Caterpillar Education to Careers Manufacturing Internship
Eligibility: 1) Students attend community college in a manufacturing related degree 2) Student works part time at Caterpillar Inc. in Aurora
Amount of Assistance: Tuition and fees
Contact: Michelle Stefan, Caterpillar Inc., (630) 859-4619
Application Due: None stated
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, DEKALB COUNTY
Eligibility: 1) Be a permanent resident of Dekalb County 2) Be a member of a family whose gross income does not exceed 125% of the poverty level. The income is based on the last 90 days 3) Be of high academic potential and have a class rank and an ACT score at levels acceptable to the institution to which you are applying 4) Before the scholarship is awarded, you must be accepted at an accredited Illinois Institution. These scholarships are not limited to four-year institutions.
Amount of Assistance: The scholarships range from $250 to $1,000 depending upon need as well as the number of scholarships awarded.
Contact: www.dekalbcounty.org/ComSvs/ComSvs.html or Financial Aid office.
Application Due: Monday, June 30, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
DEKALB INTERFAITH NEWTORK FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE
Helen and Jim Merritt Peace and Social Justice Scholarships
Eligibility: 1) Submit local application and a short statement of plans and goals to make the world a better place. Open to all students
Amount of Assistance: $500.00
Application Due: No deadline
Cele and Al Meyer Grant
Eligibility: 1) Submit an essay about what you can do to bring peace and justice to your community and world Open to all students
Amount of Assistance: $500.00
Application Due: No deadline
Brian D. Slavenas Scholarship
Eligibility: 1) Submit an essay on your experience or beliefsd on peace and justice. Open to all students
Amount of Assistance: $500.00
Application Due: No deadline
Guidelines for Applications for the Scholarship and Award can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.
D-M-E PLASTICS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
As an essential resource to our customers, D-M-E is committed is taking action. We’re offering $20,000 in grants and scholarships to our customers for continuing education and to students for plastics-related degree programs—an extension of the popular D-M-E Plastics University created to aid new plastics industry students and professionals. Visit their website www.dme.net/education for details.
DUNHAM GRANT
Eligibility: 1) Graduating 2008 2) Students residing within the Dunham Fund service area 3) Graduating from Aurora Christian High School, Aurora Central Catholic High School, Batavia Senior High School, East Aurora High School, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Marmion Academy, Mooseheart High School, Rosary High School, Waubonsie Vally High School, and West Aurora High School. 4)A full-time course of study at an accredited college or university
Amount of assistance: As much as $100,000
Contact: (630) 896-7800
GATEWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY
Eligibility: You must have worked in a IDCFS licensed program for a minimum of six months 2) You must work at least 15 hours per week 3) You must meet income requirements
Amount of Assistance: 50% to 90% of tuition, fees and books. The percentages paid by Gateways Scholarship Program and scholarship recipients are determined through a sliding income scale, which is based upon the recipients's child care position income.
Contact: www.inccrra.org or call INCCRRA's Workforce Development department at 866-697-8278.
GENEVA GARDEN CLUB
Eligibility: 1) Geneva resident who is seeking continuing education in any field of studying relating to the environment
Amount of assistance: $2,000
Contact: Ruth O’Brien at (630) 845-1656
Application Due: March 30th
THE ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY ASSOCIATION
Eligibility: 1) Applicants must maintain full-time status during the Spring 2008 and Fall 2008 semesters at an Illinois community college verified by official transcripts through the end of the Spring 2008 semester and a copy of Fall 2008 registration. Full-time status is defined as enrollment in a minimum of 12 semester hours 2) Applicants must have completed 30 semester hours by the end of the Spring 2008 semester with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 on a 4-point scale. Cumulative GPA must be verified by an official transcript received in a sealed envelope with the registrar’s signature or seal to guarantee authenticity. Only college level work and grades will be considered. 3) Applicant must provide proof of Illinois residency. (Photocopy of Illinois Drivers License or other such document). 4) Applicant must provide a brief statement of his/her academic and personal goals, along with a description of unpaid , voluntary community service and campus activities. 5) Applicant must provide a letter of recommendation, on official college letterhead, from a community college faculty member. The letter should address the candidate’s academic achievement, character, and ability to meet his/her goals 6) Each application must include the candidate’s complete mailing address, telephone number, Social Security Number, and be signed. All sensitive information (SSN, etc.) will remain confidential and be viewed only by the members of the ICCFA Scholarship Committee.
