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Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants offer a scholarship of up to $1,000 each year to the winner of their essay contest question: “What have you done outside of the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by universities or other educational facilities? Of these, which means the most to you?”. This is available to all high school juniors and seniors. Application deadline is June 18, 2011.

U.S. Bank’s Internet Scholarship Program provides random drawing scholarships without essays, GPAs or transcripts. US Bank offers up to 40 $1,000 awards. Online applications will be accepted through March 31, 2011.

The Joseph Blazek Foundation has as its sole purpose the awarding of Educational Scholarships to students desiring to major in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics or related scientific fields. Students must demonstrate the ability and strong desire to achieve a good record at the college of their choice. The scholarships will have a minimum value of $500; the amount of each scholarship will be determined by the Board of Directors. Awards are given annually and recipients will normally be able to renew each year up to four years.  Deadline for application materials is March 15, 2011.

 

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Illinois offers scholarships to deserving students wishing to continue their education in any post-secondary school or an accredited vocational/technical school. Applicants need not be members of the organization. Information and applications are available in the Career Center scholarship files and online at www.ioof-il.org. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2011.

 

Guardian Life Insurance sponsors the Girls Going Places Award Program honoring entrepreneurial girls aged 12 to 18 who are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and make a difference in their schools and communities. One $10,000, one $5,000, one $3,000, and twelve $1,000 prizes will be awarded. Information is available online at www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel . The deadline to apply is February 28, 2011.

 

Paramount Tall Club of Chicago offers one $750 scholarship to a graduating senior who meets the height requirement of the club. The winner of the Chicago Club award may be nominated for the $1,000 Tall Clubs International Kae Sumner Einfeldt scholarship. Information and application material is available online at www.tallclubchicago.org

 

The BigSun Organization is offering a $500 scholarship to a student athlete regardless of the sport they participate in. Apply online at www.bigsunathletics.com. The deadline is June 23, 2011.

 

Church Hill Classics offers five $1,000 Frame Your Future Scholarships to high school seniors selected based on their online submission outlining what they want to achieve in their personal and professional life after college. Additional information may be found online at http://www.diplomaframe.com/pages/705_frame_my_future_scholarship.cfm. The deadline for submitting entries is March 2, 2011.

 

The Washington Crossing Foundation offers students interested in a career in government service scholarships ranging from $500 - $10,000. Interested students must submit a one-page essay stating why they plan a career in government service including any aspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. Students must confine the essay to viewpoint, attitude and purpose in choice of career. Additional information and application materials are available online at www.gwcf.orgThe deadline to apply is January 15, 2011.

 

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship the local AXA branches distribute up to twelve $2,000 scholarships. Applicants must be ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities. Applicants must be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to the student’s achievement. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2011.

 

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award: The annual SAMMY scholarship program rewards high school senior scholar athletes. Judging of the nominees will be based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service, and milk experience. Twenty-five winners will receive a $7,500 scholarship, trip for winners and their parents to the SAMMY 2010 Weekend at Disney World in June. Applications are available at www.sammyapplication.com The deadline for applying is March 4, 2011.

 

Japanese American Citizens League sponsors a number of scholarships based on academic achievement, financial need, and school/community service. Applicants must be members of JACL or must join at the time of application, and must plan to attend an institution of higher learning after high school. Involvement in the JA community will be considered. In addition, scholarships will be awarded to those pursuing a variety of disciplines, including the arts. Applications are available online for the national competition at www.jacl.org  the Chicago Chapter of the JACL at www.jaclchicago.org or in the Career Center scholarship files.

Deadline for application, recommendations, transcript and essay is March 1, 2011.

 

Sports Lodge B’nai B’rith offers scholarships to students of the Jewish faith who are members of high school varsity sports activities. Applicants will be judged on financial need, scholarship, athletic ability and community activity. 

Deadline for application and financial information is February 4, 2011.

 

Illinois Amvets offers the following scholarships: Service Foundation Scholarship, Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship, Junior ROTC Scholarship, Trade School Scholarship, Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship, and the Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship. Scholarship qualifications and award amounts vary. Additional information and application materials is available in the Career Center scholarship files and online at www.ilamvets.org Deadline for applying is March 1, 2011.

 

The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is a four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois. The recipient may use the waiver at the following campuses: Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Health Sciences Center Springfield, or Global Campus. Up to six tuition waivers are awarded per county – one for each of the following wars/conflicts: WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Southwest Asia, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Applications may be accessed online at www.osfa.illinois.edu The deadline to apply is March 1, 2011.

 

The National Institute of Peace Essay Contest offers national awards of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500. Information and the essay topic is available in the Career Center files or online at www.usip.org The deadline for submitting essays is February 1, 2011.

