GFWC ILLINOIS
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
2015-2016
GUIDELINES
APPLICATIONS
Lorado Taft Art
Performing Arts – Arthur G. Smith Drama / Hamilton Ridge Music
GFWC Illinois Centennial Library
Vocational – Illinois Cottage Park Ridge / Lincoln Lodge
Vina A. Miller Memorial
Illinois Cultural Exchange
GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
PLEASE NOTE: ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN: Nancy Willis, PO Box 157, Thomson, IL 61285 postmarked by February 15.
2015-2016 GFWC Illinois Scholarships are:
Lorado Taft Art Scholarship - $1,000
Arthur Grant Smith Drama Scholarship - $500
Hamilton Ridge Music Scholarship - $1,000
Centennial Library Scholarship - $300
Illinois Cottage Park Ridge Scholarships (Vocational for Girls) – two @ $1,000 each
Lincoln Lodge Scholarships (Vocational for Boys) – two @ $1,000 each
Vina A. Miller Memorial Scholarship - Home Life (2016)
International Outreach (2017) - $1,000
GFWC Illinois Cultural Exchange Scholarship: This scholarship is only awarded during the second year of an administration. It is to go to a student who has applied for acceptance in a student Cultural Exchange program either through their high school, university or college or a group listed in the resource section of the GFWC International Outreach Community Service Program.
GUIDELINES
- All clubs need to give the scholarship guidelines, and applications to the proper person within their club to facilitate the distribution of applications when and where needed. NOTE: Prior to distributing scholarship applications, have the club President sign them. All subsequent copies made by the school will then include the signature, which is necessary for consideration of the application.
- Chairman doing the scholarship application distribution need to make enough copies to give to the local high schools, to have at club meetings, and other places that would be helpful in finding eligible student applicants.
- Keep in touch with the people/places you have given applications to. Be prompt and courteous in your dealings with these people/places. Be sure all necessary information is included with each application you receive.
- Student submitting applications must be planning on attending an Illinois school, college, or university.
- Forward application materials to Nancy Willis, PO Box 157, Thomson IL 61285. Application must be postmarked by February 15.
- Students will be notified of their status by April 1. Scholarship funds will be disbursed to the college/university financial aide office after verification of registration from college/university is received by GFWC Illinois Headquarters. No money will be disbursed to students directly.
PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CLUB PRESIDENT SIGNS ALL APPLICATIONS AS SPONSORING GFWC ILLINOIS CLUB. If this is not completed, it will hinder the processing of the application.
GFWC Illinois Art School Scholarships are handled by Dee Lenzi 217-253-4488,
GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
LORADO TAFT ART SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ($1,000)
Student’s Name ______Phone (_____) ______
Address ______
Street City/TownZip
Student’s E-mail Address: ______Birth Date ______Male _____ Female _____
Graduation Date ______GPA ______Class Rank ______
School you plan to attend (include mailing address) ______
______
Parent/Guardian Name ______Phone ( _____ ) ______
Address ______
Street City/TownZip
Provide the following:
1. Extracurricular activities
2. Volunteer activities
3. Goals and ambitions
4. School transcripts, ACT/SAT scores
5. Two Letters of Recommendation – NO RELATIVES
6. Color photos or digital copies of three original art works – please include a description of each.
PLEASE NOTE: Materials submitted with application will NOT be returned.
STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN ILLINOIS SCHOOL – Payment of Scholarship will be made to the Student Financial Aid Office in the student’s name in one installment for the fall semester. Verification of enrollment should be sent to GFWC Illinois, 5 E Van Buren St, Suite 208, Joliet, IL 60432.