Amount: (6) $1000 Scholarship for 2008-09
Contact: Financial Aid Office
Application Due: All materials must be received or postmarked no later than August 1, 2008
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS
Eligibility: 1) College students throughout the State of Illinois who are attending College 2) Students interested in pursuing a career in the field of accounting
Amount of Assistance: Three $1000.00 awards
Contact: www.illinoisaccountants.com
Application Due: June 30, 2008
Kendall Co. Farm Bureau Foundation
-Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation General Scholarships
Eligibility: 1) (Students/Residents of Kendall County are eligible) high school seniors, college students, or adult learners returning to school, whose self, parents or spouse are members of the Kendall County Farm Bureau and have been members for minimum of two years. 2) Membership dues must be paid in full and members must be in good standing at the time of application. 3) Applicants may pursue any field of study.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Kendall County Farm Bureau at (630) 553-3603
Application Due: July 1, 2008
-Matlock Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: 1) 1) (Students/Residents of Kendall County are eligible) high school seniors, college students, or adult learners returning to school, whose self, parents or spouse are members of the Kendall County Farm Bureau and have been members for minimum of two years, and a Kendall Co. 4-H member of 5 or more years, but not inclusive. 2) Applicants may pursue an agriculture related or teacher preparation program.
Amount: $1,000
Contact: Kendall County Farm Bureau at (630) 553-3603
Application Due: July 1, 2008
-Scholars Scholarships
Eligibility: 1) (Students/Residents of Kendall County are eligible) high school seniors, college students, or adult learners returning to school, whose self, parents or spouse are members of the Kendall County Farm Bureau and have been members for minimum of two years. 2) Applicants may pursue any field of study.
Amount: $1,000
Contact: Kendall County Farm Bureau at (630) 553-3603
Application Due: July 1, 2008
KENDALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Eligibility: 1) Female resident of Kendall County, Illinois for three years 2) Acceptance in a University/ College in the state of Illinois 3) Evidence of activity in public and civic affairs
Amount of assistance: $1,000
Contact: (630) 554-1942
Application Due: March 30th
KENNETH HERNIGAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility: 1)Must be legally blind 2) Student in Illinois 3)who is enrolled full-time in an accredited two-year, four-year or graduate college or university program
Amount of assistance: $1,250
Contact: (773) 631-1093
Application Due: March 31, 2008
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
Eligibility: 1) College and College bound students ages 17-24 2) Students must submit an essay (500 words max) or video (3 minutes max) describing how losing a parent or guardian affected them emotionally and financially. Essays should describe the impact that life insurance (or the lack thereof) had on family finances and on the ability of students to fund college costs.
Amount of Assistance: 1) Grand Prize (1): $5,000 2) First Runners-up (4): $1,000 3) Second Runners-up (14): $500
Contact: www.lifehappens.org/scholarship
Application Due: April 18, 2008
MARY MACDILL NAPHEIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility: 1)Must be legally blind 2) Student in Illinois 3)who is enrolled full-time in an accredited two-year, four-year or graduate college or university program
Amount of assistance: $1,500
Contact: (773) 631-1093
Application Due: March 31, 2008
NURSES SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: 1) Applicants must be in their senior year of High School or be a graduate of accredited High School 2) Full time student enrolled in accredited schools or hospital programs
Amount of assistance: $1,000
Contact: (630) 896-5473
Application Due: April 10, 2008
ON YOUR FEET FOUNDATION
Eligibility: Any birth parents residing in Illinois of Indiana who has place a child for adoption in the past 36 months.
