SHS SCHOLARSHIPS
 High School District 211 Scholarships

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American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest $1,500-$18,000 Speaking Contest sponsored by American Legion Association. Contact Local American Legion Post for Deadlines.
First Institute Scholarships $1,000 Scholarships are awarded for continued education in Computer Information Technology, Massage therapy and Healthcare Industry fields being offered at First Institute Training Center. Doesn't specify
Miss Cheerleader of America Scholarship Program Varies The scholarship selection is based on short interviews and Homecoming/Prom gown competition.  Open to any female cheerleader in the 9th to 12th grades.  

 

*Joseph Blazek Foundation Scholarships Minimum value of $500 For students desiring to major in Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or related Scientific fields.  Personal statement required. 3/15/06
*Children of Veterans Scholarship to the University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign   Available to Seniors whose parent(s) served our country in the armed forces. 3/15/06
Illinois Governmental Internship Program   Illinois Governmental interns are Seniors who serve as special assistants to officials in State Government in lieu of their regular high school studies.  Must apply as a high school "JUNIOR" 04/06
Youth For Understanding Scholarship Varies Visit www.yfu-usa.org for details Vary (through 02/14/06)
Scholastic Essay Contest $200-$15,000 Write two page essay (approximately 500 words) 03/10/06
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers $800-$1,000 Must enroll in an engineering program at a college 03/01/06
CISCO (Construction Industry Service Corporation) Joe Sullivan Memorial Scholarship $2,000 (renewable for 4 years) Must be a child of a member of a building trades Union.  Application can be obtained by calling 630/472-9411 or e-mailing Julia@cisco.org. 02/07/06
Minority Scholarships Opportunities Varies Packet of various scholarship opportunities for minority students available in Guidance Office files. Varies
National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement Scholarship Program $2,000-$15,000 (renewable) Essay and Letter of Recommendation needed 03/04/06
List of Unusual Scholarship Opportunities Varies Various scholarship opportunities are listed (included left-handed student scholarship, short people scholarships, vegetarian scholarship, etc.) Varies
US Bank's Internet Scholarship Program $1,000 Selected through random drawing process at US Bank's website:  USbank.com/studentbanking. 02/28/06
National Co-Op Scholarship Program $5,000 Essay required.  Students should be planning to participate in college cooperative education. 02/15/06
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Program Vary Different scholarship opportunities for Hispanic American students Vary
Beta Sigma Psi Fraternity Lutheran Alumni Scholarship to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $1,000 Must be a confirmed Lutheran male student enrolling at University of Illinois in fall, 2006. 02/11/06
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships for students with financial need Minimum of  $1,000 Personal statement and letter of recommendation needed. 01/17/06
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards $1,000-$10,000 See fact sheet for applicant criteria 01/02/06 - 03/15/06
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships $2500 - $25000 For JUNIORS who have experienced a significant obstacle and who are giving back to their community.  Apply on-line at www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm  1/31/06
Schaumburg Township Council of PTA's Junior College/Vocational School Scholarships $1500 Must be in top half of class and going into junior college or vocational school and attended a district 54 elementary school for one  year and junior high for two years.  Application in file cabinet or on-line at www.sd54.org/SD54/pta.htm 1/27/06
