Scholarships

  • Scholarship requirements are posted at the CRC in the Media Center

    Applications and instructions for these scholarships are located at the CRC in the Media Center (Scholarship drawer), or click the name of the scholarship below for more information:

Scholarships Listing

Scholarship Name Scholarship Information Scholarship Website
AITCOY(Assoc. of Illinois Township Committees on Youth) TBA http://www.aitcoy.org/scholarships.html
Allience Scholars Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate students focused on STEM. http://www.alliancescholars.org/
Amvets Scholarships 1-Mar-15 https://www.ilamvets.org/scholarships
AQS Richard A. Maass Memorial Scholarship The Fox Valley Section 1208 of the American Society for Quality offers the Richard A. Maass Memorial Scholarship which will fund one year of undergraduate tuition and fees up to a maximum of $2,000.00. Applicants will be chosen based on their academic achievement, community service, outstanding essay on the importance of quality products and/or services to the future of our country, and financial need. https://adc.d211.org/hehs-scholarship-asq
Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Scholarships TBA https://www.betasigmapsi.org/scholarships-for-high-school-students/
CareerOne Stop Scholarship Search Search tool sponsored by CareerOne Stop. Allows search by several key categories, as well as a keyword search. As a bonus, this site also has information on career preparation and development. http://www.careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/
Center for Online Education A collection of scholarships for minority students. http://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/financial-aid-minorities/
CNA Scholarship Our scholarship award amount is $500. The scholarship has the following criteria: applicants must be accepted into a state-approved Nurse Aide, CNA, or LNA training program by August 31; applicants must be a United States resident and at least 18 years old; entries must be received by August 21 and a winner will be contacted by August 31 https://cnaclassesnearme.com/cna-scholarship/
College Board Scholarship Search A great scholarship engine that allows you to search by keyword or sponsor name. You can also customize your search by entering demographic information. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
College Scholarships Scholarships for non-traditional Students http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/non-traditional.htm
Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Please read the requirements below to make sure you qualify for the Dean Ritter Scholarship: 1) Must have significant hearing loss in one or both ears; (2) Must be a resident of the state of Illinois (citizenship not a requirement); (3) Currently a high school senior in good standing; (4) Financial need will be considered; and (5) You will need 2 letters of recommendation to complete your application. http://www.deanritter.org/
Delta Kappa Gamma Recruitment Grants Two grants of $1500 are available to graduating District 211 female seniors who plan on majoring in an education related field in college. https://gammagamma75.org/scholarshipsgrants/recruitment-grant/
Engineer Girl Scholarships of women going into or in engineering http://www.engineergirl.org/9539.aspx
FastWeb Similar to NerdScholar, this database has a large number of scholarships. Enter some information about yourself and your parents (clubs, occupations, etc.) to gain access to scholarship information. An email address is required, but there is no charge for this site. https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships
Fueling the Minds of the Future TBA http://www.fuelingminds.com
Garden Club of Illinois The Garden Club of Inverness is pleased to offer one or more scholarships of at least $1,000 each to a graduating senior(s) or college student, who has demonstrated an interest in an environmentally related field. https://gardenclubofinverness.com/scholarships
GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION Scholarship Program The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program honors the legacy and character of our nation's 40th President by rewarding college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Through the generous support of GE, this national program annually awards $10,000 renewable scholarships to numerous students. https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/
Hanover Park Foundations Grow Applications are accepted at the Community Center’s main office front desk. You can also mail your application, including copies of required documentation to the Hanover Park Park District, ATTN: Main Office, 1919 Walnut Ave, Hanover Park, IL 60133. An application does not constitute approval. If you have additional questions or need additional information, please contact the Front Desk Staff at 630-837-2468 or by email at j.panagakis@hpparks.org. Please apply before April 30, 2020. http://www.hpparks.org/yes
IIT International Scholarships, Grants, and Loans Illinois Tech is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student body. International first-year and transfer students are eligible for a combination of scholarship and grant packages. https://admissions.iit.edu/undergraduate/finances/international-student-finances-and-scholarships
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Since its inception, the IRA Educational Foundation has awarded over $3 million to deserving students pursuing Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management in post-secondary degrees. https://www.illinoisrestaurants.org/page/IRAEFScholarships
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers TBA http://www.nsc-ilspe.org
Medal of Honor award TBA Applications available in the CRC, Media Center
Medical Certification A list of scholarships geared specifically toward medical assisting certificate and degree programs, along with a customizable database of over 14,000 general scholarships. http://www.medicalassistantcertification.org/scholarships/
Meijer http://meijerscholarship.egrant.net
Money Geek An easy way to find scholarships by deadline, major, and whether the scholarship is renewable or not http://www.moneygeek.com/education/scholarship-search/

General Scholarship and Financial Aid Information

Source Website
Academic Invest https://www.academicinvest.com/arts-careers/history-careers/scholarships-bursaries-awards
Cappex http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/
FastWeb! http://www.fastweb.com
FinAid! http://www.finaid.org
Illinois Students Assistance Commission http://www.isac.org/
QuestBridge http://www.questbridge.org
Scholarships.com http://www.scholarships.com
U.S. Department of Education http://www.ed.gov
Veterans Benefits Administration - Education and Training http://www.gibill.va.gov

Scholarships for Minority Students

Scholarship Website
50+ College Scholarships for Minority Students
(Purdue University Global)		 https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/
College Advising Guide https://www.iacac.org/
College Scholarships for Black Students https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/black-students-college-scholarships/
Dreamer’s Pathway to College https://chooseyourfuture.cps.edu/
General Awards for Minority Students http://www.onlineschools.org
Scholarships for Minority Students http://www.scholarships.com
Scholarships Open to Students Regardless of Immigration Status https://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/
The Dream.US Scholarship Program http://www.thedream.us/