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PRIVATE DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS

(Last updated April 9, 2004)

Any applications that can be picked up at the Financial Aid Office will be available approximately thirty days before the scheduled deadline date.

Before applying for a scholarship, be sure you meet the eligibility criteria.

If you meet the eligibility critera for a certain scholarship:

Good luck!

ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund Scholarship
(Dental Health)

This scholarship is awarded to students currently enrolled in the second year of the Dental Hygiene Program. The student is required to be in their second year of the program, submit two letters of reference and an official copy (with the school seal) of the student's transcripts. The student must also submit a typed summary of his/her personal and professional goals as they relate to the dental discipline the applicant has chosen to pursue.

Award: Varies
Deadline date: Aug. 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office, OR ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund Inc., 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60611, 312-440-2547

American Dental Hygienists' Association Institute for Oral Health Scholarship
(Dental Hygiene)

Must be enrolled in a Dental Hygiene program and have completed a minimum of one year in a Dental Hygiene curriculum, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have a financial need, be a full-time student and a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

Award: Maximum award is $1,500
Deadline date: June 1
Applications available: American Dental Hygienists' Association, Institute for Oral Health, 444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-440-8900

Busey Bank Community Reinvestment Act Scholarship
(Interest in career in Banking or Finance)

Awarded to low to moderate income students with career interests in Banking, Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, or other related fields, who have been a resident of Champaign County for at least three years prior to year of application.

Award: $2,000 which can be used to cover tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Deadline date: July 30
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office

BPW/Career Advancement National Scholarship Program
(Female)

Business and Professional Women's national organization assists women wishing to enter or reenter the work force or to advance within a career field. For full- or part-time programs of study in Computer Science, Education, Paralegal, Engineering, or Science. Health care fields are not covered. Must be a female, 25 years of age or older, and a citizen of the U.S. Must graduate within twenty-four months from date of the scholarship and demonstrate a critical need for financial assistance. Must send a copy of most recent IRS 1040 form and enrollment verification. Can request an application between October 1 and April 1.

Award: $500 - $1,000
Deadline date: April 15
Applications available: Send stamped, self-addressed business size envelope with two (2) stamps to: Scholarships, BPW Foundation, 2012 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, D.C. 20036 or telephone 202-293-1100, extension 169

BPW/Champaign-Urbana Scholarship
(Female)

Business and Professional Women's local organization awards scholarships to female students. Student must fill out application and write a letter about why she needs the scholarship. Be sure to list telephone number and Social Security number. Scholarship is based on need.

Award: 4 awards - $100 each
Deadline date: March 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office

Carle Foundation Hospital Auxiliary
(Health-related Field)

Offered by the Carle Foundation Hospital for anyone who is interested in a Human Health-related field. Selections are made through a committee of the Auxiliary. Consideration is limited to students who have been accepted in a health care professional sequence, that is, when courses are open only to student candidates for degree or certification. Applicants for advanced degrees will be considered individually. Applicants must be Illinois residents (any changes in this residency should be promptly reported to the committee), and be a full-time student.

Award: $500
Deadline date: January 1
Applications available: Carle Foundation Hospital Auxiliary, 611 W. Park St., Urbana, IL 61801, 217-383-3074

Central Illinois Bank Challenge Scholarship
(Minority/Interest in Banking)

The minority student must be enrolled in at least 9 hours and have a GPA of 2.5 or better. This scholarship is based on financial need and covers tuition and fees, books and supplies. Part-time employment (at least twenty hours per week at the Central Illinois Bank) is a condition of the scholarship. The student will have the opportunity to work full-time at the bank during the summer term.

Award: Tuition, fees, books and supplies and part-time employment
Deadline date: April 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office

Central Illinois Women's Bar Association
(Law-related field)

Applicant must be at least a female high school senior planning to enter an accredited two or four year college or university the following fall in either a Law-related field or in a Women's Studies program. You must be a resident of one of the following counties: Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Greene, Jersey, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Piatt, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Vermilion, and Woodford.

Award: $500
Deadline date: May 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office

Cha/Dai Pet Motel Scholarship
(Veterinary)

Designed for students in the field of Animal Science or studying Companion Animal courses. Available to residents of Logan, Mason, and Menard, Dewitt, Macon, and McLean Counties.

