Scholarships
Scholarships are listed by month according to deadlines for submission. Keep in mind that the more scholarships you apply to the better the odds are that you’ll win one. Make sure you are reading the scholarship eligibility criteria very carefully! You don’t want to waste time and effort applying for scholarship you do not qualify for. Scholarships with narrower criteria, lower the amount of applicants and could potentially give you better odds of winning.
Good Luck!
Listed by Submission Deadline:
August
Streitz Dental Arts Academic Scholarship
https://streitzdental.com/streitz-dental-academic-scholarship
Closing Date: August 1, 2018
Amount: $1,000
We welcome applicants who are attending ANY type of educational program beyond high school, which includes “traditional” colleges, vocational ,and technical educational programs. We’ve tried to make it as simple and as straight forward as possible. Just submit a few documents and a short video telling us about your future plans and how you would benefit from the Streitz Dental Academic Scholarship! Applicants must be current high school seniors, recent high school graduates, or currently enrolled in post-high school education.
September
October
AES Engineering Scholarship
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Closing Date: October 6, 2018
Description: Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Wendy's High School Heisman
https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/application/
Closing Date: October 17, 2018 by 5p.m Central Time
Description: Eligible seniors must have maintained at least a B average, participate in at least one school-sponsored sport, is a leader in the community and role model in school.
Horatio Alger Scholarship
https://horatioalger.org/
Closing Date: October 25, 2018
Description: Eligible students must be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the U.S. with plans to enter college no later than the Fall semester following graduation; exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in the U.S.; demonstrate critical financial need; be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; hold a minimum grade point average of 2.0; and be a U.S. citizen.
Voice of Democracy
https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
November
Wichita State
www.wichita.edu/scholarshipcompetitions
Closing Date: November 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship Competitions, students must apply to be eligible.
Elks National Foundation
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Closing Date: November 15, 2018
Description: Most Valuable Student Scholarship – Any high school senior who is a US Citizen may apply. Applications are judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Application period begins Aug 15, 2018.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
Closing Date: November 20, 2018
Description: The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. The application will open on September 6, 2018.
December
January
February
WACE National Co-op Scholarship Program
http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
Closing Date: February 15, 2019
Description: Eligible seniors must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale, apply for the 2019-2020 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed on the website and meet other merit scholarship criteria as established by the institution(s) selected on the application.
March
Patricia Johnson Scholarship
Patricia Johnson Scholarship Application
Closing Date: March 1, 2019
Description: Must be a senior planning to attend a college or university after graduation. The Patricia Johnson Scholarship is awarded annually by JAY (The Greater Joliet Area Alliance for Youth).
April
JJC Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Graduates of District High Schools
http://www.jjc.edu/scholarships
Amount: Up to $3200
Closing Date: April 1, 2018
Description: This scholarship is based on a 3.25 or higher GPA and a score of 1070 or higher on the SAT/ 21 or higher on the ACT. Additionally, a transcript and signed counselor form are required. Both forms can be uploaded to the student’s scholarship application on Award Spring.
Prior to applying for scholarships, students will need to apply to Joliet Junior College in order to obtain a student identification number and JJC email address. Students may apply between now and May 1, 2018 for scholarship awards for the Fall2018 semester. For more information click on link and see your counselor.
Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties
Amount: varies
Closing Date: April 13, 2018
Description: Applicants must be a son/daughter of an owner or full-time employee of a Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties or a son/daughter of a Will/Grundy union building tradesman. Applicants must also have at least a “C” average. As part of the application, students will need to submit their high school transcripts with ACT scores, an essay, two letters of recommendation and a resume. For more information and a link to the application please click on the title.
Kids Chance of Illinois
https://www.kidschanceofillinois.com/scholarships.html
Closing Date: April 30, 2018
Description: Eligible students must have a parent who has been killed or seriously injured as a result of a work-related accident that meets the criteria of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and that has resulted in demonstrated financial need. Applicant must be accepted as a full-time or part-time student at an accredited university, college or technical school.
May
Temple Hoyne Buell Memorial Scholarship
https://azdchipsi.org/buell/
Amount: $1000
Closing Date: May 3, 2019
Description: The Temple Hoyne Buell Scholarship is offered to incoming freshman men who will be attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign beginning in the Fall 2019 semester.
June
Will County Lodging Association
The Carol Hamilton Hospitality Scholarship
http://www.willcountylodging.org
Amount: $1500
Closing Date: June 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is for a graduating senior. Student pursuing education in Hospitality Management in Illinois and reside in Will County. Student will need to complete an essay and have an Letter of recommendation. For more information see Mrs. Isom in room 284
Cathedral Area Preservation Association Scholarship
Closing Date: June 1, 2018
Description: Eligible student must live within CAPA boundaries and household is a current CAPA member; must have attended a Joliet Area High School for at least 3 years; and complete essay on the topic provided. See your counselor for an application.
Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Program
https://application.horatioalger.org/
Closing Date: June 15, 2018
Description: Eligible students must have completed high school by Spring 2018; be enrolled in a 2 year or less career or technical degree/certificate program in Fall 2018 that will lead to employment; attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution; demonstrate financial need; and be a United States citizen. Go to https://application.horatioalger.org/ for more information and to apply.