Scholarship

Website

General Scholarship Websites

www.scholarships.com

www.fastaid.com

www.fastweb.com

www.collegezone.com

www.discoverstudentloans.com

Scholarship Drawing

Any senior can register online.  Ongoing deadlines are September 30^th, December 31^st, march 31^st, & June 31^st.

www.anycollege.com

American Legion Scholarships

http://search.needalift.org/nal/

Tuition Funding Sources

Register online and submit information to obtain specific scholarships.

www.tuitionfundingsources.com

IL Dollars for Scholars

Junior or Senior—must nominate by essay someone for special recognition.

Deadline:  December 1, 2009

www.illinoisdollarsforscholars.org

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Based on community involvement, leading a project to benefit others, and overcoming a personal challenge.

Deadline:  December 15, 2009.

www.axa-achievement.com

MJM Electrical Coop. Memorial Scholarship Program

Several different scholarships with different requirements.  Check out the website for details and application.

Deadline:  January 1, 2010.

www.mjmec.coop

Click on Programs, then on Scholarships.

CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship

Seniors; requires an essay on what you like most about community banking; requires a CBAI bank sponsor (see attached list).

Deadline:  February 8, 2010.

 
Scholarship Info

List of Area Banks

KFC Colonel’s Scholarship

For seniors with a 2.75 or better cumulative GPA who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree after high school graduation.

Deadline:  Applications are available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010.

www.kfcscholars.org

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

Based on ambition & drive; determination to set & reach goals; respect for self, family, & community; ability to succeed in college.

Deadline:  February 15, 2010.

www.axa-achievement.com

Download the application.

Illinois PTA Scholarship

Seniors who plan to become teachers; must be in upper 33% of class.

Deadline:  February 15, 2010.

www.illinoispta.org

US Bank Internet Scholarship Program

For seniors who will be attending college after graduation and participating in the US Bank Student Banking Division.

Deadline:  March 2010.

www.usbank.com/studentloans

The Illinois Odd-Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship

For seniors going onto a post-secondary institution; awarded based upon need, scholastic standing, and ability.

Deadline:  March 1, 2010.

http://www.ioof-il.org

Selma J. Hartke Scholarship

For seniors going onto college.  Must complete the FAFSA first and submit a copy with the application.  Based on financial need.

Deadline:  March 1, 2010.

AMVETS Scholarships

Different scholarships to apply for & different eligibility requirements.

Deadline:  April 15, 2010.

http://www.amvets.org/programs/programs_scholarships.html

Ayn Rand Institution Essay Contest

For Juniors & Seniors; essay required.

Deadline:  April 25, 2010.

http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_tf

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship

Juniors & Seniors who have the desire and ambition to succeed.  Essay required.

Deadline:  June 19, 2010.

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Alice Madden Barton Scholarship

Must be going into cosmetology.

Deadline:  June 30, 2010

http://www.greatclips.com/saloncareers.html

Click on ‘click here to apply’.