Every year, millions of dollars of scholarship money go unclaimed!
Pay special attention to deadlines, they are non-negotiable!
Information on all listed scholarships is available in the Counseling Office, Room 270, for student
use. Paper applications are available when necessary. Many scholarships are available for online
application.
All students should do a FREE personalized scholarship search at one of the following
websites. You can get immediate and continuous information on scholarships that
pertain to your interests and strengths. Take the time to plan for your future!
http://www.zinch.com/
http://www.chooseyourfuture.org/scholarships
http://www.fastweb.com/
http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
http://www.meritaid.com/
http://www.scholarships.com/
http://www.schoolsoup.com/
http://www.cappex.com
http://www.studentscholarships.org
Useful Websites:
http://www.needalift.org/ College Financial Aid Handbook from The American Legion
New Scholarships
(Older Scholarship Bulletins attached at bottom of page.)
Illinois AMVETS Scholarships Program
• Available to Illinois High School Seniors
• Please visit www. Ilamvets.org for additional information on the many scholarships available
DePaul’s Service and Leadership Scholarships
• Awarded to 54 students each year who demonstrate exemplary commitment to their community or
have taken on leadership roles while in high school.
• Scholarship descriptions can be found at www. Depaul.edu/scholarships
• Please pay special attention to the Monsignor Egan Hope Scholarship awarded to students who
attend a school in the City of Chicago
NEIU Presidential Scholarships
• Available to incoming freshman with a G.P.A of 3.35 and an ACT composite of 27 or higher
• Scholarship covers in state tuition, fees, and book allowance for four years
• For information on how to apply contact Michelle Morrow at M-Morrow@neiu.edu
Northeastern Illinois University Honors Program Tuition Scholarships
• Available to students who have been accepted into the NEIU honors program
• Students must be in good academic standing and enroll in at least one horrors course each year
• For further information please contact Michelle Morrow at M-morrow@neiu.edu
Hispanic Scholarship Fund- College Scholarship Program
• College bound students of all ages who are U.S citizens or legal permanent residents may apply
• Be a graduating high school senior
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
• Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited
• Visit www.hsf.net for additional information on the many scholarships available
Bank of America ADA Abilities Scholarship Program
• Available to students with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disability Act
• Applicants must reside in Illinois, have a 3.0 g.p.a, and have a declared interest in finance, business,
or computer science
• For additional information call (864) 268-3363 or email allisonlee@bellsouth.net
Charles Scholarship at Davidson College
• Available to Chicago Public School seniors of significant leadership ability and outstanding personal
achievement who have established financial need
• Scholarship is a full comprehensive four year award
• Please see Ms Abrego in the Counseling office ASAP if interested
Cappex High School Innovator Scholarship
• Available to high school students who have invented something noteworthy or improved a process
that affects their fellow students, city or town
• Please apply at cappex.com/scholarships
Cappex lead with your Heart Scholarship
• Available to students who have dedicated their time to working for the greater good
• Please apply at www.cappex.com/scholarships
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation
• Available to high school seniors pursuing careers in engineering, technology, or manufacturing
• Applicant must reside in the United States and have a minimum G.P.A -2.50
• Apply online at www.smeefscholarship.org
• Opens mid October
Coupon Audit Scholarship
Available to students pursuing a post-secondary education
Visit http://www.couponaudit.com/blog/scholarship/ for application
Deadline is January 25, 2013
Paramount Tall Club
 Student needs to meet the minimum height requirements of 5’10 for females and 6’2 for males
 Visit www.tallchicago.org
 Deadline is January 28, 2013
Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship
 Available to undocumented students
 Applicants must be incoming freshman or current undergraduate students
 Possess a 2.5 G.P.A
 Application due February 1, 2013
 Please visit www.illinois dreamfund.org for application
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc
 Available to outstanding African American Male graduates
 Students must have a 3.0 or higher G.P.A
 Apply online at www.xlefscholarship.org
 Deadline is February 3, 2013
Chicago Roofing Contractors Association
 Must be a high school senior
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Provisionally accepted as a full time students into undergraduate degree programs by four year
accredited colleges for the following fields of study- liberal arts and science, engineering, and