Amount of Assistance: Grants range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars
Contact: Vicki Twomey at (224-578-1850) or www.oyff.org
Application Due: Not stated
PETER GRUNWALD SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: 1)Must be legally blind 2) Student in Illinois 3)who is enrolled full-time in an accredited two-year, four-year or graduate college or university program
Amount of assistance: $2,000
Contact: (773) 631-1093
Application Due: March 31, 2008
POTTAWATOMIE GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility:1)High School seniors and college students 2) Interested in college careers in Botany, Conservation, Land Management, Ecology, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Environmental concerns and/or related studies 3) Reside within St. Charles High School District 303 Boundaries
Amount of assistance: Minimum of $1,000
Contact: www.pottagardenclub.org
Application Due: April 4, 2008
SEMA-The Specialty Equipment Market Association
Eligibility: 1) Minimum 2.5 grade point average 2) Personal essay 3) Two letters of recommendation on school or company letterhead and signed by author 4) Official sealed transcripts from all college or post-secondary course work completed to date; sealed transcripts must accompany application 5) Must be enrolled in a full-time program of study at an accredited university, college or proprietary program in the continental United States and Canada 6) Must be pursuing studies leading to a career in the automotive aftermarket or related field 7) Must remain enrolled as a full-time student for the full academic year of his/her scholarship award. Minimum of 25 credit hours completed
Amount: 1) Graduate Studies – 4-year accredited College $2,000. 2) Undergraduate Studies – 4-year accredited College $2000. 3) Undergraduate Studies Sophomore Class – 2-year Program $1000.
Contact: SEMA at www.sema.org/scholarships
Application Due: Friday, April 18, 2008
ST. CHARLES MOTHERS’ CLUB
2008 Sherry Costello Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: 1) Women with dependent children, financial need, and residency in St. Charles or surrounding communities. Applicant must be enrolled in a degree program.
Amount of Assistance: Varies
Application Due: April 21, 2008
Applications available in the Financial Aid office or by calling 630-217-MOMS
The American Sign Language Project
Eligibility: 1) Must be fulltime undergraduate student 2) Have minimum 3.0 GPA 3) Have permanent U.S. residency 4) Be actively pursuing a major or minor in some area of Information Technology or Sign Language, but prefer the technology. 5) Be engaged in a research project involving noninvasive technology that will improve communication between Deaf/hearing people. 6) Complete application 7) Official Transcripts 8) A letter of recommendation (550-1000 words) from teacher who is familiar with the student academic record skills and abilities. 9) A 3-5 page description of a proposed research project, including project goals and time line. Explain how the project fills a need not previously addressed. Include explanation of how the research will create noninvasive technology that will facilitate better communication.
Amount: $1,000
Contact: Application available at the Financial Aid Office.
Application Due: June 15, 2008
Tillers Health Care Residence Scholarship Assistance Program
Eligibility: 1) Must be a certified nursing assistant 2) Accepted for admission into the Nursing AAS Degree Program at Waubonsee Community College 3) Applicant must be accepted as an employee at The Tillers and agree to work as a certified nursing assistant a minimum of 2 shifts per week while attending classes at WCC 4) Must be willing to work at The Tillers a minimum of 1 shift per week for one year following graduation from WCC either as a RN or CNA once the state board examination has been passed
Amount of Assistance: 100% of the cost for tuition, fees, and books
Contact: Director of Nursing at The Tillers Health Care Residence, (630) 554-1001
Application Due: No deadline
Two Rivers Head Start
Eligibility: 1) Kane county resident 2) Income eligible as stated on form
Amount of Assistance: Varies
Contact: Two Rivers Head Start Agency at (630) 406-1444
Application Due: No deadline stated
ZONTA CLUB OF GENEVA, ST. CHARLES & BATAVIA. THE FRAN JOHNSON SECOND CHANCE SCHOLARSHIP.
Eligibility: 1) Are at least 25 years of age and wish to continue their education on a full or part-time basis 2) Attend any institution of higher learning in Kane and adjacent counties for the past 12 months 3) Are committed to completing at least a two year occupational/vocational associate degree program or two year baccalaureate/transfer associate degree program. Selection criteria include sincerity of purpose, financial need, and academic aptitude. The scholarship will be established in the name of the student with the school of choice for tuition and book expenses.
Amount of Assistance: The award is $500 per semester for a one year period. Total awarded is $1000.
Contact: Zonta_stcharles_geneva_batavia.org (Click on the Rose, then Zona West. Then Awards and Scholarships and look for “Fran Johnson Second Chance Scholarship”
Application Due: March 25, 2008 |
