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2017- 2018 Scholarship Bulletin, March Scholarship File is located in Counseling Center
Scholarships Highlight of the Month Robert J. Miller Memorial Scholarship Amount: Two $500 awards Criteria: Involved in extracurricular activities and exemplify the characteristics of the six pillars: Courage, Integrity, Commitment, Citizenship, Patriotism, and Sacrifice. Deadline: March 21, 2018– Pick up an application from any Social Studies teacher Falcon Pride Scholarship Amount: Four $2,500 awards (renewable) Criteria: Preference given to students who have played football, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, or girls softball for at least three years, including senior year. 250-500 word essay required and a 2.5 GPA on the weighted 4.0 scale. Deadline: March 21, 2018– Pick-up application in the Counseling Center’s Scholarship File. Megan Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Three $3,000 awards Criteria: Integrity, academic seriousness, loyalty to friends, responsibility, industriousness, competitiveness, involvement in school activities, sincerity and honesty. Students should have an average, rather than excellent, academic record with a GPA of lower than 4.0 on the weighted 4.0 scale. Deadline: March 21, 2018- Pick-up application in the Counseling Center’s Scholarship File. Derek J. Hernandez “Forever 15” Lacrosse Player Scholarship Amount: $1000 Criteria: Senior Lacrosse players attending a 2 year or 4 year university. Also, must have at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA along with these other characteristics: leadership, school spirit, compassion, loyalty, sense of humor, humility, etc. Also, must not be receiving an athletic scholarship from any college/university Deadline: March 21, 2018– Pick-up application in the Counseling Center’s Scholarship File. WNHS Alumni Association “Boost” Scholarship Amount: $2,500 Criteria: Designed for someone who may not have always excelled, but has committed to the challenge of moving forward and may need a “boost”, financial or other reason, to continue their education at a 2 or 4-year college, or trade school. Deadline: March 22, 2018– Pick-up application in the Counseling Center’s Scholarship File.
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Additional Scholarship Opportunities Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship Amount: $1000 Criteria: Be an Illinois High School Senior Have taken the ACT or SAT, Child or grandchild of a veteran or active-duty. Deadline: March 1, 2018 – Application available at www.ilamvets.org (once on website, go to “What We Do” – Programs – Scholarships. Japanese American Citizens League Amount: $2,500 - $5,000 Criteria: Academic achievement, community service, financial need Deadline: March 1, 2018- Application at http://jaclchicago.org/programs/scholarship-program/ Illinois Oddfellows Amount: Ten to fifteen $1,000.00 grants annually. Criteria: Resident and citizen of Illinois and student in need of financial assistance. Deadline: March 1, 2018- Apply online at www.ioof-il.org Chicago Roofing Contractors Association Amount: $4000 (2) renewable Criteria: Majoring in liberal arts & sciences, engineering, architecture or business. Academic performance, faculty recommendation, extracurricular activities, and work experience. Deadline: March 2, 2018– Go to http://www.crca.org/crca_scholarship/index.htm to download application. th PEO STAR Scholarship – Open to 11 grade females only Amount: $2,500 Criteria: Junior females who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service. Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation Amount: One year of undergraduate tuition and fees Criteria: Intent to Study a field in or related to lumber and building materials, enrollment in a certificate or degree program at a 2 or 4 year college/university Deadline: March 15, 2018 – Go to https://goo.gl/EX17RZ for application information Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties Amount: $1,000 Criteria: Female student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to volunteerism. Deadline: March 1, 2018 – Apply online at www.jlkd.org/projects/scholarships
Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship Amount: $500 Criteria: Strong commitment to pursue 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; involvement in extracurricular activities; academic achievement. Deadline: March 5, 2018 – Go to https://goo.gl/XaELnE for application. College of DuPage Scholarships Amount: Varies depending on award Criteria: Varies depending on award, but can be based on academic achievement, financial need, or field of study. Deadline: March 15, 2018 – Go to https://goo.gl/b63AR1 for more info and applications. SAE Engineering Scholarship Program Awards Amount: $1,000 to $10,000 –Varies depending on award. Criteria: Must enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) at a university of choice; high school senior; citizen of United States; GPA and SAT/ACT scores (vary depending on individual requirements of each scholarship) Deadline: March 15, 2018- Apply online at http://students.sae.org/scholarships/freshman/ College of Dupage Scholar Awards Amount: Varies based on award – Anywhere from full tuition to $1000 a year. Criteria: Presidential – Minimum 29 ACT composite score OR 3.8/4.0 GPA Board of Trustees – Minimum 27 ACT composite score OR 3.6/4.0 GPA Dean’s – Minimum 25 ACT composite score OR 3.5/4.0 GPA Deadline: March 23, 2018 - Application and more information available at: http://www.cod.edu/tuition/financial_aid/scholars_awards.aspx th
PEO STAR Scholarship – Open to 11 grade females only Amount: $2,500 Criteria: Junior females who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service. Award winner will be notified near st the end of the 1 semester senior year. Deadline: March 23, 2018 – Please go to https://goo.gl/6sMX4S for application Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship Amount: $2500 -- Renewable ($10,000 Maximum Scholarship) Criteria: Entering health care related major, have letter of acceptance from a college/ University documenting major in PreMed Studies, and personal statement Deadline: March 25, 2018– Pick-up application in the Counseling Center Scholarship File. Marianjoy Scholarship for Students With Disabilities Amount: $2,500 (up to 25 recipients) Criteria: Functionally impaired or physically disabled – See application for more details. Deadline: March 30, 2018 – Go to www.foundation.nmh.org/marianjoyscholarship for application. Palumbo Family Foundation Scholarships Amount Scholarship awards range from $500 to $15,000 Criteria: 3.0 GPA, gross adjusted income of $60,000 or less, resident of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, or Will Counties for at least six months. Deadline: March 31, 2018– Apply online at http://palumbofoundation.org/ Bloomingdale Artists Association Visual Arts Scholarships Amount: $1,000 Criteria: Students pursuing a Visual Fine Arts Degree Deadline: April 1, 2018 – Go to https://goo.gl/j6CAcU for application information.
