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Scholarships Available/Requirements

Deadline

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
Minority Scholarships Opportunities Varies Packet of various scholarship opportunities for minority students available in Guidance Office files. Varies
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Program Vary Different scholarship opportunities for Hispanic American students Varies
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  
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Program Vary Different scholarship opportunities for Hispanic American students. Varies
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  
Youth for Understanding Foreign Exchange Program Scholarships Varies Visit www.yfu-usa.org for application and details. Varies
Miss Cheerleader of America Scholarship Program/Contest 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.  Official web site www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com Does not specify
Evans Scholar Program Full tuition and housing to specified school. These scholarships are full deserving caddies. Check Brochure
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest $200 - $18000 For dates and deadlines contact the local American Legion Post or www.legion.org Does not specify
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Scholarships Vary Must be of Hispanic descent and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.  On-line application will be available  at www.hispanicheritage.org. Does Not Specify
Unique Scholarship Opportunities Vary Packet available in Guidance Office of unique scholarships.  Also available on-line at www.finaid.org/scholarships/unusual.phtml Varies
Youth for Understanding Travel Overseas Scholarships Varies Visit www.yfu-usa.org for more details. Varies
Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarships $1,500 Log on to www.sfy.org for more details. Does Not Specify
44th District State Representative General Assembly Scholarship Tuition expenses Must attend one of the 12 Illinois universities and have a minimum 3.2 GPA.  Must also live within the 44th Representative District. 6/30/2008
Emma Brown Foundation for Media Opportunities for minority students. Paid Media Internship Opportunities Must be a minority student who is interested in a career in the media field. Internship experiences with partner companies are provided. Essay and recommendations required. Doesn't specify
Illinois Sons of Italy Scholarships $1000 Must be a senior who are of full or partial Italian ancestry. Criteria used includes financial needs, scholastic achievement, activities in high school, essay and recommendation. 7/1/08
Emil Jones Jr. Youth Foundation Scholarship $1000 Must write essay that identifies how you are going to incorporate public service into your life. Criteria used for selection include: GPA, College entry scores, activities, personal statement and leadership. 6/15/05
Psi U Scholarship Grant to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $500-$1000 Must be a male senior who is planning to attend UIUC in fall of 2008. Proof of Financial need required. Applications can be found online at www.illinipsiu.com

 

9/8/08
Sigma Phi Epsilon "Balanced Man" Scholarship for Illinois State University $250-$1000 For Male Students Who Will Be Enrolling at Illinois State University In The Fall Of 2008. 6/20/08
Alpha Sigma Phi Outstanding Leader Scholarship $1000 Must Be A Male Incoming Freshman Students at UIUC Who Has Displayed Outstanding Leadership Skills At His School and Community. 8/20/08
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship program for future teachers $18000 & Summer Institute Training Current Class of 2009 Students who are interested in becoming teachers. Students must be nominated by SHS Staff member by November 30, 2008.  In addition to the scholarship of $2500 per year (for 4 years), scholars attend four Residential Summer Institutes- Receiving Instruction from Award Winning Teachers. 11/30/08
Chicago Chapter of The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Scholarships $1000 Must be a minority students attending college in fall of 2008 6/20/08

 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity Scholarship $500 Must be a male student going to UIUC in fall of 2008. Short essay required. 6/20/08

 

College/University

Amount

    Scholarships Available/Requirements

 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
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
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.  
DeVry University Scholarship Opportunities $2,400-$16,000 (renewable for 4 years) To apply for scholarship you must apply for Admission to DeVry. Varies
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
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Varies per scholarship Various scholarship opportunities for student attending UIC. Varies
ITT Technical Institute "Imagine-America" Scholarships $1,000 For students pursuing post-secondary education at career colleges.  Visit website www.imagine-america.org for more details. Check Website
Bowling Green State University Success Scholarship tuition reduction for out-of-state students Provides one-half off the current nonresident fees.  Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and/or 21 ACT score.  More details available at www.choose.bgsu.edu/scholarships.  
Harper College Distinguished Scholar Award Full tuition and fees for 60 semester hours Available to any high school student who graduates in the top 10 percent of their class. coming from school districts 211, 214 or 220.  Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 gpa at Harper.  For more information about this award please contact Kimberly Bruton at 847-925-6947 or email  kbruton@harpercollege.edu. on-going
University of Iowa Scholarships for First Year Students Vary More details on-line at www.uiowa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships. Varies
Miami University of Ohio - Non-Ohio Resident Scholarship $3,000 - $7,000 per year Must have a 29ACT and rank in top 15% of class Does not specify
Harper College Academic & Leadership Scholarship $500.00- full tuition for 60 credit hours Several scholarship opportunities for high achieving high school seniors  

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