District Committee Scholarships

 

Ascension Saint Joseph Scholarship
Amount: $1,250 (2 Central Students and 2 West Students)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Minimum 3.0 GPA

2. Plan to pursue a medical related program in college

Barbara Markelz Memorial Scholarship 
Amount: (1) $1,000 or (2) $500
Campus: Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Student must be a graduating senior of Joliet West High School 
2. Student must currently be on the staff of the Tiger Tales newspaper and/or Alpha Omega yearbook 
3. Scholarship will be awarded upon proof of enrollment at any college/university, community college or trade school 
4. The amount of the scholarship will be determined by the number of chosen recipients 

 

Beverly Grossman Scholarship 
Amount: $500 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

​Preference will be given to, but not limited to the following criteria:

1. Complete application form
2. Minimum 2.0 G.P.A.
3. Demonstrates financial need
4. Not receiving any other scholarship awards through the school
5. Review of student discipline
6. Funds to be paid directly the college/university

 

Beverly M. Antoniewicz Scholarship
Amount: $500 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Student with "strong" math ability
2. No financial need requirement 

 

Brass Family Education Scholarship for the next Generation of Educators/JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $500 (2 Central Students and 2 West Students)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

The Brass Family Education Scholarship supports the Brass family legacy of education and contributions of Joliet Township High School to the Brass Family. The scholarship seeks to support students who have the desire to major in an education-related field in hopes that the students will seek the opportunity to teach at Joliet Township High School to teach completion their degree. 

 Two (2) $500 scholarship is for any JTHS graduate who is pursuing a degree in an education-related field.

• One (1) from Joliet Central
• One (1) from Joliet West 

Two (2) $500 scholarship is offered to a student of color pursuing a degree in an education-related field.

• One (1) from Joliet Central
• One (1) from Joliet West 

*This scholarship is offered in alignment with Strategy One of the District’s Strategic Plan: Action Plan 1-3 - Implement comprehensive processes which are designed to increase staff efficacy and provide opportunities to increase the diversity of staff within the school district.

This scholarship will be selected by the Donor using District Scholarship Committee applications.

 

Brenton H. Wadsworth Scholarship/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $1,000 (2 Central Students and 2 West Students)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​One male and one female
2. Complete an application form
3. Minimum 3.5 grade point average
4. Demonstrate financial need
5. Community service performed in excess of the standard graduation requirement
6. Participated in team-building activities

 

Bruce Houseknecht Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Student majoring in music education 

 

Catherine & Russell Ghilain Scholarship 
Amount: $3,000 (1 Student), $1,500 (2 Students) or $1,000 (3 Students)
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​​Graduating senior from Joliet Township High School, Central campus
2. Minimum 2.5 GPA
3. Other things being equal, financial need will be considered an important factor
4. Preference will be given to students planning to attend one of the following: Joliet Junior College, University of St. Francis, N.I.U. or S.I.U.
5. Pursuing a career in education with interest in becoming a teacher and/or desire in studying communication or broadcasting in the Radio, Television & Digital Media program at S.I.U.; or, Communication & Media Arts at the University of St. Francis; or, Communication Studies at N.I.U.
6. Completed application

This scholarship will be selected by the Donor using District Scholarship Committee applications.

 

Clarence Stallman Scholarship
Amount: $500 (2 Central Students and 2 West Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Scholarship, character, motivation, and aptitude for success are to be considered
2. Other things being equal, financial need will be considered an important factor
3. There will be no discrimination based on sex, race, creed, or handicaps

 

Class of 1960 Scholarship/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $500 (2 Students)    
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Demonstrate financial need

 

Constellation Dresden Station Inclusion Council Scholarship
Amount: $900 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)    
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Diverse graduating senior
2. Pursuing a STEM related degree at a Community College, four-year College or University, or similar institute of higher learning
3. Funds to be paid directly to college/university

 

Daniel Bryan Dow Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,100
Campus: Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Graduating male senior from West Campus
2. Student must be college bound and plan to attend the University of Illinois Engineering College and preferably be a Computer Science Major
3. Student should be in the accelerated program and the top 10% of the graduating class

 

Dr. Cheryl McCarthy Future Educator Scholarship
Amount: $500 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Minimum 3.5 GPA
2. Pursuing a major in Education
3. Involved in at least one extra-curricular activity

Eastside Neighborhood Council Scholarship
Amount: $200 (5 Central Students)
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Demonstrate leadership skills
2. Have a good attendance record
3. Be involved in at least one community outreach program
4. Have a desire to be successful
5. Enrolled in college/university for the Fall semester

 

