General
Scholarships
Unity High School
March Deadlines:
Beta Sigma Psi Scholarship
Deadline: March 19, 2005
This scholarship is a $1,000 award that will be given to a confirmed Lutheran freshman male beginning his college studies at UIUC. Come to the SSO for a brochure and application, or contact Kirk Meyer at (618) 257-2474 to request a copy.
Kiwanis Club: VIC SHAUL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline to return completed application to Lisa Micele: March 28.
This is a one-time $400 scholarship awarded to one senior
from Uni High.
Criteria includes:
Interested students should submit completed application to the SSO by:
Monday, March 28th.
Application are in the Student Services Office handout tower.
Illinois Heartland Decorative Artist Scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2005
Applicants for the Illinois Heartland Decorative Artist Scholarship will be considered based on talent, desire, and need. In addition to an application, 6-10 photos of artwork need to be submitted. Check the SSO for an application.
Christie Foundation Health Care Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2005
Applicant must be a senior and plan to attend college this fall --
in an approved health care curriculum. Application requires three
reference letters, official transcript, and an essay about your plans
to pursue a health-career field. See the SSO Scholarship Binder for
details and a copy of the application.
Drive Your Future: The Mercedes-Benz USA Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 31, 2005
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior this
year.
Criteria:
- GPA of 3.00 or above
- 1st in your family to attend college?
- US citizen
- attending college next year
Go to:
http://www.MBUSA.com/drivefuture
for application
April Deadlines:
The Carle Development Foundation: Center for Athletic Injury Research (C.A.I.R.)
Deadline: April 1, 2005
The Center for Athletic Injury Research (C.A.I.R.) has a scholarship program for senior students interested in health careers and sports. Fields to be considered include: athletic training, nursing, pre-med, physical therapy, sports psychology, and other similar areas of interest. The unrestricted awards will be in the amount is $1,000. This is a one-time award, but students may apply in subsequent years even if they have previously received a CAIR scholarship. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded each year. Scholarships are announced prior to June 30, 2005. Transcript, letters of recommendation, resume, and an essay are required. Go to the SSO Scholarship Binder for more information.
Wichita State University International Trade Essay Competition
Deadline: April 4, 2005
In order to participate in this competition, applicants must write an essay on the theme “The Impact of Globalization On the US Economy.” The winner receives $10,000 and the runner-up receives $5,000 over a 4-year period at a college or university as a business major.
Conclave Radio Industry Scholarship
Deadline: April 7, 2005
Students seeking a career in any area of radio/broadcasting may benefit from this scholarship. Applicants must submit an application along with an audio part (CD or Cassette recording of a predetermined script). Also offered by this organization is the Conclave Music Industry Scholarship. This is a full tuition scholarship to one business student. The combined value of the three scholarships is over $65,000.
Champaign-Urbana Junior Woman's Club
Deadline: April 8, 2005
Two different scholarship programs are now open to high school seniors:
- Madelyn E. Milham Memorial Scholarship ($500 - based on academic merit and financial need)
- General Scholarship ($500 - based on academic merit and financial need)
More details and scholarship applications are in the SSO Scholarship Binder.
Champaign County Extension Education Foundation
Deadline: April 15, 2005
The Champaign County Extension Education Foundation announces the
availability of two $1000 scholarships fro a graduating high school
senior.
Applications are in the SSO tower. You must be a
resident of Champaign County to apply.
Holocaust Remembrance Project
Deadline: April 15, 2005
This is a national essay contest that deals with the Holocaust for high school students. There is also some other prizes awarded, such as a trip to the National Holocaust Museum in Washington DC.
Contact: http://holocaust.hklaw.com; 1-866-452-2737
Judy Barr Topinka’s: Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2005
http://www.state.il.us/treas Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded annually to Illinois high school seniors who plan to enroll as full time students in agriculture or agriculture related studies and be committed to pursuing a career in agriculture or in an agriculture related field. See the website or check in the SSO for more information.
The Tylenol Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2005
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc
Healthcare isn't just a career-it's a calling. Practitioners
must dedicate their entire professional lives to helping others stay
well. Tylenol believes this selflessness should be rewarded. That's why
Tylenol is giving away $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing
careers in healthcare.
