This list is for informational purposes only. MHS and the CCRC do not guarantee that these scholarships will be available every year, but we will update the information when the scholarships become available to us. Keep checking back on this website for updated lists and due dates. Be sure to also check out some national scholarships listed at Scholarship Flash.

Scholarships	Deadline Date	Eligibility	Requirements/Scholarship Amount
Academic Achievement Scholarship	March 15, 2013	Mundelein H.S. senior with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or better	Completed application and 2 recommendations (one recommendation from an MHS teacher/staff member, one from an individual not affiliated with MHS)
ADA Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship	March 15, 2013	H.S. Senior; Child of Veteran who served in the armed forces during specified eligibility dates, resident of Illinois. Scholarship available online.	Application available only at your local American Legion Auxiliary; Essay; 4 letters of recommendation; list of church, school, and community organizations applicant belongs to; transcript; copy of veteran's discharge; copy of latest Federal income tax return. Return application to local auxiliary. $800 to $1,200 American Legion Auxiliary Contact the Illinois legion headquarters at 309-663-9366 for details.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital	April 30, 2013	High school senior going to college in Illinois college/university pursuing an education in a health-related field. Applications available on line.	Application; essay; 3 letters of recommendation; transcript; letter of acceptance from college you will be attending
Altrusa International of Lake County, Illinois, Inc. Scholarship	March 14, 2013	Must be a female H.S. senior student residing in Lake County and attending a Lake County high school; must plan on pursuing a 4-year degree at any accredited college or university; selection based upon scholastic achievement, school & community activities, leadership and personal qualifications which represent the ideals of Altrusa. Applications available in the CCRC.	Application; official transcript including ACT/SAT scores, grade point average, and class rank; 1 letter of recommendation from faculty member or guidance counselor; 2 letters of recommendation from advisors or leaders of community service projects. Two short essays $1,000.00 minimum
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Illinois	March 15, 2013	Resident of Illinois, working toward a degree in Education with emphasis on mentally and physically challenged children. Information available in the CCRC.	Proof of financial need, letter of authorization from sponsoring unit, 3 letters of recommendation, essay. $1000
American Public Works Association, The Lake Branch of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter, Scholarships	Refer to website for updates	H.S. senior intending on entering civil or environmental engineering, or any higher level student at an accredited university whose major course of study encompasses the field of civil or environmental engineering or public works administration; must reside (home address) or attend an educational institution within Lake County, IL	Application; recommendation; transcript; list of courses & brief description of courses expecting to take; letter of acceptance from college link-to-website
American Business Women's Association	April 12, 2013	Any senior who plans to attend college in the fall. Applications available in the CCRC	Application, $400-$500
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship	The application deadline is February 1, 2013, but if 10,000 applications are received before that date, the program will automatically close.	US citizen or legal resident; HS senior who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college or university by Fall; demonstrate outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or workplace; be recommended by adult professional. Scholarships available online.	Application; official transcript. $2,000
Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund	October 1, 2012 through December 15, 2012	Qualified Juniors and Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or greater who attend a public or private school in Lake County. Apply online via the application website: www.brucefishkinscholarshipfund.com	$750.00, application, essay
Buffalo Grove Garden Club Scholarship	Refer to website for updates	Scholarships awarded to students in good standing pursuing the following fields of study: ecology, landscape architecture, environmental science/engineering, Turf Grass Science, Botany, Horticulture, environmental law and agriculture. Application available online.	Application, Essay, and transcript required. $2000.00
Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship	March 2, 2012	Female senior high school students who are planning on enrolling in a college or university that has national Panhellenic sororities on campus. Applications available in our office.	5 scholarships for $1,000.00 each. Application and essay required.
Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic Council Scholarship Application	March 23, 2012	Well rounded women who demonstrate excellent school and community involvement and academic excellence. Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a four year school with National Panhellenic Sororities on campus. Applications available in CCRC.	Two $1000.00 scholarships available
Chicago Roofing Contractors Assn.	March 1, 2013	High school senior residing in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, McHenry or Will county; U.S. citizen; accepted as a full-time student in liberal arts and sciences, engineering, architecture or business. Applications available online.	Applications available online using this link: Chicago Roofing Contractors Scholarship Application $3,000 renewable
The Clara Abbott Foundation	April 15, 2013	H.S. Senior planning on attending an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school; child of an Abbott Laboratories employee or retired employee. Scholarship is only available online.	Clara Abbott Scholarship Program
Coalicion Lations Unidos de Lake County	April 15, 2013	H.S. senior, resident of Lake County, Latino or Latina descent, Minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0, community service, financial need, accepted to accredited college or university. Application available in CCRC.	Completed application, proof of admission to school, official high school transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, essay.
College of Lake County’s (CLC) Foundation Superintendent’s Scholarship	April 17, 2013	Mundelein H.S. senior with minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0, attending College of Lake County (CLC) to complete Associates Degree. Applications available in the CCRC.	Completed application and essay stating why you should be considered for this scholarship. Full tuition for 2 years at CLC.
College of Lake County NSF Engineering and Computer Sciences Scholarship Program	Refer to website for updates	In order to be eligible for the NSF Scholarship Program, NSF Scholars must qualify for Calculus I at CLC and be eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Pre-NSF Scholars must qualify for Pre-Calculus as well as the Financial Aid requirement. Details on how to meet the academic qualifications are included in the application. Awards are made by a committee of CLC faculty and administrators based on academic potential, financial need, demonstrated commitment to academic goals. Members of underrepresented such as minorities or women are encouraged to apply.	go to www.clcillinois.edu/nsf for details or contact program coordinator Robert Twardock at rtwardock@clcillinois.edu or 847-543-2903
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship	Qualified students must nominate themselves for this scholarship by November 16, 2012 in the CCRC. One nominee will be chosen from the senior class.	Requirements: Full-time high school senior currently enrolled at a high school within a Comcast Community. Student grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences. Strong commitment to and involvement in community service. Plan to attend an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States. Be able to verify nomination by entering the Comcast School Code (CSC), provided by the principal or guidance counselor. Complete and approve the terms and conditions set forth in the media release included as part of the scholarship acceptance form. If the nominee is not over the age of eighteen, the parent/guardian must complete and approve the terms and conditions set forth in the media release included as part of the scholarship acceptance form.	$1,000.00, application, essay, and supporting documents.
Consumers Cooperative Association Scholarship Program	December 31, 2012	H.S. senior; applicant and/or parent must be a member for a least one year of the Consumers Cooperative Credit Union. Must be pursuing post-graduation education. Applications available on line at: http://admin.ccustaging.org/en/tools-resources/forms-applications or in the CCRC.	Application; transcript; photo; personal statement $1,500.00
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Florence A. Cook Recruitment Grant	January 10, 2013	Illinois H.S. female; U.S. citizen; rank in upper 40% of h.s. class; planning on majoring in education. Applications available online.	Application; transcript; 2 letters of recommendation; essay; proof of acceptance to college $1,000
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation	June 1, 2012	U.S. Citizen; H.S. senior who has or will take the SAT or ACT. Is active in community and school. 3.0 GPA. Application available by contacting the foundation office. 721 N. McKinley Rd. PO Box 5002 Lake Forest, IL 60045	Application; processing fee
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship	Apps must be received by Waukegan Elks Lodge #702 by Dec 2, 2012	H.S. Senior; U.S. Citizen; applicants will be judged on financial need, leadership and scholarship. Applications available online by clicking link to the left.	Application; essay; financial statement; transcript; 2 letters of recommendation. Will award 500, 4-yr awards ranging from $4,000 to $60,000 each. Scholarship info at www.elks.org/enf/scholars
F. Ward Just Foundation Journalism Scholarship	April 15	Lake County H.S. seniors intending to establish a college degree in journalism or media communications; show financial need.	Application; Transcript; Copy of most recent Federal Income Tax Form 1040 or completed FAFSA form; Confidential school report; handwritten essay $5,000 renewable
Fred S. Bailey Scholarship	February 7, 2013	Student must show a commitment to community engagement, service, leadership, and academics and who plans to attend the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Apply on-line at www.universityymca.org/bailey	$3000 each academic year
Friends of Volo Bog	March 31, 2013	Lake or McHenry County resident; H.S. senior attending a Lake County or McHenry County high school; minimum B average; attend an accredited college or university and study an environmental-related career. Applications available in CCRC or online.	Application package checklist, application, statement of environmental ethics, goals paragraph, transcript and 2 (or 3) letters of reference each in a sealed envelope. $1,000.
