SCHOLARSHIPS
PLEASE CHECK THE DUE DATES CAREFULLY.
Scholarship List
Updated 9-26-08
- Nicor Gas- Dollars for Scholars- Lincolnland Legends
- Qualifications: High School Junior or Senior must write a 750 – 1,000 word essay about a living person who demonstrates social responsibility, leadership and community involvement and someone you would like to emulate.
Award is a $4,000 scholarship.
Apply online at www.iliinoisdollarsforscholars.org
Paper copy & info in career center
DUE: DECEMBER 1, 2008
- AXA Achievement Scholarship
- Qualifications: Demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community and ability to succeed in college.
Apply online at www.axa-achievement.com
DUE: DECEMBER 15, 2008
- The Christian Connector INC.
- Qualifications: Free college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian Collge scholarship drawing.
Apply online at www.christianconnector.com
- Gates Millennium Scholarship
- Qualifications: 3.3 GPA, plan on enrolling in a US college or university, demonstrated leadership abilities in community service, extracurricular or other activities.
Apply online at www.gmsp.org
DUE: JANUARY 12, 2009
- Washington University in St. Louis- Danforth Scholars
- Qualifications: Plan on attending Washington. Academic Excellence, service, and leadership.
See Mrs. Phillips- Guidance Counselor
DUE: OCTOBER 15TH
- Horatio Alger Association
- Qualifications: Planning on pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree, low income- financial need, involvement in extra curricular and community service, 2.0 GPA, US Citizen.
Apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
DUE: OCTOBER 30TH
Scholarship applications are available in Student Services hallway. They are in the file outside the COLLEGE-CAREER CENTER and also on the table in the center.
Many scholarship applications and web sites for applications are posted in the guidance hallway outside the COLLEGE-CAREER CENTER.
WEB SITES FOR SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
www.fastweb.com
www.CollegeAnswer.com
www.scholarship.com
www.petersons.com/finaid
Also, great information on colleges, scholarships and financial aids is available at the Illinois Student Assistance Commission web site: www.collegezone.com
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