Scholarships

Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois Scholarship 
Learning Disabilities Association Application
Closing Date: March 1, 2019
Amount: $500

Description: Applicants must complete a candidate application; submit an essay of 300 words, "Why i would like to study in Ireland"; submit 2 letters of recommendation; and interview with the scholarship committee.

Irish Life Experience
www.countywillirish.net
Closing Date: March 1, 2019
Amount: $3,000

Description: Applicants must complete a candidate application; submit an essay of 300 words, "Why i would like to study in Ireland"; submit 2 letters of recommendation; and interview with the scholarship committee.

Illinois Federation of Business Women’s Clubs (IFBW) Scholarship 
http://www.ifbwc.org/scholarships 
Closing Date: March 1, 2019
Amount: $2,000

Description:

1. Applicant must be female, 19 years or older, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state of Illinois.

2. Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED and be currently enrolled in an accredited trade school, college, or university with a minimum of six (6) credit hours.

3. Applicant must hold a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4 point scale as of the completion of the Fall 2018 semester.

4. While not a sole determining factor, preference will be given to qualified applicants demonstrating financial need.

5. Successful applicants must be willing and available to compete in the Young Professional/Career Professional public speaking competition at the IFBWC State Convention on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Competition results will not affect the scholarship award; however, failure to participate will disqualify the applicant.

6. Application must include the following:  a cover letter requesting consideration of application; a completed application form with all requested information, signatures, and dates; a 200-300 word essay (typed, double-spaced) identifying her career objectives and explaining how she plans to use this scholarship to achieve those objectives (if applicant is enrolled in a Master’s program, her essay should include how this additional education will assist her in the employment world); a high school transcript (regardless of completion) and/or proof of GED completion and a higher education transcript that includes all grades received through the Fall 2018 semest r; and two (2) signed letters of recommendation from individuals other than relatives or close friends (may include, but not limited to, teachers, coaches, sponsors, mentors, or advisers).

Township Officials of Illinois Association
https://www.toi.org/ 
Closing Date: March 1, 2019

Description: Eligible students must me graduating from Illinois high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be U.S. citizen and resident of Illinois; plan to attend college in Illinois; have a history of extracurricular activities; and complete an application.  Go to https://www.toi.org/ for more information and to apply.

Tzu Chi Scholars Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation 
www.tzuchi.us/scholarships/  
Closing Date: March 1, 2019
Amount Awarded: $1,000

Description: Eligible students must be a U.S. high school graduating senior or equivalent; have a 3.0 minimum G.P.A.; demonstrate financial need for college tuition; and enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the 2019-2020 academic year.  To apply and for more information, go to  www.tzuchi.us/scholarships/.

Associated Orthodontists Scholarships 
www.greatbraces.com
Closing Date: March 1, 2019
Amount Awarded: $1,000

Description: Eligible students must be graduating seniors in December 2018 or May 2019, have a GPA of at lease a 3.0, and be a current or former patient who received full braces at Associated Orthodontists. Go to www.greatbraces.com for more information and an application.

Golden Apple Scholars 
https://www.goldenapple.org/golden-apple-scholars 
Closing Date: March 1, 2019

Description: Eligible students must be a high school Senior; U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (DACA recipients) and resident of Illinois; ACT Composite of 22 or higher and minimum of 6 on Writing; SAT Composite of 1110 or higher and a minimum of 26 on writing; cumulative 2.5 GPA; and unofficial transcripts.

The Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Award  
 https://ioof-il.org/ 
Closing Date: March 1, 2019

Description: Eligible students must be a citizen of the United States or provided proof of Naturalization; be a resident of Illinois; provide proof of financial need; maintain at least a “C” grade average; and complete the application by the deadline.  Students may attend any post-secondary school or accredited vocational or technical training school. 

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). 

Will County Farm Bureau Foundation 
http://www.willcfb.com/committees/foundation.html 
Closing Date: March 1, 2019
Amount Awarded: $1,200 

Description: Eligible students must be members or dependents of members in good standing of the Will County Farm Bureau.  Scholarships are based on financial need, scholastic ability and service/activities of the applicant in school church and community. 

Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Fraternity Scholarship
Illinois Scholarship Application 
Closing Date: March 2, 2019
Amount Awarded: $1,500

Description: Eligible students must be a Lutheran male attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Fall 2019 and demonstrate values in spiritual growth, scholastic achievement and social responsibility.  http://wp.betasigmapsi.org/ 

Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation 
www.illinoiselksccc.org
Closing Date: March 8, 2019
Amount Awarded: $500 

Description: Eligible students must be a legal resident of Illinois or the border area of a neighboring state under the jurisdiction of an Illinois Elks Lodge; be a full-time student in a recognized physical or occupational therapy program; and have and maintain a "B" or higher cumulative grade point average.

Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation Physical or Occupational Therapy Major Assistant Application 
www.illinoiselksccc.org
Closing Date: March 8, 2019
Amount Awarded: $500 

Description: Eligible students must be a legal resident of Illinois or the border area of a neighboring state under the jurisdiction of an Illinois Elks Lodge; be a full-time student in a recognized physical or occupational therapy assistant program; and have and maintain a "B" or higher cumulative grade point average.

Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation Physical or Occupational Therapy
www.illinoiselksccc.org
Closing Date: March 8, 2019
Amount Awarded: $500 

Description: Eligible students must be a legal resident of Illinois or the border area of a neighboring state under the jurisdiction of an Illinois Elks Lodge; be a full-time student in a recognized physical or occupational therapy program; and have and maintain a "B" or higher cumulative grade point average.

TeaLight Foundation Scholarships 
TeaLight Application
Closing Date: March 11, 2019
Amount Awarded: $500 

Description: Several scholarships are available for seniors who reside in the Joliet area and plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college in the fall.  Applicants must hold a 3.0 GPA, submit 2 letters of recommendation, a copy of an official transcript, and complete an interview (held 4/27/19 or 5/4/19). 

Deadline:  Applications must be postmarked by midnight:  Monday, March 11, 2019.

Dr. Daniel Gutierrez Scholarship 2019 
https://hlcwillcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/HLC-Scholarship-Application-2019-Form.pdf  
Closing Date: March 11, 2019
Amount Awarded: $1000

Description: The Dr. Daniel Gutierrez Scholarship aims to strengthen the local community by advancing post-secondary education among Hispanic students. These scholarships are made possible through a grant awarded to the Hispanic Latino Coalition by the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission and through fundraising efforts of the Hispanic Latino Coalition.

Recipients of the HLC scholarship are required to:

• Be of Hispanic/Latino descent;
• Be enrolled in a Will or Grundy County High School as a senior or enrolled as a college freshman;
• Be admitted or enrolled in a 2 or 4 year institution or trade school that is accredited.
• A letter of acceptance must be submitted before a scholarship will be awarded.
• Have a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale (or the equivalent);
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal United States Resident or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals(DACA) status.

JASSAC Academic Scholarship 
www.jassacdeltas.org  
Closing Date: March 13, 2019

Description: Eligible students must attend high school and reside in the chapter service area; a graduating senior; person of color(minority); and have a minimum 2.75 grade point average.  Go to www.jassacdeltas.org for more information and to apply.

2019 Zonta Young Woman in Public Affairs 
https://foundation.zonta.org/Media-News/News/2019-young-women-in-public-affairs-award-materials-now-available 
Closing Date: March 15, 2019
Amount: $1,000

Description: Zonta International's YWPA Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. 

Ten (10) international scholarships of US$4,000 each and up to 32 district/region scholarships of US$1,500 each are awarded each year. Applications must be submitted through a Zonta club. 

Community Service Council of Will County Scholarship
Community Service Council Scholarship Application
Closing Date: March 18, 2019
Award: $500

Description: Eligible students must be a current high school student graduating in the spring of 2019; be a resident or student of Will County; plan to attend a college, university, business college, or vocational school in the fall of 2019; and complete an application. 

Joliet Rotary Scholarships 
Joliet Rotary Scholarship Application
Closing Date: March 22, 2019
Award: $1,000

Description: In 1989, "Service Above Self" was established as the principal motto of the Rotary International because it best conveys the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service. The student applicants will be asked to describe how they incorporate "Service" into their everyday life and why they feel it is important to do so.

These scholarships may be used for tuition only at any accredited college or university.

American Italian Cultural Society Scholarship 
https://www.americanitalian.org/ 
Closing Date: March 30, 2019
Award: $1,500 

Description: Eligible students must be from any public high school located in the districts posted on the scholarship application and be a child or grandchild of a member of AICS.  The criteria for selection will be based on academic excellence, promotion of Italian culture and values, and financial need. 