Award: Varies
Deadline date: March 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Cha/Dai Pet Motel, 1255 Hickox Drive, Lincoln, Il. 62656

Champaign-Urbana Junior Woman's Club Continuing Education Scholarship
(Female)

Intended for a woman student returning to college after an extended absence. Based on financial need and former/present academic merit.

Award: $500
Deadline date: March 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Champaign-Urbana Junior Woman's Club, P.O. Box 6526, Champaign, IL 61826-6526

Champaign-Urbana Junior Woman's Club General Scholarship
(Female)

Intended for a deserving student without stipulation as to field of study or year in school. The award is based on financial need and academic merit.

Award: $500
Deadline date: March 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Champaign-Urbana Junior Woman's Club, P. O. Box 6526, Champaign, IL 61826-6526

The Christie Foundation Rapp Health Care Scholarship Program
(Human Health Care)

Must be accepted into health care program and be a graduate of a high school located within a twenty-five mile radius of Champaign. The scholarship is merit based.

Award: Approximately $1,000
Deadline date: March 31
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or The Christie Foundation, 101 W. University Ave., Champaign, IL 61820 (217)366-1280

Civil Service Employees (UIUC) Scholarship
(Organization Affiliation)

Provided for full-time University of Illinois (Urbana campus) non-academic employees and/or their dependents pursuing an undergraduate degree at any Illinois institute of higher learning. Based on financial need and academic achievement.

Award: $600 dependent $400 employee
Deadline date: April 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or http://www.pso.uiuc.edu:80/Forms/scholar.pdf

Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative Scholarship
(Organization Affiliation)

Must be either a Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative member or be a legal dependent of a Coles-Moultrie member and be under 21 years of age. Priority will be given to one applicant specializing in Electrical Technology.

Award: 4 awards - $500 each
Deadline date: May 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative, 104 Dewitte Ave. E., P.O. Box 709, Mattoon, IL 61938-0709, 217-235-0341

Community Services Block Grant Scholarship
(Low Income)

Available to income eligible individuals who wish to pursue a full-time course of study leading to a career. Awarded to residents of Champaign County who have proven performance capabilities as shown in grade reports, work records, references, and letters. Funding for this program is provided through the Champaign County Community Services Block Grant awarded to the county from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs.

Award: $500
Deadline date: June 18
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, P.O. Box 339, Urbana, IL 61803, 217-328-3313

Delta Kappa Gamma Recognition Award
(Female/Teaching)

Awarded by the Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Mu Chapter to women in the Early Childhood/Elementary, Special Ed, or Secondary Ed programs. Applicants must also be enrolled and/or have completed at least 12 semester hours of course work in the Education curriculum at Parkland including EDU 101 and Lab. Students must be presently enrolled or have completed 45 hours of observation/participation in a school setting, must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average), must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have completed the G. E. D. test.

Award: Amount varies
Deadline date: November 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office

Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship
(Teaching)

Offered by Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to a student who agrees to teach preschool, elementary, or secondary school on a full-time basis for two years in return for each year of the scholarship. The teaching obligation must be fulfilled within ten years after completing the degree. If not fulfilled, the recipient must repay all or part of the scholarship to ISAC. Must be a legal resident of Illinois.

Award: Up to $5,000 (per year, not to exceed cost of attendance). Currently not funded.
Deadline date: August 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or ISAC, 1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-5209, 800-899-ISAC

Eastern Star Scholarship
(General)

Awarded by Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois located in Macon, Illinois, to deserving students.

Award: $500
Deadline date: June 30
Applications available: Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star of Illinois , P.O. Box 317, Macon, IL 62544-0317, 217-764-3326

Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association Scholarship
(Food Service/Hospitality)

Awarded to full-time students majoring in Restaurant Management. Requirement for successful completion of certain Educational Foundation courses under ProMgmt. Program.

Award: $750-$1,000
Deadline date: Early Spring
Applications available: Hospitality Program Director, B121

Foundation for Exceptional Children Stanley E. Jackson Schol. Awd.
(Handicapped)

The sponsor offers support for the postsecondary education or training of disabled students and gifted/talented students. Eligible applicants are individuals who are disabled, and/or gifted/talented, and/or members of an ethnic minority group. Multiple scholarship awards will be made.

Award: $1,000
Deadline Date: February 1
Application available: Scholarship Awards, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191, 703-620-1054

Gibson Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
(Human Health-related Career)

Designed for students in a health-related career field. Must submit two letters of recommendation, high school transcript, have good academic standing, and be a resident of the school district surrounding Gibson City. Selection is made by the Auxiliary Health Careers Scholarship Committee in May.