 

The Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation conducts the Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest. Ten first place winners receive scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. The deadline to enter the contest is April 15, 2011.

 

The Patient Advocate Foundation offers twelve $3,000 scholarships to students who have been diagnosed with cancer or a critical/life threatening disease or illness. Applications must be returned by April 15, 2011

 

The Chicago Wolves Hockey Team has created the Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship for an eligible junior high or high school student. Selection will be based mostly on a 500-word essay describing a hardship that the applicant had to overcome and how this affected their life. The award will pay for one semester at any college or university across the country. There is a three year mandatory waiting period from the time of the award until the winning student may use the money. Applications are available in the scholarship file in room 230. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2011.

 

The North Suburban Youth Foundation (formerly the Optimist Club) offers students a Community Service Scholarship and an Educational Grant Scholarship to high school students in the following communities: Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Mundelein, Northbrook, Northfield, Park Ridge, Skokie, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, or Winnetka. Awards range from $1,000 - $2,000. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2011.

 

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers offers two $1,000 scholarships to any high school senior in north suburban Cook County who will be entering an accredited engineering school in 2011. Applications must be received by March 1, 2011.

 

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Columbia College Chicago Presidential Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based, four-year scholarship worth $8,000/year. Qualified candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and submit samples of their creative work. Additional information is available online at www.colum.edu or in the Career Center scholarship files. The application deadline is February 1, 2011.

University of Michigan College of Engineering and College of Literature, Science and the Arts offer the $20,000 Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Scholarship Program to students who have been admitted to the Univ. of Mich. pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or another related scientific field. This renewable scholarship is available only to students that meet certain geographic criteria, one of which is graduation from New Trier. Information is available in the Career Center scholarship file or online at www.bellscholarship.org The deadline to apply is February 1, 2011

 

University of Michigan School of Engineering offers the Geisinger Scholarship to outstanding out-of-state students based on academic achievement, activities, awards, and community service. This is a $20,000 renewable award. Students must be admitted to the College of Engineering. Information and application materials are available in the Career Center and online at www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/new_students.html The deadline for applying is January 14, 2011.

 

Indiana University Kelley School of Business Kelley Scholars Program provides full tuition/fees, a living stipend for four years, and opportunities for overseas study. Information is available online at www.kelley.iu.edu/UGrad/admissions/scholarship/scholars/index.cfm or in the Career Center scholarship file.

 

University of Illinois Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship competition is designed for students who are planning to pursue higher education in the office professional, secretarial, or business-related fields. One scholarship worth $500 will be awarded. Information is available in the Career Center scholarship files. The deadline to apply is February 11, 2011.

 

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising offers full one-year scholarships to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and interest in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising, or Graphic Design. The scholarship includes tuition, fees, books, and most supplies. Information and application materials are available online at http://fidm.edu/about/scholarship-competition/ . The deadline to apply for the FIDM National Scholarship Competition is April 30, 2011.

 

Colorado College offers the Otis A. and Margaret T. Barnes Scholarship in Chemistry and the Margaret T. Barnes Scholarship in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics. These are two separate full-tuition scholarship programs, the first to be used for awards in chemistry (including biochemistry), and the second for awards in biology, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics, and psychology (including neuro-science). Scholarships are awarded primarily for academic merit, though financial need and non-academic talents are considered. These scholarships are mutually exclusive. Students may apply for only one. The scholarships are renewable as long as the student makes satisfactory progress. Additional information can be found online at www.coloradocollege.edu or in the Career Center scholarship files. Deadline for applications is January 15, 2011.

School of Visual Arts offers the Silas H. Rhodes scholarship to students with outstanding creative and academic achievements. The partial-tuition scholarships are renewable for up to three years. Applicants must submit a slide portfolio with 20 selections of their art work. Information is available in the Career Center scholarship file and online at www.sva.edu . The deadline for submitting materials is February 1, 2011.

Princeton University offers the Princeton Prize in Race Relations to “recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations”. Winners will receive $1,000. Information and application materials are available  online at www.princeton.edu/pprize The deadline to apply is January 31, 2011.

 

The University of Illinois chapter of the Beta Sigma Psi offers the $1,000 Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Alumni Scholarship to a confirmed Lutheran freshman male beginning study in the fall of 2011. Beta Sigma Psi chapters located at Purdue, Nebraska-Lincoln, Iowa State, Kansas State, Missouri-Rolla, Missouri-Columbia, Ohio State, Indiana, Concordia College-New York, and Midland Lutheran College may also be offering scholarships. Information is available online at www.betasigmapsi.org or in the Career Center scholarship files. The application deadline is January 31, 2011.

 

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 Contest
Open 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. 

• First place: $1,000
• 2 Honorable Mentions: $100 gift certificate to local bookstore.
• Deadline: April 24, 2009