Mail application with all supplemental materials POSTMARKED BY February 15 to Nancy Willis, PO Box 157, Thomson IL 61285. If you have any questions, contact Nancy at (815) 259-1113 or
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE ______
Sponsoring Club ______District ______
Club President’s Signature* ______Phone (_____) ______
*Application must be signed by a GFWC Illinois Club President for consideration
GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Check One:_____ DRAMA - $500 Arthur Grant Smith Drama Scholarship
_____ MUSIC - $1,000 Hamilton Ridge Music Scholarship
Student’s Name ______Phone (_____) ______
Address ______
Street City/TownZip
Student’s E-mail Address: ______Birth Date ______Male _____ Female _____
Graduation Date ______GPA ______Class Rank ______
School you plan to attend (include mailing address) ______
______
Parent/Guardian Name ______Phone (_____) ______
Address ______
Street City/TownZip
Provide the following:
- Extracurricular activities
- Volunteer activities
- Goals and ambitions
- School transcripts, ACT/SAT scores
- Two Letters of Recommendation – NO RELATIVES
- For Arthur Grant Smith Drama – include detail on drama/theater background such as private lessons, auditions, performances, etc.
- For Hamilton Ridge Music – include a performance disc with the first selection limited to five minutes; add two additional selections, at least one of which should be in English. Detail musical background such as private lessons, competitions, performances, etc.
STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN ILLINOIS SCHOOL – Payment of Scholarship will be made to the Student Financial Aid Office in the student’s name in one installment for the fall semester. Verification of enrollment should be sent to GFWC Illinois, 5 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 208, Joliet, IL 60432.
Mail application with supplemental materials POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 15to Nancy H. Willis, PO Box 157, Thomson IL 61285. If you have questions, contact Nancy at (815) 259-1113 or
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE ______
Sponsoring Club ______District ______
Club President’s Signature* ______Phone (_____) ______
*Must be signed by a GFWC Illinois Club President to be considered.
GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
CENTENNIAL LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Centennial Library Scholarship is for a person pursuing a career in Library Science and attending an Illinois school or taking courses online with an accredited program. The qualified candidate must be enrolled either in a Master of Library Science (MLS) program, or in a Library Technical Assistant (LTA) certificate program. The scholarship amount is $300.00. Please check with your local library for possible applicants for this scholarship.
APPLICANT’S NAME ______Phone (_____) ______
Address ______
Street City/TownZip
E-mail Address ______Birth Date ______M _____ F _____
SCHOOL ATTENDING (Including Mailing Address):______
______
Expected Date of Graduation ______
Please answer the following:
1. Why did you choose Library Science?
2. What is your specific area of interest?
Please provide the following:
1. Prior work experience or education that relates to Library Science
2. Two Letters of Recommendation – NO RELATIVES
STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN ILLINOIS SCHOOL OR BE ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED ONLINE PROGRAM – Payment of Scholarship will be made to the Student Financial Aid Office in the student’s name in one installment for the semester. Verification of enrollment and to whom payment should be sent should be forwarded to GFWC Illinois, 5 E Van Buren, #208, Joliet, IL 60432.
Mail application with supplemental materials POSTMARKED BY February 15th to Nancy H. Willis, PO Box 157, Thomson IL 61285. If you have questions, contact Darla at (815) 259-1113 or
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE ______
Sponsoring Club ______District ______
Club President’s Signature* ______Phone (_____) ______
*Application must be signed by a GFWC Illinois Club President for consideration
GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
GIRLS-ILLINOIS COTTAGE PARK RIDGE ($1,000) _____BOYS-LINCOLN LODGE ($1,000) _____
Student’s Name ______Phone (_____) ______
Address ______
Street City/TownZip
Student’s E-mail Address: ______Birth Date ______Male _____ Female _____
Graduation Date ______GPA ______Class Rank ______
School you plan to attend (include mailing address): ______
______
Parent/Guardian Name ______Phone (_____) ______
Address ______
Street City/TownZip
Provide the following:
1. Extracurricular activities
2. Volunteer activities
3. Goals and ambitions
4. School transcripts, ACT/SAT scores
5. Two Letters of Recommendation – NO RELATIVES
STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN ILLINOIS SCHOOL – Payment of Scholarship will be made to the Student Financial Aid Office in the student’s name in one installment for the fall semester. Verification of enrollment should be sent to GFWC Illinois, 5 E. Van Buren Street, #208, Joliet, IL 60432.
