. You will be charged $25 to apply, but this money will be returned to you at the end of the program, together with an additional $150. You will also get free meals, free room and board, and free field trips. Go to for an application. They also have a program for the general population of students at Redbird Risk Management Challenge at . You will also be eligible for a $300 scholarship if you decide to major in actuarial science in any college, or $600 if you major in actuarial science at Illinois State.

William A. Lee Scholarship is $1,500 if you are the child of a member of a Chicago Federation of Labor union. Go to for details. One competition is academic where they ask for a transcript and ACT scores; one competition is a random drawing, where you only have to submit the application. Both competitions need proof of union membership. Received deadline is March 1, 2008.

Lillian E. Glover Scholarships (Illinois PTA) are $500 to $1,000 for seniors in the top 25% of the class. You must have the goal of entering the field of education. Deadline is March 1, 2008.

Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, Women’s Division Scholarship is $2,000 for female students with at least one parent of Italian heritage who have a minimum GPA of 3.75. Deadline is March 1, 2008.

Tzu Chi Scholarship is $1,000 for academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted). Go to . Deadline is March 1, 2008.

Beyond Barriers is a seminar by the Illinois Association of Blind Students and NFBI on April 18 and 19, at Urbana, Illinois. It gives legally blind students a chance to learn coping strategies and helps them share experiences with other blind students and adults in different careers. Go to nfbofillinois for details and an application. You must be at least 16 years old. It costs $20, for transportation, lodging and food. Registration Deadline is March 1, 2008.

Chicago Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) scholarships are $1,000 to $2,000 for academic achievement, school/community service/activities, and financial need. You must be (or must become) a member of Chicago JACL (a national civil rights/education organization that protects the human rights of Japanese, and all Americans while preserving the culture and values of the Japanese American community). Apply to the Chicago chapter () or the National Program (). If you apply to both, you can receive awards from both. If you have any questions you can call 773-728-7170. Postmark Deadline is March 1, 2008.

Illinois AMVETS Scholarships with Deadlines of March 1, 2008:

Go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships for details.

• Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship is $3,000.

• Illinois AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship is for a student who has been accepted into a pre-approved nursing program. A copy of the acceptance letter must be included with the application.

• Illinois AMVETS Junior ROTC Scholarship is $3,000 for students who participate in the Junior ROTC program.

• Illinois AMVETS Trade School Scholarship is $3,000 for students who have been accepted in a trade school. A copy of the acceptance letter must be included with the application.

• Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship is $500 for children or grandchildren of a U.S. Veteran who served after September 15, 1940, and was Honorably Discharged or who is presently serving in the military.

• Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship is $500 for children of a deceased father or mother who was a U.S. veteran who served after September 15, 1940 and was Honorably Discharged. They need not be killed in action or died as a result of a service-connected disability.

Purdue University (Calumet), Hammond, Indiana - Chancellor’s Scholar Award is for Valedictorians (#1 student) or Salutatorians (#2 student). It pays 100% of tuition & fees, and 50% of the rent for student housing, and an allowance for books and supplies. For details, go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Deadline is March 1, 2008.

Juniors. College Bound Scholarship (from Scholarship Chicago) is $1,250 to $5,000 for 11th graders with strong character, academic ambition, determined to succeed, with financial need. When you become a senior in high school, they will provide you with college/career preparation programs and paid summer internships. They will help you earn your degrees. Go to for the application. Deadline is March 3, 2008.

Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. IFI/Chicago White Sox Illinois Fatherhood Essay Contest wants an essay on “What My Father Dreams for Me”. Go to for details and further information regarding your “father” or “father figure”. Deadline is March 4, 2008.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award offers $7,500 for outstanding senior athletes. You will also be invited to attend a weekend at Disney World, in Florida, and be pictured in a magazine ad for “Got Milk”. You have to be nominated by a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, parent, or relative. Or, you can nominate yourself! They look for academics, athletics, leadership, community service, and milk experience. For the rules and the online application go to . Deadline is March 7, 2008.

Phi Beta Kappa Association – offers $5,000 to an outstanding senior; you must have a minimum ACT of 27 and plan to attend a 4-year college with a liberal arts program. Deadline is March 3, 2008.

Juniors. The Executive Women International Scholarship is $3,000 for 11th graders who plan to pursue a business or professional career. One Schurz student can be nominated. You must fill out all of the paperwork (essay, letter of recommendation) and turn it in to room 118 a few days before the deadline so that the organization receives it on time. Go to to apply. Received Deadline is March 7, 2008.

Chicago Roofing Contractors Association Scholarship is up to $12,000 for academic performance, extra-curricular activities, job experience and interest in a productive career. Go to . Deadline is March 7, 2008.

Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarship is $2,000 for Illinois residents; based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, job experience and community activities. Deadline is March 7, 2008.

Sons of Confederate Veterans Scholarship is $1,000 for seniors who are Illinois residents. You must be a descendant of a male who served honorably in the army, navy, judicial, executive or civil service of the Confederate States of America. Deadline is March 14, 2008.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards is $8,000 and a new laptop for seniors of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Scholarships are offered in the areas of Business, Education, Engineering & Mathematics, Journalism, Leadership and Sports. You can apply for more than one area! Go to , and then “Youth Awards”. Deadline is March 14, 2008.

Sons of Confederate Veterans scholarship is $1,000 for a male or female who 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 descendent chart. Postmark Deadline is March 14, 2008.

Sophomores & Juniors – Chicago Summer Business Institute – offers summer employment to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, residents of Chicago, with a family income of less than $60,000. Go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Deadline is March 14, 2008.

Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Leo & Antonia Gershanov Memorial Holocaust Essay Contest awards $500 to $2,000. Respond to “What is necessary for genocide to stop? What can this generation do to ensure that ‘Never Again’ is not merely a rallying cry, but a reality?” You can use poetry, a short story or art. For details, and the application go to , then “Education”, then “Annual Student Contest”. Received Deadline is March 14, 2008.

Kevin Kaplan Foundation Scholarship is $1,000 to $5,000 for students with financial need who are residents of the metropolitan Chicago area. Deadline is March 15, 2008.

Joseph Blazek Foundation Scholarships are renewable awards for students who will major in chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics or related scientific fields. Deadline is March 15, 2008.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund General College Scholarships are $1,000 to $5,000 for seniors of Hispanic Heritage who are United States citizens or legal permanent residents, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Go to for details. Deadline is March 15, 2008.

Joseph Blazek Foundation Scholarships are $500 (renewable every year that you’re in college) for students who will major in Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or related scientific fields. Deadline is March 15, 2008.

Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarships are $1,000 to $5,000 for community service. You just ask an adult to nominate you. Go to , then “Community Relations”. Deadline is March 15, 2008.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Ford Motor Company Fund High School Scholarship Program is $2,500 for seniors of Hispanic heritage who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Go to for information. Deadline is March 15, 2008.

HP Scholars Program Scholarship awards $40,000 (a 4-year $12,000 scholarship, Hewlett Packard Scholar Productivity Package and a paid summer internship) to African American, Latino or American Indian students who are enrolling into the University of California, Los Angeles-UCLA, North Carolina A&T State University, San Jose State University, Morgan State University or University of Washington. Priority is given to students who will major in computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering. You must be able to work legally in the U.S. Go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships for details. Postmark Deadline is March 15, 2008.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund-General College Scholarships are $1,000 to $5,000 for students of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships for details. Deadline is March 15, 2008.

Roosevelt University (Chicago) – College of Education Scholarships – for future teachers; you need a minimum 3.25 GPA, or you may excel in an area (such as foreign language, mathematics, performing arts or science); with a minimum ACT of 18. Go to roosevelt.edu/education/audiences/Scholarships.htm for details. Deadline is March 15, 2008.

Eta Xi Sigma Alumnae Chapter / Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Scholarship is for males or females of all races with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are permanent residents of the Chicagoland area. For an application go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Received Deadline is March 20, 2008.

Wentcher Educational Fund Scholarship is $7,500 for seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. You MUST file your FAFSA immediately in order to qualify. For an application go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Received Deadline is March 21, 2008.

United Negro College Fund Scholarship is $10,000 for seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA with financial need, who will attend one of the 39 United Negro College Fund colleges. For an application go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Received Deadline is March 28, 2008.

Juniors - University of Illinois at Chicago – College of Medicine – Medicina Scholars Program – is for current 11th graders of Hispanic/Latino heritage; you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; you must be able to speak conversational Spanish; minimum ACT of 21; have the interest/drive to become a physician. For an application go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Deadline is March 26, 2008.

Freshmen and Sophomores. “The Anthem Essay Contest” offers up to $2,000 just for writing an essay about Anthem by Ayn Rand. Go to contests for the details. Deadline is March 30, 2008.

Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago Educational Foundation Scholarship is at least $3,000 for seniors in the top 25% of the class, who are planning to enroll in a science or engineering program at a college/university, leading to a bachelor’s degree in pre-law, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science or electrical, chemical, mechanical or nuclear engineering. For an application go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Received by March 31, 2008.

NOTE: Not ONE CPS student applied for this scholarship last year!! Think about that!! The organization is going to stop offering the scholarship.

