Scholarship Listing Reavis High School Last Updated: 9/26/18 CHECK your NAVIANCE account for the MOST UPDATED scholarship listing
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Due Date: September 27 Name: Questbridge Amount: Full cost of tuition and room and board at one of 40 partner schools Contact: www.questbridge.org Description: Assist outstanding low-income students gain admission and scholarships to top-tier colleges. Please see website for eligibility, application and details.
Due Date: Tues., Sept 18th (first part DUE) Name: Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program Contact: download application at www.gmsp.org Description: Students are eligible if they are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American – are a citizen or permanent resident, have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3, will enroll as a full time degree seeking college student in Fall, have demonstrated leadership through participation in community service and extracurriculars and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
Due Date: Complete attached APP by OCTOBER 29th Name: Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Contact: Ms. Pearson Amount: $1,000 Description: Reavis can nominate ONE student to apply for this scholarship. Student must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Student demonstrates leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences. Student shows a strong commitment to and involvement in community service. Student plans to attend an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States. See Ms. Pearson in Guidance if you wish to seek a nomination. The new due date has yet to be posted, so please check back for current date.
Due Date: Nov 15 Name: Small Business Supports Big Dreams The Chicago South Suburbs Small Business Clinic (www.css-sbc.com) is a local community event which brings national, state, and local business resources together each year for the purpose of supporting a vibrant business environment in and around the Chicago South Suburbs. The event is free to attend and is provided for through the generous donations of local businesses. Because the Small Business Clinic was not organized as a profit-motivated event, the organizing committee has voted in favor of ‘re-investing’ proceeds into the future of local businesses (i.e. college-bound business students.) This year’s event was organized by Midwest Business Consulting, the Bedford Park – Clearing Industrial Association, the Bridgeview Chamber of Commerce, and the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce. The organizing committee has approved four mini-stipends to be awarded to high school seniors who intend to pursue a business degree in college. Prizes will be as follows: 1st Prize $250 2nd – 4th Prizes $100 Who is Eligible? High school seniors from the following schools: Argo Community High School, Oak Lawn Community High School, Reavis High School, Richards High School, and Stagg High School. How to Participate? Submit a written paper, 250-words or less, that answers the following question: “What traits do you possess that will enhance your education or future career?” Papers should include the student’s name, email address, first college pick, and degree sought. Papers should have 1-inch margins, be doubled-spaced, justified text (size 11, Calibri Light), and submitted in pdf format to [email protected]. The subject line of the email should be “SBC 2018 Scholarship.” Papers are due by November 15, 2019; one submission per student; late submissions will ot be accepted. Winner will be announced on March 1, 2019.
Due Date: November 20 Name: Cpl Phillip J. Brodnick Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: $1,000 Contact: See Mrs. Pearson in Guidance nd Description: From Brodnick Family: “On August 22 , 2007, I lost my son, Phillip Brodnick, in a Blackhawk Helicopter accident which occurred in Northern Iraq. There is not a day that goes by that my heart does not ache for my son. He is the person I am proudest of, and he will forever be in my heart – he is my hero. In honor of him and to keep his memory forever alive, I have set up a Scholarship Fund in Phillip’s memory. This fund will disburse four $1,000 scholarships each year to two students from Reavis High School and St. Lawrence.” In order to be eligible you must be a citizen of the US, be a high school senior at one of the eligible high schools and you must submit a two page typed essay as to what your educational studies/goals are. Please also indicate: grants/scholarships awarded, what you have done to help finance your education, financial circumstances in which they should be aware and home address within the essay. For consideration, your essay must be submitted to Ms. Pearson in Guidance no later than November 20.
Due Date: Nominations open mid- Sept (usually close January 2018) - KEEP CHECKING WEBSITE Name: Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Amount: $2,500 per year, $2,000 summer program Contact: www.goldenapple.org Description: Requirements: 1 of 53 partner schools in Illinois, Major in Teaching, Nomination Info: The Golden Apple Scholarship provides $2,500 for Fresh/Soph years, and $5,000 Jr/Sr years paid directly to the partner Illinois university or college the Scholar attends, as well as an additional $2,000 each summer for attending Summer Institutes. Teachers, counselors, the principal and other non-family member adults are able to nominate a high school senior OR THE SENIOR MAY NOMINATE HIMSELF/HERSELF. The student must have a desire to teach in an Illinois school of need. The State of Illinois requires an ACT composite score of 22+ with a 6 on writing portion OR on SAT Composite score of 1110 (evidence-based reading and writing + mathematics = 1110 or higher) and a minimum score of 26 on writing and language.
