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Scholarship Name

Requirements

Details

New Scholarship Information

Posted 11/8
Alpha Alumni Scholarship
High school seniors who are Lutheran, and will be attending University of Illinois Deadline:  January 31, 2012
for application please mail a request to
Beta Sigma Psi
Alpha Alumni Scholarship
P o Box 17273
Urbana, Il  61803-7273
World War II Illinois Descendants Scholarship Be a direct descendant of a World War II Illinois Descendant
granddaughter/greatgrandson, etc. NOT great niece or nephew
$1,000
Deadline:  February 1
Information available in the Guidance Office
Posted 12/19
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
High School Seniors only who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college.  Ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work activities Deadline;  February 1, 2012
applications must be submitted electronically
students/parent may visit the website for information
www.axa-achievement.com
Posted 11/29
The Links
Central Illinois Chapter of the Links
Applicant must be a African American graduating senior planning to attend a accredited Post-Secondary Institution for the 20-12-2013 school year Deadline:  Applications must be received on or before February 17th
Applications and additional information is available at
www.centralillinoislinksinc.org
Posted 1/10
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
high school seniors, high school graduates or current postsecondary undergraduate students.  Engineering/Technology or selected Design and Business related program of study.  Please note special consideration will be given to the following applicants:  first-generation college, female, minority, military veteran or a dependent of military personnel Deadline:  February 29, 2012
information available at
https://buickachievers.cholarshipamerican.org
Posted 11/22
AMVETS SCHOLARSHIP
The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation has 4 scholarships available for high school students. 
Please take  a few minutes to review:
Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship
Illinois AMVETS Junior ROTC Scholarships
Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarships
Illinois AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship
Deadline:  March 1, 2012
applications and details for scholarships available on the website
www.ilamvets.org
The Independent Order of odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Illinois Applicants need not be affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, but must be a resident of Illinois and a citizen of the United States Deadline:  March 1, 2012
Website at www.ioof-il.org
Posted 1/24
Dobski-McScholarship Fund
Student must be a current or past McDonald's employee who left in good standing. Essay, work Experience, involvement in community, teacher recommendations, and transcript with current GPA Deadline:  April 20, 2012
any questions please call Ciarra at 309-663-4181
Posted 1/30
2012 Student-View Scholarship Program
Simply long on to www.student-view.com
and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges
Deadline:  April 22, 2012
Posted 11/7
US Bank Scholarship Program
Random Drawing October - March
check out web site
usbank.com
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site Deadline:  June 15, 2012
for full details see the web site
www.abbottandfenner.com
Posted 10/26
Big Sun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.  They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student.  All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Deadline:  June 22, 2012
visit their website at
www.bigsunathletics.com
AES Engineers Scholarship the Consulting firm of AES Engineers' belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped.  For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Deadline:  October 5, 2012
visit the website at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships
for additional information

Heartland Community College Foundation Scholarship Information

The scholarship page on the Heartland Community College Foundation website can be found here: https://www.hccfoundation.org/scholarships.jsp

Included in the scholarship pages are:

· Information on the scholarships available, · Eligibility criteria for each, ·  Supporting materials, · Deadlines, · How to access the application online, · Foundation staff contact information

Please make note of these specific scholarship opportunities for Bloomington High School graduates:

Preference given to the following types of students: displaced workers, single parents, welfare recipient or re-entering student
 

CHECK OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW

 

Outstanding Students of American

Check out this website for Scholarship Information

www.outstandingstudentsofamerican.com

The American Legion The American Legion has published "Need a Lift", this 152 page book lists extensive information on scholarship for veteran's dependents Individual copies of Need A Lift are

available at $3.00 plus $1.95 shipping

American Legion, Emblem Sales

P O Box 1050, Indianapolis, In  46206

or call 1-888-453-4466

 


Gates Millennium Scholar
African American, or minority student
student must have demonstrated leadership abilities through community service
Financial need criteria

information at
www.gmsp.org
Gateways Scholarship Program students must have a Level 1 ECCE Credential ( completed the BACC Child Care Class)
pursuing an education in early childhood or child development
attend a local community college for first two years of credit before attending a four-year school
information available at
www.ilgateways.com

Scholarships for Military Children

If your mother or father is active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military personnel or you are the survivor of a deceased member, and you have military dependent ID card you can apply. 

