Scholarships
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College SCHOLARSHIPS: A guest speaker will address PND seniors on Thursday January 6th during advisory B & C - parents are welcome to attend (12 -12:20 & 12:25 - 12:45). The speaker is a current college senior - who has been able to obtain over $63,000 from approximately 20 different federal, state, local, individual and group funded scholarships. She will share the steps she took and provide tips on how our students can begin their own scholarship search. Questions? Please contact Jane Perkins in Counseling.
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Kids' Chance Inc. of Illinois
Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois was founded with the goal of awarding academic college scholarships to deserving children of workers seriously injured or killed on the job.
We believe we can make a significant difference in the lives of all children affected by a workplace injury by helping them pursue and achieve their educational goals.
We anticipate continuing to award several scholarships to qualified scholars. Please help us by spreading the word about our organization and by encouraging potential candidates to apply. We accept application once per year starting with the Fall Semester. The deadline for applications is May 30. In addition to the IL Kids Chance scholarship, there is an opportunity for qualifying incoming freshman (or equivalent) to also be nominated for the Jim Hudak and Sally Silvia Scholarship Fund. This award is likely to be at or near $10,000 per academic year. Recipients of the Jim Hudak and Sally Silvia Scholarship Fund who successfully complete their course of study each year are also eligible for annual renewal upon submission of satisfactory academic progress and evidence of significant financial need. For this reason, it is very important to apply early but no later than May 30th to be considered for the state nomination.
Applications should be sent to:
Kids' Chance Inc. of Illinois
318 Half Day Road, #172
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Flavorful Futures
Founded in 1987 in Seattle, Washington, Talking Rain Beverage Company is an industry leader when it comes to creating and promoting brands using innovative ingredients and ideas. Our innovative thinking carries over into the Sparkling Ice® beverage line, as we continue to devote extensive time in research and development to perfect the brand experience. Bold taste and bold refreshment, have made Sparkling Ice flavored water one of the fastest-growing non-alcoholic beverages in the country, and we were recently honored as Beverage World’s 2014 Liquid Refreshment Company of the Year. Talking Rain has been committed to giving back to the community and partnering with cause related organizations since we first opened our doors in 1987 – supporting hundreds of nonprofits across the country.
NROTC Scholarship
The Early NROTC Selection Board concluded last November and resulted in 3 Scholarship Selections in Iowa and Nebraska for a total of $540,000 in scholarship funds awarded! These students will individually receive $180,000 towards achieving their Bachelor’s degree at the University of their choice and eventually receive a Federal commission as a Second Lieutenant.
This opportunity for your student population has NOT passed! We still have availability on the upcoming Scholarship Selection Board in February. However, submission deadlines are QUICKLY approaching so applicants must begin the process AS SOON AS POSSIBLE in order for consideration. Applications will not be considered after 15 January 2022.
Qualification minimums are:
1. ACT score: 22 minimum - OR - SAT score: 1000 minimum - OR - ASVAB score: 74 minimum
2. A United States Citizen or Green cardholder.
3. Good physical condition – (200 points on a USMC Physical Fitness Test)
Your help in this endeavor will ensure the high quality of Officers in the United States Marine Corps and will have reverberating effects through both of our communities for decades to come.
Please contact me at adam.meyers@marines.usmc.mil or by call or text at 817-600-0841.
Hello from St. Ambrose University!
My name is Tony Ketelaar, and I will be the admissions counselor working with Peoria Notre Dame this year! I am reaching out to you today to share an update about our new Catholic Traditions scholarship at SAU. We are excited to offer this opportunity to students who plan to continue their Catholic education. Here are the highlights:
Awarded to any graduates of a Catholic high school
Annual $2,000 scholarship, up to 4 years
The award is in addition to academic, diversity, athletic, or fine arts scholarships
Attached to this email is a digital poster in case you would like to share it with your students and their families - I hope this will serve as an amazing opportunity for your students!
Thanks and Go Bees!
Tony Ketelaar (he/him/his)
Assistant Director of First-Year Admissions
St. Ambrose University
518 W. Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803
Office: 563-484-9107 (Text: 563-794-4470)
We're awarding $20,000 to 20 student athletes!
Foot Locker wants to celebrate YOU–not just because you scored the game-winning point–but because sports have helped you grow into a strong leader at school and in your community.
* Heads up: We use a third party platform to collect applications. If this is your first time using the site, you will be asked to create an account to start an application.
