2011-12 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The following colleges will be visiting DHS during HR (10:06 – 10:30 AM) – students wishing to visit with the reps. must sign up in the guidance office.
ICC visits during HR on Mon., Feb. 6
AFU-AO Presentation – (Foreign Exchange Student Program) during lunch – Mon., Feb. 13
Truman State University visits during HR on Mon., Feb. 27, 2012
NW Missouri State visits during HR on Fri., March 9, 2012
NIU visits during HR on Mon., March 12, 2012
St. Ambrose University during HR on Tues., March 13, 2012
U of I Springfield – visits during HR on Thurs., March 15, 2012
Regency Beauty Institute visits during HR on Tues., March 27, 2012
Benedictine University of Springfield during HR on Thurs., March 29, 2012
Illinois College during HR on Thursday, March 29, 2012
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There is a web address to check a variety of scholarships out there for a variety of ages. = www.studentscholarship.org – be sure to check this website periodically – it is always updating also.
SCHOLARSHIP: Pat Hidden Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: Reside in Peoria County, pursue a career in public service, complete an application,
AMOUNT: Undetermined DEADLINE: April 1, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Central Illinois Softball Association Scholarship (Local Scholarship)
CRITERIA: Participated in HS softball; no activity code violations throughout HS, character, need, or community involvement, HS transcript, 3 letter of reference, typed essay
AMOUNT: (2) $500 DEADLINE: May 1, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: PSA Contest for Grades 6 -12 Distracted Driving
CRITERIA: Create an exciting innovative storyboard or script for a memorable Public Service Announcement that educates others on distracted driving.
AMOUNT: $1000 1st place and $500 runners-up $500 DEADLINE: February 29, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Fred S. Bailey Scholarship
CRITERIA: Attend the U of I Champaign in the fall 2012 – website www.universityymca.org/bailey service, spirituality and social and environmental justice
AMOUNT: $3000 DEADLINE: February 28, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Buick Achievers Scholarship
CRITERIA: Major in field of engineering, technology, design or business with an interested in the automotive industry; online application – www.buickachievers.com
AMOUNT: $2,000 DEADLINE: February 29, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: AES Engineers Scholarship
CRITERIA: essay – website http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
AMOUNT: DEADLINE: October 5, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: IL Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans IL Society, Military Order of Stars & Bars Scholarship
CRITERIA: A senior male or female of a descendant of a male who served honorably in the Army, Navy, Judicial, Executive or civil service, write an essay
AMOUNT: $1000 DEADLINE: March 15, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: major in law enforcement or related field, Write an essay, two letters of recommendation, - webstie: www.bobquarelloscholarship.com
AMOUNT: $500 DEADLINE: April 2, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Sara Elizabeth Stubblefield Memorial Scholarship for persons with Epilepsy.
