BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR THE CLASS OF 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE – Tuesday, March 4, 2014
AMERICAN LEGION POST 158
$2,000
Scholarship based on financial need, academics and activities. Award is open to
all students who wish to continue their education at two or four year colleges and
universities, vocational or trade schools.
Universal Application Form
Personal statement required
ANDREW D. HARTWIG MEMORIAL
Music Scholarship
$4,000
Scholarship based on achievements in academics, musical talent, citizenship and
leadership.
*Andrew D. Hartwig Memorial Music Scholarship Application Form
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Senior Resume required
BARRINGTON AREA COUNCIL ON AGING
One Scholarship based on community service, good citizenship, academics and
an interest in pursuing a career focused on working with older adults or family
caregivers in a health care, social work or other care giving related profession.
Universal Application Form
Personal statement required
Essay Required:
In 500 words or less, please describe the experiences you have had with an older
adult or caring for an older family member. Also, describe what “caregiving”
related profession you plan to pursue and why?
$1,000
BARRINGTON AREA SPECIAL VOICES SCHOLARSHIP #1
$1,000
One scholarship awarded to a student in the top 50% of the class and majoring in
a field focused on working with children with special needs.
Barrington Area Special Voices (BASV) is a non-profit organization. Funding is limited.
BASV reserves the right to revoke or modify any scholarship if the recipient's financial
status changes or is not as originally represented.
Universal Application Form
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Personal statement required
BARRINGTON AREA SPECIAL VOICES SCHOLARSHIP # 2
$1,000
One scholarship awarded to a student with an IEP and/or 504b. Award is open to
students who wish to continue their education at two or four year colleges and
universities, vocational or trade schools.
Barrington Area Special Voices (BASV) is a non-profit organization. Funding is limited.
BASV reserves the right to revoke or modify any scholarship if the recipient's financial
status changes or is not as originally represented.
Universal Application Form
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Personal statement required
BARRINGTON JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB
COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
6/$2,000 each
SIX scholarships to recognize outstanding service to the community will be
awarded to students who have served the community 200 hours or more over
four years and have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
*BJWC Outstanding Community Service Application Form
Essay required
Community Service Transcript required
BARRINGTON JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB JANICE CLARKE
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Barrington Junior Women's Club is proud to offer one $5000 scholarship in
honor of our past President Janice Clarke who lost her courageous battle with
cancer in June of 2007. The "Janice Clarke Presidential Scholarship" will be
awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates strong leadership skills and
exemplary character. Applicants must have a minimum of 100 community
service hours, be in the top 25% of the class and involved as a leader in one or
more extra-curricular activities.
* BJWC Janice Clarke Presidential Scholarship Application Form
Essay required
Community Service Transcript required
$5,000
BARRINGTON LIONS CLUB
Scholarship based on financial need, community service, good citizenship and
academics in the top 25% of class.
$8,000
($2,000 renewable
each of four years)
Universal Application Form
Personal statement required
BARRINGTON ROTARY CLUB
Hugh Frebault Scholarship
$1,000
(Renewable for one
year)
The $1,000 scholarship would be renewable for 1 year based on attendance and grades
and is intended to be awarded to a graduating senior who would attend either Harper
College or College of Lake County. The student should be in the top 25% of the class,
demonstrate financial need, and an interest in leadership and service.
Universal Application Form
Personal statement required
BARRINGTON WOMAN’S CLUB
One scholarship based on academics, participation in school activities, financial
need. Recipient must be a full time student (12 credit hours minimum) and
maintain a B average throughout the four years of college. Children of members
may not apply.
1/$16,000 ($4,000
renewable for four
years)
Universal Application Form
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Personal statement required
BHS Latino Student Leadership Team
Scholarship based on financial need and academics. Award is available to
Hispanic/Latino students who wish to continue their education at a two or four
year college or university, vocational or trade school. A cumulative GPA of 2.5
or above is required.
Universal Application Form
Personal statement required
$500
CYNDI MCKEE HINMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Four $1,250 scholarships awarded to hard working students
with demonstrated financial need and planning to attend a
community college or a technical program.
