Be sure to check your individual college/university website’s for the scholarship programs that they may offer.
If you would like help in finding money, check the website at www.scholarships.com or go to www.collegezone.com
Find free money for college by registering on at www.FastWeb.com or at www.discovercolleges.com and at www.Cappex.com/schlolarships
The Christian Connector provides a FREE Christian college information service as well as $2500 Christian College Scholarship drawing. Students can simply log onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the drawing!
The Federal Service Academies will be hosting an “All Academy Night” on Monday, May 12th at 7:00 PM in the base aerospace dining facility in Building 628 at the Illinois Air National Guard base, 182d Airlift Wing, 2416 S. Falcon Blvd, Peoria. This event is held annually for students interested in attending any of the following education institutions: US Air Force Academy, US Merchant Marie Academy, US Military Academy at West Point, US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy. This event is open to all junior high and high school students, parents, school administrators, and guidance counselors. Due to security constraints, anyone interested in attending must RSVP no later than May 9 by emailing or calling Lt. Col Bobbi Herz at bobbiherz@ilpeor.ang.af.mil or 309-633-5241.
SCHOLARSHIP: Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity Scholarship
CRITERIA: Male who will be attending the U of I in the Fall of 2008 as a freshmen
AMOUNT: $500.00
DEADLINE: June 30, 2008
SCHOLARSHIP: Alpha Sigma Phi Scholarship
CRITERIA: Male who will be attending the U of I in the Fall of 2008 as a freshmen
AMOUNT: $1000.00
DEADLINE: August, 20, 2008
SCHOLARSHIP: IL Audiology Scholarship
CRITERIA: Senior with hearing loss that is characterized by a pure-tone average of 40 dB or greater – check website for more information – www.ilaudiology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=9
AMOUNT: $1000.00
DEADLINE:
SCHOLARSHIP: River Cup Foundation Scholarship
CRITERIA: involvement in the game of golf – apply online or for more information at www.rivercup.com – “B” Average student
AMOUNT –TBA
DEADLINE: May 15, 2008
SCHOLARSHIP: Murray State University Balanced Man Scholarship
CRITERIA: Attend Murray State University as a freshman male - check website at www.sigepkye.com
AMOUNT: several scholarships
DEADLINE: May 20, 2008
SCHOLARSHIP: Triangle Achievement Award
CRITERIA: Male, Incoming freshmen to the U of I – Urbana, Fall, 2008, 3.40 GPA, demonstrate leadership through activities and community service, be available to travel to Champaign over the summer for an interview
AMOUNT: (2) $1,000 and $500
DEADLINE: June 6, 2008
SCHOLARSHIP: The Big Sun Organization Scholarship
CRITERIA: If you are an athlete and participate in some type of sport – check this website out: www.bigsunathletics.com
AMOUNT: $500.00
DEADLINE: June 20, 2008
SCHOLARSHIP: Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
CRITERIA: Open to juniors and seniors, write a 1000 word essay – visit their website at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
AMOUNT: $1000.00
DEADLINE: June 20, 2008
SCHOLARSHIP: AES Engineers Scholarship
CRITERIA: You are not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible. To apply you must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on their website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
AMOUNT: $500.00
DEADLINE: September 15, 2008
SCHOLARSHIP: School Soup Scholarship
CRITERIA: Check website at SchoolSoup.com for more information
AMOUNT: Various
DEADLINE: TBA
SCHOLARSHIP: Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program
CRITERIA: Age 6 – 18 for students who have done something special in their community (organizing something for a charity, helping a younger child, cleaning up around the community, etc.) – check their website for more information at www.kohlskidswhocare.com
AMOUNT: Various amounts
DEADLINE: TBD
SCHOLARSHIP: ISBE – State Teacher Shortage Scholarships
CRITERIA – Teaching the following areas – cross categorical, emotional disturbed (BD), LBS1, other/general special education, speech/language impairment, bilingual education, mathematics, reading, and science. Information on teacher shortage scholarships and applications can be obtained by contacting ISAC – 1-800-899-4722
AMOUNT: Open
DEADLINE: Open
SCHOLARSHIP: Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
CRITERIA: US Citizen, ACT of 25 and above, 3.0 GPA, leadership abilities, major in math, letter of recommendation, write an essay – more information check website at www.NSA.gov/Careers
AMOUNT: Undetermined
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted between September 1 and November 30th each year.
