College ScholarshipsCollege Scholarship Opportunities
QUINCY NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
March, 2008
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 each 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 Search 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
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Ref #
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Deadline
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Scholarship
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Qualifications
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Scholarship Web Site/E-mail
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131
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March 15, 2008
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Altrusa International of Quincy
Patricia & Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship
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Adams County HS Senior
Active in Community Service
Minimum GPA 2.8
3 letters of reference, transcript, short essay, resume and application
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Application forms available at Guidance Counselor’s Office
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132
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March 15, 2008
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Sons of Confederate Veterans $ 1000 Scholarship
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Graduating Senior, male or female
Resident of Illinois & 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, & biography
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See guidance office for more information
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114
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March 21, 2008
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DOT Foods Scholarship
$2,000 (& part time work requirement during summer/Christmas break/280 hours)
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Attend high school within 50 mile radius of Mt. Sterling
ACT min 21;SAT min 980
GPA min 2.5
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Contact Mrs. Liesen for an application
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118
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March 31, 2008
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First Bankers Trust
2008 scholarship
$500
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HS Senior
GPA min 2.5
Essay on career goals & why you should be awarded the scholarship
(250-500 words)
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Contact Mrs. Liesen for application
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137
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March 18, 2008
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Quincy Preserves
$500 Award
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Submit application,
2 recommendation letters, and 1-2 page essay on Quincy’s architecture
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See guidance office for application
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138
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March 15, 2008
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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
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Outstanding community service
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www.kohlskidswhocare.com
Download official rules and nomination form
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139
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April 4, 2008
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Quincy Service League
(2) $1,000 Scholarships
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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
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See guidance office for application or
www.quincyserviceleague.org
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140
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April 1, 2008
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Northeast Independent Living Services
Cindy Hays Memorial Scholarship $500
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Missouri resident
2008 high school graduate
Have a significant physical, mental or development disability OR major in a disability –related field
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See Mrs. Liesen for information
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141
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April 4, 2008
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Margaret Leleniewski Memorial Scholarship
$500 scholarship
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Illinois resident
Upper 40% of class of 2008
Plan to major in architecture, construction related engineering, building construction technology
Submit leeter of intent, 2 letters of recommendation & transcript
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See Mrs. Liesen for application
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