architecture or business
U.S CITIZEN residing in Illinois Counties: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Grundy, Kane,
Kankakee,Kendall, Lake, McHenry, , Stephenson or Will
ACT Composite of 28 or greater
Please visit www.crca.org/crca_scholarship/index.htm
Deadline is March 2, 2013
Fueling the Minds of the Future Scholarship
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Available to current high school seniors planning to enroll as a fulltime student during the fall
2013 term
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Possess at leat a 2.5 G.P.A
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Reside in Chicagoland area
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Be able to demonstrate financial need
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Please visit www.fuelingminds.com for application
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Deadline is March 15, 2013
Gread “Lefty” McKinnis Memorial Foundation Scholarship
• Approximately 10 scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded
• Must be a U.S. citizen, African American male, current high school senior admitted to a two or four
year accredited college or university, must commit to attend the Scholarship Presentation Gala in June
2013
• For more information on the program and how to apply please visit http://www.glmmf.org/
• The completed application must be turned in no later than March 15, 2013
The Shop Smart Scholarship
• Five finalists will receive a $2,000 scholarship for the 2012-2013 school year
• Must write a 500 word essay explaining how your college experience is or will be enabled by
remarkable frugality, effort or thrift
• Must at minimum have a 2.0 GPA be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• For more information please visit and the application please visit
http://www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship
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Society of Women Engineers Chicago regional Section Scholarship
Available to females who are U.S citizens/ Permanent Residents
Applicant must live in 600 through 608 , 610-611 and 613 zip codes
Cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Applicant must be accepted into an engineering or computer science program at an accredited
college or university
Please visit http://swe.org/chicago
Deadline is April 15, 2013
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship
Available to students pursing full time enrollment at a U.S post –secondary institution
Demonstrate financial need
Applicants must be U.S citizens or possess an Employment Authorization Document (Deferred
Action)at the time of application
Please visit www.chci.org/scholarships for application
Deadline is April 16, 2013
William J. Cook Scholarship Fund
• Male high school seniors attending a high school in Cook County, Illinois, and
• Planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or
university
• Awards range between $1,000- $5,000
• Must complete application by April 30, 2013
• Scholarship information and application will be available soon at
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/williamjcook/
Engineering Incentive Award
• Must be a high school senior who has been admitted to an accredited college of engineering
• Offers incentive of $800, which is renewable for all four years as long as the student remains in good
standing
• Applications are available online at http://chicagoengineersfoundation.org
Association of Illinois Committees on Youth
• Demonstrate an interest and has participated in serving his or her community
• Have a "B" grade point average
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Plans on majoring in a social science field of study
• An award of $500 will be offered
• For more information please visit http://aitcoy.org/undergraduate_education_scholarship
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans
• Two scholarships offered one for males and one for females
• One parent must be of Italian ancestry
• A high school senior who has already been admitted to a college or university
• Grade point average of 3.75 or better
• Scholarship award is $2000
• For more information and deadline information please visit http://jccia.com/Sponsored.html
Chicago Police and Fire Departments Tuition Scholarship Program
• Must qualify for undergraduate admission to Illinois Institute of Technology as either a first year or transfer
student
• Must be a child/ grandchild of a currently active, sworn member of either department, or former office,
firefighter , or paramedic from either department in good standing
• Child/ grandchild of a fallen officer, firefighter, or paramedic
• Eligible students are guaranteed a four year scholarship in the annual amount of $15000 provided they are
full time and in good standing
• For complete details about the Chicago Police and Fire Departments Scholarship Program please visit
http://www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission/apply/cpfd.shtml
Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir Scholarship
• Available to Muslim American High School Seniors