Juniors. American Cancer Society Summer High School Research Program offers $2,000 for 11th graders who have a strong ability in math and science; interested in a career in science or medicine; minimum GPA of 3.0 in core subjects; U.S. citizens or permanent residents; with an outstanding attendance record. For an application go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Postmark Deadline is March 31, 2008.

Jackie Robinson Scholarships are up to $7,500 for minority U.S. citizens, with financial need, who show leadership potential. Go to and then “Click here for scholarship application.” Deadline is March 31, 2008.

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) – Robert G. Porter Scholarship – is $8,000 for dependents of AFT members. Write an essay on “What can school leaders do to attract and retain good public school teachers?” Go to aftplus/scholarships/eligibility.htm. Deadline is March 31, 2008.

offers $1,000 scholarships. Just register online at the site. You will get advertisement about college loans, but just ignore them. Go to and then “Win a $1,000 Scholarship”, then “Register to win a $1,000 scholarship”. At this website you can go on great virtual tours of college campuses and conduct your college search. Deadline is March 31, 2008.

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest offers $1,500 each quarter. These winners can also win an additional $4,000. Just create fantasy and/or science fiction illustrations. For rules and information go to . The next quarterly Deadline is March 31, 2008.

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest offers up to $1,000 each quarter. These winners can also win an additional $4,000. Just create a work of prose, of up to 17,000 words in science fiction, fantasy, and/or horror. For rules and information go to . The next quarterly Deadline is March 31, 2008.

Juniors and Seniors – The National Federation of the Blind Summer Internship program offers legally blind students work experience for 4 to 6 weeks in the field of their choice. (this is also for students who are already in college) You can either find your own job placement (and NFBI will pay you while you work at that job), or you can apply to NFBI and ask them for job ideas. This program helps legally blind students get past the “you have little or no experience” obstacle, and therefore helps you get a more permanent job in the future. In addition to giving you the job experience you need, you will have a great addition to your resume. NFBI will pay you up to 40 hours per week for 6 weeks. For an application go to . Received Deadline is March 31, 2008.

National Federation of the Blind Scholarships are $1,250 to $2,000 for legally blind students. They look for good grades and community service. For an application, go to . Received Deadline is March 31, 2008.

Phi Lambda Upsilon / Northwestern University Scholarship is $500 for chemistry students living in the greater Chicagoland area who will study for a career in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY TO WIN THE SCHOLARSHIP. Deadline is March 31, 2008.

Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association offers from $500 to $2,000 to help students continue their interest in the lumber and building materials field as a career. You can attend a trade school, or a two-year college, or a 4-year college, or just a certificate program. Pick up an application from Ms. Rodriguez in room 118. Deadline is April 1, 2008.

Adrienne J. Whitney Scholarship – $500 for African-American students who plan to attend Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois) full time. You must be a citizen, with a GPA of at least 2.5, an ACT of at least 16, and/or rank in the top 20% of your class. You MUST apply to Northern Illinois University first, and then you will be considered for this scholarship. Deadline is April 1, 2008.

Park National Bank is offering $14,000 for students with a minimum 3.5 GPA, who are U.S. citizens and residents of Illinois, with good grades, whose family income is less than $69,700. Postmark Deadline is April 1, 2008.

Junior Students! The Illinois State Scholarship is for all juniors who are U.S. citizens and Illinois residents. What do you do to qualify? Take the PSAE/ACT in April at Schurz, and DO THE BEST YOU CAN! If you do well on the PSAT/ACT, you will automatically be given the opportunity to receive this scholarship.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors – the Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest is $200 to $3,000 for an original 5-minute oration dealing with an event, a personality, or a document pertaining to the Revolutionary War; it must include its relationship to America today. Contest rules are at . At the top, go to “Education/Youth”, and then “Joseph S. Rumbaugh Contest”. Postmark Deadline is Saturday, April 5, 2008. 

Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce – Albert E. Kenar Scholarship – is $1,000 for seniors who live in the zip code of 60630, 60631 or 60646; who have received awards and honors and have community service and school service. Received Deadline is April 7, 2008.

Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, John Fischetti Scholarship is $1,500 for students majoring in Journalism or Media Communication. (Current college students can also apply.) You must submit a copy of something you have written that has been published. (The school newspaper or school magazine is okay.) Deadline is April 10, 2008.

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship is $2,000 for seniors who will attend a college or trade school. All you have to do is read an essay about “fire sprinklers” and answer ten questions about what you have read (you can copy the essay ahead of time and use it to answer the questions). For each question you answer correctly you are entered in the contest. For each wrong answer, you get another chance at the end to answer those questions again! Therefore, you have 10 chances to win. You can only go online once; if you try to enter again, you will be disqualified. Come to room 118 or apply online at . Deadline is April 11, 2008.