For additional information

www.militaryscholar.org

VFW Military Scholarship

the VFW's Military Scholarship provides scholarships to students whose parents are currently in the military. (Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Air Force and Cost Guard)

please check on-line

www.vfw.org

Bloomington/Normal Minority Scholarships

List of many minority scholarships that are available from the Bloomington Normal Area

Please check into the Guidance Office for the list

websites and additional information.

 

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Scholarship Program Minority Scholarships Check out the website

http://cbcfinc.org

Army ROTC at ISU

information concerning scholarships can be found on-line to contact your local recruiter

www.rotc.ilstu.edu

Navy

Scholarship

4 year scholarship with no obligation the first year, to big 12 universities, juniors may start applying now

Student will need to have an ACT score of 22 or above in Math and English

contact - Michael Sunday at 816-509-7086

or go on-line to google nrtc

 

AnyCollege.com Scholarship

Student randomly chosen

 

Award:  $1,000 scholarships given 

quarterly

Deadline: No deadline

Applications are available 

on-line at www.anycollege.com

 

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program Student randomly chosen apply at
usbank.com

Straightforwardmedia.com

Check out this website for Scholarship information

for

Helping Han Scholarship, Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship, Nursing School, Art School, Vocational/Technical School, Teachers, Business School, Engineering, Law Enforcement, Law School, Liberal Arts, Media & Communications, medical Profession, Minority Scholarship

 

Deadline: Varies per Scholarship

http://www.straighforwardmedia.com

 

DECA Inc. Educational Gateway

this website lists a number of scholarships from different corporations. Please check out the website

http://deca.org/student.html

Deadline:  varies with each corporation

 

Valley of Bloomington

Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarship

student will be preparing to inter a career in nursing, medicine, technicians, or therapists, etc

Deadlines:  vary depending on scholarship

application and information available on-line

at www.aasrbloomington.org

 

 

Local Minority Scholarships

to watch for

in

2011-2012

 
Z.P.E.T.E. Scholarship African-American who is a single parent continuing his or her degree at an accredit college or university current applications not available at this time but

scholarship is usually due around or before

March 13,

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, INC

Beta Iota Zeta Chapter, P O Box 986,

Bloomington, Il  61702-0986

Pamela D. Moore Young Writers Scholarship given to two qualifying African-American high school senior who demonstrate leadership skills and a love for journalism, communication, public speaking and literary excellence current applications not available at this time but

scholarship is usually due around or before

March 13,

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, INC

Beta Iota Zeta Chapter, P O Box 986,

Bloomington, Il  61702-0986

 

Central Illinois Chapter of The Links African American Senior, who will attend a found year post secondary accredited college current applications not available at this time but

scholarship is usually due around or before

February 22,

Contact person, Angela Blair

The Central Illinois Chapter of the Links, Inc

P O Box 1815, Bloomington, Il  61702-1815

 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, inc

Kappa Mu Sigma Alumni Chapter Scholarship

an African American senior who lives in Bloomington/Normal, 300 word essay Current applications not available at this time but

scholarship is usually due around or before

April 1

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc

Kappa Mu Sigma Alumni Chapter

Scholarship and Educational Committee

P O Box 632, Bloomington, Il  61701

 

 

Grambling University National Alumni Ass., Bloomington/Normal Chapter African American, senior, attending a Historically Black College or University Current Applications not available at this time but

scholarship is usually due around or before April 24

BNGUNAA, P O Box 1856, Bloomington, Il 

61702-1856

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc African American, reside in Bloomington/Normal, essay required, resume, extracurricular activities, community and church activities current applications not available at this time but

scholarship is usually due around or before April 24

Contact person for scholarship, Yolanda Brumfield

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

Scholarship Committee

P O Box 1871, Bloomington, Il  61702-1871

NAACP Scholarship Minority high school senior from Bloomington/Normal who plan to attend a four-year college or university current applications not available at this time but

scholarship is usually due around or before April 29th

Bloomington/Normal NAACP

P O Box Normal, Il  61761-0925

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority

Carpe Diem Scholarship

Minority Local Scholarship

Scholarship applicants must be from the Bloomington-Normal community, high school senior, attend a college or university min. 2.5 on a 4.0 gpa, written essay, 2 letters of recommendation

Contact

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Kappa Epsilon Sigma, P O Box 472, Normal, Il

Current deadline is not available but

normally this scholarship is due in April

 

  

Financial Aid Web Sites
  

Other Financial Aid Information:  Unscrupulous organizations sometimes participate in scams.  Two web sites with information are based with the 
Federal Trade Commission
and FINAID.ORG.

 

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