Scholarships

3) Excellence in Science & Medicine Award: for students entering an advanced educational program within the health sciences (including biology, chemistry, nursing, etc.) with the intent to enter the field of oncology or neurology. Applicants must have three years of science courses with a minimum grade letter of B in each course and a SAT score of 1000 (ACT of 21.).

Award: up to $2,500
Due: Mar. 1, 2020
Submit: see application for details
http://maryesmithfoundation.org/scholarships-applications/

4) Hunter Garner Scholarship Project Yellow Light: for students who create a design for a billboard advertisement to encourage safe driving. Click on the “Billboard” tab to access the application (grades 11-12).

Award: $2,000
Due: Mar. 1, 2020
Submit: original billboard design
http://www.projectyellowlight.com/apply

5) The Karen Lewis CTU-CPS Excellence in Science Award: for CPS students entering an advanced educational program within the health sciences (including biology, chemistry, nursing, etc.). Applicants must have three years of science courses with a minimum grade letter of B in each course and a minimum SAT score of 1000 (ACT of 21.).

Award: up to $2,500
Due: Mar. 1, 2020
Submit: Submit: see application for details
http://maryesmithfoundation.org/scholarships-applications/

6) Life Happens/Life Lessons Scholarship: for students with financial need who lost a parent or guardian at a young age.

Award: up to $20,000
Due: Mar. 1, 2020
Submit: video OR essay
https://lifehappens.org/life-lessons-scholarship-program/

7) Norwegian National League Scholarship: for IL high school students with Norwegian ancestry/heritage (grades 9-12).

Award: $100 – 1,000
Due: Mar. 1, 2020
Submit: essay
http://www.nnleague.org/scholarships.html

8) The Rusty Tweed Economics Scholarship: for students who have demonstrated excellence in their studies of economics or finance, and who have maintained a high-level of academic performance. Applicants must respond to the prompt: Why does economics matter to you?

Award: $1,000
Due: Mar. 1, 2020
Submit: essay
https://www.rustytweedscholarship.com/

9) SEG Scholarship: for students who plan to study geophysics or the related geosciences.

Award: $500 – 10,000
Due: Mar. 1, 2020
Submit: see application for details
https://seg.org/Scholarships

10) Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults Scholarship: for students who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis in their family.

Award: $2,500
Due: Mar. 1, 2020
Submit: essay
https://ulmanfoundation.org/scholarships/

11) Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship: submit an original work of art, photograph or computer graphic online as a JPEG (.jpg) for the front of a greeting card. (grades 9-12).

Award: $10,000
Due: Mar. 2, 2020
Submit: see application for details
https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

12) EOA Board of Directors Scholarships (multiple scholarships listed): for students with a strong academic record who are a member of Upward Bound or Talent Search. Students may apply for all the scholarships on the website for which they are eligible. Scroll down to “EOA Board of Directors Scholarships” to review the list.

Award: $1,000
Due: Mar. 2, 2020
Submit: essay
https://www.illinoistrio.org/scholarships

13) Illinois TRIO Board of Director’s Pre-College Scholarship: for students with a 2.5 GPA who are a member of Upward Bound or Talent Search. Scroll halfway down the page to “Illinois Scholarships” for the application link.

Please note: The 2019 Winner of the “IL TRiO Pre-College Scholarship” was RU UB student America Abalos of Kennedy H.S. who now attends UIUC.

Award: $500
Due: Mar. 2, 2020
Submit: essay
https://www.illinoistrio.org/scholarships

14) Annual DNA Day Essay Contest: for students who write an essay about the implications of ancestry tests. What types of information could a person learn about their genetic ancestry and how does this genetic ancestry information compare and contrast with their cultural heritage (family traditions, etc.)? (grades 9-12).

Award: $100 – 1,000
Due: Mar. 4, 2020
Submit: essay
https://www.ashg.org/discover-genetics/k-12-education/dna-day/

15) SEMA Scholarship: for students with a 2.5 GPA who pursue a degree that leads to a career in the automotive industry. All majors welcome.

Award: up to $5,000
Due: Mar. 5, 2020
Submit: essay
https://www.sema.org/scholarships/

16) BJC Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship: for students who write an essay on church-state issues in education (grades 11-12).

Award: $500 – 2,000 plus trip to Washington DC
Due: Mar. 6, 2020
Submit: essay (see application for topic)
http://bjconline.org/contest/

17) America’s 911 Foundation Scholarship: for students whose parent works as a first responder (Fire, Police, EMS) who respond to the essay prompt: Why is America’s 911 Foundation important?

Award: $2,000
Due: Mar. 9, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
http://www.americas911foundation.org/scholarship/scholarship_main.html

18) National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) Foundation Scholarship: for students interested in the automotive industry.

Award: $3,500
Due: Mar. 9, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
http://www.niada.com/foundation_scholarship.php

19) Doodle 4 Google Scholarship: for students who create an uplifting doodle that tells the world, “I SHOW KINDNESS BY…” using the letters G-O-O-G-L-E (grades 9-12).

Award: $5,000 – 30,000 plus prizes
Due: Mar. 13, 2020
Submit: an original design using the letters G-O-O-G-L-E
https://doodles.google.com/d4g/index.html

20) Stewart J. Guss College Student Scholarship: for students who create an original infographic to address the theme: Common Causes of Truck Accidents. Infographics will be judged on design, creativity, and content substance.