• G.P.A 3.0 or higher
• For application and additional information please visit www.isna.net/scholarships
• $1,000 scholarships available
• Deadline May 1, 2013
Nordstrom Scholarship Program
• Must be a high school junior
• Must maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.7 throughout your high school career
• Must have participated in community/volunteer activities
• Must be planning to apply for financial assistance to attend college
• Must attend an accredited four-year college or university during all years for which the scholarship is awarded
• Must not have a conviction for ANY crime
• Award is $10,000 (paid out equally over 4 years)
• For more information, visit shop.nordstrom.com/c/Nordstrom-cares-scholarship
• Deadline is May 1
AccountingCareersForDummies.com Future Accounting Professional Scholarship Program
• Must demonstrate academic success AND plan to pursue an accounting degree at an accredited postsecondary school or college
• Must be a high school senior planning to graduate in 2013
• Must submit a 500-1000 word essay
• Award is $1,000
• For more information, visit www.accountingcareersfordummies.com
• Deadline is May 31
Miss Teen USA
• Girls between the ages of 14-19 may apply
• For additional information please visit www.missillinoisusa.com
Community Service Block Grant
• Residents of the City of Chicago
• Enrolled on a fulltime basis in an education institution by September 15, 2013
• Income eligible (see application for chart)
• Please see Ms. Abrego for application
• Deadline is June 8, 2013
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational
• Available to students who plan to study culinary arts, restaurant management or foodservice
• Please contact 312-787-4000 for additional information
Emil Jones Jr. Youth Foundation
• Available to high school seniors who are residents of Illinois
• Please visit www.choose your future .org website with any questions
ILACHE Scholarship
• The Illinois Council on Higher Education will award a onetime $1,000 scholarships to two eligible Latino/a
students
• Selection based on campus involvement, community involvement, academics, and career aspirations
• Please visit Ilache.com for application
• Deadline June 1, 2013
Lake Forest College Full-Tuition Scholarships
• 25 Full tuition scholarships available to graduates of Chicago Public Schools
• Students must have strong academic background, meet LFC admission requirements, citizen/resident, and
demonstrate financial need
• On campus interview is required
• For information please contact Rene Gomez at gomez@lakeforest.edu
City Colleges of Chicago
• Please visit www.ccc.edu/100yearscholarships for the many scholarship opportunities
Illinois Education Foundation
• Must be graduating high school seniors enrolling in community college for fall 2013, current community
college students or returning adult students with a 2.0 GPA.
• Applicants should be pursuing their first degree/certificate at one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago
(Malcolm X, Richard J. Daley, Harold Washington, Olive-Harvey, Kennedy-King, Wright, or Truman), Prairie
State College or South Suburban College and enrolled as a full-time student.
• Applicants should be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents eligible for federal and state financial aid and
demonstrate proof of filing the FAFSA.
• Applicants should be highly motivated and committed to their own academic and professional success.
• Award amount up to $750 per semester.
• Please visit www.ccc.edu/100yearscholarships to apply
Best Buy Scholarship Program
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Available to students in grades 9 – 12 living in the US; GPA must be at least a 2.5 average or
above; demonstrate commitment to and involvement in the community through service or work
experience
Students must be planning to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study at a two or four year
college, university or vocational-technical school.
$1,000 award per student
Visit http://pr.bby.com for more information and to fill out your application
Deadline February 15, 2013 (website suggests filling this out sooner than later)
ALPFA Scholarship Fund
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The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) offers scholarships
to students pursuing careers in finance, accounting and related fields of business. Awards from
$1,250 - $10,000. Additional Requirements: Must be pursuing business, finance, or marketing.
Must have financial need.
Visit for more information: http://www.hsf.net/ALPFA.aspx/ Application available on:
https://apply.hsf.net/applications/default.asp
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
US citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport
stamped I-551
Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA and be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time as
an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited institution
Required Documentation: Complete Application; The Free Applications for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA).
Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2013
Dell Scholars Program
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Funded by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), the Dell Scholars program offers an
opportunity for under-served and lower income students to realize their dream of a college
education.
$20,000 scholarships are offered to students for full-time study to complete a bachelor’s degree
program.
You must be enrolled in an Dell Foundation College Readiness Program. Some programs
currently approved to participate in the Dell Scholars Program:
Idea Academy; Uplift Education; Upward Bound; Upward Bound Math and Science; AVID
(Advancement Via Individual Determination); College Forward; GEAR UP
Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program for a
minimum of two of the last three years; Graduating this academic year; Minimum of a 2.4 GPA;
Demonstrated need for financial assistance; Plan to enter a bachelor’s degree program
For more information please visit: http://www.dellscholars.org/
Scholarship Deadline: January 15, 2013
100 BMA: Future Leader Scholarship
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Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000- $2,000
Scholarship Qualifications: Undergraduate student or high school student transitioning to
college; Minimum grade point average of 2.5; Attending a post-secondary, accredited institution
or planning to attend; Plans to attend school for entire academic year, beginning in the fall;
Completed 50 hours of “active” community service within past 12-months with certified
documentation; Leadership involvement (Defined as office held for instance is a President,
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Treasurer, etc. in High School, College or an organization / club; Captain of a team; Students that
have started an organization / program or developed / invented an item that helps to benefit the
community at large; etc.)
Required Documentation: 1. Scholarship Application; 2. Essay: Applicants are required to
submit a 600 word, double-spaced essay using one of five topics (see website). It is also
encouraged and preferred that the essays be typed.; 3. Official Academic Transcript;
4.Confirmation of Community Service Form; 5. One Character Reference Letter (must be from a
non-relative)
For more information please visit: www.100blackmen.org
Scholarship deadline: February 28, 2013
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship
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The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking offers 13 scholarships to top Illinois high school
seniors statewide each year.
Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000
Scholarship Qualifications: Essay on the given topic. Must be an Illinois resident and a senior
graduating in June 2013 and be sponsored by a CBAI member bank. Check this list of
participating banks: http://www.cbai.com/index.php/education-foundation-2/61-foundation/308participating-banks-2012-2013
For more information please visit http://www.cbai.com/html/foundation/annualEssay.php
Scholarship deadline: February 4, 2013
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Mayoral Award for Student Achievement Scholarship
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Student requirements: A strong interest in a business or business-related field is required as
these students will also become eligible to be considered for the summer employment program.
This can be evidenced as a planned college major in business or in a business-related field. You
must be nominated by a counselor or teacher; a high school senior; excellent academic
achievement; minimum GPA of a 3.0; 90% or higher attendance
Scholarship award: $1,000.00
Students must submit official transcript, answer essay question, statement of purpose; W9 Form;
reference form, and fill out application
For more information or nominations please visit your counselor in room 270 or visit
http://www.cmegroup.com/company/center-for-innovation/mayoral-award.html
Scholarship deadline: February 1, 2013
Chicano Organizing Research in Education (CORE) Scholarship
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In particular, we seek to support undocumented students that have met the rigorous academic
requirements asked of them and hold the academic promise to achieve so much more.
Three key areas of evaluation. They are: (1) Your personal story, which takes into account
financial need and other compelling challenges the applicant has had to endure; (2) extracurricular involvement, which includes anything you do outside of class like community
involvement, work, and clubs; and (3) Your academic promise, which is not limited to GPA or test
scores but, more importantly, looks at your academic potential for the future.
Scholarship amount varies
For more information please visit http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe
Scholarship deadline: February 23, 2013
City Treasurer’s Black History Month Essay Competition
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Awarded to CPS African American high school seniors.
Requirements: Chicago resident. Must be a senior enrolled in a Chicago Public Schools high
school. Plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year institution of higher education or
educational institution in the fall of 2013. Minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5,
and 50 hours of community service.
