2010-2011 West Scholarships
April 2011
Delta Kappa Gamma – Rho Chapter Recruitment Grant:
The Delta Gamma Chapter will recognize an outstanding senior girl who is planning to enter the field of education. Eligible students must have school involvement and community service. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Received by April 20, 2011
Illinois Employment and Training Association – The George Mangiaracina Memorial Scholarship:
Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, be in the upper 50% of the graduating class and plan to attend an Illinois institution. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: May 1, 2011
Merck Respiratory – Will to Win Scholarship Program:
This scholarship is for high school seniors who are outstanding, disciplined, determined and successful in managing their asthma and are pursuing higher education. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Go to www.willtowinscholarship.com to apply.
Deadline: Received by April 30, 2011
Shorewood H.U.G.S. Scholarship:
Eligible students must be a graduating senior and planning to attend a college or trade school. Students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: April 15, 2011
March 2011 Part 2
Joliet Junior Woman’s Club – JJWC Young Woman’s Community Scholarship:
Must be a senior female who plans to attend a two or four year college, has demonstrated strong academic success, has made significant volunteer contributions to her community, has strong character, and well rounded. Go to www.jjwc.com to apply.
Deadline: Post-marked by April 1, 2011
Joliet-Will County Independent Insurance Agents’ Association Scholarship:
Only one student will be nominated to apply. If you are a high-achieving student who has been a leader in school organizations, athletics, and in your community; see Mrs. Austin or Mrs. Fredrickson to be considered as a nominee.
School Deadline: April 15, 2011
March 2011
Abri Credit Union Scholarship:
Eligible students are members of the credit union who plan to further their education. Go to www.idmyway.com to apply.
Deadline: May 16, 2011
Exchange Club “Youth of the Year”:
Eligible students must be residents of Joliet, and write an essay of 800 – 1,200 words on the topic “America’s Youth and Community Service: Shining the Light of Volunteerism.” Two students from Joliet West will win a monetary award and a chance to win up to $10,000. See Mrs. Fredrickson or Mrs. Austin for an application.
School Deadline: March 11, 2011
Saint Xavier University – Art and Design Scholarship:
Eligible students must be admitted to one of the following courses of study: studio, design, art history, art education, or a minor in art. For information go to www.sxu.edu keyword: Art.
Deadline: March 15, 2011
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balance Man Scholarship (University of Illinois):
Student must be a male member of the incoming class of University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. Student must have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service while in high school. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked April 18, 2011
Women’s Board: Be Car Care Aware Car Care Council:
Female students must be pursuing and education for a career in the automotive market and have a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. Go to http://www.automotivescholarships.com/scholarshiptype.cfm?type=23
Deadline: March 31, 2011
February 2011 Part 2
Academy of Arts and Communication Scholarships:
Must be a senior in the Academy of Arts and Communication and plan to study in a creative field. Scholarship applications are available in room D62.
Deadline: March 23, 2011
The Aurora/Joliet Associates Scholarship:
Senior African American students who have a minimum 2.85/4.0 G.P.A. are encouraged to apply. Go to http://ajassoc.org/Scholarships.html to apply.
Deadline: March 18, 2011
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program:
Motivated, passionate college bound students who may not be able to attend a four year college without financial assistance should apply. Students should plan to major in one of the following: science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or Design and are interested in a career in the automotive or related industries. Go to www.buickachievers.com to apply.
Deadline: March 31, 2011
Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties Scholarship Program:
Must plan to study full time in a construction related major such as; architecture, construction manager, or electrical engineering. In addition, the student must have a minimum “C or better” average. Go to www.contractorswillgrundy.org to apply.
Deadline: April 29, 2011
Illinois Hospital Research and Educational Foundation Scholarship:
Must be enrolled or accepted into a certificate or degree conferring hospital related health care sequence (medical school, dental school, nursing, pharmacy, radiology, occupational/physical/speech therapy, etc.). Student must also have a minimum 3.5/4.0 G.P.A. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Received by April 15, 2011
Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association for Education Foundation Scholarship:
Must be enrolling in a full time certificate or degree program in a lumber or building trade field and who is a resident of Illinois. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: April 1, 2011
The Palumbo Family Foundation:
Must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and a 2010 household adjusted gross income of $44,100 or less. Go to www.palumbofoundation.org to apply.