CRITERIA: Have epilepsy, doctor’s statement, complete an application, two brief essays, two letters of recommendation
AMOUNT: $2000 DEADLINE: April 30, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: The Greater Peoria Area Crimestoppers 2012 Scholarship Program (Local Scholarship)
CRITERIA: Scholarship requirements and application – www.peoriaareacrimetstoppers.com – major in law enforcement or public administration A minimum of “C” average = write a 500 word essay “Safety in Our Schools” – 3 letters of recommendation
AMOUNT – 6 scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded DEADLINE: February 29, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship
CRITERIA: Attend the U of I and major in office professional, secretarial, business-related field, essay, two letters of recommendation
AMOUNT: $500 DEADLINE: March 9, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Ralph Kress Memorial Scholarship (Local Scholarship)
CRITERIA: Website - www.peorianorthrotary.org resident of Peo County, 3.00 – GPA, Major in Mechanical Engineering
AMOUNT: $2500 DEADLINE: March 30, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Andrew Alan Moore Scholarship (Local Scholarship)
CRITERIA: Participated in band, chorus, orchestra in some form in some and/or all of your 4 years at DHS
AMOUNT: $1000 DEADLINE: March 10, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: ICC Tuition Waiver Scholarship (Local Scholarship)
CRITERIA: Attend ICC in the Fall, 2012 – complete an application – one student from DHS will win this scholarship
AMOUNT: Full tuition for two years DEADLINE: March 15, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Scott/St. Louis Chapter Scholarship
CRITERIA: Must reside in IL or Missouri – major in Business, transportation logistics, or physical distribution, two letters of recommendations, essay – website www.ndtascottstlouis.org
AMOUNT: Several scholarships DEADLINE: March 1, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Central IL Chapter of the Links, Inc. Scholarship
CRITERIA: African American HS Senior, 3.0 GPA, US citizen, reside in Bloomington,/Normal, Peoria or Decatur area =- - website – www.centralillinoislinks.inc.org/schopalrship.php
AMOUNT: $1000.00 DEADLINE: February 17, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Indiana University Chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity Fall Scholarship
CRITERIA: Male attending the Indiana University Fall 2012 – GPA 3.2 on 4.0 Scale; leadership, community service, - website:” http://arete.kintera.org/IU
AMOUNT: $500 DEADLINE: April 1, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: University of Dayton – Leadership in Service Scholarship
CRITERIA: Attend the University of Dayton in Fall 2012 – desire for personal development and is committed to services within his school, church or community.
AMOUNT: $2500 DEADLINE: February 15, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: StudentScholarship.org
CRITERIA: Several Scholarships – NHS Scholarship Program, Davidson Fellows Scholarship, The Grand Scholarship, Odenza Marketing Scholarship, Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship, Health Lifestyles Scholarship, Big Dig Scholarship, and Man Mac Automatic Scholarship – Applications can be found by going to www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
AMOUNT: Various Amounts DEADLINES: January 20 through June 15, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Illinois PTA 2011-2012 IL PTA Lillian E. Glover, Scholarship Program
CRITERIA: Upper 33% of class, Enter an Education or Education-related degree program requiring certification – website is www.illinoispta.org
AMOUNT: $1500 – 1st place and $1000 – 2nd place DEADLINE: February 17, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: B. Davis Scholarship - Student Award Search Aid
CRITERIA: website: www.studentawardserach.com/scholarships.htm for more information
AMOUNT: $1000 DEADLINE: May 28, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: 2012-2013 AAUW Scholarship
CRITERIA: Completed application, female, transcript, two letters of recommendation, personal written statement
AMOUNT: $1000 DEADLINE: February 28, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Peoria Promise Scholarship
CRITERIA: Live in the Peoria City Limits, attend, and graduate from a public school, apply to ICC by April 1 for the fall Semester 2012 – website www.icc.edu/scholarships Apply for FAFSA by May 1 – see flyer for more information
AMOUNT: Tuition Waiver DEADLINE: April 1, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: 2011-2012 IL AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship Program
CRITERIA: Website is www.ilamvets.org HS senior, be a child or grandchild of a Veteran of the US who server after Sept. 15, 1940, taken ACT or SAT
AMOUNT: Various Amounts DEADLINE: March 1, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: US Bank Scholarship
CRITERIA: Apply online at www.usbank.com/scholarship
AMOUNT: $1000 (40 scholarships will be awarded DEADLINE: March 31, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
