Scholarship Update March1, 2014–

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
Kiwanis Club of Rockford Education Grant / 3/7/14 / Kiwanis Club of Rockford Education Grant: Open to Rockford area seniors who show financial need. Must also demonstrate outstanding moral character, academic excellence, participation in school/community activities. A letter of support from school counselor and at least 3 letters of recommendation required. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for an application. Visit www.kiwanisclubofrockford.com.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship / 3/13/14 / Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship: Open to African-American female students in Rockford, Beloit, Freeport, and DeKalb planning to attend college. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and involved in school and community. Requires application, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, and interview. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for an application.
La Voz Latina Scholarship / TBA / La Voz Latina Scholarship: Open to seniors of Hispanic descent who are residents of Winnebago or Boone County. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applications will be available soon. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for an application.
American Association of University Women-Rockford Area Branch: / 3/17/14 / American Association of University Women-Rockford Area Branch: Open to female graduating seniors with at least a 3.5 GPA from Winnebago, Boone, or Ogle county. Planning to major in science, technology, engineering, or math. Visit http://rockfordarea-il.aauw.net/files/2013/07/AAUW_Scholarship_app_2014.pdf. Email to: or mail to:
Rockford Area Branch AAUW, C/O Rockford YWCA, 4990 E. State St., Rkfd, IL 61108
Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire / 3/19/14 / Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire: Qualified students have been diagnosed with ADHD, are under the care of a licensed health professional, and plan to attend a college, trade, technical, or vocational school. Up to 50 students will receive a one-time award of $2,000 and one year of ADHD coaching to assist in meeting the challenges of higher education. Must submit application, essays, and 1 letter of recommendation. Go to www.shireADHDscholarship.com. Click on United States. Click on Apply online.
Winnebago County Veterans Association Scholarships / 3/28/14 / Winnebago County Veterans Association Scholarships: Applications will be available January 15, 2014. Two $1,000 and two $500 scholarships, one each for males and females graduating from Winnebago County Schools. Must be related to an honorably discharged veteran. Applications may be obtained from the counseling office or the VAC office in the lower level of Memorial Hall, 215 North Main.
Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship / 3/28/14 / Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship: Award ranges from $500-$750. Open to Winnebago County seniors planning to pursue degree in an agricultural or natural resources field (Agribusiness, Ag-Economics, Agronomy, Natural Resources, Soil and Crop Science, Forestry, Aquaculture, Wildlife Management, Ag-Science, etc.). Applicants evaluated on academics (3.0+ GPA), community service related to conservation, and educational/career goals.
Visit www.winnebagoswcd.org. Click on District Scholarship.
Rockford Human Services Scholarship / 3/28/14 / Rockford Human Services Scholarship: Open to seniors who plan to attend an Illinois accredited school in the next 6 months. Must have financial need. Application includes short answer questions, 2-3 references, letter of acceptance from an Illinois accredited institution, and award letter of all grants, loans, and other scholarships. Email Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office at to request an application.
Odenza Marketing Group Spring Scholarship / 3/30/14 / Odenza Marketing Group Spring Scholarship: Awards $500. Eligible applicants have at least a 2.5 GPA and submit answers to essay questions found on the application page. Applications can be found at http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_odenza_marketing_ 8931.php.
Poplar Grove Aviation Education Association and Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum Scholarship / 3/31/14 / Poplar Grove Aviation Education Association and Vintage Wings& Wheels Museum Scholarship: Eligible students must intend to enroll in an aviation or automotive education program and utilize the training to become a professional in the aviation/automotive industry including maintenance. Program must result in a degree or FAA certificate. Requires completed application, essay, & 3 letters of reference. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for information and application.
Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship / 4/1/14 / Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship: Awards $500. Eligible applicants must submit an answer to essay questions on the online application form at http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_peter_pasula_study_
habits_scholarship_8935.php
American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship / 4/1/14 / American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship: Multiple winners ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 (non-renewable to be used for college expenses). Must complete the application, provide a copy of the most recent report card, and submit a 500-word, typed, double-spaced essay. Apply online at www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org.
Masonic and Scottish Rite Scholarships / 4/1/14 / 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 / 4/1/14 / Masonic and Scottish Rite Illinois Health Care Scholarship: Renewable scholarship available to Illinois residents pursuing a career in health care. 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.
Alpine Kiwanis Scholarships / 4/1/14 / Alpine Kiwanis Scholarships: Awards ten $1,500 scholarships. Open to Winnebago County seniors and RVC students who show financial need. Must also demonstrate outstanding moral character, academic excellence, participation in school/community activities. Must submit application, typewritten essay, list of activities, 2 letters of recommendation, and transcript. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for an application.
Rock River Trail and Horseman Association Scholarship / 4/1/14 / Rock River Trail and Horseman Association Scholarship: Awards $500 to students seeking a degree in Equine, Vet, or Ag-related field. Must be US citizen or have a visa. Must have a 2.75+ GPA, 2 references (one from school, one from a community member), and essay. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for an application. Questions about applications may be directed to .
Rockford Evening Lions Educational-Vocational Scholarship / 4/3/14 / Rockford Evening Lions Educational-Vocational Scholarship: Awards $500 to students who are at least 18 years old and have a hearing or vision impairment. Selection criteria will include social/community involvement, personal references, economic need, academics, and statement of intent. Request an application from . Mail the completed packet to:
Vicki Marcum, C/O Rockford Evening Lions Scholarship Committee, 6812 Claremont St., Rockford, IL 61102.
Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association Blanche J. Martin
Scholarship / 4/15/14 / Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association- Blanche J. Martin Scholarship: Open to seniors in Winnebago County planning on teaching in Elementary Education. Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Application, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, and transcript. Average award is $2,000. Applications are available in the counseling office or at the Regional Office of Education.
SAE Rockford-Beloit STEM Scholarship / 4/15/14 / SAE Rockford-Beloit STEM Scholarship: Awards $1,000. Eligible students are graduating seniors who are residents of Winnebago, Boone, or Rock Counties and US citizens. Must be accepted into a 2- or 4-year accredited college/university and planning to pursue an engineering or technology-related degree. Also for students who did not already receive an SAE Rockford-Beloit Scholarship. Email Mrs. Grygiel at for an application.
Rockford Health System Minority Nursing Scholarship / 4/15/14 / Rockford Health System Minority Nursing Scholarship: Awards up to 12 $2,000 renewable scholarships. Open to African-American or Hispanic seniors in Winnebago County. At least 3 will be offered to Hispanic nursing students who are fluent in Spanish (oral and written). Must have 2.5+ GPA, accepted to 2- or 4-year college/university nursing program in Northwestern Illinois. Application, at least 2 letters of reference, transcript, ACT/SAT scores, and essay.
Ina M. Cholke and Olga Dean Bullard Trust Fund Scholarship / 4/15/14 / Ina M. Cholke and Olga Dean Bullard Trust Fund Scholarship: Awards one renewable $2,500 scholarship. Open to graduating seniors in Winnebago County planning to enroll in 1 or 2 year program in various health care areas (e.g., nursing, respiratory care, child care development, medical transcriptionist, or coding certification). Must have 3.0+ GPA. Preference given to students attending Rock Valley College. Email Mrs. Grygiel at to request an application.
Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence Award” / 4/18/14 / Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence Award”: Awards $2,000 to a senior who has been accepted to and will be enrolled in an aviation degree core program. Applicants evaluated based on academic skills, extracurricular activities, and an essay on what aviation means to the student and how he or she plans to pursue a career in aviation. Visit http://www.gama.aero/advocacy/aviation-education/scholarships.
