For the benefit of students and parents looking at the costs of
higher education, Fenton's counseling department has compiled a list of
scholarships that are available for graduating seniors. This list is
updated regularly, so please check weekly for new scholarship listings.
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 counseling office for an application.
Scholarship Opportunities
| Scholarship name |
Due Date |
Amount |
Website |
Criteria |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
Varies |
Varies |
Click here
|
Must
be graduating high school senior; must plan to attend a two-or four
college or university following graduation; Hispanic heritage; other
criteria vary according to scholarship. |
| Latino College Dollars |
Varies |
Varies |
Click here
|
Vary
according to scholarship. This website lists numerous scholarships
available to Latino students, and there is a downloadable scholarship
directory available for printing. |
| Varsity Tutors College Scholarship |
Monthly award given |
$1000 |
Click here
|
Essay. |
| University Tutor Essay Contest |
Monthly award given |
$1000 |
Click here
|
Essay. |
| Robert Morris University Fenton High School Scholarship |
|
$9000 |
See your counselor for details |
Robert Morris University (link is external)offers a $9000 scholarship for Fenton graduates. Students may attend any RMU campus. Minimum 2.5 GPA. |
| $2000 "No Essay" College Scholarship |
Monthly award given |
$2000 |
Click here
|
Must be current high school or college student; random drawing. |
| DuPage Juvenile Officer's Association |
04/03/19 |
$1000 |
Click here |
Must be DuPage county resident; must be planning a career in law enforcement or youth services; letter of recommendation; essay. |
| Magnus Charitable Trust Scholarship |
04/07/19 |
$10,000/year |
Click here |
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must qualify as low-income (see application for details); letters of recommendation; essay. |
| 2019 Illinois Hospital Research & Educational Foundation |
04/15/2019 |
Varies |
Click here |
Must plan to pursue health-related career; letters of reference; personal statement. E-mail rlemberis@team-iha.org for an application. |
| 2019 HonorsGradU Scholarship |
04/28/19 |
$10,000 |
Click here |
Must be current high school senior; must design and work on community improvement project. |
| Kids' Chance of Illinois Scholarship |
04/30/19 |
Varies |
Click here |
Must have a parent who was killed or injured as a result of a work-related accident; financial need. |
| Community Services Block Grant Scholarship |
05/03/19 |
Varies |
Click here |
Must be CSBG income-eligible (see website for details); must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited higher education or occupational training institute; minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. |
| B. Davis Scholarship |
05/24/19 |
$1000 |
Click here |
Must be current high school junior or senior; essay. |
| 25th Annual Marianjoy Scholarship Program |
05/29/19 |
$2500 |
Click here |
Must be student that is functionally impaired or physically disabled; academic performance; financial need; essay; leadership; letters of recommendation. |
| Abbott and Fenner Scholarship |
06/14/2019 |
$1000 |
Click here |
Must be current high school junior or senior; essay. |
| Palumbo Family Foundation |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Click here |
Must be US citizen; minimum cumulative GPA 3.0; 2018 family adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less. E-mail contact on website for application. |