District Donor Scholarships

Addison Faith Locke Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Female Student
3. Minimum 2.50 G.P.A.
4. Must have participated in Competitive Cheerleading, Competitive Dance, or an IHSA Activity in District 204
5. Minimum of 50 community service hours on record by March of award year
6. Letter of recommendation from coach/sponsor
   
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Argonne Hispanic/Latino Club STEM Scholar Scholarship
Amount: $TBD
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed Application
2. Minimum 3.3 G.P.A.
3. Senior declaring a STEM major and attending college/university in fall
4. Must demonstrate financial need based off free/reduced lunch
   
   Argonne STEM Scholar Application
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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 

This scholarship will be selected by the Tiger Tales/Alpha Omega sponsor.

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Barry Vanderhyden Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500 (2 Students)
Campus: Joliet Central or Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Minimum 3.5 GPA
2. JTHS Senior Athlete
3. 2-minute video clip answering: What has playing sports at Joliet Central/Joliet West taught you and what will you take with you moving forward?
   
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Black Student Union Scholarship
Amount: $ TBD 
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Complete an application form
2. African American male or female student
3. Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
4. Must have been involved with the Black Student Union or Affiliate 
5. Demonstrates financial need
6. Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university or vocational school
7. Submit 250-350-word Essay: Describe the significance of Black Student Union or its affiliate and evaluate how it has impacted your educational experience. 
   
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Bruce Houseknecht Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Central Band student​
2. Majoring in music education
   
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Charles P. and Margery A. Zuppa Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $10,000 ($2,500 per school year)
Campus: Joliet Central or Joliet West

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. Submit Essay: How has your involvement in school, clubs, athletics and/or organizations helped prepare you for your future?  
   
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Constellation Nuclear Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (2 Central Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Graduating senior from Joliet Central
2. The recipient must plan on pursuing a degree or certificate in an Energy related field or a skilled trade such as Industrial Maintenance, Electrical/Electronic Automated Systems, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Integrated Systems, Process Control, Instrumentation Technology, or similar
3. Minimum 2.5 GPA with the intention to enroll in a vocational-technical school, accredited two-or four-year college or university for the entire academic year
4. Completed all application requirements
5. 1-minute video clip answering: What are your career goals and how will this scholarship impact your ability to achieve this goal?
6. Funds to be used for tuition and/or fees at any vocational/trade school, junior/community college, college, or university

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Constructing Futures Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Campus: Joliet Central or Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Graduating Senior

2. Minority student; preference given to low-income females

3. Minimum 2.5 GPA with intention to enroll as undergraduate student at an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational technical school with in the United States for the entire academic year

4. Completed application form

5. Be involved in extracurricular activities, volunteer work and/or employed

6. 60-90 second video clip: How will you use your education to help yourself, your family and your community?
   
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DJ DreLaurin Minority Scholarship
Amount: $250 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student) 
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Minimum 3.0 G.P.A. 
2. Must be of African American, Latino, or Asian Heritage  
3. Submit 2–3-minute video introducing yourself, your future plans, as well as what you will use the scholarship for

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Don Schmitt Wrestling Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Campus: Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Senior male student
2. Participated in the Joliet West Wrestling program
3. Minimum 2.5 GPA
4. Minimum of 50 community service hours on record by March of current year 
5. Brief essay about yourself and why you should be considered for this scholarship
6. Letter of recommendation from wrestling coach
    

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Dorothy W. Young Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Campus: Joliet Central or Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​African American student
2. Demonstrate financial need
3. Pursuing a nursing program
4. Dedication to helping others
5. 60-90 second video clip: Introduce yourself, discuss your hobbies, any volunteering, and explain your desire to become a nurse.

This scholarship is in the memory of Dorothy W. Jones (aka Dorothy W. Young) who graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1943 and went on to study nursing at Provident Hospital Nursing School in Chicago IL. She was the first African American nurse hired at St. Joseph's Hospital in Joliet, IL. where she worked in Obstetrics and Gynecology for over 25 years. She continued her education and obtained her BSN and Master's degree while becoming the first African American head nurse manager of the labor and delivery unit at St. Joseph's.

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Dr. Thomas and Suzanne Streitz Scholarship
Amount: $500 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)
Campus: Joliet Central or Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Student intends to work towards degree in dentistry or medicine
2. Demonstrates financial need
3. Minimum 3.5 GPA
4. Significantly involved in class leadership, civic service club, and/or extracurricular activities
5. Two letters of recommendation

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Edmond and Kathleen Williams Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 (1 Student) or $2,500 (2 Students)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Complete an application form
2. Must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0
3. Other things being equal, financial need will be considered an important factor
4. Must be accepted and enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or Chicago campus full time
5. Funds to be paid directly to the college/university 
6. One (1) letter of recommendation from a current or former teacher required
7. 500-1000-word essay: What are some of your biggest interests in life and what are your plans for the future?
   
