ADDISON TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Protecting Yourself from Scholarship Scams 1. If you must pay money to get money, it might be a scam. 2. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 3. Spend the time, not the money. 4. Never invest more than a postage stamp to get information about scholarships. 5. Legitimate scholarship foundations do not charge application fees. 6. If you're suspicious of an offer, it's usually with good reason. Don’t be fooled by an official sounding name. Words like “National,” “Foundations,” or “Administration” in the title doesn’t mean it is a legitimate operation. A few tips regarding scholarship applications As the student, it is your responsibility to READ and follow all Scholarship instructions, and request your official transcript from the registrar (Mrs. Tornabene) in person. Please complete a gold transcript request form for each official transcript requested. It is YOUR responsibility to pick up the requested transcript from the Registrar’s Office and then.... for “In School” Scholarships submit the complete Scholarship Application to Mrs. Grady and make sure you meet your deadlines… 3:15 PM of deadline date! Thanks and best of luck to you! FEBRUARY 2013 COLLEGE OF DUPAGE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS AWARD The College of DuPage is offering a Presidential Scholars Award for 2013 Graduates. This full tuition scholarship will be awarded to qualified 2011 graduates. To be considered, students must have a composite ACT Score of 27 OR an unweighted GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale or better on seventh semester high school transcript. Applications are available online @ HTTP://WWW.COD.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS. The deadline is March 15, 2013. ADDISON COUNCIL PTA SCHOLARSHIP The Addison Council PTA is offering (2) $500 one year, non-renewable scholarships. Students must graduate from an Addison High School and enroll in an institution of higher learning. Applicants must also have attended an Addison District #4 School. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is March 8, 2013. DUPAGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION ARNOLD OESTMANN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship has no agriculture studies requirement, however to be eligible, the applicant’s parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau for at least two years prior to January 2013. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 1, 2013. AMERICANS OF ITALIAN DESCENT SCHOLARSHIP The Americans of Italian Descent of DuPage County will award up to (6) $1000 scholarship to graduating seniors of Addison Trail, Lake Park or Willowbrook High Schools. Applicants must be residents of DuPage County, of Italian Heritage, possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale and have been accepted to a two year or four-year college/university. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is April 8, 2013. IACAC SCHOLARSHIP Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) is pleased to offer two $1000 scholarships ($500 each semester, non-renewable) to students who exhibit a commitment to learning and have demonstrated leadership skills and/or community service involvement. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is March 8, 2013. ADDISON ART GUILD SCHOLARSHIP The Addison Art Guild is offering (1) $300 non-renewable scholarship to a Senior who plans to continue his/her art education at an art school or university in the fall of 2013. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or from Mrs. Ramon in the ATHS Art Department. The deadline is March 1, 2013. WOOD DALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce is offering (1) $600 scholarship to a Wood Dale student graduating from Addison Trail High School. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and should be returned to Mrs. Grady. The deadline is 3:15 PM, April 12, 2013. DUPAGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The DuPage County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering up to (4) $1000 scholarships to qualified students. Students’ parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau for at least two years prior to January 2012 and be planning a career in chemical/biological research, association management, agricultural engineering, law, accounting, communications, economics or another agricultural occupation. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 1, 2013. 2013 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The 2013 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $10,000 worth of scholarship to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior College or career school. The program includes one $4000 scholarship, two $1000 scholarship and nine $500 scholarships. Simply log on to WWW.STUDENT-VIEW.COM. The deadline is April 21, 2013. BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP Best Buy Children’s Foundation is awarding $2.75 million in scholarships to recognize and reward students who have made extraordinary contributions both inside and outside the classroom. This year the program will award scholarships to students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation. 1,100 students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. If you’re a 9-12 grade student who plans to attend post-secondary education, have solid grades and are involved in community service or have work experience, we encourage you to apply! Applications are available at . The deadline is February 15, 2013. ILLINIOS LUMBER & MATERIAL DEALERS SCHOLARSHIP The Illinois Lumber & Material Dealers Education Foundation is not-for-profit organization established to aid and promote lumber industry education throughout Illinois. The number of scholarships and the dollar amounts vary, but range between $500--$2000. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is March 15, 2013. AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP AES Engineering is pleased to continue to offer scholarships to motivated students. The belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining scholarship recipients. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of character, as determined by the evaluated essays submitted. Scholarships are intended for future leaders across a wild spectrum of fields of study, their commitment to community service, academics, and demonstrated leadership. Students who are interested in applying should visit HTTP://WWW.AESENGINEERS.COM/SCHOLARSHIPS.HTM. The deadline is October 4, 2013. WALGREENS & OSCO--CHICAGO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CAREER EXPLORERS PROGRAM Students who will be completing their Junior or Senior Year by early June 2013 may apply to participate in this intensive six-week program. These programs consist of organized hands-on activities, in which the student functions as a pharmacy technician at various Walgreens or Osco Drug pharmacies and a short course in pharmacy-related topics at the Chicago College of Pharmacy. These programs are scheduled concurrently from July 8, 2013—August 2, 2013 inclusive. Information is available in the Guidance Office and online at HTTP://MIDWESTERN.EDU/PROGRAMS-AND- ADMISSION/IL- PHARMACY/CAREER-EXPLORERS-PROGRAM.HTML. The deadline is March 1, 2013. JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Jack and Jill of America, Inc. West Suburban Chicago Chapter is pleased to announce the West Suburban Chicago Scholarship 2013. This is a scholarship opportunity for African American seniors attending high schools in DuPage, Will, and Kendall Counties. The scholarship will be awarded to four qualified students for the amount of $2000 each. Scholarships are intended for undergraduate college attendance, beginning in the fall of 2013, at a qualifying college or university. All scholarship awards will be paid directly to the recipient’s school. Applications are available online at WWW.JACKANDJILLWSCC.COM. The deadline is February 22, 2013. FRED S. BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS The Fred S. Bailey Scholarship is available for any student attending the University of Illinois—Champaign-Urbana. Applicants should have demonstrated impact of commitment to service, community involvement, leadership, and action as well as awareness and critical thought about the pressing issues facing the world today. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. Apply online: HTTP://WWW.UNIVERSITYYMCA.ORG/BAILEY. The deadline is February 7, 2013. BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program celebrates motivated, passionate college bound students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom, and who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. Applicants should be enrolling as a full-time freshmen at a 4-years college/university, plan to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Design and are interested in the automotive or related industries. Applications and more information is available at HTTP://WWW.BUICKACHIEVERS.COM. The deadline is February 28, 2013. KATHRYN G. HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP Each year the University of Illinois Secretariat offers this scholarship to students planning to pursue higher education in the office professional, secretarial or business-related fields. One $500 scholarship will be awarded and can be used for tuition, fees, books, or other related educational expenses. Information/Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline