<p> Scholarships</p><p>Cook County Thomas J. Dart Youth Service Medal of Honor A minimum of 100 hours of voluntary (unpaid) community service is required to qualify. Applications are available in the counseling office.</p><p>Illinois Sheriff Association Scholarship- $500-Scholarship opportunity. Students must be enrolled as a full time student during the 2016-2017 school year. Applications are available on line. Complete the written essay and return all documents to the sheriff’s office in the county of your permanent residence by March 15, 2017 (must be postmarked by this date). http://www.ilsheriff.org/index.php/scholarships </p><p>Alsip Scholarship Program The Alsip Chamber of Commerce and the Alsip Industrial Association are offering scholarship to Alsip students who will be graduating in 2017. Completed applications must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. TBD. Winner will be notified in July. Applications are available at www.alsipchamber.org or www.alsipindustrial.com </p><p>Twenty Pearls Foundation Inc Criteria include African American female or male students Interviews will be held on. Please note scholarship awards for recipients will be disbursed no later than TBD. Awards must be applied toward tuition, educational equipment, fees, and books. </p><p>A student is eligible for all scholarships if he/she meets the following requirements:  Reside in the south suburbs, or attends a suburban high school or community college, or participates in a Twenty Pearls Foundation program  Is a high school senior or student transferring from a community college  Has the required Grade Point Average (GPA)  Demonstrate leadership, community involvement and service  Submits the following documents: o Completed application—incomplete applications will not be considered o Official high school or community college academic transcript (sealed) o Proof of acceptance to a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university, if applicable o Two (2) sealed letters of recommendation forms o Resume (including your academic achievements, awards and recognitions, extra-curricular activities, leadership positions, and community service participation) o Essay o For awards based on financial need, copies of the Student Aid Report from the applicant’s FAFSA Form are required (social security numbers can be removed) o Contact tpf [email protected] for more information</p><p>LEAGUE FOUNDATION: Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship & Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship Requirements: Scholarships for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender high school seniors who have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and who are actively and substantially involved in community service. Scholarships include the Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship (name used with permission of the Shepard family), named for the Wyoming college student murdered in 1998 for his sexual orientation, and the Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship. Contact Information: For more information, write to LEAGUE Foundation, c/o Charles Eader, 1 AT&T Way, Room 4B214J, Bedminster, NJ 07921 or send email to [email protected]. Amount: Varies with scholarship DEADLINE: TBD</p><p>ST. XAVIER - ART AND DESIGN Requirements: Open to incoming freshmen and new transfer students.  Submit a letter of intent (Visit www.sxu.edu / keyword: ART)  Name a reference for whom you have created something and provide contact information  Submit CD/DVD of (10) JPEG images or 3-5 minutes video of your best creative work See Counseling Office for more information. DEADLINE: TBD. </p><p>THE GAMMA MU FOUNDATION Requirements: Awards $19,000 in individual scholarships to gay men who want to continue their education beyond high school at a college, university, or through a vocational or professional training program. The program supports a wide range of educational options, including vocational and technical training, as well as Associate's, Bachelor's and graduate degrees. Contact Information: http://www.gammamufoundation.org/grant_scholarships/scholarships.asp. Amount: Varies DEADLINE: MARCH.</p><p>The Ron Edmonds Scholarship Award ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. Students of color or students of poverty 2. Acceptance to a Vocational, or Two/Four Year Institution of Higher Learning 3. Chicago and Suburbs For Further Information and Application Form Please contact www.scsdd.net Due Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 Due Date: February 24, 2017</p><p>Bruce Fishkin Scholarship ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. Must be entering their senior year of high school in the fall of 201. 2. Must be a resident of: 1. Chicago, Illinois or the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will, Illinois 2. Las Vegas, Nevada and suburbs of the area 3. Fairfield, Greens Farms, Redding or Westport, Connecticut. 3. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the high school you are currently attending, or the equivalent thereof in cases where the applicable high school does not employ a traditional 4.0 system. 4. Must have taken the ACT test and achieved a minimum composite score of 22. 5. Plan on attending an accredited college or university for a Bachelor’s degree or four year program in the United States. [email protected] Deadline October 15, 2016 NEW Discover Student Loans Scholarship We are giving away $50,000 in scholarships to high school and college students. Now through February, students are automatically entered to win a $2,500 scholarship when they sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college at CollegeCovered.com.