Scholarships

Website: https://www.silvercross.org/about/caring-community/healthy-community/
Amount: TBD
Closing Date: 1/15/2023

Scholarship Description

​The purpose of the scholarships is to provide financial assistance to those individuals pursuing a course of instruction for healthcare-related careers.

Participants selected for scholarship funding must meet the following criteria:

• High school graduate or GED graduate
• Live within zip codes 60432, 60433, 60436, and 60441 Fairmont Area located in Incorporated Lockport Township
• Meet admission requirements to program of choice

The amount of the scholarship will be determined based on the academic program. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, and school fees.

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Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/education/contest/Pages/default.aspx

Closing Date: 2/1/2023

Scholarship Description:

Theme Focus: Understanding the need for environmental justice and why voices from overburdened communities (minority,
low-income, tribal, or indigenous populations or geographic locations in the US that potentially experience disproportionate
environmental harms and risks) are vital to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws,
regulations, and policies.

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Website: https://www.will-scookswcd.org/scholarships
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: 2/1/2022 
  
​Two available scholarships being made available to Local High School Students interested in Conservation, Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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​Holly Club of Joliet was founded over 130 years ago by a small group of young women who had a heart for service and wanted to help the less fortunate within their own community.  It is fitting, then, that today Holly Club awards scholarships every year to young people who also demonstrate a heart for service. The Barbara J. Rakoski Volunteerism College Scholarship was named for the Holly Club member who spearheaded the award and who served the club faithfully from 1984 until her passing in 2003.  Holly Club scholarships are one way in which its members demonstrate commitment to the youth in our community. We hope to recognize and encourage young people who are already exhibiting the practice of being outward focused and showing gratitude through the act of giving back. Consequently, while we wish to award students (male or female) whose GPA and college-entrance scores demonstrate the ability to succeed in post-high school academics, it is the characteristic of desiring to serve that is the most important in the selection process. In 2021 three recipients pursuing a two-year or four-year degree will be awarded a one-time $1000 scholarship. Application materials are being provided to approximately 16 area high schools; more than one winner per school is permissible. Following are the required application materials for candidates who wish to be considered for this scholarship. Deadline for submission is February 15, 2022. Website and more information CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

Future STEM Scholars Initiative which is open to all students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Click here to learn more closing date 2/15/22

Website: www.mumulambda.com/ymdscholarship
Closing Date: 3/31/2023

Scholarship Description:

 Mu Mu Lambda Education Foundation Inc’s 2023 Scholarship Criteria:

Must be a graduating high school senior that is living in the state of Illinois, pursuing a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university

Must complete the on-line application by March, 31, 2023 11:59 PM CST

application will be rated on appearance, verification of information, clarity and evidence of achievements

Must submit essay (500 – 1000 words, double spaced, 12 font size, “1” margins)

Must have 2.75 minimum GPA/4.0 or equivalent

Must submit official high school transcript

All transcripts must be submitted using the grading policy/GPA scale currently used by their school

Must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, faculty member or coach, etc.

Must submit one personal letter of recommendation from a community organization, church, part-time job, etc.

Must submit a headshot photo (2X2 inches - professional)

Must list involvement/participation in Alpha Phi Alpha Programs and Special Projects, if applicable.

Must download and complete the Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. Photography/Videography Release Form. The Parent/Guardian must sign the document.

Link to Photography/Videography Release Form

No changes or edits can be made after your application has been submitted. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Dr. Robert O. Harris via email at dir-edu@mumulambda.com prior to your 2023 Mu Mu Lambda Education Foundation, Inc. Scholarship application submission. 

Essay Requirements: 

The essay should be thoughtfully and clearly written, but succinct. The essay should be 500 -1000 words, double spaced and font size 12.

Essay Question:

Discuss your planned major in college. What guided your selection? How will your field of study benefit you and the community in which you live?

Website: www2.illinois.gov/dcfs
Closing Date: 3/31/2023

Scholarship Description:

​The scholarship package includes a full tuition and mandatory fee waiver to any community college, university, or college maintained by the State of Illinois, a monthly grant payment, start-up grant and a medical card. The Department may pay for required textbooks and supplies for youth that do not have sufficient resources to purchase the required items.

To be eligible for the DCFS Scholarship:
1) Applicants must meet one of the following educational requirements:
▪ Earned a high school diploma from an accredited institution, or
▪ Earned a General Education Development (GED) certificate/diploma or
▪ Met the state criteria for high school graduation before the start of the school year for which they are applying for the scholarship.
2) In addition, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
▪ The Department has court-ordered legal responsibility for the applicant, or
▪ The applicant aged out of the Department’s care at age 18 or older, or
▪ The applicant who was formerly under care has been adopted or placed in private guardianship.