Scholarship amount is $1,000.00
Required Documentation: Official high school transcript; Letter of recommendation from a
teacher, counselor or college coach who is familiar with student’s academic work; College letter
of acceptance; Two essay questions (no more than 500 words each, typed, double-spaced).
Essay topics are included in the application
For more information please visit http://www.chooseyourfuture.org/scholarships/strategic
Scholarship deadline: February11, 2013
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Windy City Scholars
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Available to high school seniors who will become and maintain full-time status at an accredited,
four year post secondary institution beginning in the fall of the year working toward a bachelor’s
degree.
$1,500.00 to $2,500.00 awards to be applied toward tuition and room & board.
Scholarship Qualifications: Cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.4 on a 4.0 scale OR
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale; Must reside and attend a school in Chicago;
Must attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university; Must be a minority
Required Documentation: Application; Recommendation; Personal essay; Counselor
certification
For more information please visit http://www.jackandjillfoundation.org
Scholarship deadline: March 14, 2013
Lillian E. Glover Scholarship
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Scholarship is awarded to students enrolling in a college or university in an education or
education-related degree program. Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above in a non-weighted 4.0
scale. Please convert the GPA if it is weighted and/or a 5.0 scale. Graduating senior, preparing to
enter an Education or Education-related degree program requiring certification from a state board
of education.
Scholarship awards: 1st Place -$3,000.00 2nd Place - $2,000.00
Scholarship Qualifications: Cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.4 on a 4.0 scale OR
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale; Must reside and attend a school in Chicago;
Must attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university; Must be a minority
Required Documentation: Completed application; Transcript of high school credits and grades,
including the first semester of the senior year
For more information please visit http://www.illinoispta.org/
Scholarship deadline: February 15, 2013
Lowes Scholarship
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Student Qualifications: current high school seniors; Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA (on a 4.0
scale); Demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities,
community service and/or work experience
Scholarship awards: one hundred forty $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors
Required Documentation: Completed application
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For more information please visit http://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx#1
Scholarship deadline: February 28, 2013
Que Llueva Café Scholarships for Undocumented Students
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Student Qualifications: Must be of Chicano/Latino descent; Must be an undocumented student.
We define an undocumented student as someone who was born outside of the U.S. but lives
here without the legal permission of the federal government; Must be or will be a high
school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the
U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2013-2014 academic year; Must demonstrate financial need and
academic potential and promise.
Scholarship award: $500.00
Required Documentation: Completed application
For more information please visit http://www.ca-core.org/
Scholarship deadline: February 23, 2013
Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship
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Students pursuing Aviation, Engineering, and Medical Sciences
Student Qualifications: Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have
graduated or will graduate in the school year 2012-2013. Additionally, applying students must
have a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale, and ACT of 18 or higher.
Scholarship award: $1,000.00 to $1,500.00
Required Documentation: Completed application; High school transcript, evidencing a
minimum 3.0 grade point average; An essay titled “The Tuskegee Airmen”, typed, double-spaced
not to exceed one (1) page; An essay titled “I Am”, typed, double-spaced not to exceed two (2)
pages; One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach or other school official;
One letter of recommendation from a community leader, faith leader or other non-academic, nonfamily member
For more information please visit http://www.taichicago.org
Scholarship deadline: February 28, 2013
2013 CRA Scholarship
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Scholarship award: $3,000
Student Qualifications: High school seniors provisionally accepted as full-time students into
undergraduate degree programs by four year accredited colleges for the following fields of study liberal arts and sciences, engineering, architecture or business; United States citizens; ACT
composite of 28 or greater
Required Documentation: A completed 3 page Application Form; Two completed Personal
Reference Forms. One from a high school faculty member/guidance counselor; the second is to
be from an non-related adult outside the high school faculty. No other recommendations should
be attached; An official transcript of all high school records; Official ACT Results (either directly
from ACT or included on high school transcript or a photocopy of the ACT score accompanied by
a letter of authenticity from high school guidance counselor)
For more information please visit http://www.crca.org/crca_scholarship/index.htm
Scholarship deadline: Please visit website – this information has yet to be updated
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
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Scholarship award: Up to $25,000 per year for 100 first-time freshman or existing college
students, renewable up to four years and one additional year for those entering a qualified fiveyear engineering program; $2,000 one-time awards for an additional 1,000 students.