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Joliet Township Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Amount: $500 (4 Central Students and 4 West Students)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Recipient of the scholarship must be a graduating senior who plans to enroll at a post-secondary education institution.  This can be a university, college, junior college, or a vocational/technical school
2. Recipient must be a JT student who has participated in an IHSA or JT sanctioned sporting activity. (For Cheerleading and Dance; fall and competition season are considered two separate sports)
3. Recipient must be a JT senior athlete who has participated in at least two (2) IHSA or JT sanctioned sports and at least six (6) seasons of IHSA or JT sanctioned sports during their athletic career
4. Recipient must be a JT senior athlete who has demonstrated leadership and sportsmanship while involved in high school athletics
5. Recipient must have a high school overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
6. Produce a 60-90 second video clip discussing the following points:
   • Describe what participation in high school athletics has meant to you and how it has developed your leadership and character.
   • Describe how you balance your participation in athletics with extra-curricular activities, work, and/or school.
   • Share your plans after graduation, including the schools you are considering or will attend, your career interests, and/or your intent to participate in college athletics.

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Joliet Township High School Foundation Renewable Scholarship
Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 annually for 4 years) (1 Central Student and 1 West Student) 
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.5 GPA
3. Proof of acceptance in post-secondary institution
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Involvement in extracurricular organizations
6. Minimum of 40 hours of community service
7. 500 - 1000-word essay: “If you were entering the work force in your field of study today, what would be the most important issues you and your colleagues would encounter?”

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Joliet West Counselor Scholarship
Amount: $500 (4 West Students)
Campus: Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Newfound appreciation for your high school education
2. Minimum 2.2 G.P.A.
3. Full course load throughout 4 years of high school
4. Involvement in school related extra-curricular groups or athletics​
   
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Justus League Hoop Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $250 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)
Campus: Joliet Central or Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Must be a graduating high school senior at either Joliet West High School or Joliet Central High School
2. Must have participated in at least one school-sponsored athletic program
3. Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year college/university, trade school, or certified post-secondary certificate/training program
4. Must submit a 500-word essay
   
   Justus League Hoop Application
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Larry Walsh Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​​Minimum 3.0 GPA
2. Completed Resume - Student applying will need to provide a resume style paper including a list of school activities, list of community service hours and/or any type of volunteer work that has been done. 
3.  Complete one page essay on how your volunteer work has impacted you and the community.

• Student once awarded must reach out to donor at phone number provided above during your fall semester.
• Each Scholarship awardee will have the responsibility of providing “the fund” notification of grades and transcripts from their first semester of college. Must have a “C” or above grade and continued participation in school for the scholarship to be awarded.
• Upon proof of qualification “the fund” will remit the awarded scholarship to the institution of the awardee.
  
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Luis G. Medina Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500 (2 Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Open to Latinx senior students at Joliet Central High School
2. Minimum 2.5 GPA
3. No significant disciplinary actions
4. Letter of recommendation written by a non-family member that is familiar with your work ethic, student performance and leadership abilities. Examples: teacher, counselor, coach, boss, church member/mentor
5. Be accepted to an accredited non-for profit 2yr, 4yr or trade school
6. Create 500-word essay or a 2–3-minute video clip addressing the following:

• How will this scholarship benefit you?
• If you had the authority to change your community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?
• Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability in your school, work, or community.
• Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development.
• Who has had the biggest influence in your life and why?

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Maya A. Smith Legacy Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 
Campus: Joliet Central or Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Minimum 3.0 GPA
2. Involvement in Dance, Cheer, or any other JTHS athletic program
3. Preference given to student pursuing nursing
4. Demonstrates financial need
5. 1-minute video clip: Introduce yourself and explain your goals and aspirations for the future.

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Phyllis J. Bogdan Scholarship
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

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Prestige Athletic Leadership & Excellence Scholarship
Amount: $500 (2 Students)
Campus: Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Awarded to one male and one female
2. Minimum 3.5 GPA
3. Three years involvement in Track & Field
4. Minimum of 60 community service hours
5. Served in a leadership role within school or the community
6. Letter of recommendation from a sponsor in which you participated in a leadership role
7. 1-minute video clip answering: How has Track & Field impacted your life and developed your leadership skills?

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Reverend 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

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Shorewood HUGS Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (2 Central Students and 2 West Students)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Completed application form
2. Must be a graduating high school senior
3. Plan to further education at a Junior College, College, University, or Certified Trade School
4. GPA of 3.0 or better
5. Must provide a copy of most recent report card
6. One (1) letter of recommendation required

Shorewood HUGS Application
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Steelmen Future Artist Scholarship
Amount: $400
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Completed application
2. Must have at least 3.0 GPA
3. Must be attending community college/college/university next year and majoring or minoring in Art
4. Must have taken at least 3 years of Art
5. Please explain in writing or a short video how you want to pursue Art at the collegiate level and what university or college you will be attending in the fall. 

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Strike Up the Band Scholarship
Amount: $750
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 $750.
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.

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Tana B. Gray Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Complete application form
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Meet or exceed state standards in reading and math
4. Not selected for any other district/school scholarship
5. Demonstrates financial need
6. Entering the area of architecture, construction, education, health, liberal arts, music, STEM
7. Letter of staff recommendation
8. Essay: "Discuss your financial need for the scholarship and outline your plans for further education and your intended career path."

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William A. Heinze Orchestra Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Student must be a senior enrolled at JTHS West or Central campus
2. One - $1000 Scholarship per JTHS Campus will be awarded if a candidate meets the criteria
3. Student must be pursuing a major or minor in an area of music
4. Student must be graduating in the year they apply and must be attending an institution of higher learning the year they apply. Monies will be deposited directly to that institution after all the criteria have been met for the entrance of that student to the institution.
5. Student must be currently active in a Strings or Philharmonia class and the Symphony Orchestra.
6. Please follow application instructions on the district website.
   
   William A. Heinze Orchestra Application
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