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Scholarships
Alisa Flatlow Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applications are now available. Go to alisafund.org for more information or to apply.Coca-Cola Scholarship
The contest offers $3 million in award money each year to 250 seniors around the country. Check out the details at www.coca-colascholars.org and note that the application deadline is October 31.
Memorial Mathematics Prize
Lander College for Men announces the Jacob Goldfinger Memorial Mathematics Prize for yeshiva high school students. First prize is $1000, 2nd prize is $350, and 3rd prize is $150; prizes will be awarded based on an exam. The application for being considered for the prize is online at www.landermathcontest.org and must be completed by November 15. The website also has information on study materials and procedures.
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago and Tall Club International Scholarships: For boys who are a minimum of 6'2" and girls who are a minimum of 5'10"
Everett Kovler Scholars Program
Two Kovler scholarships will be awarded ($10,000 each/per year of study toward a four year undergraduate program) to high school seniors beginning college in the fall of 2011. Students must have financial need and minimum of a B average academically. Math and business majors are preferred. Students must be born and/or raised in the Chicago metropolitan area. For more information please make an appointment with Dr. Hein or contact Rose Dessau at 312-673-3428.
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship for high school seniors who elect to attend Columbia College Chicago as a full-time student in Fall 2011. Award based on academic achievement and/or accomplishment in the student's intended major. Awards of up to $8,000 per academic year, renewed each year for a total of 8 consecutive regular semesters. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA as a full time student.
CRC - The Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz, Shlita- Torah Essay ContestOpen to all seniors in Orthodox Jewish high school programs in Chicago-metro area who will be attending Yeshiva or seminary in Israel for the 2010/2011 academic year. Select a topic in Halacha or TaNaCH to research with the goal of increasing understanding in light of classical Jewish sources.
Essays may be in Hebrew or English, primary sources in original language and formation are preferred over secondary sources and translations. Careful attention to attribution of sources, bibliography.
Panel of judges will evaluate research, organization, creativity, and style.
- First place: $1,000
- 2 Honorable Mentions: $100 gift certificate to local bookstore.
- Deadline: April 24, 2009
Attn: Rabbi Michael Myers or Rabbi Moshe Kushner at cRc 2701 West Howard, Chicago, IL 60645
The Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship Program
Four $1000 scholarships honoring ethical high school junior student-athletes. Applicants will be assessed on their positive contributions: Personal Mastery, Leadership and Honoring the Game. A minimum 2.5 GPA is
required. Applications are available online and must be submitted by May 1, 2010.
The Holocaust Remembrance Project
A national essay contest for high school students designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust. Scholarships range from $250 to $5000. Visit holocaust.hklaw.com for guidelines and entry form. Deadline April 2, 2010.
The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
Open to students under the age of 20. Awards vary, with the national contestant winner receiving $18,000. The competition begins at the local level. Contact the Yorktown American Legion at (914) 962-2843. Information on the national program can be found at www.legion.org The finals will be held April 9-11, 2010 in Indianapolis.
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, National Football
League Players Assn. and Discovery Education have partnered to introduce It’s 21. Just Pass., a campaign to help educate students, ages 13-19, on the consequences and risks of underage drinking. Visit www.its21justpass.com and take a short, interactive online quiz testing your knowledge of the legal drinking age. One randomly selected winner will receive a $5000 scholarship. The entry period ends on April 15, 2010.
The Ayn Rand Institute
An annual essay contest on her novels *Anthem (8th, 9th & 10th graders) and **The Fountainhead (11th & 12th
graders.) Awards range from $30 to $10,000. Deadlines are *March 20, 2010 and **April 25th, 2010. Visit www.aynrand.org for topics & guidelines.
Next Step Magazine’s “Win Free College Tuition” Sweepstakes
Open to students age 14 and older. One $10,000 scholarship and monthly drawings of $1,000 scholarships are offered. Register online at www.nextstepmagazine.com Deadline June 30, 2010.
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
A merit-based program offering $1000 scholarships to students in high school grades 9-12, college, or graduate students. Winners are chosen primarily on a submitted personal statement. Visit www.gkscholarship.com to apply. The spring competition is open from January 1 to July 31, 2010.
Society of Women Engineers
Chicago regional section awards scholarships to female freshman engineering students; application postmark deadline 4/15/10; application and information at www.swe.org or swe-crs@swe.org.
North Shore University Health System Auxiliary Nursing Educational Scholarship
$5,000 cash college scholarship to a high school senior who has been accepted into an accredited R.N. college program; criteria are interest, academics, activities, character and need; applications are available at www.northshore.org and are due by 5/3/10; call 847-570-5095 for more information.
College Answer Scholarships
Register on www.CollegeAnswer.com to be automatically entered in a monthly $1,000 scholarship drawing for students; parents can register for a $10,000 scholarship at www.CollegeAnswer.com/parent.
Sheriff’s Office of Cook County
Students selected to receive scholarship will be awarded $500. The ISA scholarship is intended to assist students with the cost of tuition, books and fees. Aplications are available online at www.cookcountysheriff.org.
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