SCHOLARSHIP: The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
CRITERIA: Check their website for dates, sites, deadline information at www.legion.org
AMOUNT: 1st place is $18,000
DEADLINE: Check website
SCHOLARSHIP: The Council of America’s First Freedom
CRITERIA: 9th-12th graders, national essay contests on the first amendment–for more details check website at www.firstfreedom.org/
AMOUNT: $3,000/$1,500/$750
DEADLINE:
College visiting Dunlap High School – All visits are during the lunch hour – 11:30 AM – 12:50 PM
SUMMER AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Architecture Camp for High School students will be July 13 – 18 at SIUC – Check website for more info at www.siu.edu/~kidarch/
The Youth Leadership Programs will teach the principles of leadership and how to develop your leadership skills and take action. This will be held at St. Ambrose. Check website for more info at www.sau.edu/ylp
Bradley University is pleased to announce the offering of the 21st Summer Enrichment Programs on their campus during the week of June 15, 2008 and is available to students who have just completed their sophomore or junior year. The areas of “Get in the Game” (Leadership Enrichment Camp) and Nursing are each dynamic fields which are constantly responding to new ideas and technologies. Check their website for more information at www.bradley.edu/ccd/summerenrichment Deadline to register is May 15, 2008.
Adventures in Filmmaking – This is a filmmaking workshop for high school students. This is a chance to explore, learn, and practice movie-making skills on Western’s campus. For further information, check their website at www.wiu.edu/noncredit.
Expand your horizons and volunteer with Landmark Volunteers summer program. Volunteer to make a real difference this summer. Landmark Volunteers is a non-profit organization that gives high school students the chance to make a real difference in the world around them. They offer one-week spring and two-week summer volunteer opportunities with leading environmental, historical, cultural and social service organizations. Check website for more information at www.landmarksummer.org.
Legacy International, in partnership with the American Language Center of Marrakech is offering a 6-week intensive Arabic Language program in Morocco for 20 high school students in June and July, 2008! This program will provide formal language instruction by native speakers in Modern Stander Arabic and will allow young people to be immersed in Arabic speaking through home stays, site visits, student roundtables and lectures. So if you are interested in studying the Arabic language and more information check their website at www.legacyintl.org/programs/ALI/htm#apply
Kids love Super Camp – it is held on prestigious university campuses – to get a free Super Camp DVD and brochure, call 1-800-285-3276 or visit the website at www.2000SuperCamp.com
The University of Southern California is hosting a summer seminar for juniors and senior to live on campus, student with USC instructors, and sample college life. Each seminar grants (3) units of University elective credits. You may visit their website for the most up to date information at www.usc.edu/summer
Northwestern University will host a College Preparation Program that is designed to challenge them academically and experience college life before they actually finish high school. This year’s program will take place for three to nine weeks from June 22 to August 22, 2008 as part of the regular Northwestern Summer Session. Check website at www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep
Washington University in St. Louis is hosting a summer 2008 Scholars Program for students entering their senior year. It is a five-week view of college life with real college courses – with credits you earn toward a future Washington University degree or may be transferred to another college or university. You may choose your classes from the following areas: foreign language, the sciences, the humanities, the arts, and the social sciences. To apply for the program, you must be at least 16, B+ average or better, SAT of 1800, combined PSAT score of 180 or a composite ACT or PLAN of at least 25. There will offer two sessions. For more information and application materials, check website at www.summerscholars.wustl.edu
Do you have an interest how the government system works and a new challenge? The Illinois Government is offering an internship program for seniors to gain first hand work experience in a governmental agency in Springfield. Check the scholarship board for more information or their website at www.springfield.k12.il.us/ilgovintern
Commonwealth Honors Academy through Murray State University is an exciting challenging three-week academic and personal growth program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year beginning June 7 – 29, 2008. The mission of the Academy is to challenge, educate, enlighten and nurture the next generation of civic, academic and business leaders of the region. For more information check their website at http://www.murraystate.edu/cha
WIU will host “Adventures in Filmmaking” program. The weeklong summer residential program allows high school students to write, act, shoot, and edit a short film project from July 13 – 19, 2008 on Western’s campus. Additional information and on-line brochure and registration can be found at www.wiu.edu/noncredit