Deadline: March 31, 2011
Out of State:
The University of Iowa – Theater Arts Department: The Iowa Center for the Arts Scholarship Application
Go to http://www.uiowa.edu/~theatre/ICA%20SCHOLARSHIP%202011.pdf for information.
Deadline: February 25, 2011
Announcement:
Shorewood-Troy Public Library: Free ACT Practice Test and ACT 101 workshop!
Call to enroll (815) 725-1715
February 2011
AES Engineers:
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education. A scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Go to http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for the essay question.
Deadline: October 7, 2011
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Delta Academic Scholarship Program:
To be eligible, the student must be an African-American high school senior attending school in the “604” and “608” zip codes and have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75/4.0 scale. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Mach 25, 2011
Eastern Illinois University:
Students planning to attend Eastern in the Fall of 2011 and to major in Career and Technical Education should apply to available scholarships. Go to http://www.eiu.edu/~tech/prospective_scholarships_awards_students.php.
Deadline: February 21, 2011
Great Clips:
Seniors planning to enter cosmetology school in Fall 2011 should apply for this scholarship opportunity.
See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: April 1, 2011
Holly Club – Barbara J. Rakoski Volunteerism College Scholarship:
Student must have a significant history of volunteering and plan to attend a four year college. In addition, grades and other activities will be considered. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked Friday, March 11, 2011
Illinois Odd Fellow - Rebekah Scholarship Award:
Eligible students must be a citizen of the U.S., a resident of Illinois, provide proof of financial need, maintain a “C” grade average, and complete an application. Go to http://www.ioof-il.org to apply.
Deadline: March 1, 2011
Irish-American Society of Co. Will:
Students interested in attending the “Irish Life Experience” program during the summer of 2011 have the opportunity to apply for a partial scholarship. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: February 15, 2011
Joliet Alliance for Youth – Dollars for Scholars College Scholarship Award:
Scholarships are available to Joliet area high school seniors planning on attending college in the Fall of 2011. Students must demonstrate positive personal growth throughout their high school years.
See your counselor to be nominated and for an application.
Deadline: April 1, 2011
Olivet Nazarene University:
Students planning to attend Olivet in the Fall of 2011 should go to http://www.olivet.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financialaid/ for scholarship opportunities.
Deadline: See each individual scholarship
Rotary Club of Joliet:
Two students from West will be awarded $1,000 each. Students must plan to attend a two or four year college or university. G.P.A, extra-curricular activities, community service, and college and career goals will be considered in selecting a recipient. Children and grandchildren of Joliet Rotary members are ineligible. See Mrs. Fredrickson or Mrs. Austin for an application.
Deadline: Received on or before March 8, 2011
*Don’t Forget!!!!!
The priority filing for FAFSA deadline is March 1, 2011!
January 2011 - Part 2
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Kappa Mu Omega Chapter – Tealight Foundation, Inc.:
Various scholarships are open to graduating seniors in the Joliet area. Go to www.kappamuomega.org for scholarship information and an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by midnight Friday, March 18, 2011
American Italian Cultural Society:
Graduating seniors must plan to attend any accredited institution and be nominated by a teacher: attention will be given to academic achievement, financial need, extra-curricular activities, citizenship, personal traits and personality, and career goals. Recommendations and personal letter must be submitted along with a copy of student’s transcript. See your counselor for a checklist with the requirements for the application process.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 15, 2011
Chicago Roofing Contractors Association:
Eligible seniors must reside in Will County, be a U.S. citizen, and be accepted as a full-time student into an undergraduate degree program by a 4-year accredited college in one of the following fields of study: liberal arts and sciences, engineering, architecture or business.
Go to www.crca.org to access scholarship information and to download an application.
