J.T.H.S. WEST SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
2011-2012
February 2012
Abri Credit Union –
Eligible students must be a graduating high school senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, who has been accepted as a full-time student in an undergraduate course of study during the 2012-2013 school year at an accredited college or university and be a member or child of a member of Abri Credit Union. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: April 16, 2012
American Chemical Society Scholarship –
Eligible students are minority students (African-American, Hispanic/Latino and Native American) who are planning to purse a bachelor’s in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology or related majors. Go to www.acs.org/scholars for information to apply.
Deadline: March 1, 2012
American Italian Cultural Society –
The American Italian Cultural Society offers an annual scholarship to a graduating senior in the Will County area. Eligible students must have academic achievement, write a statement of need, participate in extra-curricular activities, demonstrate citizenship, have strong personal traits and personality and career goals. Please note that a teacher must be willing to nominate you. See your counselor for more information
Deadline: Postmarked by April 15, 2012
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program –
Eligible students must be high school seniors, plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university for the entire 2012–13 academic year, plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study, be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries and be a U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States.
Go to www.buickachievers.com to apply.
Deadline: February 29, 2012
Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties Scholarship –
Applicants must be a son/daughter of an owner or a son/daughter of a full-time employee of CAWGC or a son/daughter of a Will/Grundy union building tradesman. In addition eligible students must plan to attend college full time and majoring in a construction related curriculum. For more information/to apply go to www.contractorswillgrundy.org.
Deadline: April 27, 2012
Eastern Illinois University CTE Scholarships –
Eligible students must be an incoming student at Eastern Illinois University planning to major in a Career and Technical Education program. Go to http://www.eiu.edu/tech/prospective_scholarships_awards_students.php to apply.
Deadline: March 16, 2012
Forest Park Alumni Scholarship Fund: Vivian Ward Pennymon –
Applicants will be considered based on household income, additional scholarships, recommendations, and honors/awards. In addition, applicants must have a minimum 2.2 G.P.A. and be accepted to a post-secondary school. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by April 2, 2012
Holly Club: Barbara J. Rakoski Volunteerism College Scholarship –
Eligible students must be a senior boy or girl who will be attending a 4 year college or university who has made significant contributions through volunteer activities. Outside activities, school groups, work experience, honors and recognitions, and hobbies and special interests are all taken into consideration. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by March 10, 2012
Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program Scholarships –
There are college scholarship opportunities available for Physical and Occupational Therapy majors. Go to www.iea-ccc.info or www.iea.ieccc.info to apply.
Deadline: March 9, 2012
*Don’t forget the FAFSA Priority Deadline is March 1!!!
January 2012
AES Engineers Scholarship –
Applicants must submit an essay question that can be found on their website. Go to http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for more information and to apply.
Deadline: October 5, 2012
Chicago Chapter Japanese American Citizens League –
Eligible students must be a JACL member at either an individual or student/youth level (if not, they may apply). In addition they must be enrolled to attend a college, university, or trade school in the fall of 2012 and have been a resident of Illinois for at least one year prior to graduation. Go to www.jaclchicago.org to apply.
Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2012
Children of Veterans Scholarship –
Eligible students must be any of the University of Illinois campuses and have a parent who served in the Armed Forces. Go to www.osfa.illinois.edu for more information and to apply.
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Scholarship –
Eligible students must be direct descendants of World War II veterans, be a graduating senior, must have a 4.0 G.P.A. and plan to attend an accredited community college or a four-year college or university. See your counselor for a Preliminary Application Form.
Deadline: Applications must be given to Mrs. Fredrickson or Mrs. Austin by January 27, 2012
Community Services of Will County, Inc. –
Eligible students must be a current high school senior graduating in the spring of 2012, a resident or student of Will County, and planning to attend a college or university in the fall of 2012. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by February 3, 2012
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc –
Eligible students must be African American high school seniors enrolled in the “604” or “608” zip code area, have a minimum 2.75 GPA and have proof of acceptance to an accredited college, university or vocational school. Go to www.jolietdst.org for an application.