Award: $1,000
Due: Mar. 14, 2020
Submit: original infographic
https://attorneyguss.com/annual-stewart-j-guss-college-student-scholarship/

21) Actuarial Diversity Scholarship: for students* with a 3.0 GPA and a 620 SAT Math score who wish to pursue a career in the actuarial field (math, statistics, business, risk analysis). *Students who most identify with one or more of the following races/ethnicities are eligible to apply: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander.

Award: $1,000
Due: Mar. 15, 2020
Submit: essay
https://www.actuarialfoundation.org/scholarships/actuarial-diversity-scholarship/

22) Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship: for low income students with a 2.5 GPA; preference given to first-generation college students.

Award: $5,000 per year for up to 4 years
Due: Mar. 15, 2020
Submit: essays and other documents
http://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/the-scholarship/scholarship-requirements/

23) BrightStar Systems Future Technologies Scholarship: for students who are interested in technology and who can display how technology has changed their life.

Award: $1,000
Due: Mar. 15, 2020
Submit: essay
https://brightstarsystems.com/the-brightstar-systems-future-technologies-scholarship/

24) Shell Scholarship Fund: for students who plan to major in: geology, geophysics, physics, or engineering (chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum) at U of I at Urbana-Champaign or at another Shell partner school; see application for list of Shell partner schools. Scroll down to “Bachelor’s Degree Students” to access the application.

Award: $2,500 – 17,500
Due: Mar. 15, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
https://www.shell.us/careers/students-and-graduates/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities-for-high-school-seniors.html

25) Varsity Tutors Essay Contest: write a response to the prompt: What is your 10-year career plan? (must be 16 to apply.)

Award: $200
Due: Mar. 15, 2020
Submit: essay
https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship

26) Fueling the Minds of the Future: for students living in the Chicagoland area with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.

Award: $2,000
Due: Mar. 16, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
http://fuelingminds.com/

27) Innovation in Education Scholarship: for students with a 3.0 GPA who have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (grades 9-12).

Award: $500
Due: Mar. 20, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
http://www.latutors123.com/scholarship/

28) Blades of Green Scholarship Fund: for students seeking a degree in environmental studies or related fields.

Award: $1,000
Due: Mar. 27, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
http://www.bladesofgreen.com/culture/blades-green-scholarship-fund

29) USPAACC CelebrAsian Scholarships (multiple scholarships listed): for students of Asian Pacific Island heritage with a 3.3 GPA. Students may apply for all the scholarships on the website for which they are eligible.

Please note: The Bruce Lee Scholarship is open to all students, not just to Asian –Americans.

Award: $3,000 – 5,000
Due: Mar. 27, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
http://celebrasianconference.com/scholarships

30) Bautista LeRoy Entrepreneur Scholarship: for students who write about how receiving this scholarship will benefit your professional goals.

Award: $2,500
Due: Mar. 30, 2020
Submit: essay (250 words or less)
https://bautistaleroy.com/bautista-leroy-entrepreneur-scholarship/

31) Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship: to help students with a 2.5 GPA with the financial burden of college (must be 16 to apply).

Award: $500
Due: Mar. 30, 2020
Submit: 2 essays
http://www.odenzascholarships.com/awards/8/eligibility_odenza_marketing_group_scholarship.php

32) AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Fund: for students whose parents are members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

Award: $2,000 per year for up to 4 years
Due: Mar. 31, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
https://www.aft.org/member-benefits/scholarships/robert-g-porter-scholars-program

33) Courage to Grow Scholarship: for students with a 2.5 GPA (grades 11-12).

Award: $500
Due: Mar. 31, 2020
Submit: essay (250 words or less)
https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

34) KNR Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship: for students with a 3.0 GPA who develop a plan that will persuade young adults from texting and driving.

Award: $5,000
Due: Mar. 31, 2020
Submit: see application for details
https://www.knrlegal.com/knr-dont-text-drive-scholarship/

35) The Krist Law Firm, P.C. National Scholarship: for students with a 3.0 GPA who write about a time when they faced a significant ethical dilemma. “What was the situation and what did you do?”

Award: $5,000
Due: Mar. 31, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
https://www.houstoninjurylawyer.com/the-krist-law-firm-national-scholarship/

36) Monarch Awards Foundation: for students with a 3.0 GPA who are graduating from a Chicago Metropolitan Area High School.

Award: varies
Due: Mar. 31, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
https://www.monarchawardsfoundation.org/scholarships

37) The Skin Care Ox: Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women: for female college-bound students. All GPAs and majors are encouraged to apply.

Award: $500
Due: Mar. 31, 2020
Submit: essay
https://www.skincareox.com/scholarship/#scholarship-application

38) Superpower Scholarship: for students who respond to the prompt: “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?” Write about how you would use your super powers for good, or bad, even if it was just for the day (grades 9-12).

Award: $2,500
Due: Mar. 31, 2020
Submit: essay (250 words or less)
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship

Additional March Scholarships: https://www.ucango2.org/scholarships/deadline.html#03

39) AFSA High School Essay Contest: for students interested in the U.S. Foreign Service department who write an essay to address issues related to national security and U.S. foreign policy (grades 9-12).

Award: $1,250 – 2,500 plus trip
Due: Apr. 6, 2020
Submit: essay
http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest

40) Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship: for students of African descent with a 3.3 GPA who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing).

Award: $2,500 – 20,000
Due: Apr. 10, 2020
Submit: essay and other documents
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx