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Jacobs High School - Updated 04/8/2023
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Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americanshttps://www.jccia.com/scholarshipsVariesVariesSix scholarship opportunities with a wide range of eligibility. Check them out!
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One Million Monarchshttps://www.onemillionmonarchs.org/financial-support/scholarships/VariesUndisclosedCurrently a senior in good standing in a McHenry County High School and enrolled in a OMM program. Recommendation/Endorsement of a Faculty Representative. Experienced the loss of a close loved one during childhood, such as a parent or sibling. Exhibited strong focus on academics and extracurricular activities, including volunteerism/mentorship.
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CollegeBoardhttps://opportunity.collegeboard.org/VariesVariesMust be in the class of 2020 or after.
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Do Something Awardshttps://www.dosomething.org/us/about/easy-scholarshipsVariesVariesSeveral different scholarship opportunities for students interested in volunteering.
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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fundhttps://www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resource-guide-2022-2023/VariesVariesA variety of scholarships available for latino students.
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Women in Business Northern Kane County Chamber of Commercehttp://www.nkccwib.dollarsforscholars.org/VariesVariesScholarships are awarded to High School Seniors and College students affiliated with the NKC Chamber or residing in the NKCC market area.
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Jacobs Athletic Booster ClubApplication available in the student services officeApril 8, 2024$1,000Participated in at least one athletic program, plan on attending college, 2.0 GPA or higher.
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Backyard Garden Club of Dundee TownshipApplication available in the student services officeApril 9, 2024$2,000Pursuing a career in horticulture, landscaping, landscape design, floriculture, conservation, forestry, park and outdoor education, environmental education, and related fields.
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Vincent J. Vittore Memorial Scholarshiphttp://www.btbfoundation.org/2024-scholarship-application.htmlApril 15, 2024$5,000US Citizen ages 17 to 30, reside in Chicago Metropoitan area, cancer patient, cancer survivor, or immediate family member of a cancer patient/survivor, enrolled in a 2 or 4 year degree seeking program for 2025
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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Auxiliaryhttps://www.advocatehealth.com/gshp/patients-visitors/hospital-information/volunteer-auxiliary/scholarshipsApril 15, 2024VariesStudents pursuing an education in a health-related field; Evaluated on the basis of attitude and desire toward education, leadership, citizenship, personality, and financial need; Must be residing in one of the following zip codes: 60010, 60012, 60013, 60014, 60021, 60042, 60047, 60050, 60051, 60060, 60067, 60073, 60084, 60098, 60102, 60110, & 60156.
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Nancy Fike Scholarship - McHenry County Historical Societyhttps://mchenrycountyhistory.org/2021-fike-scholarshipApril 15, 2024$1,000McHenry County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who plan on studying history, education or the social sciences. Children and grandchildren of MCHS board members and staff are not eligible.
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Hillstriders Distance Running Scholarshiphttp://www.hillstriders.com/scholarship.htmlApril 21, 2024$250-$3,000The applicant must be a McHenry County resident and/or a graduating senior from a McHenry County High School in good academic standing. The applicant must be a distance runner (800 meters or longer) on their school’s track or cross-country team. Applicant must have applied and been accepted at a college or university, and enrolling in the fall.
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Student Insights Marketing Research- Student View Scholarship Programhttp://www.student-view.comApril 23, 2024$500-$5,000Log on to website and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. No minimum GPA or test scores, no essay required, no fee. For High School Seniors.
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Blood Drive ScholarshipSee Nurse MargeApril 25, 2024$800Senior that has donated blood at least four times during their high school career.
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Marianjoy Scholarship Programhttps://foundation.nm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MRH-Scholarship-FINAL2-1.3.23.pdfApril 28, 2024VariesStudents with physical disabilities, personal profile; Apply online starting in January.
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Sigma Nu Fraternity Scholarshipshttps://www.sigmanu.org/educational-foundation/priorities/national-scholarship-funds?April 30, 2024VariesSeveral Scholarships available to program initiates.
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Algonquin Lions Club Ted Spella Education AwardPaper copies available in student services office.April 30, 2024$2,500Strongest consideration on students who have a vision disability, hearing disability, or physical disability; senior living in Algonquin, teacher recommendation, essay, 2.5 GPA minimum, transcript.
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EGIA Foundation Scholarship Programhttps://egiafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/April 30, 2024Twenty separate amounts of $2,500Students planning to enroll or currently enrolled in an HVAC technical program at an accredited institution next year. U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents based on the guidelines utilized by the U.S. Department of Education Federal Financial Aid eligibility. Minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Student pursuing an Associate’s Degree, Certificate, or Diploma in an HVAC technical program. Preference will be given to high school seniors and students age 18-26. The first 350 applicants will be considered. If interest dictates, the limit may be raised to accommodate for more applications.
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Friends of Moraine Hills State Parkhttps://www.friendsofmorainehillsstatepark.org/general-8April 30, 2024$1,000Attend high school in Lake, McHenry, or Kane County Illinois; Plan to attend college or university; Plan to enter a field of study and career directly related to the environmental studies.
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America Library of Poetry National Student Poetry Contesthttps://www.libraryofpoetry.com/April 30, 2024Up to $500The Annual Student Poetry Contest is open to all students enrolled in grades 3-12 (including home schooled and tutored children), Each entrant may submit one poem of no more than 20 lines on any subject, and in any style except concrete (shape poems) or black out poems (marker covering another author's text to create a poem) provided that the content of the poem is not vulgar or offensive, does not employ profanity, and is the original, individual work of the entrant. All submissions become the property of The America Library of Poetry and will be considered for publication in a forthcoming anthology and may appear on this website.
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Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearinghttps://www.deanritter.org/May 1, 2024$1,000-$8,000Must have significant hearing loss in one or both ears. Must be a resident of the state of Illinois (citizenship not a requirement). Currently a high school senior in good standing. Financial need will be considered.
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Paula Ford-Martin Memorial Fundhttps://paulafordmartin.org/May 1, 2024UndisclosedApplicant must: A) study or reside in the United States, B) be between the ages of 17 and 23, and C) identify as LGBTQ+ and/or an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Applicant must belong to at least one of the following groups: 1) in their final year at a secondary/high school (public, private, technical/vocational, or home-schooled); 2) a high school graduate who has not yet begun an academic/professional curriculum; or 3) a student enrolled in at least 6 credit-hours at an accredited university, college, technical/vocational program, or other academic/professional pursuit. Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of involvement with the LGBTQ+ community. Financial need, future plans, and academic/personal achievement are also considered. Finalists will be contacted for interviews in early June.
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Right to Lifehttps://www.righttolifemc.org/scholarships.htmlMay 7, 2024$1,000Applicants must be a graduating senior from a high school in McHenry County, IL or be a resident of McHenry County, IL who is graduating from an accredited home school. The student must be accepted into a two- or four-year university/college, or trade school. Letters of recommendation may not be from relatives.
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The Peter J. Herchenbach Memorial Scholarship Fundwww.petespals.orgMay 20, 2024$5,000High school senior battling cancer or other life threatening disease; special consideration given to applicants known for their positive attitude and exemplary courage.
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Single Parent Scholarshiphttps://colwell-law.org/2023-single-parent-scholarship/May 31, 2024$1,000Must be a single parent or child of a single parent to apply; Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
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PB&J Scholarshiphttps://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarshipMay 31, 2024$1,000The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. Examples of personal challenges include, but are not limited to: medical issues, peer issues: bullying, change of school, minority status, etc., family issues: divorce, death, lack of income, homelessness, foster care, abuse, etc., When in doubt, students are encouraged to apply; this scholarship is meant to be inclusive.
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Lamber-Goodnow Scholarshipshttps://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/December 1, 2024$1,000Several different scholarships available from nursing, law, physical therapist/occupational therapist and medical school scholarships.