General Scholarships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Richard A. Maass Memorial Scholarship, honors one of the founders and a long-time leader of the section. It is presented to the one candidate, selected from the recommended applications received form the graduating seniors at local high schools in the Fox Valley section’s area who are pursuing a college degree the next academic year at an accredited University or four-year College. The scholarship will fund one year of undergraduate tuition and fees up to a maximum of $2,000. Visit https://asq-foxvalley.org/scholarship for more information, as well as the requirements, instructions, and application form. To be considered, your application must be submitted as a complete package and postmarked no later than Saturday, March 2, 2024..

 

Application Deadline: March 2, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Abbott and Fenner Scholarship is available for high school juniors and seniors. Applicants must complete a 500-1000 word essay on an assigned topic. Two individuals will receive a $1,000 scholarship.  For the application and more information, please visit: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php

 

Application deadline: June 10, 2023.

 

 

 

Application deadline: October 8, 2022. 

 

 

 

 

 

The American Line Builders Apprenticeship and Training Committee (ALBAT Program) accepts applications for apprentice programs including outside lineman, substation technician, and transmission technician on a continuing basis in an eight-state area. The apprenticeship program length is approximately 3 years. Applicants must be 18 years old, be at least a high school graduate or have a GED, and show a copy of a valid driver's license. There is no tuition cost to receive training through the ALBAT registered apprenticeship program. For more information and the application please visit www.albat.org. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application deadline: January 26, 2023 

 

 

 

 

 

Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. This scholarship offers a stipend of up to $2,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years. Applicants must declare their intent to prepare for, and engage in, a career in physics teaching at the high school level and must, at the time the scholarship funds are received by the student be: an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment. Must be pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools, show promise of success in their studies, and a citizen of the United States of America. For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Big Sun Scholarship is a $500 scholarship to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. The successful applicant will be currently involved in athletics in some capacity, either for their school or for their community. Students must write a 500-1000 word essay in response to a specified question. For the application and more information, please visit: https://bigsunathletics.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who is a high school senior planning to attend a university the following semester. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and must submit an 750 word essay. 

For the application and more information, please visit: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15023/bullying_prevention_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.OXVfABGC.dpbs

 

Application Deadline: March 15, 2023

 

 

Cappex.com is a free website where you can learn which colleges want you before you apply. They also feature merit scholarships from more than 1,700 colleges across the country. Visit https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ and create a profile to get your matches. 

 

 

The Evans Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for high-achieving caddies with limited financial means. To qualify, caddies must meet the requirements of having a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character. Scholarship applications are accepted at the beginning of an applicant’s senior year of high school, as well as from college freshmen. In 2020, 845 caddies applied for the Evans Scholarship and 300 Scholarships were awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year. For the application and more information please visit: https://www.wgaesf.org/a-life-changing-opportunity/

 

 

 

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 33rd class in 2021, the Foundation has provided over 6,450 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $75 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. For the application and more information please visit: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/. 

 

 

 

The Scholars Award Program is College of DuPage's premier merit-based scholarship program for high school graduates. Scholarships are awarded based on a holistic review of all scholarship materials, so applicants should try to highlight why they stand out on their Scholars Award application.
The requirements are: Graduating high school seniors who live in District 502, apply for admission to College of DuPage, submit response to essay prompt, and minimum 3.5 GPA/4.0 Scale or 4.37 GPA/5.0 Scale (Weighted or Unweighted). For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.cod.edu/costs/scholarships/scholars_awards.aspx

 

 

 

CEDA’s CSBG Scholarship Program offers financial aid ranging from $500-$3,000 for income eligible individuals residing in suburban Cook County for post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher education in the state of Illinois for the 2023-2024.  For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.cedaorg.net/find-services/family-support-and-community-engagement/scholarship/

 

 

Six $5,000 scholarships are being offered to any college bound seniors. 

