Scholarships

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf and Coco-Cola Scholarship Flyer
Amount: $20,000 
Closing Date: October 31, 2020

Description: 

• Current high school/home-schooled students attending a school in one of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2020-2021 academic school year
• U.S. Citizens (not a Temporary Resident), U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9447/stokes_educational_scholarship_program_scholarship.php​​​​​​​
Amount: $30,000 - 10 Awards
Closing Date: October 31, 2020

Description: The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program is a tremendous opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field while attending college and earning a degree. The Stokes Program is open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.

With the Stokes Program, you will attend college full-time, then work during the summer at NSA's HQ in Fort Meade, Maryland for a minimum of 12 weeks in areas related to your course of study. You will acquire real world experience and receive a salary year-round. Best yet, after you graduate college, you won't have to go through the job search hassle - a position will be waiting for you in your area of study in the exciting world of NSA.*

Computer Science
NSA computer scientists work in areas such as applications programming, computer security and graphics, and the design and implementation of software involving database management systems, real-time systems, networking and distributed processing systems.

Computer/Electrical Engineering
The challenges and experiences in these areas range from pure and applied research, design, development and testing to project management and systems analysis. You will be involved in projects that focus on communication systems, computer security and networking, microprocessor applications, software engineering and optics.

*By participating in the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, you are agreeing to work for NSA for at least 1.5 times the length of study upon graduation.

Benefits

A) Tuition and mandatory fees up to $30,000 per year

B) Year-round salary while attending college

C) Housing and travel entitlements during summer employment (if the distance between NSA and the school exceeds 75 miles)

D) Paid time off / health & life insurance / federal retirement plan

Nitro Scholarship
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/nitro_scholarship_scholarship.php
Amount: $2,000 - 12 Awards
Closing Date: October 31, 2020

Description: A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States; A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States; A student or a parent whose child has graduated from an accredited undergraduate school (a "School) and who is currently paying back a student or parent loan for his/her/child's educational expenses for such School ("Entrant").

Be Bold Scholarship
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be_bold_scholarship_scholarship.php​​​​​​​
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2020

Description: ​To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:

A) Earnest
B) Determined
C) Moving

The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics. Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.

CARiD Scholarship Programhttps://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11172/carid_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
Amount: $50,000- 200 Awards
Closing Date: October 31, 2020

Description: ​CARiD is giving away $1,000 to offset your educational expenses for college! Just getting the essentials can add up quickly and CARiD wants to help - books, food, backpacks, some sweet spinners for your commuter vehicle, or whatever else you need to get ready for school! Most importantly - CARiD believes in higher education and wants to help you achieve your goals!

Golden Apple Scholars Program 
Application: Golden Apple Scholars Application
Closing Date: December 15, 2020 
Description: The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a teacher preparation and scholarship program for high school seniors, and first- and second-year Illinois college students who have the determination and drive to be excellent teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. We prepare you for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.

Golden Apple Scholars Receive:

• Tuition support, up to $23,000
• Paid residential Scholar Institutes that include courses and extensive classroom/work experience
• Academic and social-emotional support
• Job placement assistance
• Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Illinois High School Senior, Illinois Partner University Freshman or Sophomore, Illinois Community College Student.

• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (DACA recipients) and resident of Illinois.

• Be a resident of Illinois (if you are dependent, both you and your parent/guardian must be residents of Illinois)

• ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:*
  Every application submitted to Golden Apple Scholars receives a holistic review. This means every piece of your application is reviewed and considered in order to make a decision. One single item does not determine your application decision.

STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES:
Standardized test scores are optional and not required for acceptance to the Golden Apple Scholars Program. The review committee will closely review the strength of course selection, G.P.A., grade trending, personal statements and overall involvement for students wishing not to submit test scores.

Students accepted into the Scholars program must submit test scores after induction to assist in research purposes.
Home school students are required to submit test scores for application review.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation 2020 Youth Awards
www.HispanicHeritage.org 
Closing Date: December 6, 2020
Description: High school student will receive Education Grants and be celebrated as Latinx leaders in their communities.

Eligibility:

• Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2021
• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2021-2022
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
• Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA​

2021-2022 Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver
2021-2022 Children of Veterans Tuition Application
https://osfa.illinois.edu/
Closing Date: January 5, 2021

Description: The application for the 2021-2022 Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is now available online. Please refer to our website, osfa.illinois.edu.  The applicant will need to print out the application and mail it to our office with the required documents.  A copy of the application is also attached to this e-mail.

The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is a four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois. The recipient may use his/her Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver at any of the University of Illinois campuses (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Health Sciences Center, or Springfield).

One award is available per conflict in each county, but the maximum number of awards per county is three. The following are eligible conflicts for this award: World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict, the Siege of Beirut, the Grenada Conflict, the Southwest Asia Conflict, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Specific information regarding the required service dates and medal eligibility is provided on the application itself. The application also outlines the selection criteria that will be used to determine award winners.

The priority deadline is January 5, 2021. Candidates must submit the completed application with photocopies of both the veteran parent's service papers (DD Form 214) and the student's ACT or SAT scores to our office.

All candidates will be notified by mail on or around February 24, 2021 whether they have been selected to receive the Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver. We appreciate your continued assistance in providing applications and information about the Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver to students.