Scholarship Bulletin #5
by Laura Ross
January 29, 2008
Applications are located in the
clear file box in the Guidance outer office. All are for Seniors
unless otherwise indicated.
Name/Deadline
American Legion
Scholarships Varies
Must be a child/grandchild of an American Legion member
http://illegion.org/scholarship.html
Ayn Rand Institute Scholarship
04/25/08
Read the book “Fountainhead” and write an essay
Burger King Scholars
02/15/08
Work 15 hrs/wk, 2.5 GPA, Volunteer, Financial Need
AXA Achievement
02/15/08
Apply at www.axa-achievement.com. Outstanding contribution
in one area, essay.
Illinois Society of
Professional Engineers
02/08/08
Major in Engineering, ACT Math – 29, English – 25
Agricultural Scholarships
Varies
www.agriculturaleducation.org/guidance
Independent Order of Odd
Fellows 03/01/08
Apply online at www.ioof.org. Essay, Financial Need
University of Illinois
Children of Veterans Scholarship
03/01/08
Attend U of I – Chicago, Springfield, or Urbana-Champaign
Full tuition waiver: apply at www.osfa.uiuc.edu
National Defense
Transportation Association (NDTA)
03/01/08
Priority given to business, transportation logistics majors
Essay required.
Kathryn G. Hansen
Scholarship
02/15/08
For office professional or business-related majors. Essay
required.
Illinois Sheriff’s
Association
03/14/08
Full-time enrollment at any type of college. Essay required.
AMVETS Scholarship
Programs
03/01/08
Information and application available at
www.ilamvets.org
Scholar Athlete Milk
Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) 03/07/08
Apply at http://sammy.bodybymilk.com
Illinois PTA – Lillian E.
Glover Scholarship
03/01/08
Education majors, Upper 25% of class
Best Buy Scholarship
02/15/08
Outstanding community service, apply at
www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
Illinois Society Sons of
the American Revolution
Essay Contest
02/13/08
Oration Contest 04/05/08
Contest rules at www.sar.org
Sons of Confederate
Veterans
03/15/08
Must be a descendant of male who served for the
Confederate States of America. Essay about civil war
topic.
Heneghan and Associates
04/03/08
Major in Engineering
Illinois Lumber and
Material Dealers Association 04/01/08
Pursuing coursework in lumber, building materials and
construction
Township Officials of
Illinois
03/01/08
Extracurricular activities, leadership, essay
Marine Corp Scholarship
Foundation
03/03/08
Child of Marine or Navy veteran, income eligible
Illinois Agricultural
Association Foundation
02/01/08
Child of Illinois Farm Bureau member, apply at
www.iaafoundation.org
District One Foundation Scholarship 04/30/08 All Carrollton High School Seniors are eligible
DO NOT MISS OUT ON ANY
SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
Register at www.FastWeb.com
All colleges and universities have their own scholarships. As soon as you apply to a college be sure to inquire about their scholarship deadlines.
Internet scholarship
drawings:
Ongoing
www.fastweb.com
www.petersons.com
www.anycollege.net
www.usbank.com/studentbanking
www.scholarships.com
www.Key.com/TakeFive