Students can apply by going to https://www.compmort.com/g4g-2021/ and logging in (or create an account) and entering the program key "Compass" to access the program

This $3,000 scholarship is given out to 16 students who are in high school. Applicants must create a 30 second commercial on the dangers of underage drinking and texting while driving. Applications can be found by going to:https://courageouspersuaders.com/entry-form/

 

Application Deadline: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

Application Deadline:  N/A

 

 

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors enrolling in an accredited university or trade school. Scholarship amount vary between $500 and $4,000 each. Qualified applicants must reside in Illinois, currently a senior in high school and in good standing, have a significant hearing loss in one or both ears and exhibit financial need. Applications are available at https://www.deanritter.org/2023-scholarship/

 

Application Deadline:  May 1, 2023

 

This $1,000 scholarship is awarded twice annually, in January and August of each year. Applicants must be a part-time or full-time student enrolled in degree program at any accredited college or university in the United States. An essay must be submitted between 500 and 1500 words describing how you anticipate design thinking or digital design tools will impact you and your career choice. For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.agitraining.com/scholarships 

 

 

 

20 awards of $1000 are available to students who are a High School senior, or recent graduate who has been accepted to college but have not started classes. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in the dairy industry or a related field, respond to three essay questions, and submit two letters of recommendation. For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.dfamilk.com/careers/students-and-graduates#scholarships

The Discover Scholarship Sweepstakes rewards one student each month with a $5,000 scholarship towards their desired degree. Administrator will randomly select the potential Sweepstakes winners from all eligible entries received during each months promotion period. For the application and more information, please visit: https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/rules.html

 

Application Deadline:  Drawings End at the End of Every Month

 

 

 

Application Deadline:  Accepting applicants for Class of 2023

 

 

This scholarship is an opportunity for talented graduating students to demonstrate the role that architecture plays in their lives. Candidates participate by submitting a creative video response to show us how they interact with our design and demonstrate what the space makes possible. One student from RB will receive a $500 scholarship and be qualified for the state competition. The top winner will receive a total of $1,500 and the state runner-up will receive a total of $1,000. This scholarship is open to any senior that will be attending college or university in the fall.

 

Dr Pepper is awarding over $650,000 in tuition to students to make their sweet college dreams come true. In a TikTok, tell us why you deserve tuition, how it will impact your life and help you reach your goals. Be creative. Be passionate and don’t forget to use our song with #IDeserveTuitionContest.  For the application and more information, please visit:

 

 

 

This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and pursuing a four-year degree. 500 national winners will receive scholarships ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

 

Application Deadline: November 14, 2022

 

 

The Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. 2023 Legacy Awards recipients, are required to perform service once a year with an Elks Lodge during the four years they are receive the scholarship For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/legacy.cfm

 

Application Deadline: February 6, 2023

 

 

This scholarship awards 100 $5,000 annual scholarships that will be renewed to award each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per recipient. Also 100 one-time $2,500 scholarships are available to help students pay for immediate costs- textbooks, room & board, etc. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and be a current senior who will be enrolling full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. The application includes an essay describing how they exhibit courage in pursuing what’s possible, display strength in managing challenges and share wisdom with others. For the application and more information, please visit: https://equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarship

 

Application Deadline: TBD

 

 

ExploraVision is a STEM competition designed for K – 12 students of all interest, skill and ability levels. The competition is open to students enrolled in public, private or home school in the United States and Canada. A variety of awards are given to winning submissions. For the more information, please visit: https://www.exploravision.org/project-format/

 

 

 

Application Deadline: N/A

 

 

 

This $2,000 scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors attending college in fall 2023 and demonstrating financial need. For the application and more information, please visit: www.fuelingminds.com 

 

Application Deadline:  March 15, 2023

 

 

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, full college  tuition scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

 

Application Deadline:  September 15, 2022

 

 

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/.  