Award: Up to $1,000
Deadline date: March 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Gibson Community Hospital Auxiliary, Health Careers Scholarship and Agreement, P.O. Box 429, Gibson City, IL 60936-0429

Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship
(High School Seniors)

Awarded to high school seniors who are planning to enroll in a Business or Secretarial-related field at an Illinois institution of higher education. Based on financial need, applicant's personal statement, scholastic excellence, and two letters of recommendation.

Award: $500
Deadline date: January 1
Applications available: Local high schools with the Business Department advisor

Illinois Community College Faculty Association Scholarship
(Sophomore/Illinois Resident)

Scholarship Criteria: Full-time student status during the academic year at an Illinois public community college; completion of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of exemplary academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4-point scale evidenced by an official (sealed) transcript; proof of Illinois residency; statement of the candidate's goals and description of voluntary (unpaid) community service and/or campus activities; letter of recommendation on official college stationery from a community college faculty member which addresses the candidate's academic performance, character, and ability to meet his/her goals; statement of verifiable financial status to include amount of household income, number of people in the household, and other scholarships or grants received for the academic year; and include the candidate's address, telephone number, and a signed copy of the following statement: "In applying for this scholarship, I understand that the ICCFA may need to validate this information. I give my permission to the Scholarship Committee to seek verification and understand that any deliberate falsification will result in my disqualification from the pool of eligible candidates."

Award: $500
Deadline date: August 1 by 5:00 pm
Applications available: No application form is available - Materials listed above should be sent to: Fritz E. Bush, Jr., Department of Communications and Humanities, Kennedy-King College, 6800 S. Wentworth, Chicago, IL 60621

Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association Scholarship
(Dental-Traditional)

Awarded to a student working toward a degree in Dental Hygiene. Must be second-year student in the Dental Hygiene program. Must be a full-time student, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be a member of SADHA (send photocopy of SADHA membership card and expiration date), and submit official transcripts.

Award: $450
Deadline date: December 1 (date may change)
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Carol McCormack, 1143 Barcroft Court, Naperville, IL 60540, 630-961-2884

Illinois Hospital Research & Educational Foundation Scholarship
(Hospital-Related Health Care)

Available to any person accepted into or currently enrolled in a Hospital-related Health Care Professional curriculum. Must be an Illinois resident and have a GPA of 3.5. Students having less than one academic year remaining until graduation are not eligible.

Award: $500 (to be applied toward tuition, fees, or books)
Deadline date: April 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Scholarship, The Illinois Hospital Research & Educational Foundation at the Center for Health Affairs, 1151 E. Warrenville Rd., P.O. Box 3015, Naperville, IL 60566

Illinois Nursing Education Scholarship/Department of Public Health
(Nursing)

Awarded to qualified students who are pursuing a certification in Practical Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or a hospital-based Nursing diploma. The criteria for eligibility include (but are not limited to) that the student must be a permanent legal resident of Illinois for one year prior to application, must show proof of enrollment in the Nursing program, and submit copies of the student's SAR report. Recipients are expected to complete a Nursing program, become licensed, and begin full- or part-time employment as a practical or professional nurse in Illinois for a period of time equal to the educational time supported by the scholarship. Recipients who do not fulfill this obligation must begin cash repayment of the full scholarship amount, payable in six equal installments plus 7 percent interest per year on the unpaid balance.

Award: Varies
Deadline date: June 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Coordinator for Nursing Education Scholarship Program, Center for Rural Health, Illinois Department of Public Health, 535 W. Jefferson St., 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62761, 217-782-1624

Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation Scholarship
(Real Estate)

Awarded to a student who is pursuing a career in Real Estate or in an allied field. The student is required to submit, with the application, a typed, signed letter stating academic activities and intellectural interests. The eligibility criteria include financial need, submitting an official transcript of the student's grades, and submitting recommendations and references from instructors, employers, or other professionals.

Award: Academic - $1,000 Thomas Seay - $2,000
Deadline date: April 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation, 3180 Adloff Lane, Box 19451, Springfield, IL 62794-9451, 217-529-2600 or online at: http:/www.illinoisrealtor.org

Illinois Restaurant Association Scholarships
(Food Service and Hospitality Industry)

Awarded to full-time students in Restaurant Management who have demonstrated a commitment to the Hospitality Industry.

