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Scholarships This list of scholarships is not a comprehensive list. As additional scholarships become available, I will post the new information. It is the student's responsibility to listen to announcements and check in regularly with guidance to obtain updated information. Individual colleges and universities have many scholarships that a student may apply for following acceptance to the institution. It is the student's responsibility to talk with the university or college about their scholarship offerings. If you need help processing an application stop by guidance or call 6256-1044 and ask for Mrs. Brandon.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Sam Walton Community Scholarship –$1000 award; www.walmartfoundation.org ; access code is SWCS; deadline is January 14, 2008. Sangamon Valley Mensa – Awards of $300 to $1000; application on line at www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships ; deadline - January 15, 2008. Sikich Accounting Scholarship – Available to Sangamon County seniors planning to major in accounting beginning the fall of 2008. Application in guidance office; deadline – January 27, 2008. Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Scholarship Application Packet – available in guidance office; deadline - January 30, 2008. McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship – Available to seniors who have owned and operated their own business while in high school. Application on line at www.mckelveyfoundation.org; Deadline – January 15, 2008. Bunn Memorial Scholarship – offered through JP Morgan/Chase bank; applications available in guidance office with March 1, 2008 deadline. Polly W. Roesch Vocal Music Scholarship - $1500 renewable scholarship; applications available in guidance office; deadline – March 1, 2008. Skelton Scholarship – for Sangamon county residents through Chase bank; $500 - $2000 scholarships available; application in guidance office; deadline – March 1, 2008. Davey Scholarship Foundation – Through Chase bank; applications in guidance office; deadline – June 15, 2008. Various Illinois AMVETS Scholarship – Deadlines of March 1, 2008. Information and application in guidance office. Over The Moon Productions Scholarship – Student must be majoring or minoring in any aspect of theater arts in college in the fall of 2008; applications in guidance office; deadline – April 1, 2008. ( More on Back) Morrison Institute of Technology - $1000 scholarship; see guidance for details. National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Scholarship – 4 $2000-$2500 scholarships awarded; essay required that explains how your chosen career will contribute to the fields of transportation and logistics; additional criteria and applications available in guidance office. Deadline – March 1, 2008. U.S. Bank internet scholarship program - thirty $1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing; apply on line at usbank.com/studentbanking American Planning association essay contest - $5000 award; go to www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm for details; deadline is jan. 15, 2008. burger king scholarships - $1,000 awards to eligible seniors; go on line at www.bk.com/scholars to apply; deadline Feb. 15, 2008. Abbott and fenner business consultants scholarship program – go to website www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm for details. Elks national foundation scholarships – see guidance for details; deadline of January 11, 2008. American legion financial aid book available in guidance office – various scholarships available for qualifying seniors. ILLINOIS SCOTTISH RITE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Various scholarships available. Applications and requirements are available on website www.mastermason.com/aasr-springfield-il . All due by April 1, 2008. FROM US BANK:
GENERAL CASUALTY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $1000 renewable awards for post-secondary education. Go to website for applications and guidelines - www.generalcasualty.com Applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2008. AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP – You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible for this $500 scholarship. Applications and further information can be found at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php AXA ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Program information, applications, and guidelines can be found at www.axa-achievement.com Program will distribute up to twelve $2000 scholarships in our community. Deadline is February 15, 2008.
ILLINOIS CHEMICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION – The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois, through the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (ICEF) presents a number of $2000 scholarships each year to top high school senior science students. All applicants are welcome. BETA SIGMA PSI LUTHERAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP –$1000 awarded for the fall of 2008 to a confirmed Lutheran freshman male at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Brochure with application request can be found in the guidance office. Deadline for application is February 1, 2008. L. SCOTT HOFF SCHOLARSHIP - resident of Sangamon County attending college or university full-time and is a current or past member of the Boys and Girls Club or other similar fraternal or community organization. Must be in top ½ of class. Demonstrate leadership qualities and financial need $1000 award; Application in guidance office. March 15 deadline. ILLINOIS WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP - (DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2008) $1000 award; Must exhibit leadership qualities and desire for professional growth. Interview required for semi-finalists. Application in guidance office. LORI L. KASHMER SCHOLARSHIP –$5000 award; Sangamon County graduate who has a passion for learning. Student pursuing a degree in nursing, health or medical career or in veterinary medicine. GPA of a 2.0 or higher and have financial need. Application in guidance office. Deadline March 15. MARY LOU AND DWIGHT PITMAN SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 award (renewable); Sangamon County graduate from school outside the city of Springfield; Must have at least one older sibling currently in college and/or at least one younger sibling who plans to attend college. GPA of at least 3.2 or be in top 10% of graduating class; involved in at least TWO of the following: sports, drama, music, art, speech, debate. 2008 General Assembly Scholarship for students living in the 100th district. Illinois Society of Professional Engineers – Go to www.illinoisengineer.com/chapters/capital for an application. Due January 25, 2008. Sikich LLP Accounting Scholarship – reminder that this one is due January 27, 2008. Application in guidance office. Springfield Noon Lions Club Scholarship – for students pursuing a health care field. Amount is up to $1000 and due April 1, 2008. Applications in the guidance office. Plato and Flora S. McCourtney Foundation Scholarship Applications – scholarships are from $1000 to $5000 and possibly can be renewable once in college. Applications in guidance office and due by March 31, 2008. Go Overboard Challenge Grant – Award-winning young adult novelist Justina Chen Headley, Burton Snowboards, and Youth Venture are co-sponsoring the Go Overboard Challenge Grant to fund the best youth-led ideas to change the world. Justina has a longstanding commitment to tie community service benefiting teens to every single YA novel she publishes. So in honor of her new book, Girl Overboard (where a teen finds her true power through community service), she and her partners are giving away 12 grants, $1,000 each to inspire teens to become changemakers. Eligibility: students ages 12-20 who have an idea to improve their school, neighborhood, city, country, or the world. Students need an adult sponsor, such as a librarian or teacher, to endorse their grant application.
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