New Scholarships and Other Opportunities for 2011-2012

Regular up-dates of scholarships and other opportunities

by Pam Smith

There will be regular up-dates of scholarship and other opportunities that are available for all grade levels. Some information will have web addresses that you can visit. Copy and paste the web address to your web browser to access these scholarships and programs. Some scholarships do not have a web address and these scholarships and applications can be acquired in the guidance office.

HomeStar Education Foundation Scholarship – child or grandchild of HomeStar customer, 2.5 GPA, 2 or 4 year college – apply at www.HomeStarBank.com – due February 10
1st Farm Credit "At The Heart Of A Growing America" Agricultural Scholarship - Senior pursuing education in a career field that is agriculture-related or a field that will contribute to the quality of rural life - go to: www.1stfarmcredit.com - due February 15
Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship - for grades 9-12, solid grades, involved in volunteer community service or work experience - go to: www.at15.com - due February 15
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship - demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship - go to www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships - due February 17
Illinois PTA, Lillian E. Glover Scholarship - upper 33% of class, senior entering the field of education - go to: www.illinoispta.org - due February 17
Buick Achievers Scholarship - enroll in a four-year college or university, major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry - due February 29
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship - B+ average, to 25% of class, ACT score of 24, participate in 2 sports for at least 2 years, one varsity letter in each of 2 sports - go to: www.niaaa.org/Scholarship/Essay - received by February 29
The Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship - students with financial need that maintain a "C" average - go to: www.ioof-IL.org - due before March 1
Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver - to be used on the Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, the Health Sciences Center, Springfield, or Global Campus, permanent resident of IL county, child of veteran - go to: www.osfa.illinois.edu/aid/scholarships/waivers_COV.html - due March 1
National Defense Transportation Association Scott/St. Louis Chapter Scholarship - must pursue a degree that contributes to the fields of transportation and logistics - go to: www.ndtascottstlouis.org - due March 1
Ethan Allen Johnson & Caroline H Johnson Soy Capital Ag Services Scholarship - based on GPA, scholastic aptitude, & financial need, ACT of at least 16, resident of Kankakee County - received by March 1
SIUC First Scholars Scholarship - first-generation student, first-time full time student, 19 on ACT, 2.25 GPA or higher, demonstrate financial need, apply for financial aid by March 1
Illinois AMVETS Scholarships - www.ilamvets.org—due March 1
- Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarships—sr., child or grandchild of a Veteran who served after Sept. 15, 1940
- Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship—awarded to a child of a deceased American Veteran
The Art Institutes Photography Scholarship - compete in the Storytellers Photography Competition - go to artinstitutes.edu/photocompetition - deadline is March 2
The Secretariat/Kathryn G Hanson Scholarship - pursue education in office professional, secretarial, or business-related fields - received by March 9
Kankakee Kiwanis Club Scholarship—demonstrate a commitment to school and community service with preference given to those planning to attend either KCC or ONU—due March 15
Community Bankers Scholarship Program (Iroquois Farmers State Bank) - senior, full time college student next year - due March 15
Sons of Confederate Veterans Scholarship - descendant of a male who served honorably in the army, navy, judicial, executive, or civil service of the Confederate States of America, lineage must be documented - due March 15
AFT Local 604 Scholarships - Paul O. Johnson and Jacqelline B Vaughn Scholarships - "B" or higher, parent/guardian must be a member of AFT Local 604 - go to: www.aft.org/benefits/scholarships.cfm - due March 28
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships -

- Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship (American Legion Auxiliary) - senior; child

or grandchild of veteran; based on character, essay, leadership, scholarship, and

need, not pursuing nursing – due March 15

- Mildred R Knoles Scholarship (American Legion Auxiliary) - senior, child

or grandchild of veteran who is currently attending college (keep this in mind for

the future), not pursuing nursing - due March 15

- Children and Youth Scholarship - must be working toward a degree in Education,

sophomore or junior in college - due April 1

- Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship (American Legion Auxiliary) – based

on commitment to a nursing career, character, financial need, scholastic rating –

