Scholarship Update April 1, 2016–

Scholarships are listed in order of deadline

** Please note: Information provided here is only a snapshot of what is available.

Name of Scholarship / Deadline / Description of Scholarship and Application Website
AHEC Health Profession Student Training Award / 3/31/16 / AHEC Health Profession Student Training Award: Open to students intending to enroll in a health career and who have participated in one or more AHEC events. Must have at least a 2.5 cum GPA. Must submit completed application, transcript, proof of enrollment or acceptance, and recommendation form. See Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 for an application.
Rockford Health System - Ethnic Minority Nursing Scholarship / 3/31/16 / Rockford Health System – Ethnic Minority Nursing Scholarship: Awards 12- $2,000 scholarships. Open to seniors in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, McHenry, DeKalb, Lee, LaSalle, Whiteside, Rock, Walworth, Lake, Greene and Jefferson Counties or already enrolled in a regional college nursing program. At least 3 of the 12 scholarships will be awarded to Hispanic nursing students who are fluent in Spanish (both oral and written). Must have 2.5+ cum GPA and accepted into a nursing program. Requires application, 2 letters of rec (one from academic source and one from an extra-curricular source), and essay. Applications are available at www.rockfordhealthsystem.org, click on Careers.
Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund / 3/31/16 / Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund: Open to seniors from the following ethnic groups: Cambodia (Khmer, Cham, Khmer Loeu, or other), Laos (Hmong, Lao, lu Mien or Mien, Khmu, Taidam, or other), Vietnam (Vietnamese, Khmer Kampuchea Krom, Montagnards, or other), and Ethnic Chinese from one of these 3 Southeast Asian countries. Must be an Illinois resident, with min cum GPA of 2.5 and proof of acceptance into a college/university/technical school. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 or email at for an application.
Rockford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Ina M. Cholke and Olga Dean Bullard Trust Fund Scholarship / 3/31/16 / Rockford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary – Ina M. Cholke and Olga Dean Bullard Trust Fund Scholarship: Awards $2,500 to a high school senior entering a health care career such as nursing, respiratory care, child care development, medical transcriptionist certification, coding certification. Must live in Winnebago County. Preference will be given to students attending Rock Valley College. For an application, please email Mrs. Grygiel at or come to room 234.
Karen Hill Memorial Scholarship offered by the Northern Illinois Antique Dealers Association (NIADA) / 3/31/16 / Karen Hill Memorial Scholarship offered by the Northern Illinois Antique Dealers Association (NIADA): Awards 2- $1,000. Open to graduating seniors who are interested in studying history, art, design, historic preservation, or a related field. Required: 3 letters of rec (at least one from a teacher or professor outlining your potential in your field of study), transcript, paragraph listing accomplishments, service organizations, work experience, and other relevant information, an essay (500-1000 words regarding a specified topic). See Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 or email at for informational sheet with essay topics.
Jane Lyons Memorial Scholarship / 4/1/16 / Jane Lyons Memorial Scholarship: Awards $2,500 to one girl, renewable. Open to females living in Winnebago or Boone County or a participant in a Rockford Park District golf program. Must enjoy playing the game of golf and plan to enroll in full-time 2- or 4-year degree program for fall 2016. Application requirements: Provide a letter that includes specific information (see Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 for this information) and at least 2 letters of rec. (one from a principal, teacher, or coach). All materials should be sent to: Rockford Park District, Jane Lyons Memorial Scholarship, 401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101.
Masonic and Scottish Rite Scholarships / 4/1/16 / Masonic and Scottish Rite Scholarships: Multiple renewable scholarship opportunities for the relatives of Scottish Rite Masons. Go to www.freeportmasonictemple.org. Click on Charities and Scholarships, and then Available Scholarships for a complete listing of opportunities.
Masonic and Scottish Rite Illinois Health Care Scholarship / 4/1/16 / Masonic and Scottish Rite Illinois Health Care Scholarship: Renewable scholarship available to Illinois residents pursuing a career in health care. Does NOT require Masonic relationship. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Send applications to the Scottish Rite Valley in which home residence lies. To apply, go to
www.freeportmasonictemple.org. Click on Charities and Scholarships, and then Available Scholarships for a complete listing of opportunities.
