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Scholarship Name
/Deadline
/Organization
/Organizations Address
/Contact
/Website
/Amount
/Eligibility Requirements
/Undocumented Students Eligible?
/Scholarship Available the 2014-2015 Year?
Voice of Democracy (VOD) Essay Competition / 11/1/2013 / Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign War / 22341 S Governors HwyRichton Park, IL 60471 / Ms. Flowers
1-(708)-822-0993 / http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/ / $30,000 / · Open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the US and its territories. / N/A / Yes
Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship / 12/5/2013 / SODEXO Foundation / 9801 Washingtonian Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 2087 / 1-(800)-
763-3946
Ext. 44848 / http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp / $5,000 / · Students ages 5-25 enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the US.
· Must demonstrate on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the US at least within the last 12 months. Added consideration is given to students working to fight childhood hunger.
· Volunteer services must be helping non-family members. / N/A / Yes
Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship / 12/10/2013 / Greenhouse Scholars / 1881 9th St, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80302 / Yuri Shane
1-(303)-
459-5473 / www.greenhousescholars.org / $5,000 (Potential annual renewal) / · High school seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $70,000).
· Demonstrate a strong interest in commitment to the community.
· Demonstrate an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances.
· Possess excellent leadership skills. / N/A / Yes
Sisters Investing in Souls Scholarship / 12/13/2013 / Sisters Investing in Souls Illinois and Georgia Chapters / Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 490474
Chicago, IL 60649 / / http://www.sistersinvestinginsouls.com/Pages/2014Application.aspx / $1,000 / · Middle-income economic status.
· Minimum GPA of 2.5
· Must be a resident of Illinois.
· Must have a declared intention to enroll in a two-year or four-year college/university, or an accredited business or vocational school. / N/A / Yes
AXA Achievement Scholarship / 12/15/2013 / AXA Equitable / N/A / 1-(800)-
537-4180 or 1-(800)-
931-1682 / http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html / $10,000 - $25,000 / · GPA and ACT vary
· Applicant must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. / No / Yes
Tall Club International Scholarships / 1/27/2014 / Paramount Tall Club of Chicago / P.O Box 56190
Chicago, IL 60656 / Ms. Nancy Carroll
/ http://www.tallchicago.org / $750 - $1,000 / · High school senior.
· Must meet the minimum height requirements of 5’10” for females and 6’2” for males.
· Plan to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college in the fall. / N/A / Yes
Conservation Education Scholarship / 2/1/2014 / Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District / Attn: Kim Mitchell
1201 S. Gougar Road
New Lenox, IL 60451 / Ms. Kim Mitchell
1-(815)-
462-3106
Ext. 3 / http://www.will-scookswcd.org/scholarships.php / $1,000 / · Must live within the boundaries of the District (Will County and S. Cook County, south of 22nd Street).
· High school senior or graduate.
· Must attend an accredited college or accredited school of higher learning in the coming school year.
· Expected to be interested in environmental science, horticulture, wildlife, soil, water, or other natural resources.
· Scholarship money will be paid directly to the institution for the second term of the applicable school year. / N/A / Yes
PTA Education
Scholarship / 2/14/2014 / Illinois PTA / Illinois PTA
Scholarship Director
1184 N. 1800 East Road
Taylorville, IL 62568 / Barb Miller
1-(217)-
287-1055 / www.illinoispta.org / 1st Place - $3,000
2nd Place - $2,000 / · GPA of 3.0 or above in a non-weighted 4.0 scale.
· Graduating senior, preparing to enter an Education or Education-related degree program requiring certification from a state board of education.
· Applications must be postmarked on or before February 14, 2014 and returned to the Illinois PTA Scholarship Director. / N/A / Yes
Christian Leadership Award & Martin Luther Scholarship / 2/15/2014 / Beta Sigma Psi – National Lutheran Fraternity: Educational Foundation / Beta Sigma Psi National HQ
2408 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221 / Adam Rusch
/ http://scholarships.betasigmapsi.org / Christian Leadership - $1,500
Martin Luther - $2,000 / · Christian Leadership: Lutheran men who will be starting college in Fall 2014. Plan on attending college at the University of Illinois, Indiana University, or Purdue University.