Forest Park Alumni Scholarship Fund 
Forest Park Alumni Scholarship Fund Application
Closing Date: March 31, 2019

Description: Eligible students must be a minority; have a 2.2 grade point average or higher; graduating Joliet Area High School Senior; accepted to a post-secondary school/training program; and demonstrate financial need

Argonne African American ERG Scholarship
https://cvent.me/RVzP0
Closing Date: March 31, 2019
Amount: $1,500

Description: The African American - Employee Resource Group (AAA-ERG) seeks to identify minority high school seniors who have an interest in pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) as an academic curriculum.  Applicants must have excelled academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential both in and outside of the classroom and demonstrate need for financial assistance.  The applicants must be US citizens and residents of the Chicago-land or surrounding areas.  Current college students are not eligible.

The Pearl Essence Foundation Scholarship 
https://www.etachizeta.org/scholarship 
Closing Date: March 31, 2019

Description: Eligible student must be a resident of Will County, Illinois; be a graduating senior high school student; pursue an Undergraduate Academic Degree in the Fall of 2019; and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0

Vista Learning
www.vistalearning.org.  
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2019

Description: Eligible students must be seniors in a public high school in Will, Grundy, or Kendall counties; qualify for free or reduced lunch; submit a completed application form and essay; and written recommendation by classroom teacher/advisory.  For more information, go to www.vistalearning.org. See your counselor to be nominated. 

Joliet Junior College
http://www.jjc.edu/scholarships
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2019

Description: JJC Scholarships are now available for application.  Interested students should apply. 

Joliet Junior College Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Graduates of District High Schools
http://www.jjc.edu/scholarships   and Counselor Signature Form 
Amount: $3,200
Closing Date: April 1, 2019

Description: This merit scholarship is for tuition and fees for the academic year, up to a maximum of $3,200.  Eligible students must have a 3.25 GPA or higher; a score of 1070 or higher on the SAT or 21 or higher on the ACT; submit a transcript and signed counselor form. 

Presbyterian College  
www.presby.edu/admissions/presbyterian-college-fellows-award
Closing Date: April 1, 2019

Description: Eligible students must plan to attend Presbyterian College; be a junior; have an SAT school of 1100 or higher, PSAT of 1100 or higher, or ACT Composite of 22 or higher; be ranked in the top 10 percent of the class; and have a weighted GPA of 3.5 or more.  See your counselor to be nominated. 

Magnus Charitable Trust Scholarship  
www.magnuscharitable.org 
Amount: $40,000
Closing Date:  April 5, 2019

Description: Eligible students must be committed to make the world a better place; graduate from high school by June 2019; have an overall G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; provide family income information; meet the eligible medium annual household income for single or dual parent households; and complete an essay and the application.  Go to www.magnuscharitable.org for more information.   See your counselor for an application. 

The Stephanie Joseph Memorial Scholarship 
http://www.stephaniejoseph.com/stephanie/ 
Closing Date:  April 8, 2019

Description: Eligible students must have personality traits like Stephanie (see application); be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA and proven plans to attend a four-year college; complete a short essay on the topic posted on the scholarship; and include at least one letter of recommendation. 

Youth of the Year Entry Form for the Exchange Club of Joliet 
Youth of the Year Entry Form

Closing Date:  April 15, 2019
Amount: $1,250 

Description: The Exchange Club of Joliet would like to invite one deserving senior class member to enter our Youth of the Year Scholarship contest.

Each year our club offers scholarships in the amount of $1,250.00 to first place, $1,000.00 second place, $750.00 third place and $500.00 for fourth place.  The first place winner will be entered in the state competition – The Lincolnland District Exchange Club Youth of the Year Competition.  The state winner will then be entered into the National Exchange Club Youth of the Year and that winner will receive a $10,000.00 scholarship.

Each competing student must complete a four-page entry form and write an essay.  This year's essay them is "HOW AM I A CATALYST IN MY COMMUNITY".  The completed and signed entry form, essay and a photo (head and shoulders) must be submitted by mail to Linda Erickson, 25336 West Lockport St., Plainfield, IL  60544, by April 15, 2019.