American College Foundation Scholarship / 4/1/16 / American College Foundation Scholarship: Visionary Scholarship Program awards 1- $5,000 and 5-$1,000, nonrenewable. Open to all high school students. Must be a US citizen. Requires application, transcript, and essay. Application may be found at www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org.
Alpine Kiwanis Scholarship / 4/1/16 / Alpine Kiwanis Scholarship: Awards ten $1,500 scholarships. Open to seniors who have frequent participation in both school and community programs, financial need, and an interest, academic ability, and plan to continue his/her education beyond high school or community college levels. Application may be found at www.alpinekiwanis-il.com, click on Scholarship Application. Or you can see Mrs. Grygiel in Room 234 for an application. Also requires transcript, essay, list of activities, and 2 letters of rec.
Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship / 4/1/16 / Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship: Award is renewable for 4 years. Open to seniors who are residents of Boone or Winnebago County. Must be a Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau member, spouse of member, or member’s child. Member must have had membership for at least one full year. Evaluation based on academic performance, ACT score, interest in agriculture and agribusiness, and excellent character and personality. Requires transcript, essay and one letter of recommendation from an educator. Download application at:
http://www.winnebagoboonefarmbureau.org/SCHOLARSHIPS.php
Womanspace Scholarship / 4/1/16 / Womanspace Scholarship: Awards $1,000. Open to seniors in Winnebago, Boone, or Ogle County who have chosen a field of study in Fine Art, Writing, or Women’s Studies. Must have a 3.0+ cum GPA. Selection will be based on strength of academics, level of involvement in school/community, projected financial expenses, essay, and 2 letters of rec (one must be from a teacher in the area of the student’s intended course of study). For the application, visit www.womanspace-rockford.org. Click on Scholarship Opportunity on left hand side.
Fred and Lena Meijer Scholarship / 4/1/16 / Fred and Lena Meijer Scholarship: 2-$10,000 scholarships and 100-$3,000 college scholarships will be awarded. Must be Meijer Store team members or children of Meijer Store team members with an employee start date prior to 4/2/15. Scholarship application at https://meijerscholarship.egrant.net. You will need and Employee ID and Unit Number along with transcript. For questions, contact Ruth Bishop at or 616-284-4903.
Junior League of Rockford, Inc Scholarship
Outstanding Volunteer Community Service Award / 4/1/16 / Junior League of Rockford, Inc. Scholarship: Awards $1,000 to a female high school senior who has a proven record as a committed volunteer in the Rockford area. Applications available online at www.jlrockford.org or see Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 for an application.
Lena Moscarelli Scholarship / 4/2/16 / Lena Moscarelli Scholarship: Award ranges from $500-1,500. The Winnebago County Association of Legal Administrative Professionals offers this scholarship to students planning to pursue a career in the legal field, such as Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Court Reporter. Selection based on financial need. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 or email at for more information and an application.
Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association Blanche J. Martin Scholarship / 4/15/16 / Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association Blanche J. Martin Scholarship: Award varies ($2,000 average, highest $4,000). Open to seniors in Winnebago County planning to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. Must have and maintain a 3.0+ cum GPA. Please email Mrs. Grygiel at for an application. Applications are also available at ROE, 300 Heart Boulevard, Loves Park. Application, essay, 3 letters of rec, and transcript required.
Nu Pi Sigma Scholarship Honoring A. Langston Taylor / 4/15/16 / Nu Pi Sigma Scholarship Honoring A. Langston Taylor: Awards $1,000. Open to senior male minority student in RPS District 205. Must have a 3.0+ cum GPA and ACT Composite of 20+. Must send a list of extracurricular activities, one letter of rec from a teacher, counselor, or principal, proof of enrollment in a college/university, and an essay of 500 words or less on the topic: “What character traits of Abram Langston Taylor do you have that would make Rockford a better place?”
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers-Rockford Chapter Engineering Scholarships / 4/20/16 / Illinois Society of Professional Engineers-Rockford Chapter Engineering Scholarship: Awards $1,000 for four years. Open to seniors who are US citizens with a min. cum GPA of 3.0. Must have taken the ACT or SAT to apply. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 or email her at for more information and an application.
