District Committee Scholarships

Barbara Markelz Memorial Scholarship 
Amount: (1) $1000 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.
4. Demonstrates financial need
5. Not receiving any other scholarship awards through the school
6. Review of student discipline
7. 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 
    

Brass Family Education Scholarship for the next Generation of Educators/JTHS Foundation 
Amount: $500 (2 Central Students and 2 West Students)   
Campus: Joliet Central and Joliet West 

United In Excellence seeks to support students who have the desire to major in an education-related field. The Brass Family Education Scholarship will continue the Brass family legacy of education and contributions of Joliet Township High School to the Brass Family.

One (1) $500 scholarship is for any JTHS graduate who is pursuing a degree in an education-related field.

One (1) $500 scholarship is offered to a student of color pursuing a degree in an education-related field. This scholarship is offered in alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan (Action Plan 6.5), stating that "JTHS will implement a comprehensive program for students of color which promotes teaching as a vital and noble profession that provides experiences, supports and benefits to encourage students to become educators in District #204."

This scholarship will be selected by the Donor using District Scholarship Committee applications.


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

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

Scholarship Criteria

1. Completed application form
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Demonstrate financial need
    

Constellation Dresden Station Inclusion Council Scholarship - PENDING
Amount: $1,000 (1 Central Student and 1 West Student)
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 institute of higher learning
3. Funds to be paid directly to college/university

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

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. Pursuing a major in Education
3. Involved in at least one extra-curricular activity
   
    

Eastside Neighborhood Council Scholarship
Amount: $200 (5 Central Students)
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 in college/university for the Fall semester
    

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

Scholarship Criteria

1. Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need, be officially enrolled at Joliet Central High School in good standing, and have participated in at least one school extra-curricular activity.
2. Two scholarships of $4,500 each shall be awarded. The following criteria applies
3. One scholarship awarded to a student who has accumulated a 3.2 G.P.A. on a 4-point G.P.A. scale and who is planning on attending either a 2 year or a 4 year college.
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. This scholarship awarded to one attending any “post high school” institution including a college or accredited vocational/trade school approved by the Joliet Central scholarship committee.
5. For students attending ‘college’, 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 Student 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
   
    

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 2^nd and 3^rd year of art or photo students to be eligible
3. Selection to be made by the Arts and Photo teachers
4. Pursuing an Art or Photography major
5. Funds paid directly to the student
    

Frederick W. Schmidt, Sr. and Minnie Kuhn Scholarship
Amount: $TBD (1 Central Student 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 Student 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
    

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/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $250 (2 Central Students and 2 West Students)
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

 

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 Students 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 Students 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/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $250 (2 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: $5,000    
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: $3,000
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 Student 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: $250
Campus: 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 a club/organization
    

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

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 Literacy Scholarship
Amount: $250 
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. Selection to be made by Arts & Communication 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
    

Strike Up the Band Scholarship
Amount: $500
Campus: Joliet Central 

Scholarship Criteria

1. One graduating senior from the JTHS Central band
2. An actively enrolled member of the band for a minimum of 7 semesters, but not more than 8 by the graduation date of the school year.
3. A GPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale (2.50 on a 4.00 scale)
4. Has met all graduation requirements of Joliet Township High School, District 204
5. Recipient has been chosen because of dedication to the band, school, and community as a positive role model and true “Unsung Hero”
6. The JTHS Central Director of Bands ultimately determines the scholarship recipient. In addition to nominees considered by the Director of Bands, the process must include input from members of the symphonic band. Inclusion of peer nominations from members of the symphonic band is considered to be a valued element in the overall selection process.
7. Letters of nomination to the Director of Bands must include evidence of a nominee’s:
   •   Examples of good character and the previously listed attributes
   •   Examples of continuous/selfless actions of involvement, leadership, inspiration, and commitment to the members of the band and the band’s activities, programs, and honored legacy.
   •   Additional examples and actions on behalf of JTHS Central and/or the Joliet area community should be included.
8. The award is a tuition only scholarship and not for books, equipment, or any miscellaneous fees. The scholarship/award is a one-time award to the student in the amount of $500.
9. Paid directly to the recipient’s chosen post-high school accredited community college or 4-year college/university after presenting evidence of registration, with a total number of credit hours to be classified as a full-time student during the first semester.
   
    

Tim Baltz Scholarship  - PENDING
Amount: $TBD (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

 

Tom Hulina Memorial Scholarship
Amount: (1) $2,380 
Campus: Joliet Central

Scholarship Criteria

1. Male or Female
2. Demonstrates financial need
3. Successfully participated in JTHS tech and engineering courses
4. Pursuing a career within a vocational/technical school or apprentice program 
   
    

Warren C. & Rita H. Dorris Scholarship for Promising Community Leaders/JTHS Foundation
Amount: $500
Campus: Joliet Central or Joliet West

United In Excellence seeks to support a student who has demonstrated leadership in their school and the community through a scholarship named after long-standing community leaders, Warren C. & Rita H. Dorris. We recognize and appreciate their continued efforts to serve and support the people of Joliet. In addition to their successful careers in business and banking, Warren and Rita have been committed to being change-makers through politics, community organizing, faith-based initiatives, and mentorship.

This scholarship will be selected by the Donor using District Scholarship Committee applications.