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Scholarship Opportunities Please review the criteria for each scholarship to determine those for which you qualify.
Have you searched the Rockford Public Library's searchable database of local scholarships? You should!!! It's also helpful for finding out which Community Foundation Scholarships are right for you. Simply click on the link below and then enter your major or other keyword to find related scholarships.
Scholarships with an Online Application |
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Charles Lee Anderson Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Rock Valley graduate or Sycamore High School graduating senior who will enter a college or university to pursue a degree in education; must demonstrate optimism, determination and love of neighbor as exemplified by Dr. Anderson's life. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Richard L. Bernardi Memorial Scholarship Criteria: An individual attending or planning to attend Rock Valley College, who is committed to completing a bachelor degree at an accredited college or university and demonstrates enthusiasm and leadership. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Beta Gamma Recruitment Grant Criteria: Female graduating senior from Boone or Winnebago county planning to enter the teaching profession. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Joe Carnes Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior at Crystal Lake South High School with a GPA of at least 3.0 who has financial need and has been involved in school, community and/or church activities. Open to all majors, but preference given to applicants pursuing degrees in aviation-related fields, educational fields or public/community service fields. Deadline March 1To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Harry H. and Floy B. Chapin Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior from Durand, Dakota or Pecatonica High School, must frequent businesses in Durand, rank in top 15% of graduating class and plan to attend a recognized college or university. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Community Foundation Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior, resident of Winnebago county, 2.75 or higher GPA, and shows financial need. (Financial need is defined as having an EFC of less than 3,000 for this scholarship.) May attend a college, university or trade school. Renewable for four years as long as criteria are met. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Margaret T. Craig Community Service Scholarship Criteria: High school graduate under the age of 23 or a graduating senior with a permanent address in Winnebago County planning to pursue a two or four-year degree at an accredited college, university or trade school who demonstrates, through their community involvement, a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for people in their school, community and county. Minimum GPA of 2.75. Students may reapply for this scholarship in subsequent years. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. William R. Durham Drama/Theater Scholarship Criteria: High school graduate or graduating senior with a permanant address within Winnebago or Boone county with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale who plans to attend an accredited four year college or university to obtain an M.A. or B.A.. Applicant must intend to teach theater or work professionally as a performer or technician in theater and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 while receiving the award. To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Roger L. Ekstrom Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Guilford High School graduating senior, male or female, has a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, who is a member of the Guilford Golf Team. Student plans to attend a college or university. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. John Flynn Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Graduating Pecatonica High School senior who is pursing higher education. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 2.0/4.0 and have been involved in community service. Although not required, preference may be given to candidates with an agricultural background. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Louis J. Franchini Rockford Police Department Scholarship Criteria: High school graduate currently enrolled in an accredited law enforcement program or a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in law enforcement. Applicant must reside in Winnebago County. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. William J. Galaway Library and Information Science Scholarship Criteria: Individual must possess a bachelors degree and be employed either full or part-time in a public library in Boone, Winnebago, Ogle or Stephenson Counties and must have been accepted for graduate studies in an American Library Association (ALA) program in Library and Information Science. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Susan Kay Munson Gilmore Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior or former graduate of a Guilford or Mendota Township High School, C or better GPA, financial need, pursuing a vocational career. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Nettie and Jesse Gorov Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior, current college student or non-traditional student who is or plans to attend an accredited two or four year school. Applicant must exhibit character, scholastic achievement and financial need. (Financial need is defined as having an EFC of less than 15,000 for this scholarship.) Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Karen Harter Recruitment Grant Criteria: A female Rockford College or Northern Illinois University sophomore or junior student who is pursuing a career in secondary math or science education. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Amber Huber Memorial Scholarship Criteria: A four-year scholarship for a graduating senior female from Byron High School who has participated in the Byron High School girls track program and/or Byron High School Cheerleading program for at least three seasons including her senior year. Minimum GPA 5 on an 11 point scale (C average). Awarded only in even-numbered years. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 31!!! To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. International Management Council (IMC) Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior residing in Winnebago County who is pursuing a degree in business. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 and have been active in community service. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Ashley E. Ketcher Memorial Scholarship