Due Date: December (National), February (Community Local Scholarship) - app avail starting in Sept - CHECK WEBSITE Name: AXA Achievement Scholarship (National and Community) Contact: Download both applications at: www.ax a-achievement.com Description: Applicants must be US citizen/legal resident, be students who reside and attend high school in AXA branch areas, be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full time in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university in the US, be ambitious & motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community and/or work activities (Application link is on the right hand side of the web page under “learn more”) Applications should be available in September.
Due Date: February 12 Name: Paramount Tall Club of Chicago and Tall Club International Amount: $750/$1,000 Contact: http://tallclubchicago.org/ AND www.tall.org Description: The Paramount Tall Club awards one $750 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who lives in the Chicagoland area. Applicants must meet the club’s height requirements to be eligible for the scholarship (5’10 for females and 6’2 for males). Download application on the website.
Due Date: Feb 15 Name: Give Back Scholarship Amount: Full Tuition Contact: https://www.giveback.ngo/scholars-illinois/ th Description: The program is available to all 9 -grade students in Illinois. We select scholarship recipients early—in the ninth grade—in order to prepare them for college - however NON FRESHMEN students who have an incarcerated parent or have been in DCFS care can submit a special application. ● Preference will be given to students who have an incarcerated parent, foster children or students who have been homeless. ● Give Back scholars are low-income (Pell Grant eligible.) ● They are required to have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school, take a college preparatory course load, and demonstrate strong character throughout the program. ● GSB has established partnerships with several excellent colleges in Illinois (Lewis University, Blackburn College, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and Illinois State University.) ● Students who are chosen will be able to attend college and the scholarship will fund tuition, room, and board. ● If a student is a non-freshman and have an incarcerated parent or have been in DCFS care and meet the academic/financial requirements of the program, they can submit a special application. ● To understand the Illinois application process in more detail please visit https://www.giveback.ngo/scholars-illinois/
Due Date: January (new application and deadline not yet posted) Name: CRC Relocation Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Contact: http://crcchicago.org/page-1152428, or send any questions to [email protected] Description: CRC is sponsoring a scholarship program for current high school seniors who th have relocated into the Chicago area sometime between grades 9 (after 8 grade graduation) and 12. CRC would like to encourage your students to apply. One one-time award of $1,000 will be presented to one Chicago-area high school senior for 2019. The award will be sent to the college that the student will be attending to assist with tuition, etc. CRC will select scholarship winners based on the strength of their total application package. The student will be evaluated on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and on their response to an essay addressing the way they handled the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and a new high school. Will you please encourage your eligible students to apply? Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
● Currently a senior in good standing in a Chicago area [Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake (IL), McHenry, Will counties, and city of Chicago] public high school; and ● Relocated between grades 9 and 12; and ● Relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to their family's relocation; and ● Currently have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale)
Due Date: End of January (updated application and deadline not yet posted on their website) Name: IACAC Scholarship Contact: Download application: http://www.iacac.org/scholarship/ Amount: $1,000 Description: The applicant must be a graduating senior from an IACAC member high school (where at least one counselor is an IACAC member) with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. To verify if your high school is an IACAC member, contact Linda Haffner at [email protected] or (800) 829-0176 – REAVIS IS A MEMBER. He or she must enroll as a full-time college freshman at a postsecondary institution in the 2016-2017 school year (preferably at an IACAC member institution). The student must also demonstrate involvement in high school, the community, or service to others with motivation to achieve personal goals.
Due Date: Usually OPENS mid November 15 - due February (check website in Nov for due date) Name: Pullman Scholars Grant Amount Varies (up to $10,000) Contact: http://www.pullmanfoundation.org/scholarships.htm Description The Foundation awards Pullman Scholars last-dollar scholarships ranging from 400-2000 each year depending on scholars financial need. Students are eligible to apply if he/she is a resident of Cook County, demonstrates financial need and has a GPA above 3.0. Please see the website for more details and for an application.
