ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
For the benefit of students and parents looking at the costs of higher education, Fenton's guidance department has compiled a list of scholarships that are available for graduating seniors.
To obtain an application for one of the scholarships listed below, either download the application from the listed web address or see Ms. McDougal in the guidance office for an application.
Community Scholarship Information
Additional Scholarship Information
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Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Name: College of DuPage (various)
Scholarship Type: Regional (DuPage County)
Due Date: Varies
Amount: Varies
Website
Criteria: Must plan to attend College of DuPage; other criteria vary according to scholarship.
Scholarship Name: Hispanic Scholarship Fund (various)
Scholarship Type: National
Due Date: Varies
Amount: Varies
Website
Criteria: Must be graduating high school senior; must plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university following graduation; Hispanic heritage; other criteria vary according to each scholarship.
Scholarship Name: Latino College Dollars: Scholarships for America's Latino Students
Scholarship Type: Varies
Due Date: Varies according to scholarship
Amount: Varies according to scholarship
Website
Criteria: Varies according to scholarship. This website lists numerous scholarships available to Latino students, and you can also download the entire scholarship directory for printing.
Scholarship Name:
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
Scholarship Type: National
Due date: 11/30/08
Amount: All tuition, fees, textbooks, housing/travel entitlements, year-round salary during college
Website
Criteria: Must be a US citizen; must have minimum 1600 SAT or 25 ACT; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; leadership abilities; must plan to major in Computer Science or Computer or Electrical Engineering; letter of recommendation; essay.
Scholarship Name:
SAE 2009 Engineering Scholarships
Scholarship Type: National
Due date: 12/01/08
Amount: Varies
Website
Criteria: Must be current high school senior; must plan to pursue the study of engineering or a related science; other criteria vary by scholarship.
Scholarship Name:
Illinois Dollars for Scholars: Lincolnland Legends
Scholarship Type: State
Due date: 12/01/08
Amount: $4000 to $12,000
Website and online application
Criteria: Must be current high school junior or senior; must be living and must have lived in your Congressional District; must write essay that nominates a community leader as a Lincolnland Legend.
Scholarship Name:
2009 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
Scholarship Type: National
Due date: 12/15/08
Amount: $1000 to 10,000
Website and online application
Criteria: Must be current high school senior; must demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit; academic record; extracurricular activities; leadership; character.
Scholarship Name:
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Scholarship Type: National
Due date: 12/15/08
Amount: $10,000 to $25,000
Website
Download the application
Criteria: Must be current high school senior that plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States by fall 2009; must be US citizen or legal resident; must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school activities, community service, or the workplace; letter of recommendation.
Scholarship Name:
2009 Paramount Tall Club of Chicago Scholarship
Scholarship Type: Regional (Chicago area)
Due date: 01/07/09
Amount: $750
Website and downloadable application
Criteria: Must be graduating high school senior; must live in the Chicago area; must plan to attend a two- or four-year college in fall 2009; must meet height requirements (5'10" for females, 6'2" for males).
Scholarship Name:
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Scholarship Type: National
Due date: 1/12/09
Amount: Full tuition, renewable
Website
Apply online
Criteria: Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska native, Asian/Pacific Islander-American, or Hispanic American; must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States; must have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED; must be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall 2009; must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities; must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; must have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information form, Nominator form, and Recommender form) by the deadline.
Scholarship Name:
Democracy in Action Award
Scholarship Type: Regional (Illinois)
Due date: 1/16/09
Amount: up to $1500
See Ms. McDougal for application
Criteria: Must be current junior or senior; must exhibit civic leadership and participation.
Scholarship Name:
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship Award
Scholarship Type: National
Due date: 1/25/09
Amount: Up to $10,000/year for 4 years
Website
Apply online
Criteria: Must be a current high school senior; must plan to attend a four-year college within the United States; must own and operate a genuine business (non-profits are eligible) with at least one paid employee.
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