Counselor’s Corner for Scholarships and Senior Information
Posted: 03/10/2010
Pay close attention to read the, “Hey, is this you,” information at the bottom!
Current Scholarships
We are down to about 11 weeks…if you are planning to attend college, you should know where you are going and have an acceptance letter. If you have applied to colleges and haven’t heard anything….talk to your guidance counselor and we will call the schools in question. It’s still not too late to apply to certain colleges that have a rolling application program, such as Northern Illinois University for example. Don’t delay in this process.
Reminders:
Ø If you have committed to one college but have been accepted to others, send a note of thanks and let them know that you have made your choice and you will not be attending to that school. Remember, other kids are waiting to hear, so don’t take up a spot that you aren’t going to use.
Ø Do you have 3 letters of recommendation on hand to use for scholarships or college? If not, ask now! If you are asking teachers, you can ask them to email your counselor and we will put the recommendation on school paper and keep it on file for you to use as needed.
Ø Make sure you read the scholarship applications in full. Don’t leave out any information or essays!
Finish STRONG!
Willie Earl “Butch” Greene Scholarship Foundation:
For students that are active in their home church. You must complete a short essay, have been accepted to a College or University, three letters of recommendation, and complete an interview with the Scholarship Committee from Shiloh Full Gospel Church. Applications are in the guidance office and are DUE to the guidance off by April 27.
Mary Jo Johnson Memorial:
For students entering the field of Education. Come to the guidance office for an application. The due date has been extended until April 30 due in the Guidance office!
People’s Bank Scholar Program:
For students attending ONU, Notre Dame, and KCC. There is no specific application, just come to the guidance office and get a brochure that will give you instructions on how to apply. There is no deadline for this scholarship, but the sooner you apply, the higher your chances of getting it.
Omicron Alumni Association of PSI Upsilon
Male students only…looking for high moral, intellectual, and social excellance. You can find the application online at www.illinipsiu.com
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee…If you are planning to attend to UWM, they have several scholarships available. To check them out, to to scholarships.uwm.edu
Great Clips
Cosmetology School Scholarships Available! If you are pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering, this scholarship can be used at any accredited cosmetology or barbering school in North Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. You can pick up an application in the guidance office. Due by April 25.
Notice of Apprenticeship Opportunity…the first Tuesday of each month at the Laborer Local Union office at Kankakee. To contact the Illinois and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program.
Student Insights 2010 Student-View Scholarship Program
No minimum ACT, essay, or application fee. Log on to www.student-view.com Deadline: April 22, 2010.
Jerry Gromer memorial Scholarship
Short application, pick it up in the guidance office. Deadline May 15.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship
For students attending the University of Illinois during the Fall of 2010. This application is based on community service and will go to a male student. Deadline: April 23 Applications are in the guidance office
Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership, Inc. Education Awards
Based on positive leadership and character exhibited in school and community activities and on financial need. Must have a minimum of 2.0, proof of enrollment to college. For more information, stop by the guidance office. Deadline: April 25 to the guidance office.
Reverend Elmer Wilson
Based on financial need or a student who has had obstacles to overcome. This scholarship has been posted. If interested, please pick up more information and an application in the guidance office ASAP.
Reverend Elmer Wilson Scholarship: For students who may have stumbled or had a difficult time but has not let that failure define his or her future. This scholarship is to be awarded to the student who has faced adversity and is now on the road to success.
Requirements: C average or better, has completed the FAFSA corm, show proof of acceptance for full-time study at an accredited post-secondary school, complete application on time.
Deadline: April 23, 2010 to KHS Guidance office. Applications are in the guidance office.
The IBEW Local #176: Information for commercial, residential, or training programs information in the guidance office. (Not a scholarship)
Making It Count! “Winning Characteristics Scholarship” : Seniors, make sure you are at the presentation during second period on January 13 to be eligible. Must be planning to attend a secondary school or technical school, or other type of career training program. Winners include: first place: $2,500.00, second place: $500.00. To download the scholarship application, go to www.makingitcount.com/scholarship.
Hope/University of Michigan Biomedical Scholarship: Minority students who are going into the medical field and who plan to attend Hope College. Hope College offers full tuition, room, and board at Hope, plus in-state tuition for four years of medical studies at the University of Michigan. If interested in applying, please talk to your guidance counselor.
Elmhurst College: Offers many different scholarships for students planning to attend. The brochure with information and scholarship listings is available in the guidance office.
Eureka College: Offers six major scholarships to incoming freshman. All students who meet criteria are eligible for seven more scholarships. For more information, please call the college, toll free at 1-888-4-Eureka or check out the web at eureka.edu
NACEL Open Door Youth Exchange Program: Would you like to study in Germany for one year for your first year in college? We have exciting news on this exchange program that you can get from the guidance office. Qualifications are must be 18 years old, but not older than 19 by July 1, graduate from high school, minimum “B” average, US citizen, ability to serve as an ambassador of your country…the USA! Applications can be downloaded from, www.nacelopendoor.org. Click on the travel abroad option and scroll down to the Scholarship box to get program information and n application.
AES Engineers Scholarship: You do NOT have to be going into Engineering to be eligible for this scholarship! If intererested, go to the following website, http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php and there will be two questions. You may choose one question and submit your essay in no more than 1,000 words. The amount of the award is $500.00.
Deadline is October 8, 2010.
Do you have a gpa of at least 3.75, will be graduating this May and planning to enroll in a four year college full-time in the fall? There is an offer from Argonne National Laboratory for a program to work under Scientists and Engineers for 8 weeks. If chosen, you would get experience researching in areas of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Nanomaterials, Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems, and Physics. The Stipend is $400.00 per week and you would need your own transportation each day. If you meet the above qualifications and are interested, see your guidance counselor.
Student Insights Scholarship: Anyone planning to attend a community, technical, or four year college is elgible to apply for this scholarship. No minimum gpa requirement. Log onto www.studentinsights.com The deadline is April 22, 2010.
Illinois Laborer's and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program: There is an apprenticeship opportunity for Construction Craft. There is an information page in the guidance office along with a website and phone number to contact.
Are you planning on going into the field of Cosmetology? Great Clips is offering a scholarship for $500.00. Requirements are that you go into the field of Cosmetology, going to college in the fall or summer, complete application, one recommendation letter, and a one page essay on why cosmetology interests you. All information for the scholarship is due by April 23,2010 to the guidance office. You can get your application in the guidance office.
Hey….is this you?
Ø If you are a senior planning to attend college and have NOT applied…what are you waiting for? It’s getting late, so please see your counselor if you need help applying or have questions about what you may want to do after high school. Don’t wait!
Ø Also, now is a good time to ask your parents to contact their tax agency or accountant to make an appointment to file their taxes…..why is this important? You need their information to complete the FAFSA (financial aid application) for college! If you have worked the past year, you need to check to see if you need to file as well.
Ø Have you applied a while back and still haven’t heard anything from the college? TELL your counselor! We will call and check and if need be, send your transcripts again! Be proactive…this is your future!
Ø Back-up plan…have one! Maybe you have applied to a college but haven’t been accepted, maybe you should consider applying to KCC or another college…it doesn’t mean you HAVE to attend, but it will feel good to be responsible and have a back up plan if plan #1 falls through or needs to change!