Award: Varies from $500 to $3,000
Deadline date: June 1
Applications available: Hospitality Programs Director, B121

Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarships
(Human Health-related Field)

Awarded to students in Human Health-related field. Must have sophomore standing and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. The scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Scottish Rite Scholarship Committee.

Award: Amount varies
Deadline date: April 1
Applications available: Mr. Philip N. Pemberton, Chairman, 2509 Southwood Drive, Champaign, IL 61821

Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship
(General)

Awarded to deserving students based on ability, merit, character, sincerity of purpose, and financial need. There is no restriction as to the course of study pursued. Selection is made by a committee of nonpartisan citizens selected by the sheriff of the applicant's county. Must be a permanent Illinois resident and be enrolled at an Illinois college.

Award: $500 (tuition, fees, and books only)
Deadline date: March 15
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office

Independent Accountants Association of Illinois Scholarship
(Accounting)

Awarded to students who are planning to pursue a career in Accounting or an Accounting related field. Must send an official transcript from each college attended and a letter of recommendation from the head of the Accounting Department or Professor of Accounting at the college you are currently attending.

Award: 3 awards - $1,000 each
Deadline date: June 30
Applications available: Independent Accountants Association of Illinois, Scholarship Foundation, P. O. Box 1506, Galesburg, Il 61402, 309-342-5400

Iroquois Memorial Hospital Nursing Scholarship and Employment Program
(Nursing)

Intended for Nursing students with a desire to work at Iroquois Memorial Hospital. If recipient does not graduate or pass the State Boards they must repay the amount awarded. Must submit proof of acceptance in the Parkland College Nursing Program. Must have recommendation by a Parkland College Nursing Department faculty member. The Director of Nursing Services of Iroquois Memorial Hospital will make the final selection. Must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better to qualify. The scholarship can be renewable with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Award: $2,000.
Deadline date: Contact donor
Applications available: Iroquois Memorial Hospital, 200 Fairman Ave., Watseka, IL 60970 (815) 432-5841

ITEACH Teacher Shortage Scholarship
(formerly the David A. DeBolt Teacher Shortage Scholarship)
(Teacher)

Awarded to students who are pursuing Teaching as their career. The student must be a citizen or eligible noncitizen of the United States, a legal resident of Illinois, and a Sophomore. Must fulfill teaching requirement by teaching full-time for one year at a nonprofit Illinois public, private, or parochial preschool, elementary or secondary school for each year (or portion of a year) of scholarship assistance received. Teaching agreement must be fulfilled beginning within one year following termination of enrollment in the teaching shortage discipline funded by the ITEACH and continuing until the teaching obligation is fulfilled. One of the provisions for the scholarship is that after graduation or termination of enrollment, you must teach according to the requirements of the scholarship within a certain time frame, or the scholarship becomes a loan. Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), make satisfactory academic progress according to Financial Aid standards, have 2.50 or better GPA, and not be in default on any student loans.

Award: Up to $5,000 (tuition, fees, books, travel expenses, and room and board)
Deadline date: March 1 (priority filing date)
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Illinois Student Assistance Commission, 1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-5209, 800-899-ISAC

Knapp Burn Foundation
(Burn Survivors)

The Knapp Burn Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1989 by the family and friends of Rick Knapp who was in an automobile accident in 1975 that left him with burns over 42% of his body. The Foundation desires to help students who are burn survivors with their tuition expenses. Students must show financial need.

Award: Varies
Deadline date: Open
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Knapp Burn Foundation, PO Box 1475, Arlington Heights, IL 60006, 708-394-0329 for application form

Alpha A. Lee Nursing Education Endowment Fund
(Nursing)

Awarded to supplement student's living expenses while attending school. Student must be accepted into a specific program, have a 2.6 GPA on their most current transcript, and submit three letters of recommendation. Scholarship funds are allocated on the basis of need, as perceived by the scholarship committee. Students must sign an agreement to be employed, if needed, at Memorial Medical Center upon completion of their course of study.

Award: Amount Varies
Deadline date: May 15
Applications available: Memorial Medical Center Human Resources, 701 N. 1st Street, Springfield, IL 62781, (217)788-3580

Madeline E. Mileham Memorial Scholarship
(High School Senior)

Sponsored by Champaign-Urbana Junior Woman's Club for a graduating high-school student entering college at the freshman level. Based on financial need and academic merit.