Deadline: March 4, 2011
Illinois Elks Association - Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program:
College scholarships for physical and occupational therapy majors are available. Go to iea-ccc.info or iea-ieccc.info for an application.
Deadline: March 18, 2011
Joliet Township Government – Township Officials of Illinois:
Must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. Student must have a history of extracurricular activities and demonstrates a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities or a commitment to civic responsibility. For more information and to apply go to http://www.toi.org or see your counselor.
Deadline: March 1, 2011
Ronald McDonald House Charities – U.S. Scholarship Program, HACER:
Graduating seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage and who are eligible to enroll and attend an institution of high education or vocational/technical school in the Fall 2011. Applicants must be a legal U.S. resident, be less than 21 years of age and have a minimum 2.7 G.P.A.
Go to www.rmhc.org to confirm which scholarship programs are offered in your county.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than January 28, 2011
January 2011
Black Bar Association of Will County Scholarships:
Eligible students must be a hard-working, area high school senior, provide a completed application, personal statement, essay question, resume, transcript and a recommendation. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by January 20, 2011
Forest Park Alumni Scholarship – Vivian Ward Pennymon Scholarship Fund:
Student must be a graduating Joliet area high school senior, have a 2.2 G.P.A. or higher, must be accepted to a post secondary school/training program, and must demonstrate financial need. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked before April 4, 2011
Illinois Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans Illinois Society, Military Order of Stars & Bars:
Eligible student must be a graduating senior, male or female, who resides in Illinois and will be enrolling in the fall at a community college or university. Student must be a descendant of a male who served in the army, navy, judicial, executive or civil service of the U.S. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked prior to March 15, 2011
Illinois AmVets Service Foundation Scholarship Program:
Several scholarship opportunities are available. See your counselor for more information.
Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2011
Illinois Community College Initiative for Students with Disabilities:
Students with disabilities who are interested in completing a community college degree or certificate can have up to $2,500 per year for tuition and fees. Go to drs.illinois.gov/cci
Deadline: See website for further information
Joliet Junior College Foundation Scholarship for Out-Standing Graduates of District High Schools:
Must have a minimum 3.25 G.P.A. and an ACT score of 21 or higher and plan to attend JJC.
See your counselor to apply.
Deadline: March 1, 2011
Kentucky Fried Chicken – KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program:
Must have a minimum 2.75 G.P.A. and plan to enroll at an in-state public college or university. Go to http://www.kfcscholars.org to apply.
Deadline: February 9, 2011
Out of State:
Culver-Stockton College: Pillars for Excellence Scholarship – www.culver.edu/pillars
University of Dayton: udayton.edu
December 2010 - Part 2
Illinois State University:
Students accepted and planning to attend Illinois State University should go to http://financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/scholarships for scholarship information.
Deadline: January 7, 2011
Monmouth Midwest Leaders:
Student must complete an application to Monmouth and then apply for the scholarship. Each recipient earns a $25,000 scholarship renewable up to three years as long as they maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. Go to www.monmouthcollege.edu/midwestscholars to apply.
Deadline: February 1, 2011
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign – Beta Sigma Psi:
Eligible students must be a confirmed Lutheran male enrolling in the Fall 2011 as a freshman at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and must have academic achievement, school and community involvement and church activities. See your counselor for an Application Request Form.
Deadline: Completed applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2011
Will County Farm Bureau Foundation:
To be eligible, one must be a high school senior who will be graduating in the Spring 2011 and whose parents are members of the Farm Bureau in good standing for at least 2 years as of December 1, 2010. This scholarship is available for any major. Go to http://www.willcfb.com/scholarship11_program.htm for an application.
Deadline: March 4, 2011
Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District - Allen May and Dick McHugh Memorial
Scholarships:
Interested students must plan to major in an Agricultural or Natural Resources related field of study. Go to www.will-scookswcd.org to apply.
Deadline: February 1, 2011
Zonta Club of Joliet Area – Young Women in Public Affairs Award:
Must have demonstrated community service, leadership achievements, international awareness, and dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide. Go to http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/YoungWomeninPublicAffairsAwards.aspx to apply.