GLMV Dollars for Scholars	April 13, 2013	Mundelein H.S. senior actively involved in high school and community. Applications are available in the CCRC	Completed application, high school transcript, essay, $1000
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois	November 01, 2012	Illinois High School Seniors nominated by teachers, counselors or parents. Must be planning on becoming a teacher and going to study education in an accredited institution	Application materials will be sent to each student who is nominated.
GOT MILK Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the year (SAMMY) Scholarship	March 19, 2012	Full-time student in a state-accredited private or public high school, in good standing in grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.20, and who participates in a high school sport or club sport during the 2011-2012 school year, Apply on-line at https://www.sammyapplication.com	$7500, awards weekend at Walt Disney World and the opportunity to star in a special got milk? Milk Mustache ad in USA TODAY.
Grand Lodge of Illinois A.F. & A.M. Scholarship (Masonic Scholarship)	April 1, 2012	Applicants must have a blood relative who is a Master Mason in good standing; B average	Applications available on line . Awarded for one year only but reapplication is permitted for additional years.
Grayslake Greenery Garden Club Scholarship	April 15, 2013	Full time Lake County resident with an ongoing interest in the field of horticulture. Scholarships available at www.grayslakegreenerygardenclub.org.	Application, two letters of rec., 500 word essay $1000.00
Great Clips Cosmetology School Scholarship	May 1, 2012	Anyone interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering. Scholarship can be used at any accredited cosmetology or barbering school in Lake, DuPage, Cook, Kendall, McHenry, Kane and Will counties. Applications available in the CCRC.	Application; essay recommendation. $500.
Horatio Alger Association	October 25, 2012	The Horatio Alger Association's State Scholarship Program in Illinois, with a designated annual fund of $125,000, provides scholarships to high school seniors who pursue higher education. Specifically, these students have risen above adversity in their lives to maintain their grades, remain active in their community and participate in extracurriular activities	Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Illinois, planning to attend college no later than the fall following graduation Have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided) Involvement in co-curricular and community activities Demonstrate academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.0) Be a resident of Illinois; and Be a citizen of the United States To apply, visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Illinois Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships	March 1, 2013	2 scholarships available for Illinois high school seniors. Check individual scholarships for eligibility requirements. Applications available online.	Application, transcript, ACT score
Illinois Amvets Service FoundationScholarship Program	March 1, 2013	Several different scholarships available (Nursing, Trade School, ROTC, Service). Check individual scholarship for eligibility requirements. Applications available online.	Application; transcript; ACT test scores; financial statement; application must be notarized
Illinois Council for Exceptional Children - School to Work Scholarship	Refer to website for updates	Illinois resident with verification of a disability who is in need of financial assistance for the transition from high school to work. Applications available online.	transcript, IEP, confirmation of graduation, 2 letters of rec. $500.00
Illinois Council for Exceptional Children Lesley P Graham Post-Secondary Education Scholarship	Refer to website for updates	Illinois resident with verification of a disability who is in need of financial assistance for the transition from high school to post-secondary education. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Scholarship applications are available online.	transcript, IEP, confirmation of graduation and acceptance to post secondary institution, 2 letters of rec. $500.00