Our club will hold an awards luncheon on May 7, 2019, at Al's Steakhouse, 1990 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL, at noon.  The students, parents and counselors are invited to attend at the club's expense for the presentation.  Any additional people attending would pay for their meals.  At that time each student will be introduced and will read their essay and the scholarships will be awarded.

Thank you for taking the time to help deserving students to receive awards that they can carry with them through their lives.

Sincerely,
Linda Erickson - Youth of the Year Chairman

FranCenter Robert Cleveland and Kenneth Dodge Memorial Scholarship  
http://francenteradvantage.com/ 
Closing Date: May 1, 2019
Application: FranCenter Application

Description: ​Applicants must be a resident of the state of Illinois; show evidence that the applicant was diagnosed as learning disabled at some time in his/her elementary or secondary school years; and show proof of acceptance into a college or university.

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.

Alianza Scholarship 
Alianza Scholarship Application
Closing Date: May 5, 2019
Amount: $2,000 (Available for 2 students at each campus, JWHS and JCHS)

Description: Eligible students are 2019 graduating seniors attending Joliet West High School, Joliet Central High School or Joliet Catholic Academy. All applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must have a letter or recommendation from instructor, employer, community leader (i.e. church pastor, community service professional, fraternal order, etc.), Alianza de Negocios member, or any member of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

2019 LBAWC Scholarship 
LBAWC Scholarship Application 
Closing Date: May 15, 2019
Amount: $1,500

Description:  The Latino Bar Association of Will County, established in 2013, is happy to announce that it will be awarding a $1500 scholarship during our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Event.  This event will take place in June 2019 at the Blue Taco which is located at 79 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432.  The targeted applicants for this award are Will County high school seniors who will attend college in the summer or fall of 2019. 

Instructions/Guidelines:

• Scholarship award is $1500
• Complete the LBAWC Scholarship Application
• Submit, along with the application, all requested documents
• If applicant desires, submit letter(s) of recommendation (by non-related people only)
• Incomplete or Unsigned applications will not be considered
• Mail all scholarship material by the date listed on the application
• Emailed materials will not be considered
• Winner must be present at the above listed event in order to receive the award
• Once the summer or fall semester begins, recipient shall provide to the LBAWC proof that he/she is actually attending college or otherwise the recipient shall refund the scholarship award to the Latin Bar Association of Will County upon request. 

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.

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.

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.

University of Dayton
https://www.udayton.edu/fss/financialaid/undergrad/types_of_aid/scholarships.php 
Closing Date: October 24, 2018
Amount: $10,000 

Description: Eligible students must plan to attend the University of Dayton; have an innate desire for personal development; and are committed to service within their school, church or community. See your counselor by October 24, 2018 to be considered a nominee.

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. 

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. 

University of St. Francis  

https://www.stfrancis.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships-grants-and-programs/  
Many scholarships are available at the University of St. Francis. 

Ron Brown Scholarship Program 
https://www.ronbrown.org/ 
Closing Date: January 9, 2019
Amount: $10,000

Description: Eligible students must be Black/African American; excel academically; exhibit exceptional leadership potential; participate in community service activities; demonstrate in financial need; be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa care; and be a current highs school senior

Millikan University
https://millikin.edu/scholarships?field_scholarship_type_tid=1421&=Apply 
Closing Date: January 15, 2019
Amount: $4,000

Description: Scholarships are often based on academic achievement or talent, or financial need, and deadlines and requirements vary.  Go to the website for information and specific deadlines.

ISCA Student Scholarship
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_-50JAg6442vaaBVCGGZWyBl_Gz9UgWr_B8zVTV6HOkp7-g/viewform 
Closing Date: January 15, 2019
Amount: $1,000

Description: ISCA awarded two ($1,000) scholarships to two (2) high school seniors. We are excited to be able to offer the scholarship again to members' students in the Class of 2019. Students who will be completing high school in 2019 are eligible for this non-renewable $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship can be used to support the following post-secondary options: 4 year college/university, 2 year college/university, trade school or apprenticeship program.

Abri Credit Union’s Scholarship Program 
https://www.idmyway.com/scholarship/scholarship.php  
Closing Date: January 31, 2019
Amount: $1,000

Description: Graduating high school senior OR Existing higher education student! Winner not chosen on financial need or GPA!