Deadline: Postmarked by January 30, 2011
Out of State:
Beta Sigma Pi: Go to www.betasigmapsi.org to view other scholarships available at other campus chapters.
Ohio State University: www.sfa.osu.edu/scholarships
University of Kansas: www.engr.ku.edu/self Deadline: January 15, 2011
University of Michigan: www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships
December 2010
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program:
Students must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the website. Go to www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 18, 2011
Lincolnland Legends – Illinois Dollars for Scholars Essay Scholarship:
Must write an essay and have the desire to win a college scholarship. Go to www.illinoisdollarsforscholars.org to apply and get additional information.
Deadline: December 15, 2010
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People:
The NAACP Joliet Branch #3018 is seeking applications from African-American high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a college education. Only African-American students with a cumulative 2.5 GPA and above may apply. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: March 30, 2011
National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.:
Applicants must be a college bound high school senior and planning to attend a two or four year accredited educational institution in the fall of 2011. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Mach 1, 2011
Northern Illinois University – Northern Pact Award for Community Service:
A student who demonstrates service and personal responsibility and attending NIU in the 2011-2012 academic year can be nominated for a scholarship. One senior from the Class of 2011 will be considered. See Mrs. Fredrickson or Mrs. Austin to be nominated.
Deadline: January 12, 2011
Pearl Essence Foundation, Inc:
Students must be a resident of Will County, a graduating high school senior, pursuing an undergraduate academic degree in the Fall of 2010 and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2011
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grant for Prospective Educators:
Must plan to pursue a teaching career and rank in the upper one-third of your class. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2011
Out of State:
Colby College: William D. Adams Presidential Scholars Program – www.colby.edu/presidential
Indiana University: Chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity – http://arete.kintera.org/IU
University of Dayton: Leadership in Service Scholarship – See Mrs. Fredrickson or Mrs. Austin
to be nominated. Deadline: February 1, 2011
November 2010
AXA Achievement Scholarship:
Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents, be a current high school senior who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university in the fall 2011, demonstrate ambition and self-drive and be recommended by an unrelated adult. Go to www.axa-achievement.com for more information and to apply.
Deadline: Postmarked by December 15, 2010
Daughters of the American Revolution:
The DAR Good Citizens Program honors an outstanding young person in the senior class who demonstrates qualities of a good citizen. Students must have the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism to an outstanding degree. If you feel you meet these qualities, see Mrs. Fredrickson or Mrs. Austin for more information.
Deadline: November 9, 2010
Elmhurst College:
If you are planning to attend Elmhurst College, please visit the school’s website to search for scholarships. Go to www.elmhurst.edu/finaid for applications.
Deadline: February 15, 2011
Fox Valley AGC James Banister Scholarship:
Eligible students must be pursuing a course of study in building construction, construction management or civil engineering. They must have a family connection to the Fox Valley AGC and a 2.5 G.P.A. For more information and an application, see your counselor.
Deadline: December 15, 2010
Illinois PTA Lillian E. Glover Scholarship:
Students must plan to enter the field of education or an education degree program and must be in the upper 33% of the class. Go to www.illinoispta.org to apply.
Deadline: February 15, 2010
Joliet Junior College:
If you are planning to attend Joliet Junior College, check the website frequently for scholarship information. Go to www.jjc.edu/info/scholarships for applications.
Deadline: Priority consideration is January 1 and April 1, 2011
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – The Lamark Carter “Manhood” Scholarship:
Eligible high school minority seniors must be seeking acceptance into an institution of higher education, offering a core accredited program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 or better, complete a 3-5 page response to an essay question and provide 3 letters of reference. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by December 1, 2010 *extended to Dec. 17, 2010
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville:
If you are planning to attend SIUE, please visit the school’s website to search for scholarships. Go to http://www.siue.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.shtml for more information.
