Current 2008/09 Scholarships-Updated 11/25/2008
by Karen Ruder
August 04, 2007
Current 2008/09 Scholarships
Students are reminded to check the bulletin board outside the guidance office for the most updated scholarship information. The guidance counselors are available for any questions. Additional scholarship information available in our Scholarship Guide. Click here to view or print Default Hyperlink Text
American Legion Oratorical Contest
Qualifications: Grade 9-12; Speech Contests begin in January and can go to a national level. See www.illegion.org for more info.
Golden Apple Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2008
Qualifications: For class of 2009, entering the field of education , must be nominated by your counselor if interested.
SAE Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2008-Postmark
Qualifications: Senior who intend to earn engineering degree or related science. GPA, ACT and class rank important. Seven different scholarships available. Go to www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm for info.
Illinois PTA Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2008
Qualifications: Must be a senior preparing to enter an education or ed-related degree and must be in the upper 25% of their class.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Deadline: December 15, 2008-Online
Qualifications: Senior attending a two or four year college in the fall and must have outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities. Apply at www.axa-achievement.com
Columbia College YOung Authors Writing Contest
Deadline: December 19, 2008
Qualifications: For 9th- 12th grades. Must submit fiction, creative nonfiction and playwriting to Columbia College in Chicago. Download forms @ www.colum.edu/Academics/Fiction_Writing/YA/YA09
American Legion Americanism Essay Contest
Deadline: February 2, 2009
Qualifications: Grade 8-12: Must write a 500-word essay on selected topic. See www.illegion.org.org for more info.
KFC Colonel's Scholarship
Deadline: February 10, 2009
Qualifications: Must be a senior and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher and attend a 2 or 4 year college in the fall to begin process to earn a bachelors degree. Apply on-line @ www.kfcscholars.org
Ronald McDonald House Charity National Scholarship
Deadline: February 16, 2009
Qualifications: Senior attending college or tech school in fall. Based on academics and financial need. Will need a personal statement and letter of recommendation. Scholarships for scholars and ethnic background. go to www. rmhc.org
US Bank Scholarship
Qualifications: Must be a high school senior. Apply for $1000 by going to
usbank.com/studentbanking thirty winners will be randomly chosen.
Deadline: February 28, 2009
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2009-Received
Qualifications: Senior: attending college or tech school in the fall and have a financial need and at least a "C" average. Go to www.ioof-il.org
American Legion Aux.-Marie Sheehe Trade School Scholarship AND
American Legion Aux-Ada Mucklestone Scholarship (Financial Need) AND
American Legion Aux-Mildred R. Knoles Opportunity Scholarship (Financial Need)
Deadline: March 15, 2009
Qualifications: Senior: Child or grandchild of a Veteran who served during the American legion eligibility dates. See www.illegion.org
Ayn Rand Essay Contest
Deadline: March 20, 2009 for 9th and 10 grades - April 25, 2009 for 11th and 12th
Qualifications: 9-12 grades - Essay contest based on essay about two of Ayn Rand's books: Anthem for 9th and 10th graders. The Fountainhead for 11th and 12th grades.
AFSA-American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2009
Qualifications: Senior, enrolling in a two or four year college or trade school in the fall. Must read an essay and take an online test.
American Legion Boy Scout Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2009
Qualifications: Senior; Good academics and must be a qualified senior by scout or explorer. 500 essay requirement.
Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: July 1, 2009-Postmark
Qualifications: Senior pursuing an Ag field of study at college and must line in LaSalle County.
◊ See the Ag Department for more info.