Deadline: Received on or before February 15, 2012
Illinois Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans $1000 Scholarship –
Graduating Male or Females seniors who reside in Illinois and enrolling in college for the fall of 2012 are eligible to apply. In addition, the student must be a descendent of a male who served honorably in the Army, Navy, Judicial, Executive, or Civil Service of the Confederate States of America. To apply see your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked prior to March 15, 2012
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship –
Applicants must be an Illinois resident seeking an undergraduate degree and have been accepted or enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by May 1, 2012
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. West Suburban Chicago Scholarship –
Scholarship opportunities are available for African American seniors attending a high school in Will County. Eligible students must have a cumulative GPA or 2.5 or higher, must reside and attend a high school in Will County and must attend an accredited two or four year college or university. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by February 21, 2012
Joliet Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Scholarship –
Eligible students must be graduating from high school and have been accepted by a college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: February 29, 2012
Joliet Junior College –
Students planning to attend JJC can begin applying for scholarships now! More than 400 scholarships are available for both part- and full-time students.
Go to www.jjc.edu/info/scholarships to apply.
Deadline: Various
National Hook-Up Black Women, Inc. Joliet Chapter - Dollars For Scholars Program –
Applicants must be a college bound high school senior, attending college in the fall of 2012, enrolling in either a two or four year accredited educational institution and use the scholarship funds only at the educational institution. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: March 5, 2012
Zonta Club of Joliet Area –
Eligible students are women who plan to attend a college or university and demonstrate volunteerism, leadership, international awareness and dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide. Go to www.jolietzonta.com to apply.
Deadline: Received by February 27, 2012
Other:
FAFSA and Scholarship Workshops are offered at Joliet Junior College locations. Go to www.jjc.edu/info/financialaid
December 2011 – Part 2
Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation –
Eligible students must me an Illinois High School senior, a child or grandchild of a Veteran of the U.S. who served after Sept. 15, 1940, and was Honorably Discharged or who is presently serving in the military, and have taken the ACT or SAT
Go to www.ilamvets.org for an application and a list of other scholarship opportunities.
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Illinois PTA - Lillian E. Glover Scholarship Program –
Eligible students must be a graduating senior in the upper 33% of class and preparing to enter an Education or Education-related degree program requiring certification from a state board of education. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Must be postmarked on or before February 17, 2012
Navy ROTC –
You are invited to submit an application for the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp (NROTC) Scholarship. The scholarship pays full tuition and fees, provides an allowance for books and a monthly scholarship. Go to https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx for more information and an application.
Deadline: Various, see individual applications
The Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties, Inc. Scholarship –
Applicants must be female, college-bound, and demonstrated an outstanding commitment to volunteerism. Interested applicants must go to www.jlkd.org to apply.
Deadline: March 2, 2012
Out of State:
Indiana University, Bloomington- Delta Chi Fraternity –
Must be an incoming male student for the fall semester 2011, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and have leadership and community service. The application and details for the scholarship can be found at: http://arete.kintera.org/IU
Deadline: April 1, 2012
December 2011
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program –
Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing their efforts of helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. Students must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site. Go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm for details and to apply.
Deadline: June 15, 2012
Delta Academic Scholarship Program (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) –
Applicants must be African-American Seniors who are aspiring to further their education. Students must have a minimum 2.75 G.P.A. and proof of acceptance to an accredited college/university will be required. See your counselor for an application packet.
Deadline: Received by February 15, 2012
Greenhouse Scholars –
Eligible students must be graduating seniors planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above and demonstrate financial need. Go to www.greenhousescholars.org for an application.
Deadline: Must be submitted online by midnight on January 20, 2012
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarship –
Applicant must be an Illinois resident and planning to attend a post-secondary education institution. Students must have exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular/employment activities and community involvement. Go to http://www.cicil.net/highschoolscholarshipapplication.aspx for application information.
Deadline: Postmarked by February 24, 2012
Phi Delta Kappa International – Prospective Educator Scholarship
Interested applicants must intend to attend college and major in education.
Go to http://www.applitrack.com/phidelta/onlineapp for more information and an application.
Deadline: On or Before March 1, 2012
Other useful websites:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
November 2011
Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Alumni Scholarship (University of Illinois) –
Qualified students must be a confirmed Lutheran, incoming freshman male to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the fall of 2012. Interested students should contact bsp_scholarship@yahoo.com to request an application.
Deadline: January 31, 2012
Community Services Council of Will County Inc. Scholarship –
Eligible students must receive a high school diploma in the spring of 2012, must be a Will County resident, and must be planning to attend a college, university, business college, or vocational school in the fall of 2012. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by Friday, February 3, 2012
DePaul University Scholarships –
Various scholarships are available to incoming freshmen. Go to www.depaul.edu/scholarships for more information.