Website: cbcfinc.academicworks.com
Closing Date: 3/31/2023

Scholarship Description:

​CBC Spuses Education Scholarships

CBC Spouce Performing and Viscual Arts, Stephen Feinburg Multi-Year and Scholars Scholarship

Ally Financial Law and Public Policy, CBC Spouses Essay Contest and NREI HBCU, CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarships

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Website: https://www.betasigmapsi.org
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: March 4, 2023

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Description: This is a scholarship application for a $3,000 scholarship given out to a Christian male freshman attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2023. Please complete all required fields.  Runner-ups may have the opportunity to be eligible for $1,000. There is no obligation to join Beta Sigma Psi to receive this award. If you have any questions email UIUCscholarship@betasigmapsi.org. The application is due by March 4th, 2023.

The application consists of 5 parts: Personal Information, Current Education, Future Education, Community and Church Involvement, and Essay. The essay question at the end is, "What does being a Christian gentleman mean to you, and how do you strive to live up to these values?"

Website: https://baxterwoodman.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/343e6a18-d8ef-5514-6e6d-5d3136676d90/apply?source=2360599-CJB-0
Amount: TBD
Closing Date: 3/31/2023

Scholarship Description

​The Baxter and Woodman Scholarship Fund was founded to assist students pursuing a career in the Civil Engineering field. It is Baxter and Woodman's hope that the funds will support incoming college freshman who are determined to achieve greatness in the civil engineering field and who will ultimately utilize their high level of skill, talent, and professionalism to serve the community. The application link can be found below. Please have applicants apply prior to the deadline, Friday, March 31st, 2023, by 5:00pm. 

Website/ Web address: https://form.jotform.com/pearlessence/2023-scholarship-application
Amount: TBD
Closing Date: 3/31/2023

Scholarship Description
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Each year, the Pearl Essence Foundation has provided various scholarships to graduating Will County High School Seniors. The 2023 Pearl Essence Foundation Scholarship is now open for applications. You can find the digital application located at  https://form.jotform.com/pearlessence/2023-scholarship-application. Students are required to upload a 1 to 2 minute video essay telling us about themselves and their educational/professional objectives. Please pass along the information to your graduating seniors.

This year we are presenting various scholarships to the winners during our Inaugural Black & White Scholarship Ball, Saturday, May 6, 2023. The awards may range from $500 - $1,000.

Our non-profit organization, the Pearl Essence Foundation, Inc. was formed to develop, administer and implement benevolent programs and projects that will provide educational scholarships, civic & social services and cultural opportunities to all persons located within the Will County area, regardless of age, race or creed.

Website: www.palumbofoundation.org
Closing Date: 3/31/2023

Scholarship Description
​Please visit www.palumbofoundation.org for the criteria to apply for a scholarship. Scholarship applications are available online only from January 1st – March 31st for 2023 scholarships

The Palumbo Family foundation is a local organization that serves to improve the lives of young adults by helping them to achieve their goal of a higher education through the scholarship program. The Foundation was formed in 2007, awarding its first scholarship in 2008. To date, over 1.5 Million in scholarship were awarded through this program. The scholarship program is limited to the Chicagoland area (Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake, and Will counties only). Scholarships awarded are a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $15,000 per scholarship. The number of scholarships awarded varies but the total amount awarded this year will be a minimum of $150,000.

Closing Date: 3/31/2023
 
Scholarship Description
​This minority based scholarship requires the following - a completed application, verification of parent income, ACT/SAT Scores, HS Transcript, Academic and personal references, and an essay.

See the attached documents to apply.

Requirements

Application
 

Website: www.jolietrotary.com
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: 4/15/2023

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A total of six (6) scholarships each in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to seniors graduating in 2023; two from:  Joliet Township High School Central Campus; Joliet Township High School West Campus; and Joliet Catholic Academy.  These scholarships will be provided in the form of a check made payable to the institutions accepting the scholarship recipients into an accredited two or four year college or university and may be used for tuition only.

Students who attend Joliet Catholic Academy, Joliet Township High School - Central Campus, and Joliet Township High School - West Campus are eligible to apply.

All applications must be received on or before noon on April 15, 2023. Please email your transcript to Amanda Quinn at aquinn@jjc.edu by noon on April 15. If we do not receive the transcript by that date, you will be removed from the pool of applicants.

For more information, please email any questions to Brian Cedergren bcedergren@abriccu.com or Amanda Quinn at aquinn@jjc.edu.

