Current 2009/10 Scholarships-Updated 3/10/2010
by Karen Ruder
March 09, 2010
Current 2009/10 Scholarships
Students are reminded to check the bulletin board outside the guidance office for the most updated scholarship information. The guidance counselors are available for any questions.
If a link is not attached see the guidance office for an application. If you print an application please let your counselor look it over and put it in the mail with a pre-stamped card.
Students attending JJC or IVCC next year need to see their guidance counselor for scholarship information.
JJC Scholarships
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Qualifications: A senior attending JJC in the fall. Over 400 different scholarship are available. Go to www.jjc.edu/services-for-college/financial-aid/scholarship
NINA Journalism Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2010-postmark
Must be a senior pursuing a degree with an emphasis on print and/or journalism. Letter of recommendation, portfolio of published work and essay needed. Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
American Legion Aux.-Marie Sheehe Business/Trade School Scholarship
(Must be going into business or attending a trade school)
American Legion Aux.-Ada Mucklestone Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2010-to unit office
Qualifications: Must be a senior and a child or grandchild of a Veteran who served during he American Legion eligibility dates. Three letters of recommendation needed with an essay and must have financial need. Please see the guidance office for information.
Morris Theatre Guild Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2010-Postmark
Qualifications: A senior who is pursuing a career in theatre arts, speech, or speech communications. Will be based on academic achievement, personal essay and will need two letters of recommendation. Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
Kohl's Kids Who Care Program
Deadline: March 15, 2010
Freshman-senior students qualify. Nomination by High School, outstanding volunteer contribution to the community. Go to www.kohlskids.com and click on the toolkit link.
American Legion Aux.-Ada Mucklestone Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2010 - To unit office.
Qualifications: A senior with good academics, must have financial need, child or grandchild of a Veteran who served in eligibility dates of The American Legion. Three letters of recommendation need with an essay.
American Legion Aux. - Marie Sheehe Business/Trade School Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2010 - To unit office
Qualifications: A senior, must have financial need, a child or grandchild of a Veteran who served during The American Legion eligibility dates. Three letters of recommendation and essay are needed.
US Bank Scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2010
Any senior can apply for $1000 scholarship money by going to www.usbank.com/studentloans
40 winners will be randomly chosen.
JJC Scholarships
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Qualifications: A senior attending JJC in the fall. Over 400 different scholarship are available. Go to www.jjc.edu/services-for-college/financial-aid/scholarship
Illinois Lumber & Material Dealers Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Qualifications: A senior intent to pursue a degree in lumber & building materials or an allied field. Letter of recommendation from a building materials teacher is required. Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
Morris Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2010-Postmark
Qualifications: A senior who is accepted into or currently enrolled in a hospital health care curriculum at a college. Academic, extracurricular, employment accomplishment and must have a financial need. Click on the link to print a copy Default Hyperlink Text
If you print an application please let your counselor look it over and put it in the mail with a pre-stamped card.
Martha A. Slyter Elementary Education Scholarship
Deadline: April 9, 2010-Received by
Qualifications: Must be a senior and a resident of Grundy County, enrolling in a 2 or four year college to major in elementary education. Two letters of recommendation needed and a high school transcript. Click on the link to print a copy Default Hyperlink Text
American Legion Aux.-Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
Deadline: April 10, 2010 - To unit office
Qualifications: Must be a senior with good academics, must have a financial need and be enrolled in accredited school or hospital program for nursing. Four letters of recommendation needed and an essay.
Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship
Deadline: April 12, 2010-Received by
Qualifications: Must be a senior attending a two or four year Illinois College in the fall. Good academic achievement, personal letter and an essay needed. Paper applications available or go to www.ilsheriff.org
Joseph J. Hohner Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Qualifications: Must be a senior and live in LaSalle county. Must be going to a 2-year or 4-year school in the fall and based on merit and financial need. Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
Exelon Nuclear Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Qualifications: A senior pursuing a technical, science or engineering degree at a 2 or 4 year college. Minimum 3.0 GPA, leadership, extra-curricular involvement a must along with a brief statement. Click on the link to print a copy of the application Default Hyperlink Text
George Mangiaracina Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2010-Received by
Qualifications: Must be a senior, rank in top half of their class, must attend an Illinois College and major in business administration with an emphasis on accounting. An essay is needed.
Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
If you print an application please let your counselor look it over and put it in the mail with a pre-stamped card.
Lions Club Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2010-Received by
Qualifications: Must be a senior attending a two for four year college or university in the fall with a college acceptance letter. Personal statement and financial assistance needed and active in school activities, community service and future goals. Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
Financial Plus Credit Union Scholarship
Deadline: April 16, 2010-Received by date
Qualifications: Must be a senior and a Financial Plus Credit Union member. Must demonstrate financial need and have 2.5 GPA or higher. Go to wwwfinancialplus.org for the application
St. Mary's Hospital -Chad Scoles Scholarship
Deadline: April 16, 2010-Postmark Date
Qualifications: Any senior accepted into an accredited health care program with a GPA of a 3.0 or higher. Three letters of recommendation, essay and a letter of acceptance needed. Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
If you print an application please let your counselor look it over and put it in the mail with a pre-stamped card.
U of I Sigma Phi Epsilon-Balanced Man Scholarship
Deadline: April 23, 2010-Postmark
Qualifications: Must be a senior male attending U of I in the fall. Must excel in academics, leadership, athletics and community service. A 50 word essay is required. Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
Tri-County Opportunities Council Scholarship
Deadline: April 23, 2010-Received by date
Qualifications: Must be a senior and have financial need and must be a full time student in the fall. Students pursuing a "High Tech" career get preference . Click on the link to print a copy of the scholarship Default Hyperlink Text
If you print an application please let your counselor look it over and put it in the mail with a pre-stamped card.
Mazon American Legion Scholarship
Deadline: April 26, 2010
Qualifications: Must be a senior at Seneca High School and attending college in the fall. Letter of acceptance needed to a 2 or 4 year school, personal letter and list of extra curricular activities needed. Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
St. Margaret's Healthcare Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Qualifications: Must be a senior and live in LaSalle County, accepted into a hospital related healthcare program, 2.75 GPA, letter of acceptance, three character references, an essay and transcript required. Click on the link to print an application Default Hyperlink Text
LaSalle County Voiture Nursing Scholarship
Deadline: May 29, 2010-Postmark
Qualifications: Must be a senior and live in LaSalle County and accepted into a nursing program in college. Must send a letter to request consideration.
U of I Psi Scholarship
Deadline: September 20, 2010-Uploaded
Qualifications: Must be a senior male attending U of I in the fall, exhibit the the highest moral, intellectual, and social excellence. Go to www.illinipsiu.com to complete an application.