Deadline: Varies
Illinois Federation of Teachers Scholarships –
Scholarship opportunities are available for high school seniors with parents who are members of the IFT. Go to www.ift-aft.org and click the green tab ‘Benefits’ for scholarship forms and application instructions.
Deadline: December 2, 2011
Leopold Education Project Scholarship Program –
Eligible students must live in Will County, plan to enroll at an accredited college or university in a natural resource field such as fish or wildlife biology, conservation or management; air quality, botany, conservation education, ecology, forestry, hydrology, soils, pollution control or water quality, and have a 3.0 grade point average. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Must be received by April 1, 2012 at 4:30p.m.
Martin Whalen Office Solutions Scholarship Essay Contest –
Students must be high school seniors who are enrolled or will be enrolled at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university in the fall 2012. Students must write an essay describing your vision of how the office of the future will look in 25 years. Go to www.mwos75.com for more information and to submit essays.
Deadline: Submitted by December 15, 2011
Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Education Scholarships –
Interested students must plan to major in an Agriculture or Natural Resource field at any accredited college or school of higher learning.
Applications are available at http://will-scookswcd.org
Deadline: Must be received by February 1, 2012
October 2011
Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund –
This is a full ride scholarship. Qualified students must be of junior or senior status with a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. Go to www.brucefishkinscholarshipfund.com for more information and to apply.
Deadline: December 15, 2011
DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Good Citizens Award and Essay Scholarship Contest Program –
Interested students who would like to be a part of this essay contest should contact Mrs. Austin or Mrs. Fredrickson. Students could win up to $3,000.
Deadline to Participate: November 1, 2011
Eastern Illinois University Honors Program Scholarship –
Qualified students must have a minimum 26 ACT and 3.5 G.P.A. To apply go to http://www.eiu.edu/honors.
Deadline: February 1, 2012
V.F.W. Voice of Democracy Program –
Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to participate in this essay contest. This year’s students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on the patriotic theme “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?” Interested applicants should see Mrs. Austin or Mrs. Fredrickson for information.
Submission Deadline: Received by Midnight November 1, 2011 at the Stone City Post #2199
OUT OF STATE:
IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) Honors College Scholarship –
Qualified students must be entering the university as a freshman, have a minimum 3.75 G.P.A, and a minimum 27 ACT. Go to www.honorscollege.iupui.edu for more information and to apply.
Deadline: received by November 15, 2011
September2011
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship-
All high school seniors, regardless of their financial need or plans for higher education may participate. Please see your counselor for an application. All applications and essays must be submitted to Mrs. Fredrickson or Mrs. Austin by the deadline.
Deadline: February 1, 2012
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education-
High school seniors graduating in 2012 from across the U.S. are invited to write an in-depth essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm education. Go to www.thefire.org/contests to apply.
Deadline: November 5, 2011
NASSP/Prudential Spirit of Community Award-
These prestigious awards recognize students for their volunteer work. Go to http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit for an application. Completed applications must be submitted to Mrs. Fredrickson or Mrs. Austin by the deadline.
Deadline: November 1, 2011
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Scholarship-
These awards aid college-bound students facing significant financial burdens due to the loss of a parent (or guardian) to breast cancer or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger. Students must plan to attend a state university and pursue a bachelors’ degree. Go to www.komen.org/scholarship for more information and to apply.
Deadline: November 15, 2011
Wendy's High School Heisman-
To be eligible, you must have maintained at least a "B" grade point average, participated in one of 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations, and demonstrated active involvement in your community. Go to http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/ to apply.
Deadline: October 2, 2011
or call 815-280-2283.
Joliet Township Government –
Eligible students must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A., a U.S. citizen and resident of Illinois, a history of extracurricular activities that demonstrates a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities. Go to http://www.toi.org to download an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2012
Rotary Club of Joliet Scholarship –
Eligible students must be accepted to an accredited two or four year college or university. Students will be evaluated based on G.P.A., extra-curricular, volunteer work and college and career goals.
Deadline: Received on or before March 27, 2012
University of YMCA at The University of Illinois: Fred S. Bailey Scholarship Program –
Eligible students will be enrolled at UIUC through the 2012-2013 term and are committed to service, spirituality, and social and environmental justice. Go to www.universityymca.org/bailey to apply.
Deadline: February 28, 2012