</p><p>Five winners will be randomly drawn on:  June  September  December  March </p><p>No purchase or student loan necessary for students to enter or win. To learn more about our scholarship, visit DiscoverStudentLoans.com/Scholarship</p><p>Palos Area Chamber of Commerce-Essay, two letters of reference, evidence of college acceptance for the coming fall. Applications are available at www.paloschamber.org or in the counseling office. Deadline is TBD </p><p>William J. Cook Scholarship Fund-Applicants must be a male high school senior, attending a high school in Cook County and planning to enroll in a full time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university. All applications must be submitted electronically at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/williamjcook Deadline: April TBD. ILLINOIS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION LOCAL 218 TO THE APPLICANT: Applications are available in the counseling office. Return the application to the counseling office at your home school (Richards, Shepard, Eisenhower, Delta, or Summit). The deadline is TBD</p><p>B. Davis S The creators of "Student Award Scholarship Aid" website are renewing the scholarships for 2017.</p><p>Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to learn how to apply for our scholarship. While there, please browse through our site to learn more about applying for scholarships. The deadline for applications is TBD. Amount of Scholarship: $1,000</p><p>Illinois Sons of Italy Foundation Applicants will be selected upon the basis of financial need; scholastics achievements; activities in high school showing character and leadership; applicant’s personal essay and faculty recommendations. Applications must be returned to the foundation office by TBD. Winners will be notified on or before TBD.</p><p>Student Insights 2017 Student-View Scholarship Program www.student-view.com The scholarship deadline is April 22, 2017. Tommy Fagan Memorial Scholarship- Sponsoring Organization: Healing Homes Foundation Criteria: College Bound Student. Has experienced the loss of a parent or sibling A short 100- 250 word essay discussing future plans and goals and ways in which you plan to make a difference in other’s lives. Applications are available in the counseling office. Deadline TBD. South Suburban Chicago Chapter-Jack & Jill of America Must be an Africa-American high school senior, attending a school in the South Suburban Chicago area. Must be accepted into a four-year college or university for the 2016/2017 academic school year. Applications are available in the counseling office. Deadline TBD -If you’re planning a career in a technology field, this scholarship can help you achieve your dream. To qualify for this $1,000 scholarship, you must: Be planning to enroll in an Associate in Applied Science degree program at MVCC. Have taken at least one dual credit course while in high school. Carry a minimum of six credit hours at Moraine Valley during the semester in which the award is received and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Demonstrate financial need. To apply, go to morainevalley.edu/Foundation/scholarships.htm and submit an application, along with a personal statement outlining your career plans in the field of technology. DEADLINE March 8. Athnet Sports Recruiting We help athletes find opportunities to play college sports and get an athletic scholarship. Our free online athlete profiles are used by over 95% of college coaches to identify and evaluate potential recruits. These profiles give recruits the opportunity to get discovered by college coaches and proactively contact the colleges of their choice. Write a 400-500 word essay describing how the lessons you have learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue your college education. Essay due TBD. Email your essay and other required information to [email protected]</p><p>IIT Boeing Scholars Academy The IIT Boeing Scholars Application for 2016 is LIVE and now accepting applications. We accept applications from students currently in their sophomore year of high school. If you know students who are anticipated to graduate in 2017, we would appreciate you sharing this information with them. We are pleased that the Collegiate Scholars Program (CSP) and the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy (BSA) are teaming up for a series of info sessions about both programs! This year, we’re partnering with some generous Chicago high schools to bring our info sessions to more neighborhoods. Students and families from ALL schools are welcome to attend any info session. There is no need to attend more than one info session, so students and families can choose the location and date most convenient for them. Please remind students and families about these opportunities! They can register online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CSPBSARSVP</p><p>The Abby Foundation is again offering scholarships to women who need assistance to attend college next fall, either as graduating high school seniors or women returning to college. We are able to offer $1,000 scholarships to both undergraduate and graduate students attending a four-year college/university and $500 scholarships to those attending a two-year community college. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0/4.0. Abby Athlete of the Year 2017 - Scholarship Application Form - PDF Application. Recipients will be notified by mail. Website: www.abbyfoundation.org Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program How does it work?  Students must be between the age of 6 and 18 as of March TBD and not yet a high school graduate.  The student’s volunteer actions should be described in detail on the nomination.  Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year.  Winners will be chosen based on the benefits and outcomes of their volunteer service.  Nominators must be 21 or older. What can they win?  Local winners will each receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card.  Regional winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship for higher education.  National winners will each receive a $10,000 scholarship, plus Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit of the student’s choice.  Deadline to submit nominations: March TBD-Find out how you can get started by visiting generationOn.</p><p>Palos Fine Arts- Offering $800.00-1000.00 scholarships in three of the following categories for the 2015 season. These scholarships are offered to high school students in their junior or senior year or to teachers in the following areas of interest: music, visual arts, theatre, creative writing or dance. Applications must be postmarked no later than April TBD. Applications are available in the counseling office. Southwest Bar Association-Prize: $2,500.00First Place Scholarship-Deadline: April TBD Theme: Write a closing argument consisting of 600 words. More information available in the counseling office. Richard A. Maass Memorial Scholarship-Essay 500 to 700 words, on The Importance of Quality Products/or Services to the Future of Our Country. SAT or ACT Scores, GPA, Rank & Recommendation Letter. Must be completed on or before March TBD. Applications are available in the counseling office. Lighthouse Guild – A program for students who are visually impaired. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by March 31st. Apply on line lighthouse.org/scholarships CRCA 2017 Scholarship-The Chicago roofing Contractors Association will award two $3,000 renewable scholarships to high school seniors entering college in the fall of 2015 in the following programs-liberal arts and science, engineering, architecture or business. To learn more, download the 2016. Visit www.crca.org Please note the minimum ACT score is 29. Deadline March TBD. George M. Pullman Educational Foundation WHEN CAN I APPLY? The Pullman Foundation’s 2016-2017 online scholarship application opens on Monday, November TBD and will close at 5:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, February TBD. HOW DO I APPLY? Complete the online application (this includes completing three essays and identifying two recommenders). Due to the volume of applications we receive, we ask that you refrain from contacting the Foundation to check on the status of your application.</p><p>SCHOLARSHIPS for MINORITY STUDENTS Also for students who are considered Undocumented Students the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant And Refugee Rights AND Immigrant Youth Justice League provide resources and a College Guide. http://www.icirr.org/sites/default/files/ILDreamActStudentGuideFINAL.pdf Other sites the may be helpful for undocumented students include: www.latinocollegedollars.org/ www.iyjl.org www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest •Submit photo, artwork or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card •Designs should be appropriate for business and consumer use. Browse our site for different examples of Birthday, Get Well, Thank You, Anniversary and Christmas Card Photo, art or graphics submitted must be your own original work/creation Contact Information: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm Amount: 10,000 plus 1,000 for your school Deadline: TBD</p><p>Illinois Sheriff Association Scholarship- $500-Scholarship opportunity. Students must be enrolled as a full time student during the 2016-2017 school year. Applications are available on line. Complete the written essay and return all documents to the sheriff’s office in the county of your permanent residence by March TBD (must be postmarked by this date). http://www.ilsheriff.org/index.php/scholarships </p><p>About the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy: The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Boeing Scholars Academy is a FREE, two-year academic enrichment program that inspires high- achieving Chicago-area high school students to make a difference in their communities through STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and to pursue higher education. We do this by offering: • four weeks of intensive, project-based STEM programming each summer • workshops, field trips, and career exploration opportunities during the school year • guidance and support in developing leadership projects • college advising and application assistance Founded in 2011, the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy is generously supported by a grant from the Boeing Company. Please feel free to respond to this email with any thoughts or questions. Thank you for supporting the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy! Megan Mozina Program Director 312.898.8383 [email protected]</p><p>4 easy scholarships any student can win http://usat.ly/1uQhz3R#sthash.LlRP76ge</p><p>Some scholarships are so simple, no excuse suffices: You must apply to be a responsible, sensible human being.