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KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
Deadline: February 15, 2008
Amount: up to $20,000
The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program is looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need, and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside.
The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and the perseverance to succeed. This program is offered to high school seniors planning to attend a public in-state college or university. Students who meet the criteria may apply online to become a KFC’s Colonel’s Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship are eligible to receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor’s degree program.
Please visit www.kfc.com for more information and to apply.
Margaret Keldie Scholarship Fund
Deadline: February 22, 2008
Amount: $800 to $1,500
Scholarships to full-time and part-time Junior, Senior, and Graduate students are available to women students intending to pursue a career in accounting. They are offered by the Margaret Keldie Scholarship Fund, which is supported by the Chicago Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants. The Purpose of these scholarships is to encourage capable women to continue their accounting studies.
Selection criteria include the student’s academic record and potential contribution to the accounting profession. Selection is also based on review of the college transcript and required reference letters, and a personal interview. Applicants are not evaluated on financial need.
Visit www.aswachicago.org for an application and further information.
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 29, 2008
The Internet Scholarship Program is exclusively for high school seniors graduating in the 2007-2008 school year. Winners will be selected at random.
In order to be eligible a student must be:
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A high school senior planning to enroll (or already enrolled) full-time, in an accredited two- or four-year college or university;
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Enrolled by September 2008 in a full-time course of study at an accredited school;
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A citizen of the United States or permanent resident alien.
For more information and to apply, visit the website.
The LaVerne Noyes Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2008
The recipients of the LaVerne Noyes Scholarship must be a descendant of someone who served in World War I. Students must apply and provide written proof they qualify for this scholarship. This scholarship is also restricted to students “needing assistance”.
Email finaid@ic.edu for an application.
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology.
The goal of these scholarship programs is to aid in building an awareness of the value and the rewards associated with careers in science and to assist students in acquiring the skills and credentials needed for success in these areas.
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and financial need to high school seniors planning a science preparatory program of study, and college students who are currently freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who are committed to the study of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related fields such as environmental science, materials science or toxicology and are interested in pursuing careers in one of these fields.
Students interested in two-year chemical technology programs and careers in this field are also eligible. Students must have strong academic records and show an interest in and potential for careers in the chemical sciences. Students intending to pursue careers in medicine are not eligible for scholarship awards.
Please visit www.acs.org/scholars for more information and an application.
Illinois AMVETS
Service Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $1,000 per year
Deadline: March 1, 2008
To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must be an Illinois High School senior and have taken the ACT or SAT.
Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2008
To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must be an Illinois High School senior, have taken the ACT or SAT, be a child or grandchild of a Veteran of the United States who served after September 15, 1940 and was Honorably Discharged or who is presently serving in the military.
Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarships
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2008
To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must be an Illinois High School senior, have taken the ACT or SAT, be a child of a deceased father or mother who was a Veteran of the Untied States who served after September 15, 1940, and was Honorably Discharged. They need to have been killed in action or died as a result of a service-connected disability.
Additional information is available at the website.
James Madison Fellowships
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Maximum amount: $12,000
This Scholarship is for graduate students desiring to become outstanding
teachers of the American Constitution.
Teachers of American history, American government or social studies at the secondary level may apply.
Applications and more information are available online at www.jamesmadison.com.
Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Amount: $5,000
Students who are planning to become preschool, elementary or secondary school teachers and are of African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native American origin may qualify for up to $5,000 per year as part of the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program to pay for tuition, fees, and room and board, or commuter allowances, if applicable. This scholarship may be received for a maximum of eight semesters or twelve quarters.
For an application and more information please visit the website.
Illinois Future Teachers Corps (IFTC) Program
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Amount: $5,000 to $10,000
Students who are planning to be preschool, elementary or secondary school teachers in Illinois may be eligible for the Illinois Future Teacher Corps (IFTC) Program (formerly the David A. DeBolt Teacher Shortage Scholarship Program). This program is generally for academically talented and financially needy students who are enrolled as juniors or above, with a priority given to individuals pursuing a teacher shortage disciplineand/or making a commitment to teach at a hard to staff school, and minority students. This award is designated for tuition, fees and room and board charges, or commuter allowance, if applicable. The annual scholarship awarded to a qualified applicant may be $5,000 or $10,000 (and, in some cases, may be increased an additional $5,000) depending on the teaching commitment made. This scholarship may be received for a maximum of four semesters or six quarters.
For more information and to apply online, visit the website.
