SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER
November 1st, 2015
ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP
Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing their efforts of helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. Applicants will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the website: The deadline for this scholarship is June 10, 2016. Please see website for more details.
CLUB Z!
The Club Z! Annual Achievement Award allows students to showcase their talents and abilities for a chance to win cash to support their education. So whether you have shown strong character in the classroom, overcome obstacles at school, shown leadership among you peers, or simply have improved since the beginning of the year, find a teacher or ask your counselor to nominate you for this outstanding award. Applications may be downloaded from Nomination deadline: November 13, 2015.
COLLEGE PROWLER
Visit the following website for information on scholarships, colleges, and majors: Please remember, you should never pay for a scholarship service.
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (Charleston, Illinois)
Eastern is proud to offer a number of featured scholarships for academically talented students. These students will automatically be considered for EIU’s merit scholarships. Visit the online merit calculator at for more information.
GREENHOUSE SCHOLARS
Have you demonstrated outstanding leadership, served your community, shown accountability, overcome a major obstacle, or pursued a goal relentlessly????? Then you may be eligible to join the next class of Greenhouse Scholars and receive a need-based scholarship of up to $5,000. Please see the following website for more information: Application deadline: January 4, 2016.
HIGH FIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
A new website with the largest collection of scholarships ever assembled is now available at: . Please remember that all scholarship sites should be free of charge!
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY (NSA)
The NSA is sponsoring the Stokes Educational Scholarship for those students, particularly minority students, who are interested in pursuing a major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering. By participating in the program, you agree to work for NSA for at least one-and-one half times the length of study upon graduation. Visit: to learn more about qualifications, application deadline, and how to apply.
PARAMOUNT FOUNDATION
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago (PTC) awards one $750 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who lives in the Chicagoland area and meets the height requirements of the club. To apply
for the local PTC scholarship, a student must meet the minimum height requirement of 5’10” for females and 6’2” for males, be a graduating high school senior and plan to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college this fall. The application is available at Application deadline: January 4, 2016.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES (RMHC) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
A partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities and its local Chapters opens the door to higher education for graduating high school seniors. The RMHC scholarship program seeks to invest in students who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals. Visit for more information. Deadline for applications is: January 20, 2016.
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
Scholarships.com provides scholarship and financial aid information. There should be NO cost to you to search for scholarship information.
STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG
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UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON (Dayton, Ohio)
The University of Dayton will award the Leadership Service Scholarship worth $10,000 to a recipient from Oak Forest High School. You must be admitted to the university and possess an innate and desire for personal development and demonstrate your commitment to service in school, the community, or church. To be eligible, your guidance counselor must submit the selection form, along with student transcripts by January 31, 2016.