· Martin Luther: Lutheran men who will be attending their first year at any accredited 4-year College or University.
First Scholars Award / 2/24/2014 / First Scholars Program / First Scholars Program
Southern Illinois Univ.
Woody Hall – MC 6838
900 N. Normal Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901 / Katrina James
1-(618)-
453-1843
/ Firstschoars.siu.edu / $5,000 (Potential annual renewal for up to four years) / · Entering SIUC first-time, full-time freshmen whose parents have no more than 2 (two) years of college beyond high school and have not earned a post-secondary degree.
· Scholarship criteria include financial need and demonstrated academic ability as shown by ACT and/or SAT scores and high school GPA.
· All incoming freshman are required to reside in the First Scholars Living Learning Community located on campus. / N/A / Yes
100 Black Men Future Leader Scholarship / 2/28/2014 / 100 Black Men of American, Inc. / 100 Black Men of American, Inc.
141 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303 / N/A / www.100blackmen.org / $1,000 - $2,000 / · Applicants are required to have performed a minimum of 50 “active” service hours within the 12-month period preceding the application deadline.
· GPA 2.5 or Greater
· High school student transitioning to college.
· Attending a post-secondary, accredited institution or planning to attend.
· Plans to attend school for entire academic year, beginning in the fall.
· Leadership involvement. / N/A / Yes
The Ron Edmonds Scholarship Award / 2/28/2014 / Superintendents’ Commission for the Study of Demographics and Diversity / SCSDD
P.O. Box 1303
Harvey, IL 60426 / Dr. Louise
Coleman
/ www.scsdd.net / Unspecified Amount / · Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or Greater.
· Students of color and/or students of poverty.
· Acceptance to a Vocational, or 2/4-year institution of higher education.
· Resides within Chicago or Chicagoland suburbs. / N/A / Yes
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program / 2/28/2014 / General Motors Foundation / N/A /
1-(800)- 537-4180 / www.buickachievers.com / Up to $25,000/year
Total up to $100,000 / · Be high school seniors
· Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the entire 2014-2015 academic year.
· Plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs of study. See list of eligible majors.
· Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study.
· Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
I.K.A.N.N. John F. Southall, Sr. Scholarship / 3/1/2014 / Invincible Kids Accepting Nothing Negative / IKANN
Attn: John F. Southall Scholarship Assistance Award
P.O. Box 439427
Chicago, IL 60643 /
1-(708)- 439-2666 / www.ikann.org / Unspecified Amount / · High School seniors entering college.
· Must have a 3.0/4.0
· Must be able to provide acceptance letter from a college or university. / N/A / Yes
Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship / 3/1/2014 / Independent Order of Odd Fellows World Wide / Grand Lodge of Illinois
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
P.O. Box 248
Lincoln, IL 62656-0248 /
OR
/ www.ioof-il.org / Unspecified Amount / · Be a citizen of the US or provide proof of Naturalization.
· Resident of Illinois
· Provide proof of financial need by submitting a current copy of IRS 1040 or proof of electronic filing.
· Maintain at least a 2.0 cum. GPA / No / Yes
Academic Scholarship Program – UAPB / 3/1/2014 / University of Arkansas Pine Bluff / N/A / N/A / http://www.uapb.edu/admissions/funding_your_education.aspx / Multiple Scholarships with multiple award amounts / · Must plan on attending University of Arkansas Pine Bluff in the Fall of 2014.
· Each award has eligibility reqs. / N/A / Yes
Tuition Scholarship / 3/1/2014 / Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing / Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2413 Algonquin Road #313
Algonquin, IL 60102 / Heather Nelson
/ www.deanritter.org / $500 - $5,000 / · Must be a resident of the state of Illinois.
· Currently a high school senior in good standing.
· Have a significant hearing loss in one or both ears.
· Exhibit financial need. / N/A / Yes
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship / 3/1/2014 / Village of Matteson / Village of Matteson Dollars for Scholars
4900 Village Commons
Matteson, IL 60443 / / www.villageofmatteson.dollarsforscholars.org / Minimum of $500 / · Recipients and their parent/guardian must be willing to support the “paying it forward” campaign by committing to volunteer for future Village of Matteson Dollars for Scholars fundraising events.
· Proof of Matteson residency.
· High school senior.