Student-View Scholarship Program / 4/22/16 / Student-View Scholarship: No ACT, essay, or lengthy application forms. Just log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded through a random drawing of all completed applications. Student Insights is a market research firm helping colleges and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors.
Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois / 4/30/16 / Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois: Awards several scholarships to students who are children of workers who have been seriously injured or killed on the job. April 30th is the deadline for scholarships awarded for Fall 2016. Dec. 1, 2016 is the deadline for scholarships awarded for Spring 2017. Download the scholarship application at www.kidschanceofillinois.com/scholarships/.
American Public Works Association Scholarship / 5/1/16 / American Public Works Association (APWA) Scholarship: Open to students who plan to attend an accredited university this fall 2016 and spring 2017 and whose major course of study is in the field of Civil or Environmental Engineering or a Public Works related program. Financial need is a consideration factor. Submit application, transcript, description of current classes, letter of rec, letter of acceptance to the college you intend to attend, and essay section. Applications are available at http://illinois.apwa.net/.
Robert Cleveland and Ken Dodge Memorial Scholarship / 5/1/16 / Robert Cleveland and Ken Dodge Memorial Scholarship: Awards several $500 scholarships. Open to seniors in Illinois with learning disabilities who plan to continue their education in a 2- or 4-year college or university. Selection will be based on evidence of a learning disability, financial need, references, and acceptance to college/university. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 or email at .
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship
U of I at Champaign-Urbana / 5/1/16 / Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship: Awards three scholarships totaling $1,750. Open to senior males who will be incoming freshman at U of I Champaign-Urbana this upcoming Fall 2016. Selection based on scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service during high school years. Applying in no way obligates you to join Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Application can be found at www.illinoissigeps.com/scholarships.
Japanese American Service Committee Scholarship / 5/2/16 / Japanese American Service Committee Scholarship: Open to seniors planning to enroll full time or part time at an accredited school of advanced learning within one year of being selected. Family must have a current Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) membership. Need not be of Japanese ancestry nor US citizens. Must reside in Illinois for at least one year prior to graduation. Submit application, transcript, essay, 2 letters of rec (one from school, one from adult familiar with service in Japanese American community). Please see Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 or email at for an application and more information.
Rockford Trail Blazer Scholarship / 5/15/16 / Rockford Trail Blazer Scholarship: Awards $1,000. No essay required! Instead candidates will conceptualize and execute a project or idea that will improve their environment/community. Applicants will be asked to explain their project/idea and the expected results during an interview process. Must have a min GPA of 3.5. For more information and application, please see Mrs. Grygiel in room 234 or email at .
Ronald E. Wilson Scholarship / 5/31/16 / Ronald E. Wilson Scholarship: Awards $1,000. Open to seniors residing in Winnebago, Ogle, Stephenson, Boone, or DeKalb County who are planning to pursue a 2- or 4- year degree at a college, university, trade, or vocational school or apprenticeship program. Selection based on community involvement, GPA of 2.5+, and financial need. Preference given to members of Generations Credit Union and non-traditional students. Online application at www.generationscu.org, click on Scholarship Application on the right hand side.
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program / 6/1/16 / Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program: One-year non-renewable $1000 scholarship available to seniors pursuing an animation related degree. Selection is based on academic success, the application, and 500-1000 word essay answering the question "What specific skill do you most want to develop?" Students must have a passion for an animation &/or design related career. Submit online at www.AnimationCareerReview.com. Search Scholarship.
YMCA Intern Challenge and Scholarship / 6/13/16 / YMCA Intern Challenge and Scholarship: Open to students ages 16-24. Great opportunity to earn money for college and a paid internship in your career interest! It is a summer-long challenge with a weekly stipend and cash bonuses. Set up similar to the TV show “The Apprentice.” Student. First place winners earn $1,500 college scholarship + an internship worth up to $5,000. 2nd place earns $1,000 college scholarship, and 3rd place earns $500 college scholarship. Find the application at www.ymcainternchallenge.com.
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship / 6/15/16 / Global Lift Equipment Scholarship: Awards $500. Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Submit a short story from the viewpoint of an inanimate object. Go to www.scholarshipguidance.com. Click on Find Scholarships, then click on the Scholarship Name, then How to Apply, then Go To Application Page.