 

Application Deadline:  N/A

 

 

This year, our organization has $12,000 in monetary scholarships for the academic fall semester of 2022. The scholarships available are in the studies of: Art, Civic Engagement, Drama, Music, and Vocational Studies. This scholarship is available to male and female students attending a vocational school, junior college, college, or university located in Illinois. For more information, please visit: https://gfwcillinois.org/gfwc-il-scholarship-information/

 

Application Deadline: N/A

 

This GENIUS scholarship, standing for GeoENgineering Innovations through Undergraduate Scholarship, is for current and prospective Triton College students who are interested in majoring in a STEM (Science, Technoloty, Engineering, math) area of study. This scholarship provides full tuition and fees plus 1 summer course for up to 3 years. The requirements include having a GPA of 2.75 or higher from HS or college, must complete a FAFSA and be PELL or MAP Grant eligible, and must be a full time new or current student. For the application and more information, please visit: www.triton.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/genius-program

 

Application Deadline: N/A

 

 

Applicants must be of Hellenic descent, maintained a GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, accepted to a four-year university, official high school transcript, 2 completed recommendation forms, and a certified copy of ACT or SAT results. For the application and more information, please visit: www.gmmt.org. 

 

Application Deadline: N/A

 

 

Eligible applicants can receive up to $10,000 per year for four years at an accredited bachelor’s degree-granting institution that is eligible to receive Title IV federal aid and is located within the U.S.. Applicants must live in Cook County, demonstrate financial need, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and eligible to receive state and federal aid and will complete the FAFSA.  For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.pullmanfoundation.org/apply/. 

Application Deadline: N/A

 

 

The Gettysburg College STEM Scholars will consist of a select cohort of First-Year students enrolling in the fall who intend to earn a bachelor’s degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. In selecting members of these cohorts, the college will take heightened interest in academically-promising, underrepresented minority, and first-generation students with demonstrated financial need. For the application and more information, please visit: http://www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/provost/s-stem/index.dot?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.gettysburg.edu%2fabout%2foffices%2fprovost%2fs-stem%2findex.dot&utm_campaign=STEM+Scholarship+Opportunity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This $5,000 scholarship is available to senior high school students attending a four-year accredited academic institution, US citizen, Illinois resident, have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above, demonstrate financial need, demonstrate strong interest in the community and possess excellent leadership skills. There are multiple rounds that require different materials. For the application and more information, please visit:  http://greenhousescholars.org/our-scholars/become-a-scholar/ 

 

 

 

 

 

Together the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Colgate is offering scholarships to fund college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue. There will be three recipients in each of the following categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Engineering, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, Sports & Fitness and Technology. Applicants must be high school seniors of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. For the application and more information, please visit: https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2021/forms/welcome.php

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This renewable scholarship is awarded to seniors pursuing Physical/Occupational Therapy as a college major. Qualified applicants must have a B average.  Application available online at http://www.illinoiselksccc.org/forms.html. 

 

 

 

Academic scholarships available for $500-$1,000 to selected students to pursue industry-related course work at colleges and universities. Student must be enrolled full time in a certificate or degree program in an accredited trade school, 2-year junior college, or 4-year college or university and be a resident of Illinois. Students may apply each year for up to 4 years. 1,000 word personal statement, official transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation are required. For the application, visit: http://www.ilmda.com/images/M_images/JBJ/sch.pdf

 

 

 

Students must have a “C” average and provide proof of financial need by submitting a current copy of an IRS 1040 or proof of electronic filing. Applicants do not have to be an Odd Fellow or Rebekah member to complete this application, but must be a resident of Illinois and a citizen of the United States. For the applications and more information, please visit: https://ioof-il.org/2021/11/18/scholarships/

 

Application Deadline: N/A

 

 

The Illinois Sons of Italy Foundation of the Order Sons of Italy in America, a national fraternal society, is offering $1,000 college scholarships to high school graduates of wholly or partially of Italian ancestry.

Three prizes of $500 are awarded each quarter. From the twelve quarterly winners each year the judges select a grand prize winner to receive the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Brush Award and an additional $5000 cash prize. For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-the-illustrator-contest/. 

 

 

This is a $400 scholarship to Catholic graduating seniors of Italian descent who have at least a 3.2 GPA. (If either parent or grandparent is a member of the Federation, the applicant must be Catholic but need not be of Italian ancestry to qualify). For the application and more information you can call (888) 423-1924 or visit their website at: http://www.icf.org/scholarships/.

 

 

Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $28,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. 