Schaumburg Township Council of PTA's Four Year College/University Scholarships $1500 Must be in top 30% of class and attended a district 54 elementary school for one year and junior high for two years.  Application in file cabinet on- line at www.sd54.org/SD54/pta.htm 1/27/06
Schaumburg Township Council of PTA's Bonnie Greenberg Memorial Scholarship $1500 For a graduating senior with special needs.  A current IEP is a requirement for this scholarship.  Must have attended a district 54 elementary school for at least one year and junior high for two years.  Application in file cabinet or on-line www.sd54.org/SD54/pta.htm 1/27/06
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $500 - $10000 Must be a son/daughter of a Marine or Marine Reservist (or US Navy Corpsman who has served with US Marine Corps) and your family income is $63000 or less.  Application in file cabinet or on-line at www.mcsf.org  
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest $200 - $18000 Go to www.legion.org  for more details on the contest  
American Legion Booklet of Scholarship Opportunities ("Need a Lift") for dependents of veterans various scholarship opportunities Look over "Need a Lift" booklet in the guidance office to find scholarship opportunities for dependents of veterans.  You can also find these scholarships listed at www.legion.org  
Louis P. and Saerree Fiedler Israel Scholarship Program scholarships for teenagers participating in summer or year round Israel based programs Contact Rabbi Harvey A Well c/o Associated Talmud Torahs, 2828 West Pratt, Chicago, IL  60645, #773-973-2828  
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarship $2000 For future Chemists, Chemical Engineers and Environmental Engineers.  Additional information can be found at www.cicil.net  
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Program Vary Different scholarship opportunities for Hispanic American students. Vary
Beta Sigma PSI Fraternity Lutheran Alumni Scholarship to University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign $1,000 Must be a confirmed Lutheran male student enrolling at University of Illinois in fall, 2006. 2/11/06
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships for students with financial need. Minimum of 41,000 Personal statement and letter of recommendation needed 1/17/06
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards $1,000-$10,000 See fact sheet for applicant criteria 1/2/06 - 3/15/06
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Carlson Outstanding Freshman Male Scholarship $100 - $1000 Application in scholarship file cabinet or can get more information from contacting Jason Burbach at burb0031@umn.edu  
Rotary Club Vocational Scholarships $1500 For students pursuing careers that require LESS THAN A BACCALAURETE DEGREE (such as an Associate Degree or Certificate).  Applicants must seek a local Rotary Club to sponsor their application   Information on the local rotary clubs can be found at www.rotary.org  
ISAC Teacher Education Scholarship Program Vary Please review Teacher Agreement/Promissory Note with your Guidance Counselor before applying on-line for these scholarship funds.  You may be responsible for repaying funds if you do not meet requirements. 3/01/06
Chicago Northwest Suburban Panhellenic Council Scholarships for female students $2,000 Must attend a college where national Panhellenic Sororities are on campus. 3/17/06
Jack & Jill (North Shore Chapter) Scholarship for African-American youth Vary Based on financial need - essay required 3/13/06
Japanese American Citizens League Scholarships $500 - $2,000 Must be a member of Chicago JACL or must join JACL at time of application. 3/1/06
B'Nai B'Rith Sports Lodge Scholarships for Jewish Youth   Judged on basis of financial need, scholarship, athletic ability or community activity. 2/3/06
Youth For Understanding Foreign Exchange Program Scholarships Varies Visit www.yfu-usa.org for application and details. Vary
Richard Maass Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Essay and Letter of Recommendation required. 3/1/06