Due Date: February 1 Name: Soil and Water Conservation District Amount: $1,000 Description: Applications are available on the website (click Education, then Scholarships), http://www.will-scookswcd.org/ Applicant will be expected to be interested in environmental science, horticulture, wildlife, soil, water, or other natural resources. Applicant must live in the District (Will County or in South Cook County, south of 22nd street). Click on “Education”, then “Scholarships” for the link.
Due Date: February (new application and deadline not yet posted on their website) Name: Illinois PTA Lillian E Glover Scholarship Program st nd Amount: 1 place $3,000, 2 place - $2,000 Contact: Download application at www.illinoispta.org (click on programs, then scholarship) Description: Eligibility: Student who are entering into the Field of Education or Education Related Degree Program and have at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. On their website, click on programs, then scholarship to download the application.
Due: March 1 Name: Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship Website: http://www.chicagowolves.com/community/scholarships-rewards/tim-breslin-scholarship-and-awards/ Description: Essay regarding a hardship that you have overcome.
Due: March 1 Name: The Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Award Amount: $1500 (3 given), $1,000 (10 given) Contact: http://www.ioof-il.org (download application online) Description: Highlight ‘Programs’ click on ‘State Projects’ and then ‘Scholarship Program’ on line. Students must be a resident of Illinois and a citizen of the United States.
Due: March Name: Illinois AMVETS Scholarships Contact: www.ilamvets.org
Due: March - Continue to check website - not yet posted for this year Name: Cook County Sheriff Youth Services Scholarship Amount: Two $500 scholarships Contact: www.cookcountysheriff.org or www.ilsheriff.org Description: Students must download application online. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic, extracurricular and character qualifications. Winners must attend an Illinois College or University. Students must complete the application, including a written essay and return all documentation postmarked by deadline to Cook County Sheriff Youth Services (Attn: Scholarship Coordinators, Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Youth Services Dept., 1401 Maybrook Dr., Maywood, IL 60153). To find on website: click on Departments, Youth services, then Scholarship.
Due: March (Check website once this year's application is available – should open 1/1/19) th Name: 13 District AHEPA Scholarship Contact: ww w.ahepa.org/ (Download application – follow prompts to District 13, Application for Scholarship) Description: Applicants are limited to the AHEPA family and the Greek Community. Applicants must have a minimum of a “B” grade point average and reside in Illinois or Wisconsin. See the website for an application and more details.
Due Date: Various – February and March Name: American Legion Contact: http://www.illegion.org/scholarship.html Description: Please see website for application and eligibility. Various scholarships through American Legion listed on the website for students residing in Illinois.
Due Date: First Friday in March every year Name: Chicago Roofing Contractors Association Amount: $4,000 Contact: http://www.crca.org/crca_scholarship/index.htm Description: Students must be from the Chicagoland area and must attend a 4 year school majoring in liberal arts/sciences, engineering, architecture, business. The application will be available on the website in December.
Due Date: March Name: Italian Catholic Federation scholarship Amount: $400 Contact: www.icf.org Description: Applicant must be Roman Catholic and of Italian descent. See website for more details. Click on “program” then “scholarship”.
Due: March (end of March typically) Name: Marianjoy Scholarship Program (applications available second semester) Amount: Up to $5,000 Contact: http://marianjoy.org/patients-visitors/patient-resources.aspx Description: Intended for individuals with permanent physical disabilities. You do not have to be a Marianjoy patient to receive the scholarship. Each year, scholarships for post-high school education are awarded to students with disabilities to enable them to pursue educational programs. See more information and download an application on their website. Applications are also available from Ms. Pearson in Guidance.
Due: Late March Name: DCFS Scholarship Contact: Application: More about the scholarship and eligibility listed here: https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/brighterfutures/independence/CYE/Pages/Continuing-Yo ur-Education.aspx Description: Available for youth formerly in care of Department of Child and Family Services (wards of the state, subsidized guardianship, subsidized adoption). Tuition waiver at Illinois university or community college and monthly stipend. Please see website for more details!
Due Date: April 1 Name: Marquette Bank Scholarship Amount: $2,500 Description: To be eligible for the Marquette Bank Scholarship, you must complete an application in Guidance discussing community service and financial need and turn into Ms. Pearson. Check back for exact due date and application. Your application will be given to the Scholarship Committee (blind to student names) and one student from Reavis will receive this scholarship.