Deadline: To be eligible, you must submit admission application by December 1, 2010
The National Co-op Scholarship Program:
The cooperative and work-integrated education scholarship is connected to 7 partner institutions that you must be admitted to in order to be eligible for the scholarship (Drexel, Johnson and Wales, Kettering, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Technology). For more information go to www.co-op.edu
Deadline: Postmarked by February 15, 2011
Out of State:
DePauw University: www.depauw.edu/rector.edu
Gannon University: www.gannon.edu
Ohio State University: www.apply.osu.edu
Western Michigan University: www.wmich.edu/finaid/undergrad/scholarships
October 2010
Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund:
The Bruce Fishkin Scholarship is offering a “full ride” scholarship to attend any accredited college or university. Eligible seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or greater may apply and must write a 400 to 500-word essay answering one of the questions found on the website.
Go to www.brucefishkinscholarshipfund.com to apply.
Deadline: December 15, 2010
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking:
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 4, 2011
Eastern Illinois University:
The Honors College has Scholarship Opportunities available for students planning to attend EIU with an ACT of 26 or higher and a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The application can be found at www.eiu.edu/honors
Deadline: February 1, 2011
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education:
High school seniors graduating in 2011 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 1, 2010
Guardian Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award:
The annual award program is open for girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence, and are making a difference in their school and community. Go to www.girlsgoingplaces.com for more information.
Deadline: Postmarked by February 28, 2011
Joliet Rotary:
Interested students planning to attend an accredited two or four year college or university must complete the application and provide two letters of reference from a teacher, coach, or club moderator or community service coordinator. Go to www.jolietrotary.com for an application.
Deadline: Received by March 8, 2011
Lake Forest College:
Students planning to Attend Lake Forest College should search the school’s website for scholarship opportunities. Go to www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships for list of available scholarships.
Deadline: See individual scholarships
Out of State:
Boston University – www.bu.edu/admissions/scholarships
University of Missouri - www.sfa.missouri.edu
Other Scholarship Websites:
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
September 2010
www.jths.org
Colgate-Palmolive and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund:
Eligible students must be of Hispanic American heritage, be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, planning to attend an accredited institution as a full-time student and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2011-2012 school year. Go to www.colgate.com/hazlau for scholarships.
Deadline: December 31, 2010
Community Service Council of Will County:
Eligible students must be a high school senior, a resident of Will County and planning to attend a College, University, Business College or Vocational School in the Fall of 2011. See your counselor for an application.
Deadline: Postmarked by February 4, 2011
Gates Millennium Scholars Program:
If you are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.3; plan to enroll in an accredited college or university; have demonstrated leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular activities; and meet the Federal Pell Grant critieria you could be eligible. Go to www.gmsp.org.
Deadline: January 10, 2011
NASSP/Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Award:
If you feel that you have excellent leadership skills, have strong participation in service organizations and clubs, achievements in the arts and sciences, employment experience, and an exceptional academic record Mrs. Austin or Mrs. Fredrickson to be considered for nomination.
Deadline: November 19, 2010
Nestle Very Best in Youth Scholarship:
If you feel that you are passionate about giving back to the community, doing well academically, and have demonstrated the potential to lead others then go to http://verybestinyouth.nestleusa.com.
Deadline: October 29, 2010
VFW - Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program:
Write and record a broadcast script on the patriotic theme: Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future? See your counselor for information and how to apply.
Deadline: November 1, 2010
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 www.WendysHeisman.com to apply.
Deadline: October 3, 2010
Out of State:
Indiana University: Scholarship information can be found at www.scholarships.indiana.edu
Deadline: November 1, 2010
Iowa State University: Scholarship information can be found at www.financialaid.iastate.edu
Deadline: Various
Michigan Technological University: Scholarship information can be found at
www.admissions.mtu.edu/scholars.
Deadline: October 15, 2010
Washington University in St. Louis: Danforth Scholars Program – if you feel you have exhibited service and leadership, academic excellence and embraced the challenges of rigorous academic curriculum see your counselor to be nominated by October 1st.
Useful Websites:
www.careercruising.com
The username for the website is jolietwest and the password is careers
The student portfolio username and password can be obtained from your school counselor.