· Cumulative GPA of 2.5 as reflected on an official transcript.
· Show acceptance to an accredited post-secondary educational facility for the summer or fall semester 2014. / N/A / Yes
Blacks at Microsoft African American Heritage Scholarship / 3/1/2014 / Microsoft Corporation – Seattle Foundation / The Seattle Foundation
c/o BAM Scholarship
1200 5th Ave Ste. 1300
Seattle, WA 98101 / N/A / https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx / $5,000
(Potential annual renewal for up to four years) / · Current high school senior of African descent (for example, African American, Ethiopian, African, or Black).
· Plan to attend a four-year college or university of higher learning, in the fall of the year following high-school graduation.
· Declare a major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or declare a major in business that is approved by BAM.
· Demonstrate a passion for technology.
· Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community.
· Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
· Require financial assistance to attend college. / N/A / Yes
Walmart Associate Scholarship / 3/3/2014 (Application launch 2/1/2014) / The Walmart Foundation / N/A / Online Contact only / http://www.act.org/walmart/associate/ / Max of $16,000 / · Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.
· Must be employed part-time of full-time with any division of Wal-Mart for at least six consecutive months prior to the appropriate application due date.
· Must have graduated high school/home school or obtained a GED before applying or be a graduating high school senior.
· If applying as a graduating high school senior, must wait to apply until you are within 6 months of starting your college courses.
· Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. / No / Yes
CRCA 2014 Scholarship / 3/3/2014 / Chicago Roofing Contractors / Chicago Roofing Contractors
/ www.crca.org / $3,000 (Possible annual renewal) / · High school senior who will enter college in the fall in the following programs:
· Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, or Business.
· Minimum ACT score of 28. / N/A / Yes
Abby Foundation Scholarship / 3/8/2014 / The ABBY Foundation / Abby Foundation Academic Scholarships
P.O. Box 121
Olympia Fields, IL 60461 / Wanda Manning
/ www.abbyfoundation.org / Unspecified Amount / · Minimum of 3.0/4.0 GPA required. / N/A / Yes
Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Scholarships / 3/14/2014 / Illinois Lumber and Materials Dealers Association / Illinois Lumber and Materials Dealers Educational Foundation
932 South Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62704 / N/A / http://www.ilmda.com/images/pdfs/sch.pdf / $500 - $1,000 (Potential annual renewal) / · Any student enrolled full-time in a certificate or degree program in an accredited trade school, 2-year college, or 4-year college or university.
· Must be resident of Illinois. / N/A / Yes
Delta Sigma Theta Academic Scholarship / 3/15/2014 / Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter / Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter
P.O. Box 706
Matteson, IL 60443 / Shaneka Stanley
1-(708)-
609-9440
/ www.jolietdst.org / $1,000 / · Enrolled in high school in a “604” or “608” South Suburban zip code.
· Must be a graduating senior.
· Person of color.
· Minimum GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; 3.75 GPA on a 5.0 scale.
· Acceptance into an accredited college or university. / N/A / Yes
Jack and Jill Scholarship / 3/15/2014 / Jack and Jill of American, Inc. / Jack and Jill of American, Inc., South Suburban Chicago Chapter
P.O. Box 887
Flossmoor, IL 60422 / / www.jackandjillsscc.com / Unspecified Amount / · Must be an African-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 2014/15 academic school year. / N/A / Yes
Kappa Alpha Psi Academic Scholarship / 3/15/2014 / Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Chicago Heights Alumni Chapter / Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Chicago Heights Alumni Chapter
P.O. Box 2862
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 / N/A / Application can be picked up in Rich Central Guidance Office.
www.chicagoheightsalumni.com / Unspecified Amount / · Verification of activity in at least one social service program, either at school or in the community during the past year.
· Proof of acceptance from an accredited four year college or university; Letter of intent for college selected.
· Must be able to provide reference letters from your most recent employer, counselor, club/activity advisor, church leader, etc.
· Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing of transcripts. / N/A / Yes
Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship / 3/24/2014 / The Secretariat in honor of Kathryn G. Hansen / Robert Chappell
University of IL – Urbana Champaign
ACES Academic Programs
1301 W. Gregory Dr.
Room #128
Mumford Hall
Urbana, IL 61801 / Robert Chappell