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The Department of College and Career Preparation at Kennedy HS provides school officials, parents/guardians and students with college fair/reception information as well as scholarship opportunities. Be sure to read the description for each listing carefully. Additional scholarships will be added as they become available.
For more information please contact Ms. Perteete in the C&CRC Lab in room 223 or a High School counselor.
Golden AppleScholars Program Nomination Deadline: November 30th
The purpose of the Golden Apple Scholars program is to recruit talented high school students who want to become teachers. Scholars (if accepted) agree to teach for five years in an Illinois school of need. The total financial assistance package is $23,000. To receive applications, students must be nominated by a teacher, counselor, principal, or other adult non-family member, or self-nominated. Students should also have at lease 17 on the ACT. Visit www.goldenapple.org for nomination forms. Nomination deadline is November 30, 2009 Amount Awarded: $23,000
World Sport Chicago Junior Students Only Deadline: November 30, 2009
High School juniors who live and study in Chicago and have participated in an Olympic/Paralympic sport for two seasons in the last three years may be eligible to receive a $10,000 (annually) college scholarship. Athletes of all levels are encouraged to apply. Fifty-six (56) students will be chosen to become WSC Scholars and participate in a mentoring program that encourages academic and personal success during the college application process. Amount Awarded: $10,000
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Application Accepted September 1st through Deadline: November 30, 2009
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive are happy to announce a new and exciting opportunity for you to share with your Hispanic students. To apply students will need to log on to: www.colgate.com/hazlau and submit a short essay (500 words or less on the following topic: How do you think education can impact the Heritage of Hispanic generations to come. The grand Prize winner will win $ 10,000 Education Grant, 15 other students will also have the opportunity to win $1,000 each.
Lincolnland Legends Deadline: December 1, 2009
Lincolnland Legends is a program form Illinois Dollars for Scholars designed to engage Illinois students in honoring people who inspire and motive them and provide scholarships to Illinois students. Any current high school junior or senior may nominate by essay someone for special recognition. Nominees must be still living and must have born in, have lived in, or currently live in the student's Congressional District in Illinois. In honor of Abraham Lincoln, the Lincolnland Legends nominees should reflect the characteristics that Lincoln demonstrated as one of our nation's greatest leaders.
Application deadline is December 1, 2009. Amount Awarded: $4,000-$12,000
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Applications will be available: December 1, 2009
Students must be residents of the City of Chicago; they must be African -American students attending a CPS school (see the list); maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5., be enrolled as a graduating high school student; is not a relative of a member of Delta Sigma Theta; must demonstrate leadership skills; and perform public service in the community. Only students applying to a four-year accredited university and pursuing work leading to an initial baccalaureate degree or its equivalent are eligible. Applications will be available Dec 1, 2009.
KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February10th www.kfcsholars.org
KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to quality for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75, Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence, Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident & Demonstrate financial need. Awards up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.
Deadline Sensitive! Comcast Scholarship (1 per school) Application Deadline December 11. 2009 and notification in February
Allows one (1) student nomination per school. The Comcast Scholarship is provided to students with a minimum 2.8 GPA who demonstrate a strong commitment to community and exhibit excellent leadership skills through school activities or work experience. Only Principals and Counselors can nominate a student. Comcast mails the nomination packets directly to the school addressed to the Principal. Comcast will not accept applications sent from a student. Award Amount $1,000 one-time award. For more information see your High School Counselor or Ms. Perteete in room 223.
Scholarship Saturday's De Vry University (Chicago campus) 3300 N. Campbell Chicago, IL Dates: Dec 19, 2009 Times: 10:00am-1:00pm Representatives from DeVry University will help students identify, complete and submit as many scholarships for which they are eligible. This event is for any Senior that wants to attend college/university and not just for Seniors that are interested in DeVry University. Each student that arrives will have access to computer labs, and De Vry University staff to assist in personal statements ans scholarships. Students can attend one or all three events. Students should arrive early and bring copy of their transcripts and ACT/SAT scores, To RSVP, call Maria Salgado at (773) 697-2068
Coming Soon! Scholarship Chicago Application will be available January 4, 2010
Looking for: Thoughtful young people who demonstrate commitment at school through academic and extracurricular activities, or a volunteer, at work, and/or by taking responsibility for family matters or younger siblings at home. Must have a GPA of 3.O and ACT of 20+. Scholars from all high schools in Chicago eligible to apply. Applications will be available January 4, 2010
Gates Millennium Scholars Program Application Deadline: January 11, 2010
The GMS program selects one thousand students per year as Gates Millennium Scholars. The scholarships supports individual student need, and can be renewed for a total of five years of undergraduate study. The award is also renewable for graduate study in the fields of public health, mathematics, science, computer science, engineering, education, and library science. Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they: are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; are a citizen, legal permanent resident or national of the United States; have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted); will be entering a U.S. accredited college/university as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman in the fall of 2010; have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities; and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (for more information visit www.fafsa.edu.gov); have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form), Nominator Form, and recommender Form) by the deadline. Application deadline is January 11, 2010. For more information see Ms. Perteete in Room 223. Amount Awarded: Will pay Full cost of attendance at any University in United States.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations Apply By January 31 Cash Awards up to $1,000
Each year the Princeton Prize in Race Relations, a program sponsored by Princeton University, seeks to honor students in grades 9-12 who are doing outstanding work in their schools or communities to advance the cause of race relations. Princeton University annually sponsors an annual awrds program for high school students-the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Appliation postmarted by January 31 will be eligible for prizes-including cash awards up to $1,000 for particulary noteworthy work. If you are a high school student involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community, we want to hear from you. The application form can be photocopied or downloaded from www.priceeton.edu/PrincetonPrize where you will find additional information about the Princeton Prize. You can email us at PPrize@princeton.edu or call us at 1-800-742-1036 for additional information.
Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran College Fraternity Deadline: February 1, 2010
To financially assist Lutheran students a the University of Illinois, the Alpha Alumni Chapter Beta Sigma Psi is offering a $1,000 scholarship. This award will be given to a confirmed Lutheran male enrolling as a freshman at the University of Illinois of Illinois , Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, members of Beta Sigma Psi are eligible for annual scholarships through the Educational Foundation. To receive an application card please pick-up one in room 223. Contact Ms. Perteete for more information Amount Awarded: $1,000
IIT Collens Scholars Program Application Deadline: February 3, 2010
Any CPS students interested in business, engineering, math, science, humanities, social sciences, architecture and psychology may be eligible. Students must meet IIT’s admission requirements and whose parents (or guardians) have an income of less than $40,000 per year. Students must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and complete the FAFSA. Students interested in Fall 2010 admission must graduate from a CPS high school in June 2010 and enter IIT as a full-time freshman. Visit to apply at .iit.edu for more information or to apply. Application deadline is February 3, 2010.
New! Tuskegee Airmen National Scholarship Foundation Deadline February 1, 2010. Each year the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation grants scholarships awards to deserving young men and women. Forty (40) awards of $1,500 will be available and are not renewable. One $20,000 award will be presented to a scholar who can demonstrate a sincere aptitude for and pursuit of a career in aviation, aerospace technology or research. Applicants must be students of accredited high school who have graduated or will graduate in the school year 2009-2010. Additionally, applying students must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Application deadline is February 1, 2010.
IIT Collens Scholars Program Application Deadline is February 3, 2010 Any Cps students interested in business, engineering, math, science, humanities, social sciences, architecture and psychology may be eligible. Students must meet IIT's admission requirements and whose parents (or guardians) have an income of less than $40,000 per year. Students must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and complete the FAFSA. Students interested in Fall 2010 admission must graduate from a CPS high school in June 2010 and enter IIT as a full-time freshman. Visit to Amount Awarded: up to $40,000
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago (PTC) and Tall Club International (TCI) Scholarships Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than Feb 5, 2010
Paramont Tall Club of Chicago (PTC) through the Paramount Foundation awards one $750 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who lives in the Chicagoland area and meets the height requirements of the club. The PTC scholarship is to be used toward tuition expenses and will be paid directly to the college or university that the recipient will attend. To apply for local PTC scholarship, a student must meet our minimum height requirements of 5'10' for females and 6'2 for males, be a graduating high school senior, and plan to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college this fall. The 2010 PTC application is availalbe on our website at: http://www.tallchicago.orgIn an effort to reduce our mailing costs, we request that you print out the application and applicable instructions and make them available to any interested and qualifed graduating senior at your school. Also, see www.tall.org for additional information.
2010 CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Annual Scholarship Program Deadline Application: Noon on Monday, February 8, 2010
The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking provides scholarship funds for top high school senior essays statewide. The total scholarship awards this year by the Foundation is $16,500. These scholarship awards help deserving students highlight the importance of community banking to the local economy. Students could win up to $4,000 for higher education.
Judges will select the top essays statewide written by high school seniors that best capture the following theme: What I like most about my community bank. Judges will be looking for an understanding of what a community bank is and its role in the local economy. The essay should emphasize the philosophy of community banking, but make no reference to a specific bank, Banker, nor city. Amount Awarded: $4,000
For more Information please see Ms. Perteete in room 223. Pick-up Application in room 223 If you have any questions, feel free to contact Bobbi Watson at (217) 529-2265.