Award: $500
Deadline date: March 15
Applications available: Champaign-Urbana Junior Woman's Club, P.O. Box 6526, Champaign, IL 61826-2526

Minority Teachers of Illinois
(Minority/Teacher)

Awarded to full-time minority students who are pursuing teaching as their career. The student must be a U.S. citizen, a legal resident of Illinois, be enrolled in a qualified institution, have a 2.5 or better GPA (on a 4.0 scale), complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), not be in default on a student loan, and making satisfactory academic progress. Must fulfill teaching requirement by teaching full-time for one year at a nonprofit Illinois public, private, or parochial preschool, elementary or secondary school at which no less than 30 percent of the enrolled students are minority students as certified by ISBE. Must teach one year for each year (or portion of a year) of scholarship assistance received. Teaching agreement must be fulfilled beginning within one year following the recipient's termination from a program of study funded by the MTI Scholarship and continuing until the teaching obligation is fulfilled. One of the provisions for the scholarship is that after graduation or termination of enrollment, you must teach according to the requirements of the scholarship within a certain time frame, or the scholarship becomes a loan.

Award: Up to $5,000 (tuition, fees, books, travel expenses, and room and board)
Deadline date: March 1 (priority filing date)
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Illinois Student Assistance Commission, 1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-5209, 800-899-ISAC

The National Society of Public Accountants
(Accounting)

Open to students majoring in Accounting with a 3.0 or better GPA in their Accounting subjects and a 3.0 GPA or better in the remainder of their courses. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Applications must be accompanied by an appraisal form and official transcripts from each school attended.

Award: $1,000 and $500
Deadline date: March 1
Applications available: NAPA Scholarship Foundation, 1010 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1574, 703-549-6400 or http://www.nsacct.org/how-to-apply.htm

Native American Scholarship Fund, Inc.
(Native American)

This award is intended to help Native American students of any age, from any U.S. tribe, and in any state, striving to get an education. All awards are based on merit, academic achievement and ambition. An application and documentation, including a Certificate of Indian Blood, is required. A $10.00 processing fee is required.

Award: Varies
Deadline date: March 15 - summer semester April 15 - fall semester September 15 - spring semester
Applications available: Write N.A.S.F., 8200 Mountain Road NE, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-262-2351

Parke-Davis Epilepsy Scholarship
(Epilepsy)

Awarded to high school seniors, or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors who are under a physician's care for epilepsy. The eligibility requirements include academic and extracurricular activity achievements, a letter from the student's physician, two letters of recommendation, and confirmation of the students academic status.

Award: 16 awards - $3,000 each
Deadline date: March 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Parke-Davis Epilepsy Scholarship Program, C/O Intromit, 1633 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10019, 800-292-7373

Pavilion Auxiliary Scholarship
(Health-Related Field)

Open to students in a Health-related field. Applications are submitted to the Auxiliary along with two letters of reference and high school transcripts. Also called the Jewel Daily Scholarship. Must attend college in Illinois.

Award: Varies
Deadline date: May 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Pavilion Auxiliary, Attn: Mrs. Lois Bales, 1608 W. Henry St., Champaign, IL 68121

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
(Female)

This grant is intended to help women who have been out of school for at least twelve months or more, and are within twenty-four months of obtaining a degree. It is to be used for educational expenses necessary to reach their educational goal such as: tuition, books, transportation to and from classes, or child care while attending classes. The PCE grant is not to be used for living expenses.

Award: $1,500
Deadline date: May 1 for fall semester September 30 for spring semester
February 28 for summer semester
Applications available: Contact Parkland Financial Aid Office for name of current P.E.O. contact person.

Provena Covenant Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
(Human Health Field)

Available to Illinois residents in the Human Health field. Factors considered are the applicant's academic record, health, financial need, and potential for success in his or her chosen field. Permanent home address must be within 100 miles of Champaign and the college attending must be within 250 miles of Champaign-Urbana and in the state of Illinois. The amount of the scholarship varies according to the expense and duration of the chosen program and whether the applicant is a first-time or continuing recipient.