due April 10

Kankakee County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship - reside in Kankakee County; accepted to an agriculture-related field of study; assessed based on demonstrated interest in ag and ag business, character and personality, academic performance and honors, and financial need - due March 31
Bethany Cailteux Scholarship – CHS senior planning on entering the medical field – due March 31
Catherine Tascher ZumMallen Scholarship – CHS senior planning to become a teacher – due March 31
Central Area Jaycee’s Susan Rosenboom Memorial Scholarship – CHS senior who will further their education in the health or social service field – due March 31
Central Athletic Booster Club Scholarship – CHS senior, who participated one or more sports for at least 2 years – Due March 31
Central Federation of Teachers Scholarship – CHS seniors pursuing a field of education – due March 31
Chebanse American Legion Scholarship – sr., scholastic ability & community concern – due March 31
Dawn Schafer Memorial Scholarship – CHS senior pursuing a career in health or education – due March 31
Donnell B Trost and Russell & Marie Kuntz Scholarship – CHS senor – due March 31
Kerry Lee O’Brien Scholarship – sr. at CHS, essays – due March 31
Lions Club Scholarships – Ashkum, Clifton, and Chebanse Lions Club Committees select scholarships for CHS students from their towns and surrounding areas – due March 31
Kankakee County Corn Growers Gene Novack Memorial Scholarship - pursue education in an agriculture or agriculture-related field of study - due March 31
Thee Olde Time Farm Show Agriculture Scholarship - CHS senior furthering their education in their chosen field, student must have participated in 4-H, FFA or any other Ag Program - due March 31
Katelyn Jeanne Graham Memorial Scholarship - CHS senior furthering their education - due April 1
Iroquois County Republican Women's Club Scholarship - 3 year resident of Iroquois County, register to vote if 18 by Feb. 21, member or relative of a member - due April 2
IL Heartland Decorative Artists Scholarship—talent, desire, area of college study and financial need will be considered—due April 2
Onarga Academy Scholarship - CHS senior who plan to enroll as a full-time student in a post high school curriculum - due April 6
Kankakee Community College Baccalaureate Scholars Program - plan to pursue a bachelor's degree after graduating from KCC - go to: www.kcc.edu/scholars - due April 8
Clifford Bury Scholarship - live in Iroquois county, plan to become a teacher - due April 9
HomeStar-Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership Scholarship – senior living in Kankakee or Iroquois County, come from a Latino or Hispanic heritage, 2.0 GPA – apply at www.HomeStarBank.com – due April 13
HomeStar-Kankakee County NAACP Scholarship – senior living in Kankakee County, 2.5 GPA, member of the K3 county NAACP – apply at www.HomeStarBank.com – due April 13
Superintendent Scholarship – CHS senior, essay required – due April 15
Dave Ader Scholarship – CHS senior student – due April 15
Omer Rabideau Scholarships - CHS seniors furthering their education - due April 15
Tom Norton Scholarship – CHS senior, must attend 4 year college or university – due April 15
"New" - Iroquois County Golf Scholarship - CHS senior, 2.0 GPA, interview, attend golf tourney this summer - due April 15
Iroquois Memorial Hospital Scholarships—acceptance in an allied health program such as nursing, medical school, x-ray technician, etc.—due April 15
- IMH Auxiliary Allied Health Scholarship
- James E Dailey, MD Scholarship
- IL Hospital Research and Education Foundation Scholarship
Marie Kimmel Memorial Scholarship - active member of a Lutheran church in Iroquois County, will seek a degree on a full-time basis - due April 16
Arlyn W. Rabideau Scholarship - senior at CHS who will further their education at a college, university, or technical/vocational school - due May 1
Central High School Reunion Classes 1965-66-67 College Scholarship - senior at CHS who will further their education - due May 1
Edna A. Willms Scholarship - based on achievement and financial need, character and involvement in school activities, volunteer activities, and community service - due May 1
Baker College Career Scholarships - must attend the Culinary Institute of Michigan (www.culinaryinstitutemi.com) or the Auto/Diesel Institute of Michigan (www.autodieselinstitute.com) - due May 1
BigSun Scholarship - participation in sports, write a short essay, go to: http://www.bigsunathletics.com, due June 22
AES Engineers Scholarship - pursuing and engineering degree, based on character - go to: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm - due October 5, 2012
First Scholars - first-generation student, first-time full time student - go to: www.firstscholars.org
The Christian Connector Scholarship Drawing - college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing - go to: www.christianconnector.com
Scholarship and financial aid information - Money For College at www.legion.org/needalift
Vietnam Veterans of America Illinois State Council Scholarship - many scholarships available, child or grandchild of veteran, GPA, awards, extracurricular, community service and financial need - go to: http://www.sdit.org/scholarships.html - due date varies with different scholarships
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program - apply on-line at usbank.com/scholarship - runs October through March
Bethel College Scholarships (Mishawaka, IN) - many scholarships available - go to: www.BethelCollege.edu/Scholarship
Cappex.com Scholarships - two scholarships: High School Innovator of the Year and "lead With Your Heart" Scholarship - go to www.cappex.com/scholarships
Christian College Information Service - $150 Million in scholarships & grants - go to: www.ChristianConnector.com
Eureka College Scholarships - go to: www.eureka.edu/financialasst/scholar_grants

Other Opportunities

Adventures in Filmmaking - for students in 9th -11th grades, learn about the latest in digital cameras and editing tools, hands-on introduction to the pre-production, production, and post production - runs from July 8-13 - go to: www.wiu.edu/noncredit - limited to 24 students
Phillips Exeter Academy - Summer School - academic exploration and discovery from July 1-August 4, 2012 - go to: www.exeter.edu/summer for more information
Washington University in St. Louis Summer Experiences - 5 week credit experience taking transferable college courses or 3 week noncredit experience choosing writing institute, pre-medical institute, or photojournalism institute - go to: summerexperiences.wustl.edu
IL Laborers' & Contractors Joint Apprenticeship & Training Programs - go to: www.illaborers.org for further information
Continental Resources Youth Geology Field Camp - grades 9-12, June 10-15, enrollment is limited, first-served basis, go to: www.sdsmt.edu/learn/youth

Past Due or Future Scholarship Opportunities for 2012-2013

Illinois Soybean Association Crop Production Scholarship @ ISU - declare major in crop and soil sciences sequence - go to: agriculture.illinoisstate.edu/opportunities/scholarships/ - due January 7
Illinois Soybean Association Crop Sciences Scholarship - minimum 28 ACT or 3.4 GPA, demonstrated interest in the field of crop sciences - contact Jason Emmert, assitant dean at jrmmert@illinois.edu or 217-244-4540 for application - due January 15
NIU Northern Pact Award for Community Service - excellent grades & challenging courses, involvement and leadership in extracurricular activites, and competive ACT score - contact counselor for nomination - due January 15
Illinois Soybean Association Crop Production Scholarship @ SUIC - declared crop, soil and environmental management major with a specialization in crop production and management - go to: www.ilsoy.org - due January 31
George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest 2010-2011 - for grades 10-12, original essay (800-1200 words), topic which deals with an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the U.S. Constitution - submitted to SAR chapter by February1
World War II Illinois Descendants Scholarship - a direct descendant of a WWII veteran, 4.0 on a 4.0 non weighted scale - due February 4
IL PTA - Lillian E Glover Scholarship - seniors in the upper 33%, pursuing and education or education-related degree program - go to: www.illinoispta.org - due February 15
Kankakee Area CAP Scholarship - pursuing a career in science, math or technology - due February 18
Honors College Scholarship at EIU - go to www.eiu.edu/~honors for eligibility and application - due February 2
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarship - be a future chemist, chemical engineer, environmental engineer, or high school chemistry teacher; exemplify outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular/employment activities and community involvement, go to: www.cicil.net, due: postmarked by January 29 and received by February 5
Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Contest - tuition scholarships, this is a cooking competition, go to ArtInstitutes.edu/BTC for more information - enter by Feb.5
Mediacom Communications Scholarships -Requirements: essay, leadership abilities -
go to: www.mediacomworldclass.com - due February 10
Cargill Community Scholarship Program - apply at http://www.cargill.com/worldwide/usa/scholarships/index.jsp - due February 15
Ronald McDonald House Charities - four scholarships available with different requirements - go to: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ - due February 16
Capital Scholars Honors Program & Scholarship at University of Illinois @ Springfield - accepted to UIS; selection based on class rank, GPA, ACT, personal & academic goal statements, & creative & leadership potential - due date not released at this time
Young Women in Public Affairs - Zonta International Scholarship - young women between 16-20; commitment to volunteerism, volunteer leadership achievements, international awareness, and dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide - go to: www.zonta.org - due February 28
Illinois AMVETS Scholarships - www.ilamvets.org—due March 1
- Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarships—sr., child or grandchild of a Veteran who served after Sept. 15,1940
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award—academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service, milk experience, visit www.bodybymilk.com—due March 4
Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship - utilized at institutions of higher learning within Illinois, full time student - go to: www.ilsherrif.org - due March 11
Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program—ages 6-18, young volunteers who help their community, visit www.kohlskids.com—due March 15
Central FFA Boosters Scholarship - for CHS seniors who are a member of the Central FFA Chapter exhibiting potential for successful completion of chosen course of study at an institution of higher learning - due March 15
Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest 2010-2011 - for grades 9-12, original oration dealing with an event, a document within the context of the American Revolution War, or a personality showing the relationship it bears to America today - submit to SAR chapter by March 30
Conservation Scholarship from Iroquois County Soil and Water Conservation &Iroquois County Pheasants Forever - resident of Iroquois County, demonstrate an interest in conservation - due March 18 to the guidance office
Smith, Koelling, Dykstra & Ohm Scholarship - seniors pursuing accounting in a 4 year college or university - due March 31
Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau Foundation General Scholarship and the Skog Family Trust Memorial Scholarship - seniors pursuing an agriculture or an ag-related field - due April 1
IL Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation Academic Scholarship—pursue industry-related course work—due April 1
Janie M. Wilken Memorial 4-H/FFA Scholarship - active member of a Ford-Iroquois 4-H Club for at least 5 years and/or a member of a Section 10 FFA Chapter for at least 3 years - contact janiesfarm@yahoo.com for a computer generated application - received by April 1
Central 5K Running to Remember...Garrett Wilking - CHS senior(s) - due April 1
Edward Jones/Illinois State University Scholarship - must attend ISU, public/community service needed - due April 1
Iroquois County Republican Women's Club - female, senior, 3 year resident of Iroquois county, must be a registered voter if you will be 18 by April 5 - due April 1
Ameren Illinois Minority Scholarship - reside in the Ameren IL Service Territory and major in an engineering discipline - go to: www.ameren.com, select "Ameren Corporate Home", "Community Members", "Illinois Community Members", and then "Scholarships" - before April 8
Iroquois County Law Enforcement Association Scholarship - live in Iroquois County pursuing a law enforcement field of study - received by April 11
Junior Woman's Club of Watseka Gertrude Segur Arts Scholarship - active in an artistic endeavor in school (music, band, theatre, dance, art, etc.) - received by April 15
Ford-Iroquois 4-H Members Scholarship - member of the Ford-Iroquois County 4-H for the past 5 years, including the current 4-H year, and exhibited in last year's 4-H Show - request application packets from the University of Illinois Extension, Ford-Iroquois office - returned by April 15
Clifton Lioness Club Scholarship - CHS senior who will pursue a special education field which include hearing impairment and visual impairment education - due April 15
George Mangiaracina Memorial Scholarship - upper 1/2 of class, complete a 250 word essay, demonstrate a need for financial assistance to further their education - due April 15
Kankakee County 4-H/Youth Foundation Scholarship - good academic performance, participated in 4-H and youth programs in Kankakee County - received by April 15
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency Scholarship - must reside in Iroquois county, must meet income guidelines - due April 15
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship for the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana - male excelling in scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service - due April 18
Kankakee County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship - resident of Kankakee County; pursue agriculture, natural resource or environmental science - received by April 29
Michelle's Scholarship Giveaway - Must register in person at the Urbana store,
drawings will be held on April 30
Agriculture Future of America Scholarship - seniors pursuing agriculture major, 3.0 GPA - go to: https://agfuture.wufoo.com/forms/2011-afa-scholarship-application/ -due May 2
Association of IL Township Committees on Youth Scholarship - demonstrate an interest in serving his or her community, "B" GPA, demonstrated leadership qualities, pursue a social science field - go to: www.aitcoy.org - due May 27
The College of ACES at the University of Illinois in UC - many scholarships available - go to http://students.aces.illinois.edu/scholarships - apply April 15-June 1
Miner Charitable Foundation Scholarship - available April 1 - senior with financial need for college, preference given to students pursuing an ag degree - due June 1
Gamma Nu Chapter Recruitment Grant - female majoring in education - due June 1
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship - write an essay on the topic that appears - go to: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm - due June 18
Sigma Phi Epsilon Scholarship at SIUE - male who excels in scholarship, leadership, athletics, community service, and ideals of a sound mind and sound body - due July 15
Wendy's High School Heisman Award - senior with a 'B' grade average, participates in at least one sport - apply online at www.wendysheisman.com - due October 2
AES Engineering Scholarship - 1000 word essay on a given topic - go to http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm - due October 7
Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis - If you are planning to attend Washington University in St. Louis, contact Mrs. Smith immediately - you must be nominated by October 15
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships - based on financial need - go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships - due October 30
Coca-Cola Scholars Program - senior must have a 3.0 or higher - apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org - due by October 31
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois - for the class of 2012 who have the potential of being excellent teachers, scholars agree to teach five years in an Illinois school of need, scholars must attend four residential summer institutes - see Mrs. Smith for more information or go to: www.goldenapple.org - due November 1
Prudential Spirit of Community Award - this award is to recognize middle and high school students for volunteer service in their community - apply at http://spirit.prudential.com - due by November 1
"Freedom in Academia" Student Essay Contest - seniors, essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment right are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm college experience - go to www.thefire.org/contests - due November 5
