128 kb)QUINCY NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
November 2009
The UPDATE provides information about scholarships available through the Guidance Office as well as through other sources. This is certainly not intended to be a complete compilation of available financial aids. Visit individual college web sites for more scholarship opportunities offered at that particular school. Students are encouraged to explore other sources as well. Consider the following:
| Illinois Student Assistance Commission | www.collegezone.com |
| Financial Aid Answers/Eligibility | www.salliemae.com |
| State and Federal Grants | www.fafsa.ed.gov |
| National Scholarship Searchp | www.fastweb.com |
| National Scholarship Search | www.wiredscholar.com |
| National Scholarship Search | www.scholarships.com |
| Weekly Scholarship Alerts | http://weeklyscholarshipalert.com |
| National Scholarship Search | www.cappex.com |
| National Scholarship Search | www.charterone.com/edu/scholarshipsearch |
| Outstanding Students of America | www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com |
| Ref # | Deadline | Scholarship | Qualifications | Scholarship Web Site/E-mail |
| 125A | March 1, 2010 |
American Business Women's Association 2 $500 Scholarships |
Resident of IL, U.S. Citizen | See guidance office for application |
| 130 | March 8, 2010 |
Adams County Farm Bureau 5 $1000 3 graduating seniors, 2 graduates pursuing a degree |
Must be Adams County Farm Bureau member or the spouse or child of a member, acceptable academic performance, financial need, moral character | See Mrs. Liesen for application |
| 112 | March 1, 2010 | Independent Order of Oddfellows and Rebekahs of IL | Resident of IL; US citizen | www.ioof-il.org |
| 134 | March 5, 2010 |
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) 2010 25 $7,500 Scholarships, picture in milk mustache advertisement |
Academic excellence 35%, Athletic excellence 35%, Leadership 15%, Community Service 10%, Milk experience 5% | Apply online at www.bodybymilk.com |
| 136 | March 7, 2010 |
Quincy Rotary East 2 $1,000 Scholarships |
2 letters of recommendation, learn the objectives of Rotary International, good moral character | See Guidance Office for application |
| 138 | March 15, 2010 |
Kohl's Kids Who Care 10 National Winners: $5,000 scholarship; 170 Regional winners: $1,000 scholarship; Each local store: 2 winners $50 gift card |
Outstanding community service | www.kohlskidswhocare.com download official rules and nomination form |
| 139 | April 2, 2010 | Quincy Service League 2 - $1,000 scholarships | Must pursue post secondary or vocational/technical education; Adams County resident; community service; commitment to a course of study; financial need; complete application, written response, 3 letters of recommendation and transcript | See Guidance Office for application |
| 137 | March 15, 2010 |
Quincy Preserves $500 Award |
Submit application, 2 recommendation letters, and 1-2 page essay on Quincy's architecture | Contact Guidance Office for application. |
| 141 | April 4, 2010 |
Margaret Leleniewski Memorial Scholarship $500 scholarship |
Illinois resident; upper 40% of class of 2010; plan to major in architecture, construction related engineering, building construction technology; submit letter of intent, 2 letters of recommendation and transcript | See Mrs. Liesen for application |
| 147 | March 15, 2010 | 2010 General Assembly Scholarship; 1 year tuition waiver at an Illinois state university | Essay required; demonstrated financial need; 3 letters of recommendation | See Mrs. Liesen for application |
| 156 | October 8, 2010 |
AES Engineering Solutions $500 also available to non-engineering students |
Demonstrated character; essay of less than 1000 words - If you had the authority to change your school in a positive way, what specific changes would you make? OR How has your family background affected the way you see the world? |
Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com See Mrs. Liesen for more info |
| 129 | March 1, 2010 | Great River Corvette Club $1000 Scholarship | Acceptable GPA and attendance record; Pursue an automotive related career | See Mrs. Liesen for form. |
| 132 | March 15, 2010 | Sons of Confederate Veterans $1000 Scholarship | Graduating Senior, male or female; Resident of Illinois and enrolling in college or university in fall 2007; Must be a descendant of a male who served in the military or civil service of the Confederate States of America Family lines must be documented genealogically; 500 word essay, transcript and biography | See Guidance Office for more information. |
| 131 | March 15, 2010 | Altrusa International of Quincy; Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial $1000 Scholarship | Adams County HS Senior; Active in community service; Minimum GPA 2.8; 3 letters of reference, transcript, short essay, resume and application | Application forms available at Guidance Office. |
| 135 | March 13, 2010 | Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Leadership Scholarship | Diocesan Catholic Female High School Senior; Submit 2 page typed resume describing in what ways you have exemplified the values of leadership, faith and service; Letter(s) of recommendation | See Guidance Office for information sheet. |
| 148 | March 12, 2010 | Elks Children Care Corporation Scholarships; 1st yr $1000, 2nd yr $1500, 3rd yr $2000, 4th - 6th yr $2500 | Planning on entering physical therapy or occupational therapy field; Maintain a 3.0 Cumulative GPA; Financial need; 3 academic reference letters; 3 non-academic reference letters; Transcript and income tax forms | See Guidance Office for application. |
| 118 | March 31, 2010 | First Bankers Trust 2010 Scholarship $500 | HS Senior; GPA min. 2.5; Essay on career goals and why you should be awarded the scholarship (250-500 words) | Contact Mrs. Liesen for application. |