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Deadline Application: Mailed and Postmarked to Scholarship America by February 15, 2010
The AXA Achievement Community Scholarship program offers $2,000 college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarships are sponsored by the AXA foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA Advisors, LLC. Applicants must- • Be United States citizens or legal residents • Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time to a 2-year or 4-year in the USA • Be ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work activities and be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to the students achievements
To apply student must complete application which is located in room 223. The students must have an unrelated adult complete the appraisal.
Mail the completed signed application with a current, complete official transcript of grades to: AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082
Amount Awarded: $2,000 For more information pick-up application from Ms. Perteete room 223.
Illinois PTA Lillian E. Glover Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2010
This scholarship is available to public high school seniors entering the field of education or an education-related field at a university/college of their choice. Eligibility: • High School seniors graduating from an Illinois public high school • Upper 33% of class • Enrolling in a college or university in an education or education-related degree program, which may include: Librarians, Instructional Media Specialists, School Nurse, School Psychologists or Social Worker (all of which require certification from a State Board of Education; Please send application to: Lynn Topp Illinois PTA Scholarship Chairman 1925 N. Capri Drive Palatine, IL 60074 Phone: 1-847-322-7802
Amount Awarded: 1st Place-$2,500 & 2nd Place $1,500.00 For more information contact Ms. Perteete in room 223 or Lynn Topp, Illinois PTA Scholarship Chairman at Lynnietopp1@comcast.net
Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program Application Deadline: February 16, 2010
Graduating high school seniors visit: www.rmhc.org and APPLY TODAY For more information contact Ms. Perteete room 223.
Riceland Scholarship Program 75-22 37th Ave. #222 Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Postmarked no later than February 16, 2010
Riceland and Univision Radio are offering college-bound High School Seniors who reside and attend school in the Chicagoland Area the opportunity to compete for six, two thousand dollar ( $2000) cash awards. These awards are presented in the form of $2000 checks made out in the name of each winner. Winners may use the money for any college-related expense. To enter, students must complete an essay of 150 to 250 words on the given topic. "What will my college degree say about me?". Essays will be judged on the basis of originality, conciseness, grammer and spelling. The decision of the judges is final. For the the entry form, additional including Frequently asked questions, please visit: www.riceland.com/scholarship or email phil_252@hotmail.com Entry forms may be completed on the website and downloaded for mailing with your essay. The mailing address for entries is: Riceland Scholarship Program 75-22 37th Ave., #222 Jackson Heights, NY 11372. For more information contact Ms. Perteete room 223 Amount Awarded: $2,000
New! Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Deadline February 26, 2010
Chicago Chapter (EAP)-The Chicago Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. will provide awards to qualified high school seniors who will attend an accredited institution as a full-time student the fall of the succeeding school year. The following criteria must be met: High school graduation in the spring of the current school year; cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale); and ACT composite of 18 or higher and/or SAT equivalent. Financial awards of $1,000 or $1,500 will be granted to those students who demonstrate the qualities of the 15,000 African Americans who received aviation training at Tuskegee Alabama from 1941-1948. Application deadline is February 26, 2010.
Coming Soon! Mercantile Guaranteed award to one (1) student per school Application usually available around late January, early February and deadline is usually sometimes in March.
The CME Center for Innovation Mayoral Award for Student Achievement seeks to encourage outstanding Chicago public high school students to achieve excellence and acknowledges their exceptional accomplishments. Eligible students must have excellent grades, attendance, and an interest in business/finance. Award Amount $1,000 one-time award eligibility for a summer internship with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Application usually available around late January, early February and deadline is usually sometimes in March. Keep your eyes on the www.chooseyourfuture.org website for actual dates. This scholarship requires some research, visit www.cmegroup.com to begin your research.
Coming Soon! Wentcher Scholarship Application usually available around late January, early February and deadline is usually sometime in March
Award based upon academic qualifications, financial need, and capacity to contribute to society. 3.0 or higher GPA requirement, demonstrated leadership, and plans to major in a field that allows one to make a difference in the community/world or have an impact in the field. Award Amount: $7,500 renewable award. Application usually available around late January, early February and deadline is usually sometimes in March. Keep your eyes on the www.chooseyourfuture.org check website for actual dates.
Columbia College Open Doors Scholarship
Open to high school seniors who will graduate from a Chicago Public High School in 2010. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and complete an admission application on file in the undergraduate office before April 1, 2010. Award Amount: $6,000 renewable award.
Coming Soon! Illinois Education Foundation Applications usually available in January, Deadline in April
Awards dollar scholarships covering the educational expenses required to attend community colleges. Students must have at least a 2.0 or higher GPA; have a high school diploma or GED by June 2010; be eligible for in-district tuition rates; be in pursuit of their first college degree; and have applied to/will attend a community college that partners with IEF, including the 7 City Colleges of Chicago. Applications usually available around late January, and deadline is usually sometime in April Apply early!
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