CHAMPAIGN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER September 18, 2013

Please be aware that if in the column labeled application there is only a web address listed there are no paper applications available.

Please list multiple scholarships on the Pink Request Form Scholarship Description Application Due Date Multiple scholarships. Based on academic www.acornequalityfund.org performance, volunteerism, and advocacy. The Acorn Equality Fund is a grassroots Acorn Equity Fund http://acornequalityfund.org/do Sept. 27, organization that provides academic Acorn Scholarship scholarships for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, cuments/Application%20- 2013 Transgender (GLBT) persons and their %20Scholarship children in Illinois’ downstate counties. %20(2014).pdf Wendy’s High Applicants must have at least a “B” grade www.wendysheisman.com Oct. 2, point average (3.0) and participate in at least School Heisman one school-sponsored sport. 2013 Applicants must be a junior or senior high school student serving in an elected or selected capacity in student government or www.isbe.net/spec- William Randolph related organization and plans to take Oct. 4, ed/html/hearst.htm Hearst Scholarship government classes in college and participate 2013 in a week-long trip to Washington DC; enroll in an accredited U.S. college or university within two years of high school graduation Students must compose an essay of 1000 http://www.aesengineers.com/s AES Engineering words or less to apply for this scholarship. Oct. 4, cholarships.htm Scholarship This scholarship is open to seniors pursuing a 2013 career in engineering and is worth $500. Illinois College: Heritage Scholarship is a Illinois College competitive, merit-based program available to Oct. 11, Heritage the most talented students. The student must Submit resume to Ms. Stroud 2013 Scholarship plan to attend Illinois College in the Fall of 2014. Washington University: Students must be nominated by an individual who has substantive knowledge of student’s Washington accomplishments and goals. In addition to outstanding academic performance, the Oct. 15, University Danforth Submit resume to Ms. Stroud committee is interested in activities which 2013 Scholars Program illustrate candidates’ exceptional commitment to community service, and high moral character. Student must plan to attend Washington University in the Fall of 2014. Michigan Technological University: Open Leading Scholar to bright, motivated and adventurous high www.admissions.mtu.edu/scho Oct. 15, school seniors. Must demonstrate scholarly Award leadership capabilities both in and outside the lars 2013 classroom. Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors planning to enter college in the Fall of 2014, demonstrate critical financial need www.horatioalger.org/scholars 2014 Horatio Alger ($55,00 or lower adjusted family income), be Oct. 25, hips Scholarship involved in extra-curricular and community 2013 service activities, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants must plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Scholarship Description Application Due Date Applicants should be a truly motivated, Oct. 31, Coca Cola Scholars www.coca-colascholars.org dedicated, high school senior. 2013 Eligible applicants are African-American high school seniors who make significant contributions to society. Applicants must Ron Brown Scholar excel academically, exhibit exceptional www.ronbrown.org Nov. 1, Program leadership potential, participate in community 2013 service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Students grades 5-12 may complete for this award. They must be a legal resident of any 2014 Prudential U.S. state or District of Columbia. Applicants Nov. 5, Spirit of Community must have engaged in a volunteer activity that http://spirit.prudential.com 2013 Awards occurred within the last year; and must submit a completed application to the school principal by the deadline. Students must be a full-time high school Comcast Leaders senior with a 2.8 or higher GPA. Must and Achievers demonstrate leadership abilities in school Nov. 20, Submit resume to Ms. Stroud Scholarship activities or through work experiences and 2013 Program have a strong commitment to and involvement in community service. Open to any high school senior that is a U.S. www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mv Elks Lodge 2497 citizen. These awards are given to students that are at or near the top of their class; active s.cfm Dec. 6, Most Valuable in school and community activities; are or 2013 Student Scholarship recognized by their peers as leaders; and need Complete Pink Request Form financial assistance to attend college. The Emergency Educational Grant program www.elks.org/enf/scholars/eef Between Emergency provides financial assistance to children of grants.cfm July 1 and Educational Grants deceased or totally disabled Elks, who wish to Dec. 31 obtain or further their college education. Foundation for On line: Individual Rights Essay contest open to all juniors and senior in high school students. This scholarship is worth www.thefire.org/contests Jan. 1, (FIRE): Freedom in a maximum of $10,000 and a minimum of Paper: 2014 Academia Essay $1,000. Complete Pink Request Form Contest Any child or grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2011, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2011, is eligible www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legac to apply. The Elk must also be a financial y.cfm member (has paid dues) through March 31, Jan. 31, Elks Legacy Awards 2014. Great-grandchildren are not eligible; the 2014 applicant must be a high school senior. If the applicant’s parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent’s Elks Lodge. Applicants must take the SAT or the ACT by Dec. 31, 2013.

Minority Scholarship Information The Hispanic Scholarship Available to Latino high school seniors who www.hsf.net Fund plan to enroll in college. Students must be of Scholarship Description Application Due Date Hispanic heritage, be U. S. Citizens or legal permanent residents, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.4.00 and apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA.

General Scholarship Information Indiana University: Various merit-based scholarships for Automatic Academic incoming freshman: Application www.scholarships.indiana.edu Scholarships deadline Nov. 1, 2012 In-state scholarships for Illinois Lake Forest College www.lakeforest.edu/scholarships students www.FinancialAid.ilstu.edu/scholars Illinois State University Various hips

Marquette University Various www.Marquette.edu/scholarships http://www.presby.edu/finaid/pcscho Presbyterian College Various larships.html Southeastern University Various Scholarships www.seuniversity.edu www.wiu.edu/scholarships Western Illinois University Various Scholarships Aviation Scholarships Various See Ms. Stroud for a list of websites There are several opportunities for college students to compete for www.afrotc.com/scholarships/incols Air Force ROTC scholarships. Some scholarships are chol/incolProgram.php competitive and others are on a fully qualified basis Additional Websites www.fastweb.com www.scholaraid.com www.collegezone.com www.collegenet.com www.cashe.com www.careersandcolleges.com www.thewashboard.org www.brokescholar.com www.collegeanswer.com www.truman.gov www.uncf.org/merck/program.htm www.jackierobinson.org www.marine-scholars.org www.scholarships.com www.schoolsoup.com www.cappex.com www.automotiveScholarships.com www.freschinfo.com