Universal Application Form
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Letter of Recommendation required – request immediately
Personal statement required
THE McKEE FAMILY FOUNDATION
2. Two $3750 scholarships awarded to well rounded students,
with a “C” average or above, planning to attend a four year
college or university. (These scholarships are not limited to a
particular college, but preference will be given to any student
attending Central College, Pella, IA).
Universal Application Form
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Letter of Recommendation required – request immediately
Personal statement required
CHANNING WERNER STOWELL MEMORIAL
4/$1,250
2/$3,750
$2,500
Scholarship awarded to a well-rounded student with financial
need and a GPA of 3.0 and above.
Universal Application Form
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Teacher recommendation required – request immediately
Personal statement required
DANNY BLACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
“Books by Black”
4/$500
Danny was a BHS student (class of 2010) who was always a bright
light. He made people smile and laugh and found great joy in
helping others.
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Four $500 scholarships awarded to students to help defray the cost of
college text books. Scholarships are based on students who have a “C ”
or better average with community service, good citizenship, and interest
in pursuing a career in helping others.
Universal Application Form
Personal Statement
DONN K. BRANSTRATOR Service-Above-Self Scholarship
Barrington Breakfast Rotary club is honored to provide this scholarship in
memory of Donn K. Branstrator. This scholarship is based on community service
and will be awarded to a student who is involved in an on-going service project
or in a single project that is above and beyond the ordinary.
*Donn K. Branstrator Application Form
Essay required
Personal Statement required
Community Service Transcript
$3,000
DORIS & EVERETT BERNARDO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship awarded to a graduating senior of Hispanic heritage who will be
enrolled as a candidate for an undergraduate degree from an accredited 4 year
college or university. Scholarship is based on financial need. Student must carry
at least 12 credit hours per semester, maintain a “C” or better grade and
continuously attend school.
$16,000/ ($2,000
per semester)
Universal Application Form
Counselor letter of recommendation – request immediately
Personal statement
Helping Hand Scholarship
$1,000
Barrington Realtor Geoff Ommen (UCLA Theta Chi) is proud to sponsor this
scholarship for seniors planning to attend a 4 year college or university. Students
must participate in extra-curricular activities and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Universal Application Form
Transcript required- BHS will attach to application
Senior resume required
Personal statement
NORTHSHORE – BARRINGTON ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS SCHOLARSHHIP
$500
Scholarship is for a student planning to major in a field of study related to real
estate, such as law, finance, business or banking and demonstrates financial need.
Universal Application Form
Personal statement required
OFFICER STEVEN E. GRAHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
4 @ $1,500
(BARRINGTON POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION)
One scholarship based on financial need, academics and school activities.
Student must reside in the Village of Barrington proper.
Universal Application Form
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Personal statement required
SODEXHO
1 @ $2,500
Two scholarships for students planning to major in a field related to hotel and
restaurant management, home economics, culinary arts or related engineering.
Universal Application Form
Personal statement required
TEENS FOR TEENS INITIATIVES
This scholarship is based solely on the merit of volunteer experience.
The award is open to any graduating senior of Barrington High School
who participated in Teens for Teens during their 8th grade year, has at
least 150 hours of volunteer experience, and wishes to continue their
education at a two or four year college or university.
Teens for Teens Application
Transcript required –BHS will attach to application
Community Service Transcript
$2,500
VFW BARRINGTON MEMORIAL POST NO. 7706
SCHOLARSHHIP
$1,500
Scholarship based on financial need, academics and activities. Award is open to
all students who wish to continue their education at a two or four year college or
university, vocational or trade school. A GPA of 2.5 or above is required.
Universal Application Form
Attach a senior resume
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Personal statement required
VFW – DONALD THOMPSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHP
$1,500
Scholarship for a student based on financial need, academics and activities. This
award is open to all students who wish to continue their education at a two or
four year college or university, vocational or trade school. A GPA of 2.5 or
above is required.
Universal Application Form
Attach a senior resume
Transcript required – BHS will attach to application
Personal statement required
WAUCONDA FIRE DEPARTMENT
Scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who has a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or
better and who lives in the Wauconda Fire Protection District.
Universal Application Form
Attach a senior resume.
Personal statement required
$1,000