District Committee Scholarships

AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
2. Students must plan to pursue a medical-related program in college
    

Barbara Markelz Memorial Scholarship 
Amount: $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

Beverly Grossman Scholarship 
Amount: $500 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Preference will be given to, but not limited to the following criteria:
2. Complete application form
3. Minimum 2.0 G.P.A.Demonstrates financial need
4. Not receiving any other scholarship awards through the school
5. Review of student discipline
6. Funds to be paid directly the college/university
    

Beverly M. Antoniewicz Scholarship Award
Amount: $500 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Student with "strong" math ability
2. No financial need requirement 
    

Brenton H. Wadsworth Scholarship / JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $1,000 (2 Central Student and 2 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​One male and one female
2. Complete an application form
3. Minimum 3.5 grade point average
4. Demonstrate financial need
5. Community service performed in excess of the standard graduation requirement
6. Participated in team-building activities
    

Bruce Houseknecht Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Student majoring in music education 
    

Catherine & Russell Ghilain Scholarship 
Amount: $2,000 (1 Student) or $1,000 (2 students) 
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Graduating senior from Joliet Township High School, Central campus
2. Minimum 2.5 GPA
3. Other things being equal, financial need will be considered an important factor
4. Preference will be given to students planning to attend one of the following: Joliet Junior College, University of St. Francis, N.I.U. or S.I.U.
5. Pursuing a career in education with interest in becoming a teacher and/or desire in studying communication or broadcasting in the Radio, Television & Digital Media program at S.I.U.; or, Communication & Media Arts at the University of St. Francis; or, Communication Studies at N.I.U.
6. Completed application
   
   This scholarship will be selected by the Donor and District Scholarship Committee at each campus. 

Clarence Stallman Scholarship Award 
Amount: $500 (2 Central Students) 
Amount: $750 (2 West Students)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Scholarship, character, motivation and aptitude for success are to be considered
2. Other things being equal, financial need will be considered an important factor
3. There will be no discrimination based on sex, race, creed, or handicaps
   
    

Class of 1960 Scholarship / JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $250 
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Complete application form
2. Minimum grade point average 3.0
3. Demonstrate financial need 
    

Daniel Bryan Dow Memorial Award
Amount: $1,100
Campus: Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Graduating male senior from West Campus
2. Student must be college bound and plan to attend the University of Illinois Engineering College and preferably be a Computer Science Major
3. Student should be in the accelerated program and the top 10% of the graduating class
4. This award should be presented without regard to income level
    

Dr. Cheryl McCarthy Future Educator Scholarship
Amount: $500 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Minimum 3.5 GPA
2. Pursing a major in Education
3. Involved in at least one extra-curricular activity
    

Eastside Neighborhood Council Scholarship 
Amount: $200 
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1.  Demonstrate leadership skills
2. Have a good attendance record
3. Be involved in at least one community outreach program
4. Have a desire to be successful
5. Enrolled at Joliet Junior College for the Fall semester

Eken Family Scholarship Fund
Amount: $4,000 (2 Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Eligible candidates demonstrate financial need, and be officially enrolled as a student at Joliet Central High School, Joliet, IL
2. Students must have participated in at least one extra-curricular activity during their high school career at Joliet Central
3. One scholarship awarded to a student who has accumulated a 3.2 G.P.A. on a 4-point G.P.A. scale
4. One scholarship awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic growth/improvement during their high school career and has attained a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. on a 4-point G.P.A. scale
5. Preference will be given, but not limited to students planning to attend one of the following: Joliet Junior College, Illinois State University, Carthage College, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Miami University Oxford, Ohio

Ellery Frost Memorial Scholarship 
Amount: $1,000 (1 Central and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Successful completion of three credits in industrial education, including vocational course work
2. The recipient must plan on pursuing training in traditional industrial arts and enroll in a school/college for trade and industrial-related careers
3. Demonstrated potential and performance in industrial/vocational education. Scholarship, character, and motivation are to be considered
4. Financial need does not have to be considered for this award
5. There will be no discrimination based on sex, race, creed, or handicaps
    

Elwood Energy Innovator Scholarship Award 
Amount: $2,500
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​​Graduating senior from Joliet Township H.S. Central
2. Student must major in STEM-related field
3. Student must attend 4-year college or university
4. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
5. Demonstrate financial need
6. Completed application form
   
   This scholarship will be selected by the Donor and District Scholarship Committee at each campus. 
    

Emilie Baltz Scholarship
Amount: $250 (4 Students Total  - 2/Art and 2/Photo)
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Open to students of exceptional art and photography talent and motivation
2. Only 2nd or 3rd year of art or photo students to be eligible
3. Selection to be made by the Arts & Photo teachers
4. Pursuing an Art or Photography major
5. Funds paid directly to student
    

Exelon Dresden Station Inclusion Council Scholarship - Pending 
Amount: $500
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​​Diverse graduating senior
2. Pursuing a STEM related degree at a Community College, four-year College or University, or similar institution of higher learning
3. Funds to be paid directly to college/university
    

Frederick W. Schmidt, Sr. and Minnie Kuhn Scholarship Fund
Amount: $600 (1 Central and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Top 10% of graduating class
2. Financial need 

 

Jim Sczepaniak Scholarship / JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $1,000 (1 Central and 1 West Student)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.0 grade point average
3. Must have earned at least 3 credits in social science courses (history, government, economics, etc.)
4. Must be planning on going to college and majoring in history or other social science related major
5. Not selected for any other district/school scholarship
    

Joe Baltz Family Memorial Photography Scholarship 
Amount: $500 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria
The Joe Baltz Family Memorial Photography Scholarships are a gift dedicated to the memory of Joe Baltz, former photography teacher at Joliet Central, and his spirit of observation and search for life simplicity.