Award: Varies
Deadline date: April 15
Applications available: Volunteer Services Office, 1400 W. Park, 5th Floor, Urbana, IL 61801, 217-337-2378

Arthur F. Quern Information Technology (Quern IT) Grant
(Information Technology) ---CURRENTLY NOT FUNDED---

The Arthur F. Quern Information Technology (Quern IT) Grant is aimed at increasing the number of Illinois workers in the Information Technology field. This grant provides an award of up to $2,500 to qualified students pursuing additional certification or an undergraduate degree in an Information Technology field at an eligible Illinois degree-granting institution. This grant is renewable one time and can be used for payment of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses, not to exceed the cost of attendance. Awarding preference is given to renewal applicants, those who have already completed a baccalaureate degree, and to those with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) based on information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicant must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and an Illinois resident.

Award: Up to $2,500
Deadline date: May 1 priority date
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office, or online at: www.isac1.org/

Roger Shanholtzer Scholarship
(Nursing)

Established in memory of Roger Shanholtzer (1942-1994) who graduated from the Parkland Nursing Program in 1985. Students must be currently enrolled in the Parkland Nursing Program. Criteria for this scholarship is low income, recommendations, and an essay indicating the applicant's goals and how they relate to Dr. Martin Luther King's dream.

Award: $1,000 for each of two years
Deadline date: December 1
Applications available: Parkland Nursing Department, Room L-120, or Financial Aid Office, Room A-172

Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois
(Sickle Cell Disease)

Awarded to students with sickle cell disease. They are awarded based on financial need, and academic achievement. The student must be an Illinois resident, and must also have their physician fill out the medical information in the application package.

Award: $1,500 - $2,500
Deadline date: June 30
Applications available: Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois, 200 N. Michigan, Suite 605, Chicago, IL 60601-5980, 312-345-1100

St. Mary's Hospital Scholarship
(Health-Related Career)

Available to current residents of Illinois, who live within the area served by St. Mary's Hospital, and are enrolled in a Health-related career program. Must provide written verification of acceptance in a Health Care program no later than May 1. Based on financial need, interest in the chosen Health career, and scholastic ability. There are other awards for students in Radiology Therapy or for St. Mary's Hospital employees enrolled in Nursing or Pre-Nursing program.

Award: $300 - $750
Deadline date: March 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, Director, 1800 E. Lakeshore Dr., Decatur, IL 62521

Swiss Benevolent Society of Chicago Scholarship
(Ethnic)

Intended for Swiss national students or students of documentarily proven Swiss descent. Family genealogies are not accepted as proof. Must be a full-time student and have a GPA of at least 3.5 for all four high school years including fall semester. Must not already hold a B.A. degree. Based on academic merit.

Award: $2,500, $1,250, and $750
Deadline date: February 15 - request applications, April 20 - return completed applications
Applications available: S.B.S. Scholarships, Box 2137., Chicago, IL 60690-2137

Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship
(Wal-Mart Employees)

Offered to high school seniors who work for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and to those associates' children ineligible for the Walton Foundation Scholarship (due to parents' length of employment or not working full-time). This is an academic scholarship, and applicants will be judged on the basis of grades, financial need, academic record, and ACT/SAT scores.

Award: $1,000
Deadline date: March 1
Applications available: Beginning in January at your location's personnel office

Walton Foundation Scholarship
(Wal-Mart Employee Dependent)

Awarded to a college-bound high school senior. Recipient must be the child of a Wal-Mart Store, Inc. associate who is employed full-time (28 hours per week or more) for one year as of March 1. This is an academic scholarship, and applicants will be judged on the basis of grades, financial need, academic record, and ACT/SAT test scores.

Award: 100 at $6,000 each
Deadline date: March 1
Applications available: Beginning in January at your location's personnel office

William Zekan Memorial
(Interest in Horses)

The Bill Zekan Memorial scholarships are awarded annually by the Arabian Horse Trust. Recipient must be able to demonstrate financial need, must have an interest in horses, and currently must be a high school senior or college freshman. At least two letters of recommendation and a recent photograph (preferably a head and shoulders) MUST be submitted with application. Please include a one-page essay on why you should be considered for this scholarship.

Award: Up to $2,500
Deadline date: March 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or Arabian Horse Trust, 12000 Zuni Street, Westminister, CO 80234, 303-450-4710

Zonta/Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship
(Leadership)

Student must be a woman under the age of 19 who will graduate from high school during the current school year. The YWPA award was established to encourage young women to enter careers or seek leadership positions in social policy making, government, and volunteer positions.

Award: $500.
Deadline date: May 1
Applications available: Parkland Financial Aid Office or President, Zonta Club of Champaign-Urbana, Box 488, Mahomet, Illinois 61853

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