Website: jolietjuniors.org
Closing Date: 4/1/2023

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Scholarship Description:

             The Criteria

Candidates must:

• Demonstrate strong academic success with a minimum GPA equivalent of B or higher;
• Demonstrate significant volunteer contributions to her community;
• Demonstrate strong character;
• Be able to easily express her personal philosophy or purpose as to why it is important to volunteer;
• Be well-rounded;
• Be in the process of applying to or already accepted at an accredited two or four year college or university; and,
• Submit a brief essay and other materials as outlined below. 
• Must attend one of the following high schools:
  • Joliet West or Joliet Central High School
  • Joliet Catholic Academy
  • Minooka Community High School
  • Providence Catholic High School
    
    The Procedure

• Applications and all materials must be postmarked no later than April 1st, 2023.
• Applicants may be required to participate in an interview process.
• Selection process will be completed and the recipient notified 1st week of May.
• Our recipient(s) will be formally invited to attend our JJWC Reciprocity Dinner May 25th, 2023

Closing Date: 4/1/2023

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Scholarship Description:

Application Requirements:

• A completed application form must be submitted via email.

• One character recommendation letter, detailing the applicant’s community service involvement, must be submitted with the application form.

• An official high school transcript, with the registrar’s seal, must be mailed or emailed directly from a school official.

• Applicants may be required to participate in a virtual interview on April 16 or 17, 2023.

Additional Information:
• Scholarships are open to individuals residing in the Joliet area.

• Application forms and recommendation letters must be emailed by 11:59pm (central time) on April 1, 2023. Late applications will not be considered.

• Transcripts must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2023 or emailed by 11:59pm (central time) on April 1, 2023.

• Incomplete applications will not be considered after the deadline.

• Failure to attend college in the fall or spring semester of the 2023–2024 school year, for any reason, will result in forfeiture of scholarship.

• With the exception of the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission Scholarships, failure to attend a 4-year college or university in the fall or spring semester of the 2023–2024 school year, for any reason, will result in forfeiture of scholarship.

• Applicants may only receive a Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission Scholarship from one community organization in a calendar year.
Mail to:
Tealight Foundation, Incorporated
c/o Farrah Brass, Chairman
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 223
Joliet, IL 60434
Email to:
tealightscholarships@gmail.com
Point of Contact:
Farrah Brass
815-260-6020
 

Closing Date: 4/1/2023

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Scholarship Description:

Senior High School Eligibility Requirements 

• Applicant must be a college bound high school senior at the time of applying for the application. 

• Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in a two- or four-year accredited college or  university by the fall of 2023. 

• Applicant must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).

• Applicant must agree to use the scholarship funds only for educational expenses.

• Only students who live in zip codes 60432, 60433, 60436, and Lockport Grade School District #89 60441 are eligible for the SCHCC scholarship. 

• Only students who are residents of Will County are eligible for the NHBW scholarship.

• Students may only apply for one scholarship: SCHCC or NHBW.  

Closing Date: 4/30/2023 

Description: 

• NAACP Joliet Branch Scholarship- Sponsored by the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission
   
• NAACP Book Scholarship
  
  Students will be considered for both awards when the application is received, but may only be eligible for one.  Scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2023. If you are no longer the appropriate contact, please let me know who is. We appreciate your assistance in this matter in providing students with this information. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions!

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Website: http://bit.ly/3IXo9Uv
Amount: 1,000
Deadline: 04/28/23

Scholarship Description: High school seniors in the six states surrounding Iowa, and their parents or guardians, have an opportunity to register for the ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship now through April 28.

Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students who are selected through a random drawing after the registration period ends. The awards will be sent directly to students’ colleges for 2023–2024 expenses.

To read the official rules and register, families should visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/ISLScholarship.

There are no financial need, academic or essay requirements to qualify for the scholarship. No purchase is required.

Fliers (PDF) are available for download to help you promote the scholarship to your members. You may also contact us to request social media images or content.

Website: www.dorothyolsonscholarship.com/scholarship
Amount: 1,000
Closing Date: 4/14/2023
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Scholarship Description

​1. Complete the online application and submit through the website;

2. Upload a letter of recommendation per the instructions on the website, making certain that letterhead, logo, or business card of recommender appear on the letter, clearly visible, without which THE RECOMMENDATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INVALID.

 3. Upload a video per the instructions on the website

 4, Finalists will be required to participate in a live audition on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in order to be considered for the scholarship award.

 The deadline is April 14, 2023 at midnight. All materials should be sent to: iradosla@iwu.edu

Website: www.jjc.edu/scholarships
Amount: TBD   
Closing Date: 4/1/2023

Scholarship Description

​Eligible students must plan to attend JJC and have a minimum unwaited GPA of a 3.25 and a minimum SAT of 1070 or a minimum ACT of a 21.