1. Student who is the first college bound in their family
2. Student has taken Photo 1, 2, 3, at JTHS Central Campus
3. Pursuing a major in Photography, with a college acceptance letter in that field
4. Money will be given directly to student to be used to defray some school fees
5. Completed application
   
   This scholarship will be selected by the Donor and District Scholarship Committee at each campus. 

Joseph & Cecilia Trizna Memorial Scholarship Award 
Amount: $500 
Campus: Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Scholarship, character, motivation, and aptitude for success are to be considered
2. Consideration should be given to a student that plans to enter an education, a legal, or a law enforcement field following a college education.  A stated major is not required of the recipient
3. Financial need does not have to be considered for this award
4. Other scholarships and awards to students should not be considered
5. There will be no discrimination based on sex, race, creed or handicaps
    

JTHS Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship - Pending 
Amount: $TBD (1 Central and 1 West Student) 
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Student must be relative of a Joliet Central, East or West Alumni
2. Student must have participated in school activities
3. Student must have completed more than 40 hours of community service
4. Student must be accepted to a two or four-year school post-secondary school in Illinois
5. Complete application form

JTHS Class of 1958 Blue Scholarship / JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $2,000    
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Senior in good standing (no required GPA)
3. Funds to be used for tuition and/or fees at any university, college, junior/community college, or any vocational/trade school

JTHS Class of 1958 Gold Scholarship / JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $2,000    
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Senior in good standing (no required GPA)
3. Funds to be used for tuition and/or fees at any university, college, junior/community college, or any vocational/trade school

JTHS Foundation Scholarship 
Amount: $500 (5 Central and 5 West Students)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
3. Meet or exceed State Standards in Reading and Mathematics
4. Not selected for any other district/school scholarships
5. Selection based on one student per academy
    

JTHS Foundation Scholarship 
Amount: $1,000 (5 Central and 5 West Students)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.2 G.P.A.
3. Meet or exceed State Standards in Reading and Mathematics
4. Minimum of 60 hours of documented community service
5. Not selected for any other district/school scholarships
6. Selection based on one student per academy
    

Kimberly Michelle Dow Memorial Award
Amount: $1,100  
Campus: Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Graduating female senior from West Campus
2. Student must be college bound (not junior college)
3. Student should be in the accelerated program and the top 10% of the graduating class
4. Student should be involved in Women's Athletics (Gymnastic Team if possible)
5. This award should be presented without regard to income level
    

Larry M. Shaw Memorial Scholarship 
Amount: $250 (4 Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Minimum 2.5 GPA
2. Completed two or more vocational education courses (Business Ed, Vocational Tech or Consumer Sciences)
3. The recipient must plan on pursuing vocational train in a post-secondary institution or program (College/University, Junior College, Vocational/Technical School, Apprentice Training Program, etc.)
4. Priority given to students with financial aid
5. Completed application form
    

Lichtenwalter Steelmen Family Scholarship / JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $2,000    
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Completed application form
2. Senior in good standing (no required GPA)
3. Funds to be used for tuition and/or fees at any university, college, junior/community college, or any vocational/trade school

Marion K. Bowles Scholarship Award 
Amount: $500 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Scholarship, character, motivation and aptitude for success are to be considered
2. Other things being equal, financial need will be considered an important factor
3. There will be no discrimination based on sex, race, creed, or handicaps
4. The student shall also have selected a career in science or closely related to science
    

Mark Brockett Scholarship Award
Amount: $2,500
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Must be accepted and committed to attend University of Illinois
2. Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate other
3. Persistence in the face of challenge or difficult circumstances
4. Willingness to work cooperatively with others toward a positive outcome
5. Effective communication skills, both written and oral
6. Interest in studying communication, media, or broadcasting
7. Participation in co- and/or extra-curricular activities (Televised Student News Network, Yearbook, student athletics to be given first consideration)
    

Mark Turk Scholarship / JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $500 (1 Central and 1 West Student) 
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
3. Held leadership position/role in school organization for minimum of one full year
4. Not selected for any other district/school scholarships
5. Minimum of 80 hours documented community service
    

Minnie Bates-Hervey Scholarship / JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $150 (1 Central and 1 West Student)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Complete application form
2. Minimum of 80 hours of documented community service
3. Demonstrate involvement with athletics/activities during high school years
4. Minimum of one-year leadership experience in club/organization
    

Phyllis J. Bogdan Scholarship / JTHS Foundation
Amount: $250 (1 Central 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 full-time student
3. Attending university/college in Fall
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA
5. Two letters of recommendation
6. Copy of transcript
    

Rev. 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
    

Robert J. Baher Scholarship
Amount: $250 
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. ​Selection to be made by Arts & Communication SLC teachers and coordinator
2. Based on literary writing (i.e. essay)
3. No financial need requirement
4. The money is paid directly to the student
    

Tim Baltz Scholarship
Amount: $400 (2 Foreign Language Students /2 Drama Students) 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Graduating senior from Joliet Central High School
2. Only 2nd or 3rd year French/Spanish students, or 2nd or 3rd year Drama students to be eligible
3. Selection to be made my French/Spanish teachers and Drama teachers
4. Priority given to students pursuing Foreign Language major/minor, and students pursuing Performing Arts/Communication/Media Studies major/minor
5. Funds paid directly to student

 

William K. Schmidt Scholarship
Amount: $500 (1 Central and 1 West)
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West

Scholarship Criteria

1. Top 10% of graduation class
2. Financial need