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May Deadlines:
Student of the Year 2005
Deadline: May 13, 2005
http://www.collegebound.net/soy
The Student of the Year contest is open to United States citizens
and legal residents. Applicant must be a senior in high school, and is
planning to attend at least half-time in an accredited Title IV U.S.
college or university for the 2005-2006 academic year, and have at
least a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0.
300-500 essay required. Go to the above website to download
official application materials.
Epilepsy Foundation - Greater Chicago
e-mail: info@epilepsychicago.org
Deadline: May 15, 2005
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago plans to award three
$1000 scholarships to applications who have not received a scholarship
from EFGC in past years. All applicants must meet the following
criteria:
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Application materials are the SSO tower.
MALE STUDENTS - attending the University of Illinois....
Tau Kappa Epsilon, Gamma Chapter
e-mail: TKEgamma@gmail.com
Deadline: May 31, 2005
The Gamma Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity
announces its fifth annual Triangle Achievement Award.
There will be two scholarships awarded to a MALE high school graduate
who will attend the University of Illinois in the fall of 2005.
The awards will be in the amount of $1000 and $500.
Applying for this award in now way obligates you to join TKE fraternity.
Application questions include the following categories:
- community service / volunteer work
- honors / awards received
- hobbies / recreational interests
- essay
- photo
Application materials are in the SSO tower.
June Deadlines:
Drive Your Future: Mercedes-Benz
Deadline: June 11, 2005
This is a corporate scholarship that is meant for a student who is a first generation student in college (i.e. parents did not go to college). There is an application which needs to be sent, as well as a current transcript from the school.
Contact: 507-931-1682
FISCA National Scholarship Program
Deadline: June 17, 2005
http://www.fisca.org/scholar.htm
Financial Service Centers of
America (FiSCA), is a professional trade organization representing an
expanding industry of financial services providers in local communities
across the country. FiSCA was originally established in 1987 as the
National Check Cashers Association (NaCCA), changing its name in 1999
to reflect the evolution of the business.
The FiSCA National Scholarship Program is available to benefit
deserving college-bound high school seniors from families in areas
served by its members. The FiSCA National Scholarship
Program awards cash grants of at least $2,000 to two students selected
from each of five geographic regions across the nation. Criteria is
based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership skills in
school and the community, and an essay written expressly for the
competition. Funding for the national scholarship program is
provided by voluntary contributions from FiSCA members, plus a select
group of participating vendors such as Western Union Financial Services
and Travelers Express.
Download application materials at the website above.
Busey Bank: Community Reinvestment Act Advisory Committee
Scholarship
http://www.busey.com
Deadline: June 30, 2005
Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded for the 2005-06
school year.
The purpose of the scholarship is to support the academic endeavors of
low and moderate income students. Annual gross family
income cannot exceed $48,300 in order to be eligible for the
scholarship. You must also have been a resident of Champaign
County for at least three years prior to applying. Busey
Associates' and associates families are excluded.
Applications are in the SSO tower and must be accompanied with 1)
transcript 2) three letters of recommendation 3) 500 word
essay 4) proof of income qualification.
August Deadlines:
"Way to GLOW": $10,000 Scholarship from New York Color
Deadline: August 15, 2005
http://www.collegebound.net/nycolor/index.htm
What do you to make your community a brighter place?
In 500 words or less, tell them about your inner glow and why you
should be the winner of the $10,000 scholarship from NYC (New York
Color.)
Ongoing Deadlines:
Navy ROTC Scholarship Program
Deadline: Ongoing
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil
This scholarship program offers a full tuition scholarship for years to the college or university of your choice. The only things that are required for this are attending Naval science courses and drill once each week, as well as maintaining a 2.5 GPA and serving 4 years as a naval officer after graduation.
National High School Oratorical Contest
Deadline: Varying
In order to participate in this contest, all entrants must be high school students under the age of twenty. Scholarships range from $1,500-$18,000 to be applied to any scholarship in the US. Check the assigned topic of the oration on the website listed above. Assigned topic also pertains to the government and the Constitution.