Illinois Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans	March 15, 2013	Scholarship available to a male or female high school student from Illinois who will be enrolling in the fall at a community college or 4-year university. student must be the descendant of a male who served honorably in the Army, Navy, Judicial, Executive, or Civil Service of the Confederate States of America. Applications available in the CCRC.	Application, Essay, Bio, Transcript, $1,000.00
Illinois Dollars for Scholars - Lincolnland Legends	Refer to website for updates	Illinois High School Juniors and Seniors are invited to wright an essay on someone who has influenced them for the chance to win $1000.00, $4,00.00, or $6,000.00 in scholarship money. Click on the link to the left for more info.	essay / nomination
Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship	February 1, 2013	Undocumented student, GPA minimum of 2.5/4.0, resided with his or her parent (s) or guardian (s) while attending high school in Illinois, attended high school in Illinois for at least 3 years. Application on-line.	Application, high school transcript, parent income tax return, student income tax return, if applicable, essay, 2 letters of recommendation
Illinois General Assembly Scholarships - 52nd District (Mark Beaubien)	Refer to website for updates	Resident of Illinois and residing in the 52nd Legislative District; must be planning on attending or currently attending U of I, UIC, ISU, SIUC, SIUE NIU, WIU, EIU, CSU, GSU or NEIU; evidence of activity in public and civic affairs; show relative financial need.	Check to see what legislative district you live in using this link: Legislative District Search. Application; letter of acceptance from chosen public university; letter of recommendation; interview
Illinois Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship	Refer to website for updates	U.S. Citizen and Illinois resident; must be attending any post-secondary school and/or technical or trade school. Application available on line by clicking the link to the left.	www.ioof-il.org; transcript; recommendation; application
Illinois Lumber & Material Dealers Association Educational Foundation Academic Scholarships	Refer to website for updates	Any student who is enrolled or plans to enroll full-time in a certificate or degree program in an accredited trade school, 2-year junior college or 4-year college or university in Illinois pursuing a career in lumber & building materials or an allied field (millwork, design, etc.); must be a resident of Illinois; Children of the Foundation selection committee are not eligible. Scholarship available in the CCRC.	Application form; statement of activities & interest; record of military service, if any; outline of proposed program of study; statement from H.S. instructor; transcript; 2 letters of recommendation. $500 to $2,000
Illinois PTA-Lillian E. Glover Scholarship	February 15, 2013	H.S. seniors graduating in upper 33% of class from an Illinois public H.S. and enrolling in an education or education related program in college. Applications available online.	Application; transcript; photograph. Selection based on: student statement, scholastic ability, leadership qualities, school activities, and out-of- school activities. 1st place - $2,500.00; 2nd place - $1,500.00 www.illinoispta.org
Italian AmericanJoint Civic Committee	May 18, 2013	Male senior; GPA 3.75 or higher; one parent of 50% Italian ancestry. Scholarship available online or in the CCRC.	Application; essay; transcript; two letters of rec; $2,000.00
Italian American Joint Civic Committee - John Fischetti Scholarship	April 19, 2013	Male graduating from High School in the spring, majoring in Journalism or Media Communications. One parent must be of Italian heritage. Scholarship available in the CCRC or online.	Application, transcripts, published work, $2,000.00
Italian American Joint Civic Committee - Women's Division	April 1, 2013	Female senior; GPA 3.75 or higher; one parent of Italian heritage. Scholarship available online or in the CCRC.	Application; transcript including ACT and/or SAT scores; 2 letters of recommendation $2,000.00
Jaycees Greater Libertyville Mundelein Junior Chamber	April 15, 2013	Mundelein H.S. senior who has outstanding community service. Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in college fall, 2013. Applications available in the CCRC.	Completed application. The amount is based on the number of applicants and availability of the funds.