Eken Family Scholarship Fund
Amount: $5,000 (2 Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need, be officially enrolled at Joliet Central High School in good standing, and have participated in at least one school extra-curricular activity.
2. Two scholarships of $5,000 each shall be awarded. The following criteria applies.
3. One scholarship awarded to a student who has accumulated a 3.2 G.P.A. on a 4-point G.P.A. scale and who is planning on attending either a 2 year or a 4 year college.
4. One scholarship awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic growth/improvement during their high school career and has attained a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. on a 4-point G.P.A. scale. This scholarship awarded to one attending any “post high school” institution including a college or accredited vocational/trade school approved by the Joliet Central scholarship committee.
5. For students attending ‘college’, preference will be given, but not limited to students planning to attend one of the following: Joliet Junior College, Illinois State University, Carthage College, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Miami University Oxford, Ohio

 

Ellery Frost Memorial Scholarship 
Amount: $1,000 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Successful completion of three credits in industrial education, including vocational course work
2. The recipient must plan on pursuing training in traditional industrial arts and enroll in a school/college for trade and industrial-related careers
3. Demonstrated potential and performance in industrial/vocational education. Scholarship, character, and motivation are to be considered
4. Financial need does not have to be considered for this award
5. There will be no discrimination based on sex, race, creed, or handicaps

 

Emilie Baltz Scholarship
Amount $300 (2 Art Students and 2 Photo Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Open to students of exceptional art and photography talent and motivation
2. Only 2^nd and 3^rd year of art or photo students to be eligible
3. Selection to be made by the Arts and Photo teachers
4. Pursuing an Art or Photography major
5. Funds paid directly to the student

 

Frederick W. Schmidt, Sr. and Minnie Kuhn Scholarship
Amount: $250 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Top 10% of graduating class
2. Financial need 

 

Jim Sczepaniak Scholarship/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $1,000 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.0 grade point average
3. Must have earned at least 3 credits in social science courses (history, government, economics, etc.)
4. Must be planning on going to college and majoring in history or other social science related major
5. Not selected for any other district/school scholarship

 

Jimmie Dale Gant Scholarship
Amount: $500
Campus: Joliet Central or Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Member of the JTHS Golf team
2. African-American student. If no African-American applies or qualifies, then the award will be given to a student of another ethnic group
3. Minimum 2.0 GPA
4. Funds to be paid directly to college or university.

 

Joseph & Cecilia Trizna Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500 
Campus: Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Scholarship, character, motivation, and aptitude for success are to be considered
2. Consideration should be given to a student that plans to enter an education, a legal, or a law enforcement field following a college education.  A stated major is not required of the recipient
3. Financial need does not have to be considered for this award
4. Other scholarships and awards to students should not be considered
5. There will be no discrimination based on sex, race, creed or handicaps
    

JTHS Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship/JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $250 (2 Central Students and 2 West Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Student must be relative of a Joliet Central, East or West Alumni
2. Student must have participated in school activities
3. Student must have completed more than 40 hours of community service
4. Student must be accepted to a two or four-year school post-secondary school in Illinois

 

JTHS Class of 1958 Blue Scholarship/JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $2,000    
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Senior in good standing (no required GPA)
3. Funds to be used for tuition and/or fees at any university, college, junior/community college, or any vocational/trade school

 

JTHS Class of 1958 Gold Scholarship/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $2,000    
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Senior in good standing (no required GPA)
3. Funds to be used for tuition and/or fees at any university, college, junior/community college, or any vocational/trade school

 

JTHS Foundation Scholarship 
Amount: $500 (5 Central Students and 5 West Students)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
3. Meet or exceed State Standards in Reading and Mathematics
4. Not selected for any other district/school scholarships
5. Selection based on one student per academy

 

JTHS Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (5 Central Students and 5 West Students)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.2 G.P.A.
3. Meet or exceed State Standards in Reading and Mathematics
4. Minimum of 60 hours of documented community service
5. Not selected for any other district/school scholarships
6. Selection based on one student per academy

 

Keep Going for Mark Brockett Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Preference given to student accepted and committed to University of Illinois at Springfield, but not limited to students planning to attend the following: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago, Northern Illinois University, or Southern Illinois University
2. Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate other
3. Persistence in the face of challenge or difficult circumstances
4. Willingness to work cooperatively with others toward a positive outcome
5. Effective communication skills, both written and oral
6. Interest in studying communication, media, or broadcasting
7. Participation in co- and/or extra-curricular activities (Televised Student News Network, Yearbook, student athletics to be given first consideration)

 

Kimberly Michelle Dow Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,100  
Campus: Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Graduating female senior from West Campus
2. Student must be college bound (not junior college)
3. Student should be in the accelerated program and the top 10% of the graduating class
4. Student should be involved in Women's Athletics (Gymnastic Team if possible)
5. This award should be presented without regard to income level

 