Student Qualifications: Be high school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate
students; Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or
university for the entire 2012–13 academic year (excluding proprietary and online schools); Plan
to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design
and Business-related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors; Be interested in pursuing
a career in the automotive or related industries; Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence
in the United States
Required Documentation: Completed application online
Please visit http://www.buickachievers.com/
Scholarship deadline: February 28, 2013
Chicago Urban League Scholarship
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Scholarship award: Varies from $1,000 to $4,000
Student Qualifications: Have participated in Chicago Urban League programs; Must be a
minority, Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale); Demonstrate financial need
Meet student status requirements for specific awards
Required Documentation: Completed scholarship application; One Picture, One typed essay,
One letter of recommendation (non-family); Official transcript of grades (most recent high school
transcript for seniors or college; Transcript for post-secondary students) sent directly to CUL by
the school; Student Aid Report (SAR), Proof of current enrollment or acceptance in a
college/university; Proof of financial status
Please visit http://www.thechicagourbanleague.org/
Scholarship deadline: March 31, 2013
Education 4 Excellence Scholarship
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Scholarship award: $1,000
Student Qualifications: Be a senior high school student attending a Chicago Public High
School; Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale.
Required Documentation: Complete and submit the Education for Excellence Scholarship
Foundation application packet: A. Submit two type-written essays (no more than 3 pages each,
12 Font, Times New Roman Style, Double Spaced). First essay should include the Applicant’s
Personal Statement (this can include, but is not limited to, current extracurricular activities,
academics, future aspirations in post secondary education, financial need, and career goals). The
topic of the second essay is: Do you think Hip-Hop music has had an influence (Good or Bad) on
your generation? Why? B. Submit one letter of recommendation: The letter may come from a
teacher or counselor who can account for the Applicant’s academics who has known the
applicant one year or more OR from an adult who has known the Applicant for at least two years
and who is not a family member. This person should be able to comment on the Applicant’s
personal growth and achievements; must include recommender’s contact info. Your 2012-2013
Official Transcripts must be submitted in a sealed school envelope from your high school.
Please visit http://www.educate 4excel.org/apply/apply.html
Scholarship deadline: March 1, 2013
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program
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Scholarship Qualifications - Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school
graduate.; Actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond
what is expected of a child his or her age.; Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year.;
Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome.
Required Documentation: Complete Application; Official Transcript; Press Release Form (if
selected)
Scholarship awards are varied.
Please visit http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
Scholarship deadline: March 15, 2013
Ernest Wentcher Foundation Scholarship
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Chicago Public School seniors are selected each year to receive four-year college scholarships.
Candidates apply through the CPS Department of College Career Preparation. Criteria for selection are Talent, Character and Need. US citizenship is required. An application,
high school transcript, teacher and counselor recommendations, an essay and a Student Aid
Report are required.
CPS Wentcher Scholars currently receive $7,500 per year and attend the accredited US college
or university of their choice.
Applications can be found at www.chooseyourfuture.org or you can call the Office of College and
Career Preparation at 773.553.2108 or email CollegeScholarships@cps.k12.il.us
Applications are due by the end of February 2013
George Pullman Foundation Scholarship
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Pullman Foundation seeks promising college-bound students who demonstrate both academic
excellence and financial need. Candidates must be nominated by their guidance counselor or
have a family member who has received the award to apply.
Scholarship Award Amount: scholarships ranging from $200 to $5,000 ($4,000 for incoming
first-year students) per year, depending on the scholar’s financial need.