See the attached to learn more and apply.

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Website: www.forsamantha.org
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: 4/7/2023

Scholarship Description
   
​As part of our mission, it is our "most loving and meaningful intent to grant scholarships on behalf and in memory of Samantha."

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Closing Date: 4/26/2023

Scholarship Description

​The Cathedral Area Preservation Association of Joliet (CAPA) will award two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1000 each to high school seniors residing in the Cathedral Area of Joliet for their pursuit of higher education beyond their high school years. Higher education can be a community college, a four year college or a trade school.

See the attached documents for more information and to apply.

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Closing Date: April 1st, 2023

Description: 

Denise Winfrey, President of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and Will County Board Member for District #6, will award a $12,000 scholarship to a Will County student.

The David Davenport Scholarship is awarded each year by the NACo President. Since Will County is home to the current President, a student from Will County will be chosen.

The student receiving the scholarship will get $3,000 per year paid to their school account for four years.

The National Hook Up of Black Women (NHBW), Joliet Chapter which administers several other scholarships will serve as the selection committee. Applications will be available through schools, County Board Members, or on the NHBW Joliet Chapter website.

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Closing Date: 5/28/2023

Scholarship Description

​This scholarship is offered to incoming freshman men to the University of Illinois without regard to race, creed, color, or religion.

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Website: www.deanritter.org/2023-scholarship/
Closing Date: 5/1/2023

Scholarship Description    
​Qualifications:

Significant hearing lost in one or both ears

A Resident in the state of Illinois

Currently a high school senior in good standing

Exhibit financial need

Website: https://www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=3931
Amount: $500
Closing Date: 5/1/2023

Scholarship Description:
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the Ford Motor Company Fund have partnered to offer Ford Economic Mobility Grants for college students needing emergency relief. A limited number of ($500) grants are available for one-time relief assistance.

Students from HACU-member Hispanic-Serving Institutions who demonstrate needs in the categories below are eligible to apply.

Grant categories are as follows:

•    Food
•    Housing
•    Transportation
•    Technology
•    Dependent care

To apply, students must complete an online application and write an essay in 250 words or less, responding to the following topic: Explain how you are showing resilience and strength in the face of crisis. Include the reason funds are needed and how you plan to utilize them to meet your selected needs.

Website: https://www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=3931%20
Amount: $500
Deadline: 05/01/23

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Scholarship Description: 

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the Ford Motor Company Fund have partnered to offer Ford Economic Mobility Grants for college students needing emergency relief. A limited number of ($500) grants are available for one-time relief assistance.

Students from HACU-member Hispanic-Serving Institutions who demonstrate needs in the categories below are eligible to apply.

Grant categories are as follows:

• Food
• Housing
• Transportation
• Technology
• Dependent care

To apply, students must complete an online application and write an essay in 250 words or less, responding to the following topic: Explain how you are showing resilience and strength in the face of crisis. Include the reason funds are needed and how you plan to utilize them to meet your selected needs.

The Ford Economic Mobility Grants are for the fall 2023 session. The application deadline is May 1

Website: www.jjc.edu/scholarships
Amount: TBD 
Closing Date: 5/15/2023

Scholarship Description
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Joliet Junior College offers over 700 scholarships, many of which are for incoming freshman. Last year, students were awarded more than $950,000 in scholarships from the JJC Foundation.

We have an internal scholarship web page that is accessible to students attending or planning on attending Joliet Junior College. The scholarship application site is called Award Spring. It is a quick and user-friendly site to apply for JJC scholarships. Students interested in applying can visit www.jjc.edu/scholarships.

Prior to applying for scholarships, students will need to apply for admissions to Joliet Junior College in order to obtain a student identification number and JJC email address. We have a YouTube video tutorial of our application process that can be accessed from our webpage that I would suggest watching before beginning the process.

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Website: www.jjc.edu/scholarships
Closing Date: 5/15/2023 

​JJC Foundation offers many scholarships. Apply on-line beginning February 1st, 2023 to apply.

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Website/ Web address: www.busey.com/scholarship
Closing Date: 6/30/2023

Scholarship Description

Busey is pleased to recognize and support the scholastic achievements and bright
futures of local students with the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship.
With applications now being accepted, the scholarship offers financial support toward
continuing education endeavors to applicants of all ages and educational backgrounds.
Applicants will be required to meet specific eligibility requirements.
Available across the Busey footprint, 10 individual $2,500 scholarships are available
to eligible applicants. The scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, books
or supplies for continuing education. Applicants must reside in one of the following
counties within the applicable states below:
Illinois - Will County is included.

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