The Great Scholarship Program 
https://jobs.greatclips.com/scholarship-application
Closing Date: January 31, 2019
Amount: $250

Description: The annual Great Scholarship Program, given in memory of Alice Madden Barton to help students along their path to a successful and rewarding career in the field of Cosmetology. The local Great Clips salon owners who evaluate and select winners will determine award values based on the number of applicants, available funds, and other factors.

NAACP Joliet Branch Scholarship
NAACP #3018 Scholarship Application
Closing Date: February 1, 2019
Amount: $1,000

Description: It is that time of year again! Joliet NAACP Branch #3018 is now accepting our scholarship application for high school students who are matriculating to college in 2019. We have two types of scholarships for consideration this year. Students will be considered for both awards when the application is received, but may only be eligible to receive one. Here are the following scholarships and their requirements:

1. ​NAACP Joliet Branch Scholarship (Sponsored by the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission)
2. NAACP Book Scholarship

Lila Mae Wilson Scholarship  
www.lmwsf.org  
Closing Date: February 15, 2019

Description: Eligible students must be a high school senior in South Suburban Cook or Will County; in good standing for graduation; be a U.S. citizen, and plan on matriculating in college in the Fall of 2019. Go to www.lmwsf.org for more information and to apply.

Deadline:  Postmarked by February 15, 2019

Barbara J. Rakoski Volunteerism College Scholarship
Holly Club Barbara J. Rakoski Application
Closing Date: February 15, 2019
Amount: $1,000

Description: 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 that trait of desiring to serve that is the most important in our selection process. In 2019 three recipients pursuing a two-year or four-year degree will be awarded a one-time $1000 scholarship.  

Conservation Education Scholarship 
www.will-scookswcd.org/scholarship.php 
Closing Date: February 15, 2019
Amount: $1,000

Description: Applicant must live within the boundaries of Will County or South Cook County. Must be a high school senior or graduate (diploma or GED). Applicant must attend an accredited college or trade school for the 2019/2020 school year and must be majoring in Agriculture or Natural Resources. Click the above link to apply.

Leopold Education Project Scholarship 
www.cfnil.org/scholarship/leopold-scholarship 
Closing Date: February 15, 2019
Amount: $1,000

Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors currently enrolled in high school and who live within Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, Lake McHenry, Will or Winnebago counties. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must planning to study at an accredited two or four-year college or university and major in a program of study that will lead into a career in natural resources.

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.

University of St. Francis MERIT Scholarship
Criteria: https://www.stfrancis.edu/real/merit-apply/
Application: https://www.stfrancis.edu/merit-application/ 
Closing Date: February 15, 2019
Amount: $8,000

Description: The MERIT Scholarship provides scholarships for qualifying students of color who major in education at USF. MERIT Scholarship recipients are required to teach in a Joliet school for either four years (Joliet Township High School seniors planning to attend USF for four years) or two years (Joliet Junior College students planning to transfer to USF for two years). Scholars are selected based on qualities that indicate their potential to become exemplary teachers.

The MERIT Scholarship is a partnership between USF, Joliet Township High School District 204, Joliet Public Schools District 86, Joliet Junior College, and the Joliet community. It is intended to help recruit, prepare, place, and induct a new generation of teachers of color for Joliet’s schools.

Beta Sigma Psi Educational Foundation Scholarship  
http://wp.betasigmapsi.org/scholarships-grants/  
Closing Date: February 16, 2019

Description: Several scholarships are available from the Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Educational Foundation.  Eligible students must be male and members of a Lutheran congregation who will be attending any college or university in the fall of 2019.  Students are not required to join Beta Sigma Psi or be related to one of its members. 

National Hook-Up of Black Women Inc. Joliet Chapter Scholarship
http://www.nhbwjoliet.com/scholarships/ 
Closing Date: February 22, 2019

Description: Each year, NHBW award scholarships up to $1,000 to graduating seniors who has maintained good grades throughout high school and has participated in community service. The high school senior must be a full time student, live in Joliet and/or the surrounding cities, towns, of Will County. 

Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
http://www.deanritter.org/2019-scholarship/
Closing Date: February 28, 2019

Description: Eligible students must have a significant hearing loss in one or both ears; be a resident in the state of Illinois (citizenship not required); currently be a high school senior in good standing; and exhibit financial need. Go to www.deanritter.org/2019-scholarship/ for more information and to apply. Applications must be Postmarked no later than Februray 28, 2019.