Japanese American Citizens League sponsored by Chicago Chapter	March 1, 2013	2012 graduating senior planning on attending an accredited institution of higher learning in the Fall of 2012; applicants or their parents must be a member of the JACL to qualify-membership may be made at the time of application. www.jaclchicago.org	Application; transcript; school-activity record, extra-curricular activities and job experience; 2 essays less than 200 words each, 2 letters of recommendation, 3 copies of application needed for scholarship committee.
Jean Paul Ohadi Scholarship	April 15, 2013	Lesbian and gay youth 17 years or older, applying to attend a post-secondary educational institution. Must be resident of Illinois. Applications available on line at www.pflagdeerfield.org	$1000 scholarship offered by the Jean Paul Ohadi Foundation through the Deerfield Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG)
Jewel Food Stores Scholarship Award Program	Refer to website for updates	Current employee of Jewel Food Stores; H.S. senior planning to attend a 2-year college, 4-year college, or trade school in the fall OR a student currently attending a 2-year college or trade school	Based on job performance, academic achievement, and school/community involvement. APPLICATIONS may be picked up at your local Jewel Food Store after Feb. $500 & $1,000 Awards
Joseph W. Fay Eagle Scout Scholarship	March 15, 2013	Eagle Scout by March 15, 2013. Graduating from MHS with a GPA of 2.0 or better. To apply for the scholarship, students need to fill out the MHS Academic Achievement Scholarship application (available in the CCRC) and indicate on the application that they would also like to be considered for the Joseph W. Scholarship.	50 word essay; $1,000 for first place; $500 for second place.
Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship	March 8, 2013	High school Senior in the 2012-2013 academic year in Illinois, strong commitment to pursue education in an office professional, secretarial, or business-related field within the state of Illinois with preference given to the University of Illinois. Application on line.	Communities service, academic achievement, resident of Illinois, citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., $500
The Kirk Players John W. Lynn Performing Arts Scholarship	April 15, 2013	Mundelein H.S. senior; GPA at least 3.0; must have participated in at least 2 productions during your senior year; accepted or plan to be enrolled as a full-time college freshman in the fall pursuing a degree in the performing arts. You can get the paper app in the CCRC.	Application; 2 letters of recommendation, one must be from your performing arts instructor; personal statement; transcript $1000
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Si Se Puede Hispanic Scholarship Program	April 5, 2013	Graduating High School Senior, enrolling in college in fall, 2013, citizen or perm. resident of U.S. Hispanic/Latino descent, minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Application on-line.	Scholarship application, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcripts.
Lake County Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Melvin E. Luke Scholarship	April 1, 2013	H.S. Senior graduating from a Lake or McHenry County high school who will be entering an engineering program at an ABET-EAC accredited college or university www.illinoisengineer.com/chapters/lakecounty	Application; teacher recommendation; statement of activities and interest; transcript; official score sheet of SAT and or ACT. Scholarship forms available in the CCRC.
Lake County Chapter of WINGS (Women Interested in Government	March 1, 2013	Female H.S. Senior pursuing Major in Political Science, Business, Public Administration, Pre-Law, or Education; accepted to a two or four-year college; resident of Lake County; minimum of 3.0 GPA. Applications available in the CCRC.	Application form; transcript including ACT scores; essay; 2 letters of recommendation; personal interview may be required; proof of acceptance at college majoring in Political Science, Business, Public Administration, Pre-Law or Education. $500
Lake County Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee	Refer to website for updates	Juniors. Apply for an electrical construction apprenticeship during the summer after your senior year. 18 years old when graduating. Be a high school graduate. passed algebra. valid driver's license. Scholarship applications must be filled out in person at the Lake County Joint Apprenticeship Office. Click on the links for info and directions.	Other qualifications apply. See web site for more details www.lakecountyjatc.org
Lake County Juvenile Officer's Association Scholarship	April 30, 2012	High School Senior must be enrolling in college/university for fall, 2012 semester, majoring in law enforcement or youth social service, reside in Lake County, IL. Click on link for copy or printed copies in CCRC.	Letter of recommendation, essay, transcript, letter of acceptance from college/university or verification of admission. Five $500 scholarships.