Youth for Understanding
Deadline: Varied, few in end of October, January, February (come check in SSO)
These are travel opportunities which are paid for to other countries (i.e. Japan, China, Germany, etc.)
Contact: www.yfu-usa.org
Scholarships with deadlines past, but for reference as to ones that may be offered in future years:
Girl Scouts-Woman of Distinction
Deadline: 10/22/04
This is for girls who have done something for their community, via nomination. Being a Girl Scout is NOT a requirement for this, so any nominee (female) will do.
Contact: Heidi Lynn Harrell; phone: 217-328-5112; heidi@gsgmc.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars 9-12 Essay Contest
Deadline to apply: 11/01/04
Essentially this is an essay contest for high school students about patriotism and similar topics which can be sent to their local VFW which can then be eligible for scholarships.
Contact: Steve van Buskirk, phone: 816-968-1116; svanbuskirk@vfw.org
National Security Agency
Deadline: 11/30/04
This is a program which recruits students to the NSA, and which pays for their tuition. The requirements are good academic standings and coming to work for the NSA for a given period of time after graduation from college.
Contact: www.nsa.gov; 1-866-672-4473
Bennington Young Writers Awards
Deadline: 12/01/04
This is a writing contest sponsored by Bennington College which has categories for prose, poetry, fiction, etc.
Contact: Bennington College; 800-833-6845
Toyota Community Scholars Program
Deadline: 12/3/04
This is a very distinguished corporate scholarship that has a large value (10-20K), but requires a nomination. Unfortunately, this is first come, first served, since only ONE nomination is permitted for a school of our size. Also, some community contribution or service is expected for the nominee, as well as a decent sized application.
Contact: http://www.toyota.com/communityscholars
Illinois Electric Cooperative
Deadline: 01/01/05
This is for children of Illinois electric workers/member planning on going to college. This is essentially a corporate scholarship, so it would be best if someone had a parent in the abovementioned and could easily redeem it.
Contact: Eastern Illini Electric Company; phone: 217-379-2131; www.eiec.org
Discover Card Tribute Award
Deadline: 1/7/05
This is sponsored by the massive Discover company, which is looking to supply scholarships to students for an essay, recommendations, and a short application. The amount is $25,000, which is quite substantial.
Contact: 703-875-0708; www.discovercard.com/tribute
National Science Foundation/ Illinois State University Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/05
This is a general scholarship which can be used toward tuition at ISU, with basic academic requirements: ACT, rank, financial need, going into a certain major (math, science, CS).
Contact: cemast@ilstu.edu; Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology; phone: 309-438-3089
Best Buy Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2005
Best Buy Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors dedicated to helping their communities. To learn more, visit bestbuy.com and click on community relations.
Best Buy Scholarships
Deadline: February 15, 2005
https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org/
This scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to enroll full time in the university of their choice. Three scholarships are granted for each congressional district. Check online for an application.
Champaign County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Deadline: February 16, 2005
Each year, the Champaign County Farm Bureau awards over 30 $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and agriculture related industries. Students must live in, or have attended high school in Champaign County. Check in the SSO for an application.
Freese Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 16, 2005
This scholarship is open to children of farmers in any area of study. All applicants must reside in Champaign, Ford, or Vermillion counties. Check in the SSO for an application.
University of Illinois Secretariat Hansen Scholarship
Deadline: February 20, 2005
This scholarship is offered to a high school senior pursuing a career in an office professional, secretarial, or business related field in the state on Illinois.
BBC America: Get Writing Competition
Deadline: February 21, 2005
http://www.bbcamerica.com/britain/get_writing/get_writing_submission.jsp
BBC America invites students to write a short story inspired by Canterbury Tales. An Apple ibook will be awarded to the winner. To enter you must be 18 years of age or older and a legal U.S. resident. For rules, check the website.