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The Art Institute Scholarship Varies A variety of scholarship opportunities for students in the following fields:  Culinary Arts, Art and Advertising design. Varies
Blackburn College Scholarships $500 - Full Tuition (renewable) See Flyer on criteria for each scholarship Not Specified
Cardinal Stritch University "Lilly Religious Scholars" Program 4 year half-tuition (& full room & board) scholarships Must desire a degree in Religious Studies and/or a career from a faith-based perspective. See Flyer
DeVry University Scholarships - Community Scholar, Dean's and Presidential Awards $1,00 - full tuition awards Requires application to DeVry and specific scholarship requirements. Varies
Eastern Illinois University Education Scholars Program See Benefits listed on application Must be planning to enter EIU in fall of 2005 and going to major in a field leading to teacher certification.  Rank in upper half of class and ACT at least 24. Does not specify
Eastern Michigan University National Scholars and Great Lakes Scholarships $6,000 - $10,000 per year See Application. Varies
Northern Illinois University College of Education Scholarships Varies See application folder. Varies
St. Xavier University Computer Science Scholarship $3,125 annually (renewable for 4 yrs) Must have ACT Math score of 23 and 3.0 GPA, apply for admission to St. Xavier and declare as a Computer Science major. Does not specify
University of Iowa First Year Student Scholarships (includes Presidential Scholarship Program) Vary Presidential Scholarship application available in folder, all other scholarship applications are available on-line at www.uiowa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships    Or call 1-800-553-4692.  Vary
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Scholarships (Founders Academic, Diversity and Tomorrow's Scholars Award) Varies Go to University website www.uwgb.edu/financialaid/scholarships/newstudent.html  
Western Michigan University $5,000 (renewable for 4 years) For students admitted to WMU who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.25 or higher.  Contact:  WMU office of student Financial Aid for details.  
*Iowa State University Special Awards for Illinois residents $5,000-$6,000 per year ACT and GPA requirements for these awards are listed on flyer. 3/1/06
Ohio University Gateway Award Scholarship $500 - Full In-state Tuition   Must be accepted into Ohio U by 02/01/06.
Northern Illinois University College of Education Scholarships   Applications available at www.cedu.niu/scholarships.html. 02/01/06
Eastern Michigan University Scholarships for Illinois students. In-state Tuition or Full Ride Great Lakes Scholarship must have 3.0 GPA and National Scholars for students with 3.5 GPA and 21 ACT.  
U-W Stevens Point Scholarships for Freshmen $400-$2,000 Various scholarship opportunities for incoming Freshmen  
Ripon College (WI) Scholarships $2,000-$15,000 per year (up to 4 years) Must apply to Ripon. 02/06
Northern Illinois University "University Scholar/Academic Finalist Awards" $4,000 per year (renewable) Must be in top 25% and have at least 27 ACT score to be considered.  You must also be accepted in NIU by 02/01/06. 02/01/06
DeVry University Scholarship Opportunities $2,400-$16,000 (renewable for 4 years) To apply for scholarship you must apply for Admission to DeVry Varies
Northern Michigan University Scholarships for Out-of-State Students $3,300 - Full Tuition (renewable) National Academic Award ($3,300) goes to student with 3.0 GPA and 19 ACT.  To compete for full tuition scholarships must have at least a 3.5 GPA and 24 ACT. Varies
Colorado State University Provost's Scholarship $5,000 a year (up to 4 years) Must apply to CSU 03/01/06
Northwestern Business College Early Incentive Scholarship $2,250 ($375 each quarter for up to 6 quarters)   04/30/06
U-W Milwaukee - Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarships $3,000 tuition grant for up to 2 years   03/17/06
Illinois PTA "Lillian E. Glover" Scholarship $750-$1,500 Upper 25% of class, enrolling in an education-related field 03/01/06
Beta Sigma Psi Fraternity Lutheran Alumni Scholarship to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $1,000 Must be a confirmed Lutheran male student enrolling at U of  Illinois in fall, 2006 2/11/06
Bowling Green State University Scholarship for Illinois Residents $3,600 annual scholarship (renewable) Must have a 3.0 GPA or ACT score of 21. 01/15/06
Harper College Educational Foundation Scholarships $1000 - full tuition scholarships Variety of scholarship opportunities - list in file cabinet or on-line at www.harpercollege.edu Varies
Illinois State University Applied Computer Science, Mathematics and Industrial Computer Systems Scholarships $3125 (renewable) Must apply to ISU and be able to demonstrate financial need 3/1/2006
Eastern Illinois University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and Mathematics/teacher Education  Scholarships vary (some are renewable) Must apply for admission to EIU and be majoring in one of these fields. Applications can be found in file cabinet or on-line at www..eiu.edu/-math/scholarships 2/20/06
Bowling Green State University Scholarship for Illinois Residents $3,600 annual scholarship (renewable) Must have a 3.0 GP or ACT score of 21 1/15/06
Iowa State University VEISHEA  Community Involvement Scholarship at least $250 Application in scholarship file cabinet or available on-line at www.veishea.iastate,edu  
Iowa State University Leadership Scholarship $500 Application in scholarship file cabinet or available on-line at www.veishea.iastate,edu   
Upper Iowa University Merit Scholarships $6000 - $11000 per year (renewable) Must apply to university and more information is available at www.uiu.edu  
Hope College Merit Scholarships $2500 - full tuition and expenses see information flyer in scholarship file cabinet or go on-line to www.hope.edu  

Last Updated:  Wednesday, January 4, 2006