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - must major in computer science, computer/electrical engineering, math, or Foreign Language - Senior in high school, ACT at least 25, GPA 3.0 on 4.0, U.S. citizen - go to: www.NSA.gov/Careers - due from September 1 through November 15
Conservation Achievement Scholarship - senior, document voluntary, effective contributions to IL natural resources, 2.5 GPA, 500 word essay - go to www.ilcf.org - due November 30
AXA Achievement Achievement Scholarship - active in the community, led a project that benefits others, overcome personal challenges, go to: www.axa-acheivement.com - due December 1
Principal's Leadership Award - top 20% of class, demonstrate leadership, nominated by the principal - due December 2
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program - one student with a 2.8 GPA is nominated from the school for their commitment to community, academics, and demonstrated leadership - due December 9
Kankakee Iroquois Educational Office Professionals Scholarship - senior, must intend to continue in an office-related business program, must have completed two or more business education courses (four semesters), must be enrolled/expected as a full-time student in an institution of higher education (2-4 year College/University), must be responsible for the completion and return of all required support material - due December 13
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperatives Thomas H Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must be a high school senior and be the son or daughter of an IL Electric Cooperative consumer or member OR son or daughter of an IL electric cooperative employee or director - must be planning to enroll full-time in a college, university, or vocational/technical school - go to www.eiec.coop - received by December 31
"Make the U" Colgate-Palmolive Educational Grant - must be of hispanic heritage, based on 500 word essay - go to www.colgate.com/hazlau - submitted by December 31
2011 John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest - grades 9-12, essay of less than 1000 words, go to: www.jfklibrary.org - due January 7
Ronald W. Regan Leadership Program at Eureka College - 3.0 GPA, 25 ACT, service & leadership to Eureka, ad attendance at Regan Fellow events - received by January 10
BK Scholars Program - sr., maintain a 2.5 GPA, work a minimum of 10 hrs per week, involved in community service activities, financial need - go to http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html - available November 15 thru January 10
Gates Millennium Scholars - must be an African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; 3.3 GPA; demonstrated leadership through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities; meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria - apply on line at www.gmsp.org - due January 11
Delta Kappa Gamma Grant – Florence A Cook Recruitment Grant - female pursuing the field of education (eligible for the state competition) - received by January 13
Young Authors Fiction Writing Contest - for grades 9-12; submit original fiction, creative nonfiction, or a short play - go to: http://www.colum.edu/academics/fiction_writing/ya/ - due January 16
National Honor Society Scholarship - must be a member of Nation Honor Society - go to aim.applyists.net/NHS - due January 20
Beta Sigma Psi Alpha Alumni Scholarship at UIUC - for a confirmed Lutheran male who will attend the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign - due January 31
Zonta Club of Kankakee - Young Woman in Public Affairs Award - young women, ages 16-19 who demonstrates commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women - received by January 31
Reynolds-Barwick Scholarship - in the upper 30% of class - due February 1
Illinois DAR Scholarships - 2 different scholarships - General Henry Dearborn American History Scholarship and Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship - senior, personal bibliography, recommendations - received by February 1
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative's "Youth to Washington" Scholarship - senior whose parents are members of Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, $1,000 scholarship and a week long all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. - received by February 1
The University Honors Program at EIU and Presidential Scholars Award- go to www.eiu.edu/honors for eligibility and application - due February 1
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship - grades 11 & 12, ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college, go to: www.axa-acheivement.com - due February 1
Americanism Essay Contest from the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary - for grades 9-12, write an essay and turn it in to local Legion Post, due February 3
The Art Institutes Culinary Scholarship - compete in the Best Teen Chef Competition - go to artinstitutes.edu/BTU - deadline is February 3
The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition - compete in the fashion design competition - go to artinstitutes.edu/passion4fashion - deadline is January 20
CBAI Foundation For Community Banking Annual Scholarship - Senior, essay-writing contest, go to: http://www.cbai.com/html/foundation/annualEssay.php, received by noon on February 6 (list of banks in the area which are participating is located in the guidance office and on line)
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program - students with financial need, 2.75 GPA, and enrolled in a public college or university - go to www.kfcscholars.org - Beginning December 1 due February 8