Lake County Retired Teachers Association	Complete app to LCRTA must be received by March 4, 2013 and winners notified by May 1, 2013	Lake County High School senior intent on pursuing a career in education. Consideration will be given to students with good academic achievement and community service. Applications available online.	Two letters of rec, application, two $1,000.00 scholarships given after successful completion of one semester.
Mac Lean-Fogg Scholarship	March 15, 2013	Graduating H.S. Senior from Mundelein H.S.; must be accepted by an accredited 4-year college or university of your choice and have demonstrated academic excellence with particular emphasis in Mathematics, Sciences, Industrial Arts, and Engineering; must have demonstrated achievement, creativity, leadership and the "entrepreneurial spirit" in activities at school, in the community and in other areas of life. Applications are available in the CCRC.	Must be enrolled in college full-time and maintain full-time enrollment with a "B" grade point average; must write 4 personal statements: 1-academic objective in attending college, 2- list 3 areas of personal achievement within the last year, 3- define entrepreneurial spirit and how you exemplify this spirit, 4- what academic experience during your junior & senior years was the most stimulating, and why; school recommendation and personal recommendation; transcript $1,000/year for 4 years
Marianjoy Scholarship Program	March 29, 2013	H.S. Senior; college undergraduates; functionally impaired or physically disabled; planning or are enrolled in post-secondary school	Application; personal profile; transcript; letters of recommendation www.marianjoy.org
Mediacom Scholarship Program	February 15, 2012	Illinois residents (seniors) planning on attending an accredited post-secondary two or four year institution. Award will be based on academic achievement and extra curricular activities.	two letters of rec, application, high school transcript, essay $1000.00
Mensa Education and Research Foundation	January 15, 2012	U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident enrolling in a college in the Fall; live in Northern Illinois or Northern Indiana;	get an application at Mensa Education & Research Foundation
Mundelein Automotive Scholarship for the Trades	April 5, 2013	Mundelein H.S. senior interested in entering the trades, including auto mechanics, electrician, heating/cooling , plumbing and pipe fitting. Application available in the CCRC.	Applicant can self-nominate using MHS Self-Nomination Form. Indicate why you are interested in a career in the Trades Industry. $1000
Mundelein Education Association Joseph P. Arrigo Scholarship	Due to Mrs. Craven by noon April 13, 2013	Mundelein H.S. senior planning on pursuing a degree in education	Application; transcript; 2 references from two faculty members
Mundelein High School Academic Achievement Scholarship	Refer to website for updates	MHS current Senior; planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution of your choice in the fall; must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Application available as a PDF file by clicking on the link to the left, or available as a paper copy in the CCRC.	application; two letters of rec;
Mundelein High School Booster Club Scholarship	April 30, 2013	H.S. senior; must have participated a minimum of 2 years in a sport--one year of which must have been during senior year at the Varsity level; 2.0 GPA; be a registered member of the Athletic Booster Club by 12/31 of the current school year; must be a full-time student in Fall of graduating year. Scholarship available in PDF form by clicking on the red link at the left.	Application; interview. $1000 scholarships will be awarded to MHS students.
Mundelein/Vernon Hills Rotary Club Scholarship	April 2, 2013	H.S. senior residing in Mundelein or Vernon Hills; attending a 4-year college or university in the fall. Consideration given to academic achievement, financial need, and community service. Applications available by clicking on the red link to the left. Applications need to be submitted to the CCRC as well.	Application; essay; interview
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois	March 31, 2012	Scholarships based on academic excellence and service to the community. Must be a legally blind resident of Illinois enrolled in a post-secondary institution.	application; essay; two letters of recommendation; transcripts go to www.nfbofillinois.org for scholarship apps and details. 5 scholarships available ranging from $1250.00 - $2000.00.