GCA Scholarship / 4/18/14 / GCA Scholarship: Open to students with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, two letters of reference, examples of leadership, & 500-750-word essay. Preference to students pursuing a career in a business-related field. See Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for an application.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship
(U of I at Champ/Urbana) / 4/18/14 / Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship: Awards three scholarships totaling $1,750. Open to male seniors who plan to attend University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. Evaluation based on excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service during high school years. Visit www.illinoissigeps.com or see Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for an application.
Student-View Scholarships / 4/20/14 / Student-View Scholarships: Awards one $4,000, two $1,000, and eight $500 scholarships to students who submit a 15-20 minute application survey. Survey asks questions about colleges in our area. Scholarships are awarded via a random drawing of completed applications. No essay, no ACT/SAT scores, no minimum GPA, no application fees. Visit website at www.student-view.com.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Upsilon Chi Zeta Chapter Scholarship / 4/26/14 / Upsilon Chi Zeta Chapter Scholarship: Open to female high school seniors in Winnebago or Boone Counties. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and provide an unofficial transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, and a copy of a college acceptance letter. Email Mrs. Grygiel at for an application. Send completed packets to Attention: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 14122
Rockford, IL 61105
Rockford Evening Lions Scholarship / 4/30/14 / Rockford Evening Lions Scholarship: Open to graduating high school seniors who are visually or hearing challenged and are planning to attend college or vocational school and have financial need. Application, personal essay, 2 letters of recommendation. Awards $500. Email Mrs. Grygiel at for an application.
Your Favorite Car Scholarship / 4/30/14 / Your Favorite Car Scholarship: Awards $500. Open to seniors with plans to attend an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2014 and enrolled in a program that is at least 2 years in length. Applications can be found at:
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_your_favorite_car_scholarship_8933.php?
Educators of Beauty Scholarship / 5/1/14 / Educators of Beauty Scholarship: Awards one $1,000 and three $500 scholarships to Guilford students planning to attend Educators of Beauty. Please see Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for an application. Must earn a diploma and plan to enroll at Educators of Beauty.
Rockford Trail Blazer Scholarship / 5/15/14 / Rockford Trail Blazer Scholarship: Awards $1,000 to a Rockford high school senior who plans to attend a 4-year college/university in Fall 2014. Minimum 3.25 GPA, show active involvement in extra-curricular activities and community. NO ESSAY REQUIRED. Must conceptualize and execute a project or idea that will improve the environment/community. See Mrs. Grygiel in the counseling office for the application form.
MCO Scholarship / 5/15/14 / MCO Scholarship: Awards $500. Open to seniors who will be attending college no later than Dec. 2014 on a full-time basis and submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM on May 15, 2014. Applications can be found at:
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_mco_scholarship_8939.php?
B. Davis Scholarship / 5/26/14 / B. Davis Scholarship: Awards $1,000. No age restriction. To apply, you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic: “Pick a controversial problem on high school or college/university campuses and suggest a solution.” Submit by email to . Be sure to include your name and school you are attending this year and next. Do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation.
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program / 6/1/14 / Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program: One-year non-renewable scholarship available to seniors pursuing an animation related field. Selection is based on academic success and the application essay. Students must have a passion for an animation &/or design related career. Submit online at www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreview.com-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program. Click on Scholarship Application Form.
Luther Primm Scholarship / 6/14/14 / Luther Primm Scholarship: Awards five $500 scholarships to be applied to educational costs. Open to a minority male graduating from a Rockford high school, GPA 2.5 or higher. Must submit a 250-word essay explaining future goals and how they plan to give back to the community, 3 letters of recommendation, and official/unofficial transcript. Application available 4/1/14. Come to the counseling office for information.
Big Sun Scholarship / 6/20/14 / Big Sun Scholarship: All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of the sport that they play. Award $500. Visit the website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com.
Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship / 8/1/14 / Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship: Awards two $10,000 and four $5,000 scholarships to students who are enrolled at an accredited college or university for the 2014 fall semester. Must have 3.0+ GPA and declared major of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related life science field. For more information and application, please go to www.thermoscientific.com/PierceScholarship.