Shopko Teammate and Family Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Amount: up to $2,500
The scholarship program is open to full-time or part-time Shopko teammates and their children under the age of 24 (as of July 1, 2008). Applicants who are children of Shopko teammates must be dependent on a Shopko teammate for over 50% of their cost of living. Shopko teammates must have at least one year of continuous service as of January 1 of the year in which the student is applying.
The scholarships are awarded for post-secondary accredited programs. This includes two- or four-year colleges and universities as well as vocational or technical schools. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time course of study.
For more inforamtion and an application please visit the website.
Illinois News Broadcasters Association Honors and Awards Scholarship
Deadline: March 7, 2008
Amount: $1,100
INBA offers up to four $1,100 scholarships each year. The money can be used toward the cost of books, tuition or other expenses to be incurred while enrolled as a full-time student or to cover living expenses during an internship at a radio or television station serving an Illinois market.
Based on an application and personal interview, the INBA Honors and Awards Committee will award the scholarships to post high school students who have demonstrated an interest and potential in broadcast news. INBA will also consider financial need and academic performance.
Please visit www.inba.netfor more information and an application.
IRTA Foundation
Deadline: March 7, 2008
Amount: $1,500
The Illinois Teachers’ Association Foundation is offering six $1,500 scholarships, one in each of the six IRTA areas, to residents of Illinois. Anyone who is or will be a junior or senior in college, is a child, grandchild or a great-grandchild of an IRTA member, and has been accepted into a Teacher Certification may apply.
Applications and additional information is available online at www.irtaonline.org.
ILLINOIS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION
Deadline: March 14, 2008
Amount: $500
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding 105 scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2008-2009 academic year. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois.
There shall be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The only limitations are the following:
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Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents.
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Scholarships are to be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois.
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Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2008-2009 school year (excluding summer session).
Applications are available at local sheriff’s offices or by visiting www.ilsheriff.org.
32nd Annual Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Amount: $1,000, $2,000 & $4,000
The Glenn Miller Birthplace Society is offering six scholarships, $4,000, $4,200 & $1,000 to both instrumentalists and vocalists. These scholarships, which are awarded without regard to any other award, may be used for any education related expense.
Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors or first year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future life. Those who have entered as high school seniors are eligible to compete again as college freshmen, unless they have been previous first place winners.
Please visit http://www.glennmiller.org/scholar.htmfor more information and an application.
Dot Foods Scholarship
Deadline: March 21, 2008
Amount: $2,000 per year, renewable
Dot Foods offers an annual College Scholarship Program. The purposes of this program are to provide financial assistance to college-bound young adults, to acquaint students with Dot’s business culture through summer work experiences/internships and to recognize and reward scholastic accomplishment, leadership and professional promise.
Dot offers two- or four-year scholarships to accredited colleges and universities, plus scholarships to technical schools.
To be eligible, high school seniors must graduate in Spring 2008 from a high school within a 50-mile radius of Mt Sterling, IL.
Scholarship recipients are required to work at Dot Foods/Dot Transportation, Inc. during three out of four summers in college.
Further information is available at: http://www.dotfoods.com/community2.html
National Federation of the Blind
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Amount: $300 to $6,000
The applicant must be legally blind and either pursuing or planning to pursue
a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United
States’ institution in the 2008 scholastic year, except that one scholarship
may be given to a full-time employee also attending school part-time
Applications and more information are available.
THE JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Amount: up to $7,500
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
You must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award.
Please visit www.jackierobinson.orgfor additional information and an application.
Senator Vince Demuzio Education Fund Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Amount: up to $500
Applicants must be an Illinois resident and reside in the 49th Legislative District. Applicants must anticipate receiving a high school diploma during the 07-08 school year, must have applied to an accredited college, university, occupational, technical or education program and must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 or its equivalent.
Applications for the $500 scholarship can be obtained from any high school guidance office in the 49th Legislative District.
John L. Carey Scholarships
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Value: $5,000
The Carey Scholarship program provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting. The program provides these scholarships to encourage liberal arts undergraduates to consider professional accounting careers. Up to seven competitive grants of $5,000 per year are awarded to students who show significant potential to become
successful practitioners. The grants are renewable for an additional year of study, provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained. Recipients of Carey Scholarships are not precluded from accepting other scholarships or awards.
Applicationand more information available.