CRITERIA: Full details are available on their website at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
AMOUNT: $1000 DEADLINE: June 15, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship Giveaway @ M2, The Place for Prom and Pageant
CRITERIA: Register in person @ M2, The Place for Prom and Pageant, Student ID, must be a senior
AMOUNT: $500 DEADLINE: May, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: The Rita A Newton Women in Engineering Endowed Scholarship
CRITERIA: Female, attend Bradley University in Fall 2012, - pursue a degree in Industrial Engineering degree
AMOUNT: Various Amounts DEADLINE: Unknown
SCHOLARSHIP: Caterpillar Manufacturing Scholarship
CRITERIA: Attend Bradley University; pursue a degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree
AMOUNT: Various Amounts DEADLINE: Unknown
SCHOLARSHIP: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship
CRITERIA: Attend a Vocational/Technical School – Resident of IL and US citizen – www.ioof-il.org click on state Projects and then scholarship program
AMOUNT: Unknown DEADLINE: March 1, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
CRITERIA: GPA of 2.75, Financial need - Online applications accepted from December 1 – February 8, 2012 @ www.kfcscholars.org
AMOUNT: Up to $20,000 DEADLINE: Feb. 8, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Big Sun Scholarship
CRITERIA: Athletes = website – www.bigsunathletics.com
AMOUNT: $500.00 DEADLINE: June 22, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: Eastern IL University Presidents Scholars Award
CRITERIA: Attend EIU – in fall of 2012, Minimum ACT of 26 and 3.5 GPA, admission to University Honors Program - www.eiu.edu/honors
AMOUNT: $2000 DEADLINE: February 1, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP: SIU-C – Peoria/Tri-County Alumni Chapter Scholarship
CRITERIA: Attend SIU-C – and be a Peoria County Graduate Spring 2012 - website – www.schoalrships.siuc.edu click on scholarship line
AMOUNT: Undetermined DEADLINE: Unknown
SCHOLARSHIP: Mediacom Communications World Class Scholarship Program
CRITERIA: website – www.mediacomworldclass.com = Essay on leadership, transcript, two recommendation forms.
AMOUNT: $1000 DEADLINE: Feb. 15, 2012
OPPPORTUNITIES and ESSAY CONTESTS
Alternative Orientation is a program of the University YMCA Free for incoming freshmen to the U of I June 7-8 or July 5-6, 2012. This is a 1 ½ day retreat that provides incoming freshmen with the opportunity to explore leadership and community engagement in their new collegiate atmosphere. Register by May 15, 2012 – Website – www.universityymca.org/alternative_orientation
ISU will be conducting the 16th annual Minority HS Scholars Actuarial Academy – July 8 – 13. This program is designed for minority students who excel in math, enjoy learning and like to solve problems. The selection process will begin on April 1, 2012, and will continue until qualified applicants are accepted no later than May 1 decisions will be made.
Adventures in Filmmaking will be offered @ Western IL University from July 8 – 13. This summer enrichment program is offered to students in grades – 9-11. Participants work as a team to produce a short narrative film by writing, acting, filming, and editing in collaboration with other program participants. Checkout the website -
http://wiu.edu/distance_learning/non-credit_programs_summer_youth_programs/index.php.
Essay contests on Ayn Rand’s Novels for 8th, 9th, 10th graders between 600 and 1200 words. For complete rules and guidelines – www.aynrandeducation.com/contests Deadline March 20, 2012.
Murray State University is pleased to announce next summer’s Commonwealth Honors Academy will be held June 9 – 30, 2012. Upon completion you will receive 6 hours of university studies credit, opportunity to take 6 additional hours of tuition free university courses; and awarded a four-year $2000 per year housing scholarship to Murray State University. Must be a junior with 25 ACT and 3.5 GOA – check website for more information – www.murraystate.edu/cha
Eastern IL University Career Services provides the opportunity for juniors and senior (for the 2012-2013 academic year) to discover career options through on-line assessments, discussion and guided activities. Students will explore their values, abilities and interest to find potential college majors, careers, and learn about job markets and projected growth through the coming years. Registration is open NOW at www.eiu.edu/careers/camp.php
Minority HS Scholars Actuarial Academy for mathematical-actuarial science careers summer opportunity – July 8 – 13, 2012. This program is designed especially for academically talented minority students who excel in math, enjoy learning, and like to solve complicated problems. – all at Illinois State University – check their website www.IllinoisState.edu/actuary for more information
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School is offering ACCESS EXETER summer school July 1 – August 4, 2012 in Exeter, NH – more info check website – www.exeter.edu/summer