Past Due Other Opportunities

Chicago National College Fair - Saturday, October 23 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Navy Pier, Festival Hall Complex, Hall A - go to: www.gotomyncf.com - many colleges across the US will be there to answer your questions.
University of Chicago Information Session on Sunday September. 13, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. and the Normal Public Library - 206 W. College Ave.-Normal, IL 61761 - RSVP online at collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu or call 773-702-8650
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 265 - positions available for sheet metal or HVAC service technician apprenticeships - apply from January 25 thru February 5
United State Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar - two sessions May 29-June 4 and June 5-11 - go to: www.admissions.usma.edu and click on Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point - due April 1
Indiana University High School Journalism Institute - programs available are yearbook, television news, newspaper, desktop design, business and advertising, online journalism, multimedia, and photojournalism - go to: http://journalism.indiana.edu/hsji for more information - applications due June 4
International Union of Operating Engineers - applications available for apprenticeship opportunities - pick up in person from January 3-31
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine - introduces students to the field of medicine - go to: www.nylf.org/MEDnom - due: March 4
Pratt Summer Pre-College Program - July 5-29 - art & design, architecture, creative writing, fashion design, critical and visual studies, etc. - go to: www.pratt.edu/postudies - scholarship application due March 15 and application due April 1
Alfred University Summer Programs for Teens - programs available are art portfolio, astronomy, consumer chemistry, computer engineering, robotics engineering, entrepreneurship, creative writing, engineering, and theater - go to: www.summerpro@alfred.edu - due April 15
Mizzou Engineering Summer Camp - grades 10-12 in the 11-12 school year - hands-on lab experiment, team design projects, and more - application available in the guidance office
Northwestern University National High School Institute Summer Program - offering Film & Video, Speech, Theatre Arts, and Debate - go to www.northwestern.edu/nhsi
Environmental Design and Planning Summer Workshop for top juniors and seniors, July 10-22 - go to: www.bsu.edu/cap.workshop
Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars at Loyola University, July 5-22 or July 25-August 12 - go to: LUC.edu/summerscholars/classes
The University of Chicago Summer Program, different sessions available - go to: summer.uchicago.edu/hs
US Senate Youth Program - spend a week in Washington, D.C., Jr. or Sr. who serves in an elected or appointed capacity in student government, civic or education organization - go to www.ussenateyouth.org - application must be received on October 5
Hugh O'BrianYouth Leadership Seminar - 10th graders, learn how you can inspire change within your community - go to: www.hoby.org for more information - applications due December 2
Operating Engineers Local 841 - positions available for apprenticeships - apply from January 3 thru January 31