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SCHOLARSHIP SCOOP A detailed list of available scholarships Scholarships are listed in three categories: General; College Specific and Local All scholarships listed here can be found on Naviance. Students are also encouraged to check with each college/university they are applying to for additional scholarship opportunities. If a scholarship requires a nomination by the high school, students must let their counselor know they wish to be considered. General Scholarships Deadline Christopher Martinat NOLS Scholarship (NOLS-National Outdoor Leadership School) – All Students 3/1/2017 This scholarship fully funds tuition for a month-long NOLS experience in the Rocky Mountains. Must be 16 years of age, a resident of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff or Knollwood. Applications are available on Naviance and in the CCRC. Illinois AMVETS Scholarship Program - Seniors 3/1/2017 Various scholarships are available that include: service; nursing; junior ROTC; trade school; and female memorial scholarships. Applications are available online at: www.ilamvets.org Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Seniors 3/1/2017 Several scholarships are available if you are a child of an active duty Marine or reserve U.S. Marine or other (see website), have a 2.0/4.0 GPA, and your 2014 family income does not exceed $94,000. Information and applications are available at: www.mcsf.org Norwegian National League Scholarship – All Students 3/1/2017 A $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded to college bound high school seniors and a $500 scholarship will be awarded to students in 9-11 grades who are of Norwegian ancestry, and reside in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Kendall, McHenry or Will. Seniors must have a 3.0/4.0 GPA and submit a minimum 500word essay on any topic regarding Norway while students in grades 9-11 must submit a 300 word essay on any topic regarding Norway. Applications are available at: www.nnleague.org American Chemical Society Scholars Program – Seniors 3/1/2017 Renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to African American, Hispanic and American Indian students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields, such as environmental science, toxicology and chemical technology. Applicants must demonstrate both high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better) and financial need and be planning a career in the chemical sciences. Applications are available at: www.chemistry.org Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) - Seniors 3/1/2017 Scholarships ranging from $1500-$5000 will be awarded to high school seniors based on academic achievement, school and community service, activities and financial need. Applicants must be members of Chicago JACL or may join at the time of application. Applications are available at: www.jaclchicago.org Frame My Future Scholarship – Seniors 3/1/2017 Five $1000 scholarships will be awarded to seniors based on their online submission of an original, digital creation showing how you frame your future. Finalists will be selected based on creativity of the full entry, including the entry image and accompanying description which has a maximum of 500 characters. Applications are available at: http://www.diplomaframe.com/contests.aspx Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program – Seniors 3/1/2017 Offers minority students attending an accredited college or university in Illinois up to $5000/year renewable scholarship. Recipients must sign a promissory note agreeing to teach in a school with a minimum of 30% minority students. Applications are available at: http://www.isac.org/students/during-college/applying-for-financial- aid/applications/tesp Lake County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship – Seniors 3/2/2017 One scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior currently attending a Lake County public high school in recognition of scholastic ability and achievement, contributions to the community, and a desire to pursue a career in education. Applications are available at: www.LCRTA.com Chicago Roofing Contractors Association -Seniors 3/3/2017 Two $3000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have been accepted as a full-time student into an undergraduate degree program in liberal arts and sciences, engineering, architecture or business, and who have an ACT score of 29 or greater. Applications are available at: www.crca.org Sommer Foundation – Seniors 3/3/2017 Three to five scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 will be awarded to deserving college bound seniors who have experienced the death of a parent and despite the resulting emotional trauma, have performed in an exemplary manner during his or her high school career. Students should demonstrate strong academic promise, positive extracurricular and/or work experience, contributions through community or school service, and financial need. Applications are available at: http://sommerfoundation.org Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship – All Students 3/3/2017 This scholarship will provide a $7,500 stipend toward college tuition in loving memory of Tim Breslin a former Chicago Wolves hockey player. All interested students must complete the application and submit a typed or handwritten essay (500 words or less. Applications are available at: http://assets-chicagowolves- com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1617_TimBreslin-Scholarship_Application.pdf Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic Council Scholarship - Female Seniors 3/10/2017 The Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic Council will award at least one $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school woman, residing in the Chicago North Shore area. Applicants must be well-rounded and demonstrate outstanding school and community involvement and academic excellence. Candidates must be enrolling at a four- year college or university that has National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters on its campus. These applicants do not have to be part of the school's Panhellenic recruitment process (sometimes known as "sorority rush") nor are they obligated to join any NPC chapter. Applications are available at: http://northshorepanhellenic.net/scholarship-application Dr. Minnie J. Leggette 2017 Young Woman of Achievement Scholarship - Female Seniors 3/10/2017 This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior girl who exemplifies YWCA's historic values of community service, professional achievements, integrity and dedication to the lives of others. Applications are available on Naviance. Fueling the Minds of the Future - Seniors 3/13/2017 To be considered for a $2000 scholarship, students must reside in the Chicagoland area, have at least a 2.5/4.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll full-time in a trade or vocational school in the fall. Applications are available online at: www.fuelingminds.com Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association Educational Foundation - Seniors 3/14/2017 Scholarships ranging from $500-$1000 will be awarded to students who plan to enroll in an accredited trade school, 2 year or 4 year college or university intending to study the lumber and building materials industry. Application is available at: http://ilmda.com/education Heros Legacy Scholarship – Seniors 3/14/2017 This $5000 scholarship honors not only those who have fallen in battle, but all who have died or have become disabled through their active military service since September 11, 2001 and is open to their dependent unmarried children under age 23. A disability is defined as one that results in the service member being eligible for, and receiving, Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) or a permanent and total disability compensation rating of 100%. Applications will be available December 13th at: http://www.militaryscholar.org/legacy/index.html Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship - Seniors 3/15/2017 The Federation is offering $400 college scholarships to further the education of students who are Roman Catholic and of Italian descent (or whose non-Italian Roman Catholic parents, guardians or grandparents are members of the Federation), who maintain a GPA of at least 3.2/4.0 and who live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California, Nevada, Illinois and Arizona, only where Branches of the Federation are established. Applications are available at: www.icf.org Lake County Sheriff’s Office - Seniors 3/15/2017 Each Illinois county awards at least one $500 scholarship each school year to students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic, extra-curricular and character qualifications. The scholarship program is open to Illinois students who will be attending an Illinois higher learning institution. Applications are available January 15 at: http://www.ilsheriff.org/index.php/scholarships Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Seniors 3/17/2017 Scholarships ranging from $1000-$5000 will be awarded to high school seniors who are deaf or hard of hearing and are residents of the state of Illinois. Recipients will be chosen based on financial need and school and community involvement. Applications are available at: http://www.deanritter.org/2017-scholarship/ Negro League Committee Scholarship – Seniors 3/27/2017 This essay contest will provide four $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors who will pursue a degree at an accredited U. S. institution. Applicants are asked to write an essay of 1200 words or less on one of the two topics presented on the application. Applications are available at: http://sabr.org/malloy Ayn Rand Institute Anthem Essay Contest - 9th & 10 Grades 3/29/2017 This essay contest provides awards ranging in amount from $30-$2000. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Anthem. Information is available at: www.aynrand.org/contests Odenza Scholarship – Ages 16-25 3/30/2017 To be considered for the $500 Odenza Marketing Scholarship, students must be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30, 2015 and submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page prior to the March 30, 2015 deadline. Applications are available online at: http://www.odenzascholarships.com KFC Reach Educational Grant - Seniors 3/30/2017 The REACH Educational Grant Program helps KFC employees pursue their educational dreams.