| Scholarship Name |
Scholarship Type (2011-2012 School Year) |
Deadline |
| Wendy's High School Heisman Award |
Students can apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman award. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women entering their senior year who have a "B" grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport. |
Completed applications are due by October 2, 2011 no later than 5:00pm CST. |
| Horatio Alger Association |
The Horatio Alger Illinois Scholarship Program awards twenty-five $5,000 scholarships to students in the state of Illinois who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. To apply for the scholarship, please visit |
October 30, 2011 |
| Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation |
H.S. Senior; U.S. Citizen; U.S. National; U.S. Permanent Resident; Temporary Resident (legalization program); Refugee; Asylee; Cuban-Haitian Entrant; or Humanitarian Parolee; Plan to pursue a degree at a post-secondary institution; minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of junior year. Awards are based on character, personal merit (leadership, extracurricular activities, academics) and commitment. STUDENTS MUST APPLY ONLINE!! Application (on-line application is highly preferred). $20,000 (50 awarded) and $10,000 (200 awarded) nationally. |
October 31, 2011 |
| Prudential Spirit of Community Scholarship |
Any High School student who has a good record of volunteerism in their community is welcome to apply. Use the access key: spirit |
November 2, 2011 |
| NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award |
Award of $1,000. Four National winners will be issued $5,000. 1 Entrepreneur of the Year Award will be issued for $10,000. Graduating high school senior entering freshman year at accredited two or four year university, college, or vocational institute. An officially established business is a requirement. Details of scholarship available on-line. |
December 15, 2012 |
| Consumers Cooperative Association Scholarship |
Applicants for this scholarship must be members, or their parents must have been members of Consumers Cooperative Credit Union for at least one year. Applications are available at Consumers Cooperative Credit Union offices and at the CCRC. |
December 31, 2011 |
| U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program |
Available to High School Seniors and College Undergrads. Forty $1,000.00 scholarships awarded in a random drawing. No essays. Program Runs October through March. Apply online at usbank.com/scholarship |
Apply between October 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012 |
| Cappex Scholarship |
High School Innovator of the Year - $5,000.00 – For students that have invented something noteworthy or improved a process that affects your school, city or town during your high school career. Lead With Your Heart - $5,000.00 – For students who have dedicated their high school careers to working for the greater good. Apply on-line at www.cappex.com/scholarships |
December 31, 2011 |
| Voice of Democracy VFW Scholarship |
Program is open to students in grades 9 -12. Theme for 2011-2012 - “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?” Students should record their reading of the draft to a CD. Apply on-line at www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/ |
November 1, 2011 |
| The American Legion Oratorical Scholarship |
For U.S. citizens/lawful permanent residents. Applications for IL residents are available online at www.illegion.org/scholarship.html. Contact local American Legion Post. |
April 15, 2012 |
| Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship |
Qualified students must nominate themselves for this scholarship. GPA of 2.8 or higher, leadership abilities, community service, plan to attend accredited, nonprofit college, university or vocational/technical school in the U.S. Nomination forms available in the CCRC. |
Nominations due in the CCRC by November 16, 2011 |
| Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund |
Qualified Juniors and Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or greater who attend a public or private school in Lake County. |
October 1, 2011 through December 15, 2011 |
| Delta Kappa Gamma Society Florence Cook Grant |
Available to young women who are 2011-2012 senior students who are going into the education field. IL applicants can apply online at www.deltakappagamma.org/IL/ under the forms link from the Professional Affairs webpage. |
January 6, 2012 |
| University of Iowa Scholarship |
Electrical and Computer Engineering Students are awarded up to $16,500. Candidates must have a high school GPA of 3.7 OR ACT of 28 or higher OR be part of an underrepresented group in the field of engineering. Apply online at http://www.ece.engineering.uiowa.edu/scholarships.php |
January 31, 2012 |
| The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program |
Eligible students are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, GPA of 3.3, leadership abilities, meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility. Apply online at www.gmsp.org |
January 11, 2012 |
| Kansas State Civic Leadership Scholarship |
Identifies exceptional Seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to serving others in their community, school, or place of worship. Apply online at k-state.edu/admissions |
December 12, 2011 |
| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship |
US citizen or legal resident; HS senior who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college or university by Fall; demonstrate outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or workplace; be recommended by adult professional. Apply online at http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html |
Begins on October 17, 2011 |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship- National |
See web site. AXA is looking for good students with a history of service to their school or community. Applications available online at http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html |
December 1, 2011 |
| Fueling The Minds of the Future Scholarship |
$2,000.00 Scholarship for high school students planning on attending a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university. Possess 2.5/4.0 GPA, reside in the Chicago land area, demonstrate financial need. Apply online at www.fuelingminds.com |
March 15, 2012 |
| Mac Lean-Fogg Scholarship |
Graduating H.S. Senior from Mundelein H.S.; must be accepted by an accredited 4-year college or university of your choice and have demonstrated academic excellence with particular emphasis in Mathematics, Sciences, Industrial Arts, and Engineering; must have demonstrated achievement, creativity, leadership and the "entrepreneurial spirit" in activities at school, in the community and in other areas of life. Applications are available in the CCRC.
Must be enrolled in college full-time and maintain full-time enrollment with a "B" grade point average; must write 4 personal statements: 1-academic objective in attending college, 2- list 3 areas of personal achievement within the last year, 3- define entrepreneurial spirit and how you exemplify this spirit, 4- what academic experience during your junior & senior years was the most stimulating, and why; school recommendation and personal recommendation; transcript $1,500/year for 4 years |
March 1, 2012 |