This $500 scholarship is available to a senior living in Cook County who shows financial need. The applicants must be majoring in one of the following fields: Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Science. For the application and more information, please visit: https://www.aitcoy.org/scholarships.html

 

 

Each year the University of Illinois, Illinois Administrative Professionals offers the Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship competition to high school students. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student with a strong commitment to pursuing a higher education in an office professional, secretarial, or business-related field within the State of Illinois with preference given to attendance at the University of Illinois. For more information and the application, please visit: https://publish.illinois.edu/illinois-admin-professionals/secretariat-%20scholarship/about-the-scholarship/

 

 

 

 

 

 

The LEAGUE Foundation provides financial resources for America’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender high school seniors entering their first year of institutions of higher learning. The scholarship application opens annually in January and closes in April with awards distributed in the summer of each year. Scholarships are available to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender high school seniors who have a 3.0 GPA, significant involvement in community service, and are accepted to an accredited US college or university. Scholarships range from $1500-$2500. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.leaguefoundation.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each year the Marianjoy Scholarship Program awards more than $60,000 in scholarships to deserving young men and women with disabilities from the Chicagoland area pursuing post-high school education. For more information and the application, please visit: https://foundation.nm.org/scholarships/

 

 

All applicants must be the child of a Marine or a Navy Corpsman, Chaplain or Religious Programs specialist attached to a Marine unit, have a cumulative GPA of 2.00, and have an adjusted gross income at or below the financial eligibility threshold determined by the Foundation on an annual basis. For the 2022-2023 application, the threshold is $109,000 for tax year 2020. For more information and the application, please visit: https://mcsf.scholarshipapps.org/process.cfm 

 

 

The Foundation offers scholarship award opportunities ranging from $1,500 to $6,000  to undergraduate students who are pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career. 

 

This $2,500 scholarship are available to students enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date. Students must submit an essay describing his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry. The scholarships are renewable – each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx

 

 

The National Beta Scholarship Program offers over $300,000 in scholarships to outstanding Beta members in their 12th grade year. Over 250 scholarships are awarded each year, ranging in value from $1,000 to $20,000. Incredibly, since 1991, Beta has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships. For more information and the application, please visit: http://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/scholarship-info

 

This scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in High School through graduate students studying at an accredited educational institution in the United States, who has definite plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields. The recipient receives a $10,000 scholarship and is required to speak at the Goddard Memorial Dinner. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/

 

 

This $500 award is given to a student who has a GPA of 2.5 or greater. In order to apply for the Odenza Marketing Group Fall Scholarship you must like our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/odenza and and write two short essays. For more information and the application, please visit: https://odenzascholarships.com/awards/9/application_odenza_marketing_group_scholarship.php

 

 

This $750 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who lives in the Chicagoland area and plans to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college this fall. The student must meet the minimum height requirements of 5'10" for females and 6'2" for males. The recipient of the PTC scholarship may be nominated to be considered by Tall Clubs International for it's $1000 Kae Sumner Einfeldt and Virginia Linquist Winker scholarships. For more information and the application, please visit: http://tallclubchicago.org/scholarship-information/

Open to students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but still have a drive to succeed. Scholarships range from $500 to $1000. Applicants will be evaluated based on their essay and letters of recommendation; there is no GPA requirement. For more information and the application, please visit: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship

 

Application Deadline: N/A

 

The ideal candidate is a student interested in nutrition science, medical weight loss, bariatrics, and even internal medicine. With that said, these interests are not required for a chance to win the scholarship. To participate in this scholarship, you need to be currently enrolled in a college, university, high school, or trade school. Participants will need to create a unique content piece in the range of 1,000 to 2,000 words covering the subject of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle in 2020. Please visit https://phentermineclinics.net/scholarship/ for more information. 

Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is a scholarship competition designed to bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission: encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving habits. You may enter the video, billboard, or radio competition. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.projectyellowlight.com/how-it-works

 

 

Application Deadline: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicants must ask their counselor or community leader to be nominated. Students could win $25,000 towards their post-secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate that they are hard working and inspire others, have an inspiring story to tell, make a difference in their community, and may need additional help when it comes to paying for college. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/

 

The $2,000 award, funded through the Henry & Sara Sheehan foundation, is granted annually to female high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree and who demonstrate academic achievement, excellence of character, financial need and active engagement with the sport of golf. Skill in playing golf is not a criterion. For more information and the application, please visit: http://www.sarascholarship.org/

 

The National Press Club, the leading professional organization for journalists, wants to recruit promising future journalists who will bring diversity to American journalism. The scholarship consists of a $5,000 one-year scholarship, which can be renewed for up to three years at $5,000 per year. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.press.org/club/scholarships

 

 

 

 

 

SEG Scholarships are merit based and range from $500 to $10,000 per academic year. Applicants must be planning to attend college, has above average grades, and intend to pursue a career in geophysics. 

 

 

 

 

Sixt rent a car is pleased to award five high school seniors  a $5,000 scholarship and become a Sixt scholar. The program is designed to assist high school students who plan to continue their education in college. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and plan to enroll in a full time two or four year university. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/#/

 

 

The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to those who identify as a female/woman and plan to pursue a career in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science. Undergraduate/community college applicants must be planning to study an ABET-accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing in the upcoming academic year. For more information and the application, please visit: https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp

Talking Rain Beverage Company offers a $5,000 scholarship to use towards education costs. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and complete the 25 question application. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.flavorfulfutures.com/

 

 

 

This scholarship fund have been developed in loving memory of Stephanie Joseph. Two scholarships will be awarded for $2,500 each. Scholarship recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, plans to attend a four year college, and respond to an essay prompt. Please visit Student Services for an application.

 

Application Deadline: March 3, 2023

 

 

Our scholarship program awards $1,000 twice a year to students who want to help Americans improve their financial wellness through continued education. This scholarship is eligible to students who are to be enrolled part-time or full-time at a college, trade school, or coding bootcamp. Students also must have an overall average GPA of at least 3.0 and submit an essay prompt. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.supermoney.com/scholarship 

These seven scholarships worth $2,000 are offered to multiple students who have an understanding of township government among the local government landscape in Illinois. Students must submit a cover letter, an essay, a summary of an interview with a township official, an application, a transcript, and two letters of recommendation. For more information and the application, please visit:  https://www.toi.org/toi-scholarship/

 

THIEL HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP (Check back later for 2024 updates)
The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year, $100,000 grant for young people who want to build new things instead of sit in a classroom. Applicants must be under the age of 22 and NOT enrolled in a college or university. For more information and the application, please visit: https://thielfellowship.org/

 

 

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $4,000 are available to students who are a dependent of a parent/guardian who is a member in a participating union. Applicant's parents/guardians must have at least one year of continuous union membership to eligible. A GPA of at least 3.0 is recommended. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships

 

 

 

Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. Applicants must submit a personal statement, recommendations, and their SAT/ACT scores. For more information and the application, please visit: http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program

 

This scholarship is open to high school seniors planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college on a full-time basis. Chance to earn $20,000 in scholarship money. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.usbank.com/financialiq/manage-your-household/student-center/enter-to-win-the-student-union-scholarship.html

 

 

 

 

Washington Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of national and regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Applicants must write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. All winners are required to attend the Scholarship Awards Program on Saturday April 23, 2022, to win their scholarship. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship

 

 

 

 

 

The William J. Cook Scholarship Fund awards $3,000 scholarships to male high school seniors from Cook County, Illinois who plan to continue their education in college programs. Recipients are selected on the basis of both merit and financial need with preference given to those demonstrating the greatest financial need. For more information and the application, please visit: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/williamjcook/

 

 

There are three $1,000 scholarships available to any high school senior in Will/South Cook Counties planning to study Agriculture or Natural Resources in college. Applicants must complete an application accompanied by two letters of recommendation and a 250 word essay. For more information and the application, please visit: https://www.will-scookswcd.org/scholarships

 

 

 

SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP (Check back later for 2024 updates)

 

 

 

Up to ten scholarships will be awarded and each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000. Applicants must have at least a 3.3 GPA and pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. For more information and the application, please visit: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/womens-scholarships

 

Application Deadline: February 20, 2023

 

 

 

 

• DREAM.US SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - http://www.thedream.us. 
• GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARS - http://www.goldendoorscholars.org
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