Larry M. Shaw Memorial Scholarship/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $250 (2 Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Minimum 2.5 GPA
2. Completed two or more vocational education courses (Business Ed, Vocational Tech, or Consumer Sciences)
3. The recipient must plan on pursuing vocational train in a post-secondary institution or program (College/University, Junior College, Vocational/Technical School, Apprentice Training Program, etc.)
4. Priority given to students with financial aid
5. Completed application form

 

Lichtenwalter Steelmen Family Scholarship/JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $5,000    
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Senior in good standing (no required GPA)
3. Funds to be used for tuition and/or fees at any university, college, junior/community college, or any vocational/trade school

 

Marion K. Bowles Scholarship 
Amount: $500 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Scholarship, character, motivation, and aptitude for success are to be considered
2. Other things being equal, financial need will be considered an important factor
3. There will be no discrimination based on sex, race, creed, or handicaps
4. The student shall also have selected a career in science or closely related to science

 

 

Mark Turk Scholarship/JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $500 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student) 
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
3. Held leadership position/role in school organization for minimum of one full year
4. Not selected for any other district/school scholarships
5. Minimum of 80 hours documented community service

 

Minnie Bates-Hervey Scholarship/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $250
Campus: Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Complete application form
2. Minimum of 80 hours of documented community service
3. Demonstrate involvement with athletics/activities during high school years
4. Minimum of one-year leadership experience in a club/organization

 

Phyllis J. Bogdan Scholarship/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $250 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student) 
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Completed application form
2. Pursuing a major or minor in Music as a full-time student
3. Attending a university/college in the Fall
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA
5. Two letters of recommendation

 

Rev. Genevieve Brown Scholarship
Amount: $250 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Student involved in the Infant Childcare program at Joliet Central who will be pursuing a college education
2. Must have a cumulative 2.5 G.P.A. or above
3. Activities and/or involvement performed in excess of the standard community service graduation requirement

 

Robert J. Baher Literacy Scholarship
Amount: $250 
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Selection to be made by Arts & Communication teachers and Coordinator
2. Based on literary writing (i.e. essay)
3. No financial need requirement
4. The money is paid directly to the student

 

Schaller Aspiring U of I Student Scholarship
Amount: $500 
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Complete an application form
2. Academic merit
3. Must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0
4. Service to school and/or community
5. Past activities which shows a strong promise of success in future endeavors
6. Must be enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign full time
7. Priority given to students of African American, Latino, or Asian heritage

This scholarship will be selected by the Donor using District Scholarship Committee applications.

 

Schaller Women in STEM Scholarship
Amount: $500 
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Complete an application form
2. Academic merit
3. Must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0
4. Service to school and/or community
5. Past activities which shows a strong promise of success in future endeavors
6. Must be enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year school in a STEM field
7. Female student

This scholarship will be selected by the Donor using District Scholarship Committee applications.

 

Strike Up the Band Scholarship
Amount: $500
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. One graduating senior from the JTHS Central band
2. An actively enrolled member of the band for a minimum of 7 semesters, but not more than 8 by the graduation date of the school year.
3. A GPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale (2.50 on a 4.00 scale)
4. Has met all graduation requirements of Joliet Township High School, District 204
5. Recipient has been chosen because of dedication to the band, school, and community as a positive role model and true “Unsung Hero”
6. The JTHS Central Director of Bands ultimately determines the scholarship recipient. In addition to nominees considered by the Director of Bands, the process must include input from members of the symphonic band. Inclusion of peer nominations from members of the symphonic band is considered to be a valued element in the overall selection process.
7. Letters of nomination to the Director of Bands must include evidence of a nominee’s:
   •   Examples of good character and the previously listed attributes
   •   Examples of continuous/selfless actions of involvement, leadership, inspiration, and commitment to the members of the band and the band’s activities, programs, and honored legacy.
   •   Additional examples and actions on behalf of JTHS Central and/or the Joliet area community should be included.
8. The award is a tuition only scholarship and not for books, equipment, or any miscellaneous fees. The scholarship/award is a one-time award to the student in the amount of $500.
9. Paid directly to the recipient’s chosen post-high school accredited community college or 4-year college/university after presenting evidence of registration, with a total number of credit hours to be classified as a full-time student during the first semester.

 

Tim Baltz Scholarship
Amount: $400 (1 Foreign Language Student and 1 Drama Student)
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Graduating senior from Joliet Central High School
2. Only 2nd or 3rd year French/Spanish students, or 2nd or 3rd year Drama students to be eligible
3. Selection to be made by French/Spanish teachers and Drama teachers
4. Priority given to students pursuing Foreign Language major/minor, and students pursuing Performing Arts/Communication/Media Studies major/minor
5. Funds paid directly to student

 

William K. Schmidt Family Scholarship
Amount: $500 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Top 10% of graduation class
2. Financial need