One Hundred Women Making a Difference	March 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.	High School Senior, Female, demonstrated desire to “make a difference” in the lives of others, plan to attend 4 years college or university, GPA of at least 2.0/4.0 , some level of financial need, U.S. citizen. Application online at: www.onehundredw.com/Scholarship_Applications.html	Application, essay, supporting documentation. $10,000.00/year for 4 years.
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago "Tall Persons Scholarship"	January 28, 2013	H.S. graduating senior-minimum height (females 5'10"; males 6'2"); scholarship based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, volunteer work, and personal achievement	Application available online using this link: Tall Club Scholarship Application; transcript of records; essay on "What being tall means to me"; 2 specific letters of recommendation; wallet size photo
Sara Elizabeth Stubblefied Foundation	April 30, 2013	College-bound or vocational technical school bound high school senior with epilepsy and is under a physician’s care for epilepsy, residing in the state of Illinois.	Application, 2 essays, $2000.00. Application available in the CCRC.
Scholarships for Military Children	Must be received by February 22, 2013	Dependent unmarried children under the age of 23 of active duty personnel reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of deceased members. 3.0 GPA and enrolled in a full time undergrad program.	1,500.00 awarded at each commissary. Go to www.militaryscholar.org
Sherwood and Evelyn Kresin Memorial Scholarship	April 1	Applicants must attend an accredited university in the state of Illinois or in a state contiguous to Illinois.	Applications and additional info are available online: http://www.valleyofchicago.org/ Applicant must earn a B average to continue receiving this scholarship, which may be renewed up to four years.
Society of Women Engineers, Chicago Regional Section Scholarship (link will open scholarship web page in a new window)	Refer to website for updates	The applicant must be 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, by an accredited college or university for the Fall 2011 semester. The applicant’s grade point average must be above 3.0/4.0 scale Applications available on the web page.	Applicants will also supply a certified copy of their high school transcript, copy of an acceptance letter into an engineering program, at least one letter of recommendation, a one page or less essay entitled "Why I Want to Become an Engineer", and a self-addressed return envelope for reply.
The Palumbo Family Foundation Scholarships	Refer to website for updates	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 2010 annual adjusted gross family income of $44,100 or less. A GPA of 3.0 or higher U.S. Citizen	Application only available online at www.palumbofoundation.org
Union League Club of Chicago Democracy in Action Award	Refer to website for updates	Juniors or Seniors in public or private high school who have been active in their communities. Nomination forms and application instructions are available on the website.	Application; signed by two staff members of the high school
University of Illinois - Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship	April 16, 2012	H. S. male students planning on attending the University of Illinois in the fall of 20012; excel in areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service; applicant under no obligation to join Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Applications available in the CCRC.	Application; transcript
University of Illinois Sigma Nu Fraternity Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship	May 15, 2012	Any Senior-level male high school student may apply who: (1) will be an entering freshman student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2012 and (2) has achieved a 3.0 or above grade point average (or such equivalent GPA) in his overall high school academic studies through his junior year in high school. Applying for the Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship in no way obligates the applicant to join the Sigma Nu Fraternity	$2500. Apply on-line at www.SigmaNuIllinois.com (click on “Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship” under Site Navigation). Official transcript required
Village of Hawthorn Woods Scholarships	Village of Hawthorn Woods sends out applications.	H.S. Senior residing in Hawthorn Woods	Application form; personal statement. $1,200
Wauconda Rotary James Radke Family Scholarship Program – Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship	April 1, 2012	Student must reside within the boundaries of the Wauconda School District #118, but need not attend Wauconda High School, GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, community service, extracurricular activities. Application available in the CCRC	Application, Essay,$1000
Wauconda Rotary James Radke Family Scholarship Program – Vocational Scholarship	April 1, 2012	Student must reside within the boundaries of the Wauconda School District #118, but need not attend Wauconda High School, GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, community service, extracurricular activities. Application available in the CCRC	Application, Essay,$1000