Karen Lynne Harris Memorial Scholarship (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) is for females who are Chicago residents with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships for details. Deadline is April 14, 2008.

International House of Blues Foundation – Blues Ambassador Scholarship is up to $10,000 for seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA, with financial need, an interest in the arts, and achievement in the arts, who have encouraged understanding among people of diverse backgrounds, involved in school or community activities (you can include work experience). Go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships for an application. Postmark Deadline is April 15, 2008.

Union League Civic & Arts Foundation’s Annual Classical Music Scholarship Auditions awards $3,000 for a musical performance in piano, strings or winds. You must be between 14 and 30 years of age. For details go to . Deadline is April 15, 2008.

Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizenship Award is not a money award, but an Honor that will be given to one Schurz senior who is dependable, honest, courteous, respectful, a leader and a patriot. The student will be able to include this Honor in his/her college and scholarship applications. Deadline is April 15, 2008.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Karen Lynne Harris Memorial Scholarship is for female students who are residents of the Chicagoland area with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Deadline is April 15, 2008.

Northeastern Illinois University (5500 N. St. Louis Ave.) – Presidential Scholarship – covers full tuition, fees, and book allowance; you need a minimum ACT of 27; you must fill out your FAFSA. (There will be an informational meeting about this scholarship on Monday, February 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at their Student Union Building, Alumni Hall.) For an application go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Application Deadline is April 15, 2008.

Student Insights – Student View Scholarship is for $500 to $3,000. Go to student- and fill out a college survey. They will randomly award scholarships to the students who fill out the survey. Deadline is April 22, 2008.

Juniors and Seniors. “The Fountainhead Essay Contest” offers up to $10,000 just for writing an essay about The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Go to contests. Deadline is April 25, 2008.

Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Scholarship is $1,000 for a male student with at least one parent of Italian heritage who has a minimum 3.75 GPA. Deadline is May l5, 2008.

Illinois Education Foundation Scholarship is for seniors who are U.S. citizens, residents of Chicago, with financial need, with a minimum 2.0 GPA who will attend one of the City Colleges of Chicago. This will cover tuition, tutoring, mentoring. You must fill out a FAFSA. For an application go to postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us/scholarships. Deadline is May 31, 2008.

Juniors – the Nordstrom Scholarship is $10,000 for 11th graders with a minimum 2.7 GPA (unweighted). Deadline is May 31, 2008.

Christian Connector, Inc Scholarship – offers a chance to win $2,500 if you are going to attend a Christian college; by visiting the website you get information regarding these colleges and your name in a drawing for the money. Go to . Deadline is May 31, 2008.

Union League Civic & Arts Foundation’s Creative Writing Contest awards up to $1,000 for poetry. For rules and detailed information see the application. For details go to . Deadline is June 2, 2008.

Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, the Union League Civic & Arts Foundation’s Jazz Composition Competition awards $600 for a jazz composition created by any high school student. For details go to . Deadline is June 2, 2008.

Next Step Magazine offers up to $20,000 in their Win Free Tuition Scholarship if you register online at WinFreeTuition. Just ignore their advertisements after you sign up. Deadline is June 20, 2008.

Mittie, Moselynne & Dempsy J. Travis Foundation Scholarship is $1,000 if you have financial need, and a minimum 2.8 GPA. You have to write a report about a Dempsy J. Travis book. Go to for details and an application. Deadline is June 30, 2008.

Juniors and Seniors – Go to win. You can win a $2,500 scholarship. All you have to do is register at this website and go to the website once a week to be eligible for the money. Until August 27, 2008.

Bricklayers Apprenticeship Program will provide you with this career after you graduate. The website is . You must be 17 years old, and need a photocopy of your birth certificate and a photocopy of your high school diploma (or GED). If you know someone who has already graduated, let him/her know. You are paid to attend the training and you will receive a set of tools after completing the program. Then you will receive on-the-job Bricklaying Training with a contractor.

Harvard – if you are accepted to Harvard, and your family income is less than $60,000/year, you will be given financial aid (no loans), you will be offered work-study, and you will graduate in 4 years from Harvard, debt free.

Yale – if you are accepted to Yale, and your family income is less than $60,000/year, you will be given financial aid (no loans), you will be offered work-study, and you will graduate in 4 years from Yale, debt free.

Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) – if you are accepted to Northwestern, and your family has low income, you will be given financial aid, and you will graduate in 4 years, debt free.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – if you are accepted to UNC, and your family has an income of below 200% of the federal poverty level, you will be given financial aid (no loans), you will be offered work-study, and you will graduate in 4 years, debt free. Go to unc.edu/carolinacovenant for details.

University of Chicago – if you are accepted to U of C, and your family income is less than $60,000/year, the Odyssey Scholarship will ensure that you graduate in 4 years, debt free. If your family income is less than $75,000/year, you will also get some financial aid.

Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) – Collens Scholars Program – is for CPS students with family income of less than $40,000. They will pay your remaining financial needs (tuition, books, fees) after your FAFSA, awards, etc. are determined.

University of Illinois at Chicago – College of Business Administration – Access to Excellence Scholarship - $20,000.

Washington University, St. Louis - Medical School – John B. Ervin Scholars Program - scholarships are for African-

American students - full tuition for 4 years, and a $2,500 stipend. Go to wustl.edu or call their admissions office at 800-638-0700, or Dorothy Elliott, Associate Director, at 314-935-5875.

Iowa State University (Ames, Iowa) - they have special scholarships for Illinois students; just apply to the university and if you qualify you will be considered. Award for Competitive Excellence is $28,000.

Barbizon Modeling and Acting School has a $100,000 four-year college tuition scholarship for students who either attend one of their lecture series or take their classes. Go to for details.

United Negro College Fund has a website where you can find scholarships for current African American high school students as well as current African American college students attending Historically Black Colleges.

Go to scholarships/index.asp.

Merit Recognition Scholarship (MRS) is $1,000 for high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, or eligible non-citizens. You do not have to apply for this scholarship. You are automatically considered if you are in the top 5% of ALL of the Illinois high school seniors, based on your GPA at the end of your junior year. If you are a male, you must also be registered with Selective Service.

Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund (Maldef) – has a directory of scholarships that are available to ALL students, regardless of their immigration status or nationality. At pdf/Scholarships.pdf you will get a list of scholarships that do not require you to be a citizen or permanent resident. These scholarships do not require a social security number.

ROTC Scholarships (Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy) may pay for your full tuition at selected colleges if you are planning on serving in the military in the future. Go to app/tm/get/collegehelp/support for different forms of tuition assistance.

Navy ROTC Scholarships are 4-year full-tuition scholarships of up to $180,000; they also cover books, fees, uniforms and a monthly stipend of $250. Colleges that participate include Boston University, Duke University, Georgia Tech., Marquette University, MIT, Northwestern University, Notre Dame, and U.W. Madison. For more details go to nrotc.navy.mil.

Choices Planner. All freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior students are required to log on to Choices Planner. Go to . Search for scholarships by using the “scholarship finder” at this site. Find information about careers and colleges, and start creating a plan for your future. Come to room 118, or go to any computer lab or to the library and start using the site. All students from grades 7 through 12 are expected to use this site often. Pick up a step-by-step instruction sheet from either room 114 or 118.

The Common Application can be downloaded at . or completed online. What is it? It is an application that you can fill out once, make copies of it and send to any of more than 300 colleges that accept it. It is a time saver, because you do not have to fill out a lot of different college applications. You just fill out one application, make copies of it, and send it to any of the colleges that accept this application. Each college might ask for additional attachments. Some of the colleges are Northwestern University, Yale, Princeton and Harvard. Go to the website for the names of hundreds of colleges that participate.

Are You a College-Bound Student-Athlete? The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is the athletics governing body for colleges and organizations. The NCAA has three divisions. Colleges in Division I and II may offer athletics scholarships, while Division III colleges may not. The NCAA Initial-Eligibility clearinghouse works with the NCAA to determine if you are eligible to participate in athletics/sports in your first year of college. You can only register online with the clearinghouse at . There is a fee. They will only give you a fee waiver if you have already received an official fee waiver (not a voucher) from ACT. Your grades, your ACT or SAT scores and your amateur participation will determine your initial eligibility. At this website you will find the entire “Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete”, as well as all of the answers to your questions. There is no deadline to apply. But, you must be certified as a qualifier before you can receive an athletics scholarship, or be able to practice or compete at a Division I or II college.

EDU, Inc. offers the Common Black College Application at . Fill out this application, and pay a one-time fee of $35 (no fee waiver), and your application will automatically be sent to 34 Historically Black Colleges!!

Did you sign up for the PSAT exam as a sophomore and then take the PSAT exam as a Junior? Now you can go to “My College QuickStart” for FREE personalized online college planning tools! Go to quick. You can also go to resources for more help and ideas.

is a website where you will be able to get information about scholarships and grants, especially for veterans’ dependents. You will see information about 1.400 colleges.

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