Scholarship Qualifications: You are a resident of Cook County IL; You will be enrolling as a fulltime student at an accredited bachelor’s degree-granting institution that is eligible to receive Title
IV federal aid and is located within the U.S; You demonstrate financial need; You currently have a
3.0 GPA or higher; You are eligible to receive state and federal aid and will file the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Required Documentation: Official academic transcript; 2013-2014 FAFSA Student Aid Report
(SAR); Two letters of recommendation; College/university acceptance letter from the institution
you will be attending in fall 2012; 2013-2014 financial aid award letter; Documentation verifying
any other scholarships or financial awards received
Visit http://pullmanfoundation.org/ for more information
Scholarship deadline March 29, 2013
Ernest Wentcher Foundation Scholarship
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Chicago Public School seniors are selected each year to receive four-year college scholarships.
Candidates apply through the CPS Department of College Career Preparation. Criteria for selection are Talent, Character and Need. US citizenship is required. An application,
high school transcript, teacher and counselor recommendations, an essay and a Student Aid
Report are required.
CPS Wentcher Scholars currently receive $7,500 per year and attend the accredited US college
or university of their choice.
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Applications can be found at www.chooseyourfuture.org or you can call the Office of College and
Career Preparation at 773.553.2108 or email CollegeScholarships@cps.k12.il.us
Applications are due by the end of February 2013
Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship
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Scholarship requirements: Enter an accredited college or university as a freshman, sophomore,
junior or senior; Have accumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better from your
previous or present institution; Be involved in school and community activities; Demonstrate a
mastery of written communication skills in a 300 to 500 word essay
Application process: Complete application and return to the Scholarship Committee along with
a 4x5 color Head Shot photo or larger of yourself; Application must be accompanied by two
current letters of recommendation (please ask writer to be specific) and written by a school and a
community representative; Letters from supervisors and/or copies of certificates of participation
from organizations where you performed your community service. (Applicant must have verified
volunteer hours) Please be specific about your duties; Have the last school you attended submit
an official transcript to the address below; Application must be accompanied by an essay
For more information please visit: http://www.nhbwinc.com/ARNITA_Y_Boswell_2013-14.pdf
Scholarship deadline: March 1, 2013
Palumbo Family Scholarship
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Scholarships are open to high school seniors, currently enrolled college or professional degreed
students or incoming college or professional degreed students.
Eligibility: Resided for a minimum of six months prior to application date in Cook, Dupage, Kane,
Lake, and Will Counties of Illinois; A 2012 annual adjusted gross family income of $44,700 or
less; A GPA of 3.0 or higher; and a U.S. Citizen
Scholarship award: Varies $500 o $10,000
Applications can be found at http://www.paulumbofoundation.org/scholarship/
Scholarship deadline: March 31, 2013
Through the Looking Glass Scholarship
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Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families
are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for high school seniors or college students
who have parents with disabilities. A total of fifteen $1000 scholarships will be given out Fall
2013.
Eligibility: a student must be a high school graduate (or graduating senior) by Summer 2013,
planning to attend a two-year or four-year college in Fall 2013 in pursuit of an AA, AS, BA or BS
degree, and have at least one parent with a disability.
Selection criteria for all scholarships include academic performance, community activities and
service, letter of recommendation and an essay describing the experience of growing up with a
parent with a disability.
Scholarship award: Fifteen $1000 scholarships
Applications can be found at http://lookingglass.org/scholarships/140-2013-scholarshipannoucement-and-application
Scholarship deadline: March 11, 2013
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship
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Scholarship Description: this end, scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability
and need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to positive change in the larger community
through their work.
Scholarship Award Amount: Basic scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $2,000–$3,000.
One or two top awards may be given in an amount up to $5,000 at the jury’s discretion. Each
award is paid directly to the recipient’s school and applied toward tuition.
Scholarship Qualifications: Applicants must be citizens of the United States or be in
possession of a Green Card (formally known as a Permanent Resident Card or Form I-551).
Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a design or art discipline
listed below and intend to pursue that discipline as a career.; Applicants must be matriculated (or
planning to matriculate) at accredited colleges and universities in the United States for the Fall
2013/Spring 2014 academic year and must maintain full-time status for the entire year.; Incoming
students who have yet to enroll must submit proof of acceptance from schools of choice.Students
must have at least a 2.0 GPA; provide complete financial aid information on the scholarship form
and have the form signed by a financial aid officer.
Required Documentation: 1. Completed Application; 2. Portfolio:Please submit up to 10
examples of your work. You must include at least 5 examples. 3. Self-portrait: All students will
need to upload a self-portrait. The portraits will be used for archival and promotional purposes; 4.
Financial information (FAFSA); 5. School transcripts; 6. References
Scholarship Deadline: March 29, 2013
The 2013 Doty E. Nash Educational Assistance Scholarship
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The objective of this Educational Assistance Fund is to provide financial support to incoming
college freshman who exhibit a diligent commitment to fulfill life’s goals through education.
Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000
Scholarship Qualifications: Be a graduating senior at a Chicago or suburban public or private
high school.
Required Documentation: Submit official high school transcripts.; Submit ACT / SAT Scores.
Complete an Application Profile (see application).; Submit a typewritten argumentative essay
(450 to 500 words maximum) on the given topic; Supply three (3) letters of recommendation. The
letters of recommendation shall attest to applicant’s character and commitment to higher
education.; Submit an official acceptance letter from an accredited college or university.
For more information please visit: http://www.kingdavid100.com/educationalscholarship.htm
Application materials must be received by April 1, 2013.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
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CHCI Scholarship Program Description
CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a
history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate
a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major
requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship award: Varies $1,000 to $5,000
Eligibility Criteria: Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited
community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for
which scholarship is requested; Demonstrated financial need; Consistent, active participation in
public and/or community service activities; Strong writing skills; Applicants must be U.S. citizens,
lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time
without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful
evidence of employment authorization.
Please visit : http://apply.chci.org/applications/login.asp
Scholarship deadline: April 16, 2013
Exxon Mobile Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship
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Scholarship Award Amount: $5,000. Each year, a total of four scholarships will be awarded.
Targeting African American and Hispanic students, two male and two female awardees will be
given $5,000 each.
Scholarship Qualifications: Identify as African-American or Hispanic ; Attend a school in a
Council of Great City Schools district; Be completing their senior year of high school; accepted to
a four year university for full-time enrollment; Be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or
mathematics degree; Demonstrate academic achievement in high school, leadership skills and/or
community service in the area of science, technology, engineering or mathematics; Have an
unweighted GPA of at least 3.0
Required Documentation: Official high school transcript; A photograph of yourself for
publication of award winners; Three letters of recommendation from a high school principal,
teacher, club sponsor or counselor on official letterhead; Two one‐page essays
For more information please visit
Scholarship Deadline: April 2, 2013
Society of Women Engineers Chicago Regional Section Scholarship
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Qualifications: • Applicant must be a female. • The applicant's home must be in a zip code with
these three numbers as the first three digits: IL 600-608, 610-611, and 613; IN 463-466. • The
applicant must be a freshman, re-entry or transfer student accepted into an engineering or
computer science program at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2013 semester. • The
applicant's grade point average must be above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Winners will be required to provide a copy of a letter of acceptance into an engineering program
at an accredited university.
Scholarship award: $1,500.00
For more information please visit http://www.swe.org/chicago/scholarship.html
Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2013
Plato’s Closet Scholarship
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Write a story on what you have done to help “reduce, reuse, or recycle”. Tell us how you made a
difference at home, at school or in the community. Write a one-page summary, submit up to 3
photos, and one letter of support from a teacher, sponsor, neighbor, etc.
Please visit: facebook.com/platosclosetchitown for more information or ask you counselor
Submit application to PcscholarshipIL@att.net by March 31, 2013