CHAMPAIGN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER

October 29, 2013

Please be aware that if in the column labeled application there is only a web address listed there are no paper applications available.

Please list multiple scholarships on the Pink Request Form

Scholarship / Description / Application / Due Date
Coca Cola Scholars / Applicants should be a truly motivated, dedicated, high school senior. / / Oct. 31, 2013
Ron Brown Scholar Program / Eligible applicants are African-American high school seniors who make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. / / Nov. 1, 2013
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are graduating seniors planning to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in the Fall of 2014, earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5, have an ACT score of 26 or higher and demonstrate unmet financial need. / / Nov. 5, 2013
2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards / Students grades 5-12 may complete for this award. They must be a legal resident of any U.S. state or District of Columbia. Applicants must have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred within the last year; and must submit a completed application to the school principal by the deadline. / / Nov. 5, 2013
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program / Students must be a full-time high school senior with a 2.8 or higher GPA. Must demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences and have a strong commitment to and involvement in community service. / Submit resume to Ms. Stroud / Nov. 20, 2013
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Creative Expressions Competition
(New Scholarship) / This competition is open to students grades 2-12 and applicants must respond to the following prompt:Do you think the struggles that fueled the call for the Civil Rights Movement still exist in America? What new struggles do we face? How does Dr. King’s dream and legacy empower you in the face of struggle? How are you empowered by Dr. King’s dream and his actions when faced with conflict? Create a piece of work in the form of an essay, song or poem, piece of art, video or a multimedia presentation. / / Nov. 20,
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Dr. Martin Luther King,
“Living the Dream” Scholarship
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.25, who qualify for free or reduced lunch and plan to attend college in the fall of 2014. / Complete a Pink Request Form / Dec. 2, 2013
Elks Lodge 2497 Most Valuable Student Scholarship / Open to any high school senior that is a U.S. citizen. These awards are given to students that are at or near the top of their class; active in school and community activities; are recognized by their peers as leaders; and need financial assistance to attend college. /
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Complete Pink Request Form / Dec. 6, 2013
Champaign –Urbana Optimist Club Essay Scholarship
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are high school students planning to attend college after graduating from high school. Students must compose an original essay addressing the following prompt: How dreams lead to success. This scholarship is worth $2,500. / / Dec 17, 2013
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation
(new Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in college or a vocational institute in the fall and who own or operate an established business. / / Dec. 17, 2013
Emergency Educational Grants / The Emergency Educational Grant program provides financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks, who wish to obtain or further their college education. / / Between July 1 and Dec. 31
Foundation for Individual Rights (FIRE): Freedom in Academia Essay Contest / Essay contest open to all juniors and senior in high school students. This scholarship is worth a maximum of $10,000 and a minimum of $1,000. / On line:
Paper:
Complete Pink Request Form / Jan. 1, 2014
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Additionally applicants must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. / / Jan. 9, 2014
Elks Legacy Awards / Any child or grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2011, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2011, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a financial member (has paid dues) through March 31, 2014. Great-grandchildren are not eligible; the applicant must be a high school senior. If the applicant’s parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent’s Elks Lodge. Applicants must take the SAT or the ACT by Dec. 31, 2013. / / Jan. 31, 2014
Playing with Purpose Award
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are current sophomore, junior or senior high school students who have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, are varsity level athletes in one or more sports and are committed followers of Jesus Christ. / / Feb. 1, 2014
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are deserving students who are U.S. citizens, demonstrating financial need and plan to attend an Illinois public university or junior college. Applicants must be sponsored by a DAR chapter and complete the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Application and the Illinois State Scholarship Financial need form. / / Feb. 15, 2014
General Henry Dearborn American History Scholarship
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are students planning to major in American history and are sponsored by a DAR chapter. This scholarship is worth $1,000. / / Feb. 15, 2014
David Hester Bloom & Mary Ellen Bloom Scholarship
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are students planning to attend the University of Illinois and are eligible for membership in DAR/SAR. Students should contact: Director of Student Financial Aid, 400 Student Services Building, 610 East John Street, Champaign, Il 61820 for more information. / / Feb. 15, 2014
Abbott & Fenner
Scholarship
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are junior and senior high school students who plan to attend college after graduating from high schools. Applicants must complete an application and create an original response to the following prompt:Every generation faces new challenges and new problems. What do you think is the biggest difference between your generation and older generations? How do you think these differences will affect the future of our country and/or your career choice ? / / June 14, 2014
BigSun Scholarship
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education in the Fall of 2014 and have participated in a sport in high school. This scholarship is worth $500. / / June 20, 2014
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
(New Scholarship) / Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors who meet one of the following:
  • The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has become permanently disabled as a result of an operational mission or training accident
  • The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has been killed in action
  • The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has been classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA).
/ / June, 30, 2014
Minority Scholarship Information
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund / Available to Latino high school seniors who plan to enroll in college. Students must be of Hispanic heritage, be U. S. Citizens or legal permanent residents, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.4.00 and apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA. /
General Scholarship Information
Eureka College / Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program Scholarship: Application deadline is Jan. 10, 2014 /
Indiana University: Automatic Academic Scholarships / Various merit-based scholarships for incoming freshman: Application deadline Nov. 1 /
Lake Forest College / In-state scholarships for Illinois students /
Illinois State University / Various /
Marquette University / Various /
Oral Roberts University / Whole Person Scholarship /
Presbyterian College / Various /
Southeastern University / Various Scholarships /
Western Illinois University / Various Scholarships /
Air Force ROTC / There are several opportunities for college students to compete for scholarships. Some scholarships are competitive and others are on a fully qualified basis /
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