Champaign Urbana Optimist Club: "Optimist International Oratorical Contest"
Deadline: February 24, 2005
The Champaign Urbana Optimist Club is sponsoring the annual Oratorical contest. It will be held March 3, 2005 at 6pm in the lower level of St. Matthew Lutheran Church at 2200 South Philo Road in Urbana. Applications must be submitted by February 24, 2005. The 2005 topic is: "My Hero Is......" A four to five minute speech must be given. The contest is open to students under the age of 16 as of December 31, 2004. There is no minimum age. Application materials are in the SSO Scholarship Binder.
Guardian’s Girls Going Places Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 25, 2005
http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com
The aim of this scholarship program is designed to help women create, invest, and protect wealth by rewarding the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12-18. Applicants must be nominated. Check the SSO for a nomination form.
Lucent Global Science Scholars Program
Deadline: February 28, 2005
http://www.iie.org/programs/lucent
The Lucent Global Science Scholars Program is a $5,000 U.S. cash award given to students with outstanding math and science academic achievements. Applicants must have an interest in pursuing a career related to information technology, as well as attend the Global Summit in July 2005. For further information, visit the website.
4-H: Legacy of Leadership
Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2005
http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/foundation/scholar.html
The Legacy of Leadership Scholarship is merit-based, and available
to 4-H members who are high school seniors, or in their last year of
4-H membership. 4-H is the largest out-of-school
educational program for youth in the United States. 4-H seeks to assist
youth in acquiring knowledge, forming attitudes, and developing life
skills that will enable them to become caring, competent, and
contributing members of society. In Illinois 300,735 youth participate
in 4-H and the other youth programs of University of Illinois
Extension. Nearly 26,000 youth and adult volunteers assist in the
programming. For more information about 4-H in Illinois, visit:
http://www.4-H.uiuc.edu .
Acacia Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2005
This scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated their ability to excel in the field of academics, extracurricular school activities, and community involvement. This scholarship is available to any male, graduating senior, from an accredited Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, or Nebraska high school. This scholarship is awarded to applicants who will attend Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, or the University of Nebraska. Application is available in the SSO.
Kaplan “My Turn” Essay Competition
Deadline: March 1, 2005
http://www.kaptest.com/oneoff/essay/rules.jhtml
To be considered for the “My Turn” Essay Competition applicants must submit an original essay on the topic of their choice. Students must be a citizen and/or resident of the United States. Check the website for rules and entry form.
Illinois Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Scholarship Award
Deadline: March 1, 2005
The Illinois Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Scholarship Award offers financial aid to any post-secondary school. Applicants do not need to be affiliated with this order, but must be residents of Illinois. For more information and application go to http://www.ioof-il.org/
National Defense Transportation Association Scholastic Award
Deadline: March 1, 2005
https://www.ndtascottstlouis.org
The NDTA Scholastic Award is given to students who are pursuing careers in business, transportation logistics, and physical distribution. Three scholarships of $2,000 are awarded. Applicants must reside in Illinois or Missouri, and they must attend college in the Midwest.
Illinois Association of County Officials (IACO) Student
Scholarships
Deadline: March 4, 2005
Open to any high school senior who will graduate this year and
plans on entering college in the Fall of 2005. Two $1,000
scholarships applicable to any Illinois 4-year college or
university. Two $500 scholarships applicable to any Illinois
Community College / Trade School. Essay, transcript, and letter
of recommendation required. See the SSO Scholarship Binder for
details and a copy of the application.
Kohl's KIDS WHO CARE program
Nominations accepted: February 1 - March 15, 2005
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community02.htm
The Kohl's Kids Who Care® program recognizes young people who volunteer in their communities. This year, Kohl's will award more than $100,000 in scholarships to kids ages 6-18. Visit this site starting on February 1st.
A nomination is required so don't be afraid to talk with an adult to ask them to consider nominating you!
Red Mask Players Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2005
https://www.redmaskplayers.com
Theater majors and students participating in related fields are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Application will also include audition and interview in May.
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Deadline: March 15, 2005
Each year, the UW-Madison Alumni Club of east central Illinois awards a one-year $2,000 scholarship to an incoming freshman at UW-Madison who displays leadership skills and academic excellence. Interested students need to contact the scholarship chair for an application.
Ann Prisland, Scholarship Chair
PO Box 423
Gifford, IL 61847
Home phone: 217-568-7631
E-mail: afprism@aol.com