Due: April Name: William J. Cook Scholarship Fund Contact: https://www.scholarsapply.org/williamjcook/ (applications available starting March 5 from website) Description: The Chicago Community Trust established the William J Cook Scholarship Fund to assist male high school seniors from Cook County, IL who plan to continue education in college programs. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full time study at an accredited 4 year institution. Please download an application from their website. They will only accept the first 250 applications!!
Due: April –check website for application and deadline Name: The Stephanie Joseph Memorial Fund Contact: http://www.stephaniejoseph.com/scholarship/application/
Due: April Name: Southwest Bar Association Scholarship Description: The Southwest Bar Association is having an essay contest this year where the first prize award is $5,000. Students must write an essay no longer than 600 words based upon a fictional court case given. Students will read the court case and answer the questions given. The essay must have a list of citations at the end. The criteria for judging the essays are: originality, persuasiveness of the argument, proper grammar and spelling, adherence to the competition topic. Entries must identify the student’s high school and contain the student's home address and phone number. The scholarship will be paid directly the school/university the student attends. Court case will be e-mailed to ALL SENIORS on by Ms. Pearson when received in March and will be located at the end of this scholarship listing - please see this court case with further information on how to apply.
Due Date: Date end of April - Check website for updated date Name: Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois Contact/App: http://www.kidschanceofillinois.com/scholarships/ Description Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois was founded with the goal of awarding academic college scholarships to deserving children of workers seriously injured or killed on the job. We believe we can make a significant difference in the lives of all children affected by a workplace injury by helping them pursue and achieve their educational goals. We anticipate awarding several scholarships to qualified scholars during this year. Applications should be sent to: Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois P.O. Box 64583 Chicago, IL 60664 Please follow this link to download the Scholarship Application, and visit our website to learn more about us and follow us on KCOI Facebook and KCOI Twitter. Due Date: May (Typically end of May - continue to check website) Name: Erich Spengler Career Pathway Memorial Scholarship FOR MORAINE VALLEY Amount: $1,000 Website: https://www.morainevalley.edu/cost-and-aid/scholarships/ Description: Applicants must have completed a CTE dual credit course at Reavis (example Computer Repair, Systems, Auto II, Electronics, CAD sequence)or other MACS high school and plan to enroll in an Associate in Applied Science degree program at Moraine Valley Community College. Student must have a high school GPA of 2.5 or above and carry a minimum of 6 credit hours at MVCC during the semester in which the award is received. Student must have demonstrated financial need. To apply - go to above website and submit an application, along with a personal statement outlining your career plans in the field of technology. Deadline is end of May.
Due Date: May Name: FranCenter Robert Cleveland and Ken Dodge Memorial Scholarship Program Amount $500 Website: http://www.francenter.com/cleveland-dodge-scholarship/ Description: The applicant must show evidence that he/she was diagnosed as having a learning disability at some time in his/her elementary or secondary school years. The applicant must reside in the state of Illinois and plan on enrolling in a two or four year college or university or trade school. Download application from the website.
Name: CEDA Scholarship (application available in Spring) Due: June Amount: $500-$3,000 Contact: http://www.cedaorg.net (Click on Scholarships on the right) Description: The CEDA Scholarship Program offers financial aid ranging from $500-$3,000 for income-eligible residents of suburban Cook County who demonstrate academic achievement, career potential and educational motivation. Candidates must submit a complete scholarship application with all required documents and provide proof of residency and income eligibility. Application is available online beginning April 30 at www.cedaorg.net. Applications must be received by CEDA at 3518 West 139th Street, Robbins, IL 60472. Please see www.cedaorg.net and click on “Scholarships” on the right for more information.
Due Date: June 14 Name: Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Contact http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Description: We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on our site.
Due Date: June (check site for details - new date not yet posted) Name: NAEHCY Scholarship Application Contact: http://naehcy.org/naehcy-scholarship-fund/scholarship-application Description: For students that have experienced homelessness in their lives. Complete application with essay and transcript. Please see website for more details.
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Nomination App Please note that if you are the student nominated from Reavis, you will be asked to complete an online application. Please complete this form and give to Ms. Pearson by October 29th.
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Marquette Bank Scholarship Please use this form, or attach an additional sheet. Please return to Ms. Pearson in Guidance by April 1.
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Describe Community Service (in school and out of school) Describe Financial Need: