Scholarship List – 12/1/2011

Date / Scholarships / Details
12/15 / James Bannister Scholarship / Criteria: accepted in a 2 or 4 year college/university pursing a course of studies leading to a degree in building construction, construction management, or civil engineering. Application on file.
12/15 / NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship / Criteria: officially established a business, membership in FFA or other organization, attending college. Worth $1,000. Apply online at
12/31 / “Make the U” (Haz La U) Scholarship Program / 11 grants awarded. 3 essays to apply. Must be of Hispanic heritage. Apply at
1/7 / Mr & Mrs George Taylor Foundation Scholarship / For University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering – full-ride 4 year scholarship.
1/7 / Profiles in Courage Essay Contest / Write an original & creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political courage.
1/10 / BK Scholars / High School Seniors – Burger King employees and children of Burger King employees are eligible to apply at
1/11 / Gates Millennium Scholars Program / Criteria: student is African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific American or Hispanic American and a citizen and a minimum gpa of 3.3. Go to for additional information.
1/27 / Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program / For student leaders. to apply
2/1 / AXA Achievement Scholarship / For community leadership or student who has overcome personal challenges. Apply at
2/8 / KFC Colonel’s Scholars /
Award up to $20,000 –GPA 2.75+, enroll in Illinois public college, US citizen and pursue at bachelors degree
2/17 / GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program / Awards 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity & citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships. Go to for application
3/1 / US Bank Scholarship / Forty seniors will win a $1,000 US Bank scholarship. Winners are selected at random. Enter today at
3/1 / Dr Edward Wilt, Jr McHenry County Civil War Round Table Scholarship / Essay required. Application in guidance. $1,000
3/30 / Charter Student Scholarship Program / $1000 scholarship. Criteria: minimum 3.0 gpa, 2 letters of recommendation needed, 250 word essay and application completed. Go to for additional information.
National Co-Op Scholarship Program / Criteria: GPA of 3.5+, complete all required admissions, academic year at a one of the partner institutions: Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology. Award 155 merit scholarships totaling $4 million. Apply online at
University Sponsored Scholarships
Iowa State University – Special Awards for Illinois Residents / Academic Recognition Award – automatic for accepted Illinois incoming freshmen who rank in the top 25% of the graduating class. $4,500 award that is renewable for 3 years.
Iowa State University – Special Awards for Illinois Residents / Award for Competitive Excellence – awarded to all residents of Illinois who have been offered admission and meet specific criteria. Go to for more information.
Iowa State University – Special Awards for Illinois Residents / Return to Iowa – Generations Scholarship – for students whom are children or grandchildren of Iowa State University graduates. Go to for more information.
Central Michigan University – Scholarships for Top Students / Centralis Scholarships, Board of Trustees Scholarships, Leader Advancement Scholarships, Multicultural Advancement Scholarships. Go to for more information.
Marian University (WI) – / Academic Achievement Award -$9500 per year – 3.6 GPA, rank in the top 15%, and ACT of 26 or higher.
Sr. Mary Mollison Legacy Scholarship - $7500 per year – 3.1 GPA and rank in the top 30%
Trustee Scholarship - $6000 per year – 2.8-3.033 GPA, rank in the top 50%, and/or ACT 21 or higher.
Naber Scholarship - $4000 per year – 2.5 – 2.799 GPA and rank in the top 50%
University of Dayton (OH) / Leadership in Service Scholarship - $10,000 (see Ms. Schultz to apply)
UW-Green Bay / Midwest Student Exchange Program – lower tuition for Illinois resident (save around $5,000)
Carthage College (WI)– Variety / Debate - $1000, Fine Arts - $500 - $1000, Math & Science - $20000, Chinese - $20000, Presidential – 75%-100% of tuition/room & board
Merit - $11,000 – ACT 30+ & GPA 3.0+
Merit - $6,000 – ACT 23-29 & GPA 3.0+
Merit - $3,000 – ACT 21-22 & GPA 3.0+
Carroll College (WI) – Various / Trustee - $13500/year – ACT 30-36 & top 20% or ACT 27-29 & top 10%
Voorhees - $12500/year – ACT 30-36 & top 40% or ACT 27-29 & top 30% or ACT 24-26 & top 20% or ACT 21-23 & top 10%
Charles Carroll - $11500/year – ACT 27-29 & top 40% or ACT 24-26 & top 40% or ACT 21-23 & top 30%
Presidential - $8500/year – ACT 21-23 & top 40%
Also: MacAllister Full Tuition Scholarship, Otto-Davies Fellowship (Science), Music Scholarship, Theatre Scholarship, G.F. Kennan History Fellowship, Les Klug Photography Scholarship, & Anne Hardy Art Scholarship
Northland College(WI) / Various grants and scholarships for students. Check out
Mount Mary College (WI) / All students receive a scholarship ranging from $500 to half tuition.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (WI) / Board of Trustees - $18000/year
Presidential - $15000/year
Dean Recognition - $12000/year
MIAD Admissions- $10000/year
MIAD/MARWEN - $10000/year
Academic Achievement - $10,000-12,000/year
Ripon (WI) / Rolling Academic - $8,000 – 12,000/year
Pickard – 50%, 75% or 100% tuition awards – based on 3.8 GPA and ACT of 30
Evans Achievement - $6,000/year – leadership based
Ripon College Access Grant - $5,000-7,500/year – parents must earn under $200,000/year to qualify
ROTC Enhancement Grant – up to $5,000/year
Average needs-based package was $28,384
Viterbo University (WI) / Achievement based aid – (ACT & GPA) - $2,000 to $11,000 per year. to determine YOUR amount
Offer 230 scholarships for a variety of majors & life circumstances –
Lakeland College (WI) / Trustee - $10,000/year – ACT 24-36 & GPA 3.5+
Presidential - $7,500/year – ACT 27+ & GPA 3.25-3.49 or ACT 24-26 & GPA 3.25-3.74 or ACT 21-23 & GPA 3.75-4
Dean’s - $6,500/year – ACT 27-36 & GPA 3.0-3.24 or ACT 24-26 & GPA 3.0-3.24 or ACT 21-23 & GPA 3.25-3.74 or ACT 19-20 & GPA 3.5-4
Faculty - $5,500/4,500/year – ACT 27+ & GPA 2.75-2.99 or ACT 24-26 & GPA 2.75-2.99 or ACT 21-23 & GPA 2.75-3 or ACT 19-20 & GPA 3-3.49
Kettering University (MI) / Freshman Merit Scholarship - $2,000-%15,000/year
Seton Hall University (NJ) / Rutgers In-State Tuition rate – Save $21,336 per year by applying. You must have an ACT 27+ and be in top 10% of class. Due 12/15!