Heisman High School Scholarship
The Heisman Memorial Trophy is renowned for symbolizing the pursuit of excellence with integrity. The Heisman High School Scholarship, presented by Acceptance Insurance, extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed male and female high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them.
Bradley University - AW Scholarship.pdfI am a faculty member at Bradley University in Peoria, IL and we have scholarships available for two Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) freshmen every year. Each scholarship is $4,000 per year and is renewable each year. Each student works one-on-one with a FCS faculty member to complete a research or creative project. We have several different major options within the FCS Department including nutrition & dietetics, public health education, hospitality leadership, retail merchandising, FCS teacher education, and FCS.
I have attached the promotional flyer for these scholarships. I was wondering if this could be sent to students or posted in your school so they know about the opportunity?
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thank you for your consideration.
Rachel L. Vollmer, PhD, RD Associate Professor Family & Consumer Sciences Program Director Interim C. C. Wheeler Institute Director Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Bradley University | 1501 W Bradley Ave | Peoria, IL 61625 309-677-4182 | rvollmer@fsmail.bradley.edu
Up to $23,000 in financial assistance for college
The Golden Apple Scholars teacher preparation and tuition assistance program is now accepting applications.
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program is a teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors and freshman and sophomore Illinois college students who have the determination and drive to be highly effective teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. We prepare aspiring teachers for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.
Scholars Receive:
Tuition assistance, up to $23,000
Paid Scholar Institutes that include courses and extensive classroom/work experience
Academic and social-emotional support
Job placement assistance
Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty
As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs.
Visit the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans website to learn more
For Individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity
A free scholarship search and application platform.
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To address the critical teacher shortage in Illinois
- Apply to become a Golden Apple Scholar!
Who Is Eligible?
Students attending Illinois schools who are high school seniors, freshmen/sophomores and community college students
Illinois resident, U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens, or Illinois Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students
Fun Facts About Weird Jobs
Snake Milker: These are the folks that capture Cobras and Rattlesnakes to extract their venom for use in creating snakebite antidotes. Going rate about $1,000 per gram if you live. (A gram is about the weight of a paperclip).Professional Bridesmaids: Depending on the services you provide to the bride, or wedding party, pro-bridesmaids can make between $300 and $2,000 per wedding.Iceberg Mover: The year after the Titanic sank the US Coast Guard thought a warning system for ships from icebergs might be a good idea. There are now entrepreneurs that make a good living towing icebergs out of shipping lanes.Rent A Mourner: So Uncle Johnny didn’t have many close friends to morn his passing, or was hated, so why not hire a few folks to show up and morn the loss with you. No word on costs for this, but I suppose it’s whatever the market will bear. Crying is probably optional.Dog Surfing Instructor: Yes there are people who will not only teach you to surf but your dog as well. Gives new meaning to hang ten.Professional Mermaid: Even a marginal swimmer can make up to $300 being a mermaid at parties or corporate functions. In some places you have to be licensed. Not to worry. A five-day course will only set you back about $3,800.Face Feeler: You too can make up to $25/hour part time being a sensory scientist and use your hands to judge how effective lotions, cleaners, and razors are. It’s all in the wrists.Professional Cuddler: Sometimes you just need a hug. Not sure about cuddling up with a total stranger for up to $80/hour. I just might have to insist on dinner and a movie first.Professional TV Watcher: Yes, it’s true. TV watchers pick news clips and/or shows to be used for other TV shows or news programs. Rumor is that in 2005 Jimmy Kimmel was willing to pay a pro TV watcher $500 to $600 a week.Dog Food Taster: It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it, and many people do. Your job would be to test the quality of the product and it’s nutritional value. The big question would be — spit or swallow.QUOTED FROM : http://kmmsam.com/friday-fun-facts-about-weird-jobs/
CYBERSECURITY
Cybersecurity jobs are what employers are seeking to fill. The It is career projected to grow 28% form 2016-2028 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employers are anxious to gain the skills from an Information Security Analyst.We’ll cover tuition and fees for up to four years for all qualified in-state students. That’s our mission as a land-grant institution. That’s Illinois Commitment.
Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant’s essay response. Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.
To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must:
Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
The OppU Achievers Scholarship
Founded in 2016, the scholarship provides $2,500 for current or future education costs. Scholarship selections are made four times a year. Annually, the OppU Achievers Scholarship awards a total of $10,000 to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement.
o apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question below. For an idea of what our review committee is looking for, take a look at these scholarship essay examples from past recipients.
The College & University you are interested in all have their own SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS & MERIT AWARDS.
Contact the school you are interested in attending.