Buster Lindsay Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior athlete from Jefferson High School, who has participated in high school sports for a minimum of three years including the senior year, has a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA and is planning to attend a two-or a four-year college or university. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Kari Lotko Memorial Scholarship Fund Criteria: Graduating female, high school senior who is a Boylan High School Soccer Team member and/or a Sirens Soccer Team member. Applicant must be community service minded, active in her faith and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Keith Maffioli Scholarship Criteria: Graduating seniors from a Boone, Stephenson, Ogle or Winnebago County School who has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and shows financial need. (Financial need is defined as having an EFC of less than 10,000 for this scholarship.) May attend a college (including technical, business and community colleges) or university. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. May-Cassioppi Scholarship Criteria: A former Guilford High School swimmer and/or diver (including graduating H.S. seniors), exhibits character traits of strength, discipline, leadership, teamwork and loyalty. Applicant demonstrates financial need and plans to/is attending a college or university, junior college or trade school. Recipients may reapply.
To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. George A. Muck Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Members or regular attendees of First United Methodist Church of Belvidere who is pursuing additional education. Applicants may be current high school seniors, current college students or adults returning to college. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Paul and Ruth Neidhold Business Scholarship Criteria: Harvard High School senior, GPA of 2.0 or higher, planning to pursue education or training in a business field. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Northwest Community Center Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior or a graduate from a Rockford high school who has a GPA of at least 2.0, demonstrates financial need and plans to attend a college, university or trade school. Applicants must be residents of northwest Rockford or have a history of involvement with Northwest Community Center as either a volunteer or participant. Past recipients may reapply.
To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Katharine H. Obye Award Criteria: A female who is graduating from a public high school within Boone or Winnebago county who plans to teach at any level or in any field. Applicant must have done outstanding work on a high school publication staff such as newspaper or yearbook. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. William Pigott Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior from McHenry, Boone or Winnebago county majoring in engineering. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Gary S. Wilmer RAMI Music Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior from Boone or Winnebago County who has a GPA of at least 2.5, plans to pursue a degree in music performance, education or composition and is actively involved in school or community musical groups. Students must be nominated by a music teacher. Deadline February 1 To
learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click
here. Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity College Scholarship Criteria: An
individual planning to attend an accredited junior college,
college or university. (Vocational training programs are
not eligible for the scholarship.) Applicant
must be a current homeowner resident or dependent of homeowner
resident of a home built by Rockford Area Habitat for
Humanity, Inc. and must be residing in home at time of
scholarship application. Applicants and recipients may
re-apply. To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Rockton Lions Club Scholarship AND Dr. Loomis/Rockford Lions Club Scholarship Rockton Lions Club Criteria: Any graduating high school senior residing within District #207 who ranks in the top 1/3 of their class, has financial need, has a stated career goal and is involved in community service through community activities. Additional consideration may be given to students who are involved with Lions Club activities. To learn more about these scholarships or to apply, click here. Deborah
Jean Rydberg Memorial Scholarship To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Richard J. Schnell Memorial Scholarship Criteria: An individual who has been accepted into or is enrolled in an American Dental Association accredited dental or dental hygiene program or a graduate post-doctoral program in the United States. Must show evidence of financial need.
To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Elisabeth Seegmiller Recruitment Grant Criteria: A female Rockford College sophomore or junior who is pursuing a degree in education. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Ernest and Charlene Stachowiak Memorial Scholarship Criteria: A graduating senior or current college student with a permanent address within Boone, Ogle, Stephenson or Winnebago county with a gpa of at least 2.5/4.0. Student must demonstrate financial need. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Diane Thompson-Wells Memorial Scholarship Criteria: A graduating high school senior or current four-year college or university student who has a GPA of at least 2.5, has financial need and is a Marching member of the Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps Deadline April 15 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Dr. Gussie M. Ware Scholarship Criteria: African-American female high school senior, minimum GPA of 2.5 who has been accepted at a two-or-four year college or university. Applicant must have financial need and be a resident of Winnebago County or a relative of Dr. Gussie M. Ware.