Wheaton North Falcon Booster Club Scholarship Program Amount: Up to ten $500 awards Criteria: Applicant must have participated in at least one activity while enrolled at WNHS and parents must hold paid membership in WNHS Falcon Booster Club by December 1, 2017. Judging based on participation in WNHS athletics, performing arts, student activities and clubs, and related activities. Leadership; honors and awards, and personal statement will also be considered. Deadline: Postmarked by April 2, 2018 - See Scholarship File in Counseling Office for paper application or go to http://www.wnhsboosters.org to print application. Dupage County Farm Bureau Foundation – General Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Criteria: Interested in a course of study related to the agriculture industry. Also, parents must be members in of the DuPage County Farm Bureau as of January 1 of the application year. Deadline: April 3, 2018 - Application available at https://dcfb.org/foundation-scholarships/ Du Page Juvenile Officers Association Amount: $1,000 Criteria: DuPage County Resident, planning to seek a career in law enforcement or youth services and majoring in a law enforcement related field. Education majors are not eligible. Deadline: April 4, 2018 – Go to http://dupagejuvenileofficers.com/ to download application. Rotary Club 6440 Vocational Scholarship Application Amount: $1,500 Criteria: Students who will be pursuing a vocational or certificate program at an accredited school. Two recommendation letters and transcript also required. Deadline: April 6, 2018 - Pick-up application in the Counseling Center’s Scholarship File. Omega PSI PHI Fraternity -- C.D. Henry Memorial Scholarship & James Sanders Academic Book Award Amount: $500 - $1,000 Criteria: African American, 2.7 GPA (C+ or better), Financial Need, Personal Goals, 4-Year College Bound Student Deadline: April 30, 2018 - Pick-up application in the Counseling Center’s Scholarship File. Perrin-Wheaton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Amount: $1000 Criteria: Academics; Leadership; Activities. Two letters of recommendation and written statement required. Deadline: April 30, 2018 – Application available in Scholarship File in Counseling Center. DuPage County Community Services Block Grant Scholarships (CSBG) Amount: To Be Determined Criteria: CSBG income eligible (Low Income), DuPage resident, accepted at an Illinois accredited higher educational or occupational training institute, and have a 2.5 GPA on the 4.0 scale 500 Word Essay Deadline: May 4, 2018- Go to http://goo.gl/kLqATY and click on “Application and Instructions” Dupage County Farm Bureau Foundation – Arnold Oestmann Scholarship Amount: Two $1000 scholarships Criteria: Student’s parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau for at least two years prior to January 2017. 200 word essay on why you have chosen your selected major. Deadline: May 4, 2018- Application available at https://dcfb.org/foundation-scholarships/
Dupage County Farm Bureau Foundation – Ken F. Ebersold Sholarship Amount: One $1,000 scholarship awarded whose major is related to agriculture. Criteria: Student’s parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau for at least two years prior to January 2017. 200 word essay on why you have chosen your selected major. Deadline: May 4, 2018- Application available at https://dcfb.org/foundation-scholarships/ Dupage County Farm Bureau Foundation – Food Science, Culinary, or Nutrition Scholarship Amount: One $1,000 scholarship awarded whose major is related to food science, or nutrition in the Agriculture industry. Criteria: Student’s parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau for at least two years prior to January 2015. 200 word essay on why you have chosen your selected major. Deadline: May 4, 2018- Application available at https://dcfb.org/foundation-scholarships/
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Scholarship 360 Fastweb.com Collegeboard.com Scholarships.com Illinois Student Assistance Commission- isac.org - A site that provides scholarship and financial aid information. Excellent resource that provides the information you need, when you need it. College Greenlight - collegegreenlight.com – Helps connect first generation and underrepresented students to caring colleges, generous scholarships, and life changing counselors and mentors. Naviance – Under the “Colleges” tab. Provides scholarship match tool and a detailed national list. Studentaid.gov – Source for free information from the U.S. Department of Education for funding education beyond high school. Site also provides very useful information on filling out and completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. (www.fafsa.ed.gov) Midwest Student Exchange Program – msep.mhec.org - The MSEP is a voluntary program of ten Midwestern states public institutions that agree to charge students no more than 150% of the in-state resident tuition rate for specific programs; private institutions offer a 10% reduction on their tuition rates. You must be enrolling as a nonresident student at a participating MSEP campus to receive the discount. All enrollment decisions are made at the discretion of the receiving campus and the campus may exercise its right to limit participation or set specific admission requirements for MSEP. Please go to the site for more information.