The Barber Family Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April 4, 2008
Amount: $2,500
This scholarship is awarded annually to a Pittsfield High School graduating senior in memory of Charles and Frances Barber. Charles was a lifetime resident of Pike County and a graduate of Pittsfield High School. Frances was a long-time resident and taught in the Pittsfield school system. To apply for this scholarship, complete the 2008 Academic Scholarship Application.
Visit www.barberfamilyfoundation.org for more information and an application.
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Amount: range from $1,000 - $10,000
Deadline: March 3, 2008 for high school seniors graduating in 2008
April 15, 2008 for all other applicants
Eligibility: Applicants must be: The son/daughter of one of the following:
An active duty or reserve U. S. Marine
A U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
An active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps
A U.S. Navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy
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The grandchild of one of the following:
A U.S. Marine who served with the 4th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association
A U.S. Marine who served with the 6th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association
A U.S. Marine who served in the 531 Gray Ghost Squadron and is/was a member of their association
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A high school graduate, or registered as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or post high school vocational/technical institution (Scholarship awards are not available for graduate study.)
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The eligible applicant has a maximum family adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less. The limit increases by $10,000 if an applicant's sibling also applies. For the purpose of determining eligibility, non-taxable allowances received by military members on active duty are NOT included in determining adjusted gross income. This income limit requirement is waived for any applicant whose parent was killed in combat in the Global War on Terror.
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GPA is at least 2.0.
Applicationsare available.
The Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Scholarship Value: $500 to $5,000
Established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African Americans with financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time at approved, accredited, undergraduate institutions.
Applications are available online at: www.thesalliemaefund.org.
The Sallie Mae Fund First In My Family Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Scholarship Value: $500 to $5,000
Developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college, and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.
Applications are available online at: www.thesalliemaefund.org.
The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Scholarship Value: $1,000 to $3,800
Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program is intended to supplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial need.
The Unmet Need Scholarship program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible to apply. Recipients will be selected based on financial need.
Applications are available online at: www.thesalliemaefund.org.
The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Scholarship Value: up to $2,500
The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The scholarship program is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks including those of police, fire safety, or medical personnel killed or suffering debilitating injuries and who are enrolled as full time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Scholarship awards may be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Applications are available online at: www.thesalliemaefund.org.
Tylenol Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Amount: $1,000 and $5,000
Apply today to receive one of 170 scholarships being offered to undergraduate and graduate students in health-related fields of study. Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance.
Go to www.Tylenol.com/scholarshipfor applications and information.
John Gyles Education Awards
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Amount: up to $3,000
John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They are the result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 1990. Those selected will receive up to $3,000.00. Several scholarships are awarded directly to students and a list of recipients is available at the end of each calendar year.
To apply for a scholarship applicants must be enrolled full-time at (or accepted to) a college or university program as an undergraduate or graduate student. (High school seniors, and others, may apply pending acceptance.) Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a scale of 4.0 (or similar grade assessment) and must also have citizenship in either the United States or Canada. No preference is given to students from either country. Additional criteria are listed on the application form.
Please visit http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.comfor additional information and an application.
Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Amount: varies
The National Black Police Association is seeking to enhance higher education opportunities among qualified graduates. Through this financial award a student (male or female) might be afforded the opportunity to have higher educational training in the academics of law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system.
For details and an application online: http://www.blackpolice.org/Scholarship.html.
Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois Young Agents
Deadline: July 1, 2008
Amount: $500 to $2,000
The IIAKC Scholarship will be awarded at $500 per year.
The Keith Payne Memorial Scholarship will be awarded at $500 per semester.
The Roy & Harriet Robinson Scholarship will be awarded at $500 per semester.
The GA Mavon Scholarship will be awarded at $1,000 per semester.
To be eligible for the PIIAI Scholarship Program, students must meet the following criteria:
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Be a resident of Illinois (IIAKC recipient must be a resident of Kane County).
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Have junior or senior status in college.
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Be in a business degree program with an interest in insurance.
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Be a full-time student.
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Have a letter of recommendation from a PIIAI sponsor (current member in
good standing or a retired member) Note: If student does not have a
PIIAI sponsor, one will be appointed and an interview scheduled.
For additional information and an application please visit:
www.piiai.org/youngagents/scholarship.htm.
AES Engineers Scholarship
Deadline: September 15, 2008
Amount: $500
AES believes that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Scholarships are intended for 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.
Visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for more information.
10th Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand’s Novel
Atlas Shrugged
Deadline: September 17, 2008
Amount: $50 to $10,000
Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Atlas Shrugged.
For more information and an application visit: www.aynrandnovels.com/contests
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