To
learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click
here. Women of Today's Manufacturing Criteria: A male or female resident of Ogle, Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, or Rock County who is attending or plans to attend a college, university, or trade/technical school. Applicant must demonstrate how their course work will impact manufacturing technology in the region. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Carolyn Wones Recruitment Grant Criteria: A female who is graduating from a public high school within Boone or Winnebago county who plans to pursue a degree in secondary teaching. Applicant must exhibit academic potential and have participated in a number of high school activities. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Margaret Wyeth Scholarship Criteria: Graduating public high school senior, residing in Boone, Ogle or Winnebago County planning to attend a college or university. Applicant must exhibit financial need and demonstrate active involvement in social studies organizations, clubs and classes such as student government, political campaigns, social service and community service. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Zeta Chapter Memorial Award Criteria: A female who is graduating from a public high school within Boone or Winnebago county who plans to teach at any level. Applicant must exhibit academic potential and have participated in a number of high school activities. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma. Deadline March 1 To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Scholarships with Downloadable ApplicationsEach of the following scholarships requires a unique application. Use the link at the bottom of each scholarship listing to download the appropriate application to print. For more information or to request an application contact the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois at 962-2110. Chief David G. Bailey Fire Science Scholarship Criteria: Applicants must be firefighters currently serving in one of the following areas: Cherry Valley Fire Protection District; M.A.B.A.S. Division 8 Fire Departments both primary & secondary members or Kirkland, IL & Freeport, IL rural and city fire departments Funds must be used for tuition for an accredited, sanctioned or certified course relating to fire science and/or emergency medical services training and may include seminars and workshops. The applicant's commanding officer must approve courses as being pertinent to the needs of the department. Call the Community Foundation for further information. Rolling Deadline - Funds available on a first-come first-served basis To learn more about this scholarship or to apply, click here. Randall A. Blank Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Graduate of a public or private school within the boundaries of Rockford School District #205 who has declared a major of police science or a similar field and will be in the second, third or fourth year at a college or university next year. Deadline March 1
Scholarships with Special InstructionsPlease follow the special instructions to apply for scholarships in this section. For more information or to request an application, contact the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois at 962-2110. Helen R. Finley-Loescher Scholarship L. H. Geddes Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Open to officers in the Rockford Police Department and Division #16 of the Illinois Division of Criminal Investigation to continue their education. For more information contact The Community Foundation. La Voz Latina Scholarship Deadline March 14 Leopold Education Project Scholarship Mark A. Reid Memorial Grant Criteria: Graduating senior at Oregon High School, demonstrating enthusiasm and optimism, who has actively participated in music and/or drama, exhibits leadership in the school, encourages and supports other students and is actively involved in extracurricular activities. Deadline determined by Oregon High School. For more information, contact Mitch Lauer, Oregon High School, 732-6241. Rockford Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior from Winnebago or Boone County pursuing a two or four year degree. Awards will be based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline end of February. Contact Audrey Johnson at 282-3537 for more information. Senior Memorial Scholarship
Bonnie Sorenson Scudder Scholarship Criteria: For female seniors at Harvard High School who have exhibited an interest in women's physical education and who wish to pursue a degree in women's physical education. Contact Melissa Laffey, Harvard High School, 1103 N. Jefferson, Harvard, IL 60033. Joan Stonecipher Scholarship Provides a one-year full scholarship (unlimited classes for two seminars, September to May) at the School of Rockford Dance Company. By audition only. For more information, contact the Rockford Dance Company, 815-963-3341. |
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