</p><p>Do you know some high school seniors that need help paying for college? The BURGER KING SM Scholars Program wants to help students gain access to a higher education. Students eligible to earn a scholarship and be BURGER KINGSM Scholars are: Paramount Tall Club of Chicago To apply for the scholarship students must meet the minimum height requirements of 5’10 for females and 6’2 for males, be a graduating high school senior, and plan to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college this fall. Application available http://www.tallchicago.org . Also see www.tall.org for additional scholarship information. Applications must be postmarked no later than December TBD.</p><p>Corporate Relocation Council of Chicago (CRC),</p><p>CRC is sponsoring a scholarship program for current high school seniors who have relocated into the Chicago area sometime between grades 9 and 12. CRC would like to encourage your students to apply. Two one-time awards of $1,000 will be presented to two Chicago-area high school seniors for 2017. The award will be sent to the college that the student will be attending to assist with tuition, etc. </p><p>CRC will select scholarship winners based on the strength of their total application package. The student will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular 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] 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) We must receive all applications, essays, and transcripts by TBD so we have time to evaluate them and make a selection. The scholarships will be awarded during a CRC meeting. We will be contacting both the selected scholarship recipient prior to our meeting to invite them to a presentation (read their essay and share their story) during the meeting.</p><p>To find out more about CRC and the scholarship criteria, please visit our website at www.crcchicago.org or send any questions to [email protected].</p><p>National Cosmetology Association- Sally Beauty Scholarship High School graduates desiring to enter the cosmetology profession. $1,000 http://www.sallybeauty.com/scholarship/PAGE_SCHOLARSHIP,default,pg.html Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Requirements:  Meet 2.5 GPA program requirements  Participate in Golden Apple Summer Institutes  Comply with program code of conduct  Earn a bachelor's degree at one of 53 Illinois partner universities  Obtain Illinois teacher certification  Teach for five years in an Illinois school of need, within seven years of graduation. Eligibility Requirements:  Be legally present in the U.S. and a resident of Illinois  Graduate high school in 2017  Complete the written nomination online  Provide proof of ACT scores  Submit school transcripts to Golden Apple Contact Information: http://www.goldenapple.org/self-nomination Amount: $2,500 Deadline: December 1st.</p><p>Foot Locker Scholarship For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in school, on their sports team and in their communities. 3.0 GPA. http://www.dosomething.org/footlocker $20,000 Opens early October- December </p><p>Ron Brown Scholarship Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need Contact Information: http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx Amount: $10,000 for 4 years Deadline: November 1 - application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers. January TBD - final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY. </p><p>YMCA Black Achievers Scholarship Requirements: Need-based scholarships awarded to deserving African-American students. Dollar value and number of available awards varies, and application deadline varies. Contact Information: www.ymcaofcentralky.org/ Amount: varies Deadline: varies</p><p>BBG Communications- Youth Volunteer Scholarship Explain in a 1000 words or less, why you have chosen to volunteer and how this experience has changed your life. Eligibility Requirements:  Over the past 2 years a student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work.  Over the past 2 years a student must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater.  A student must be under the age of 21 years of age on the day of the deadline.  A student must submit an essay on the topic listed above prior to deadline. Contact Information: http://www.bbgcommunicationssandiego.com/sandiego/article/2.php Amount: $500 Deadline: November TBD</p><p>Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards Program One-time awards for high school students in grades 9 through 12. Must submit an original work of art expressing their patriotism. First place state-level winners go on to national competition. Eight awards of varying amounts. Must reside in same state as sponsoring organization. Eligibility Requirements:  Application Form  Original work of art entered into contest  References Contact Information: [email protected] www.ladiesauxvfw.org/ Amount: $500-10,000 Deadline: TBD</p><p>SAMMY Awards (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) One-time award for senior high school athletes who also achieve in academics, community service, and leadership. Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia. Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico are not eligible. Must submit essay of 75 words or less on how drinking milk has been a part of their life and training regimen. Contact Information: Application only through web site http//www.bodybymilk.com. Amount: $7,500 Deadline: March TBD</p><p>Elks National Foundation Scholarship - Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Other scholarships are available on website. Contact Information: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm Amount: $1,000-$15,000 Deadline: December TBD Dr. Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway Contest Ages 18 - 24.  Tell them you’re one of a kind story and how you plan to make an impact on the world. Deadlines vary for different contests.  Must have valid Facebook account. Contact Information: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/ Amount: $10,000-$100,000-Contestants ages 18-24 that have received at least 50 votes must submit their video by October. The $5,000 Leaderboard goes all the way through January 2017, so keep rallying support and getting votes!</p><p>AXA- Achievement Scholarship Program  Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states.  Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2016-2017 academic year.  Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. Contact Information: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement- scholarship.html Amount: $10,000-$25,000 Deadline: December. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted; apply ASAP</p><p>Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Essay required. Contact Information: http://www.gkscholarship.com/index.html Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Fall Competition: August 1 - December 31</p><p>Ronald McDonald House for high school senior students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Must reside in a participating local Chapter's geographic area. Check website for list of cities. Deadline: January http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships Sam Walton Community Scholarship Award for high school seniors not affiliated with Wal-Mart stores. Based on financial need, academic merit, and school or community work activities. Must be a permanent legal resident of the United States. For use at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution.  Must be in upper half of class with min. 2.5 GPA  High school Senior. Contact Information: Applications available online at https://www.applyists.net, Access key: SWCS. Applicants may apply beginning November 1. Amount: $3,000 Deadline: January TBD</p><p>Marianjoy Scholarship Program for Students who have a permanent disability In order to apply, applicants must provide the following information:  Students must be a permanent resident in one of the following Illinois counties: Cook; DeKalb; DuPage; Kane; Kendall; McHenry; or Will  Submit a written, personal profile stressing the nature of your disability, career goals and aspirations  Clearly describe any financial needs, as well as any pertinent personal/family circumstances  Have your school send original transcripts to the address shown on the form  Include two or more letters of recommendation from a counselor, instructor, employer, minister, physician, therapist or other qualified individual. Contact Information: http://www.marianjoy.org/Scholarship.aspx Amount: Varies Deadline: TBD Contact Information: http://www.marianjoy.org/Scholarship.aspx</p><p>State Farm Foundation Scholarship program Enrollment-Entry forms are being accepted through February 28, 2016 for high school juniors (11th grade/third year) students who will be completing or leaving high school and entering college in the fall of 2017. For complete information and to access the Entry Form, please visit statefarm.com or Foundation staff at 309-766-3587 or National Merit at 847-866-5100. </p><p>One-time award for senior high school athletes who also achieve in academics, community service, and leadership. Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia. Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico are not eligible. Must submit essay of 75 words or less on how drinking milk has been a part of their life and training regimen. Contact Information: Application only through web site http//www.bodybymilk.com. Amount: $7,500 Deadline: March TBD</p><p>Elks National Foundation Scholarship - Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Other scholarships are available on website. Contact Information: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm Amount: $1,000-$15,000 Deadline: December TBD Dr. Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway Contest Ages 18 - 24.  Tell them you’re one of a kind story and how you plan to make an impact on the world. Deadlines vary for different contests.  Must have valid Facebook account. Contact Information: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/ Amount: $10,000-$100,000-Contestants ages 18-24 that have received at least 50 votes must submit their video by October. The $5,000 Leaderboard goes all the way through January 2017, so keep rallying support and getting votes!</p><p>AXA- Achievement Scholarship Program  Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states.  Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2016-2017 academic year.  Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. Contact Information: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement- scholarship.html Amount: $10,000-$25,000 Deadline: December. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted; apply ASAP</p><p>Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Essay required. Contact Information: http://www.gkscholarship.com/index.html Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Fall Competition: August 1 - December 31</p>