Mail application with all supplemental materials POSTMARKED BY February 15th to: Nancy H. Willis, PO Box 157 Thomson, IL 61285. If you have any questions, contact Nancy at (815) 259-1113 or
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE ______
Sponsoring Club ______District ______
Club President’s Signature* ______Phone (____) ______
*Application must be signed by a GFWC Illinois Club President for consideration
GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
VINA A. MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – HOME LIFE (2016)
Student’s Name ______Phone (______) ______
Address______
StreetCity/TownZip
Student’s Email ______Birth Date ______M ____ F ____
Graduation Date ______GPA ______Class Rank ______
School you plan to attend (include mailing address):______
______
Parent/Guardian Name ______Phone (______) ______
Address______
StreetCity/TownZip
Provide the following:
1.Field of study-Nursing, Disability Care, Consumer Arts, Family Economics, Substance Abuse Prevention/Counseling, etc.
2.Extracurricular activities
3.Volunteer activities
4.Goals and ambitions
5.School transcripts, ACT/SAT scores
6.Two Letters of Recommendation – NO RELATIVES
STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN ILLINOIS SCHOOL – Payment will be made to the Student Financial Aid Office in the student’s name in one installment for the fall semester. Verification of enrollment should be sent to GFWC Illinois, 5 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 208, Joliet, IL 60432.
Mail application with supplemental materials POSTMARKED by February 15 to Nancy H. Willis, PO Box 157, Thomson IL 61285. If you have any questions, contact Nancy at (815) 259-1113 or
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE______
Sponsoring Club ______District ______
Club President’s Signature* ______
*Application must be signed by a GFWC Illinois Club President for consideration
1.8.16
GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
VINA A. MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH (2017)
Student’s Name ______Phone (______) ______
Address______
StreetCity/TownZip
Student’s Email ______Birth Date ______M ____ _F ____
Graduation Date ______GPA ______Class Rank ______
School you plan to attend (include mailing address):______
______
Parent/Guardian Name ______Phone (______) ______
Address______
StreetCity/TownZip
Provide the following:
- Field of study-International Business, Translation, Diplomacy, etc.
- Extracurricular activities
- Volunteer activities
- Goals and ambitions
- Enclose school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores
- Two Letters of Recommendation – NO RELATIVES
STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN ILLINOIS SCHOOL – Payment will be made to the Student Financial Aid Office in the student’s name in one installment for the fall semester. Verification of enrollment should be sent to GFWC Illinois, 5 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 208, Joliet, IL 60432.
Mail application with supplemental materials POSTMARKED by February 15 to: Nancy H. Willis, PO Box 157, Thomson IL 61285. If you have any questions, contact Nancy at (815) 259-1113 or
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE______
Sponsoring Club ______District ______
Club President’s Signature* ______
*Application must be signed by a GFWC Illinois Club President for consideration
1.8.16
GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
GFWC ILLINOIS CULTURAL EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP
(Awarded in 2016)
Student’s Name______Phone (____) ______
Address______
StreetCity/TownZip
Student’s Email______Birth Date______M _____ F _____
Parent/Guardian’s Name______Phone (____) ______
Address______
StreetCity/TownZip
Program Applied To______
Accepted______Pending______
Country Applied For______Program Length______
Answer the following:
1.Why do you want to study in a foreign country?
2.Why did you select this country?
3.What do you hope to gain or achieve from studying in another country?
4.Has anyone in your family been an exchange student?
Provide the following:
1.Educational plans
2.Extracurricular activities
3.Volunteer activities
3.Goals and ambitions
4.Two Letters of Recommendation- NO RELATIVES
STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN ILLINOIS SCHOOL –Payment of Scholarship will be made to the Cultural Exchange Programin the student’s name in one installment. Verification of participation in the program should be sent to GFWC Illinois, 5 E. Van Buren, Suite 208, Joliet, IL 60432.
Mail application with supplemental materials POSTMARKED BY February 15, 2016 to: Nancy Willis, PO Box 157, Thomson, IL 61285. If you have questions, contact Nancy at (815) 259-1113 or
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE______
Sponsoring Club______District ______
Club President’s Signature*______Phone (______) ______
*Application must be signed by a GFWC Illinois Club President for consideration