Scholarships with Online Applications

Charles Lee Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating Rock Valley College student or Sycamore High School graduating senior who will enter a college or university to pursue a degree in education.  Applicant must demonstrate optimism, determination and love of neighbor as exemplified by Dr. Anderson’s life.

Deadline: February 1

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Richard L. Bernardi Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: An individual who will be attending Rock Valley College in the upcoming year and is committed to completing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university. Applicant must demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership and have a GPA of at least 2.0.

Deadline: February 1

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Beta Gamma Recruitment Grant

Criteria: Female graduating senior from Boone or Winnebago county planning to enter the teaching profession.

Deadline: February 1

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Leonard D. Carmichael Community Service Scholarship

Criteria: Applicant must be a graduating Rochelle High School Senior with a record of community service and must demonstrate financial need. Renewable for four years as long as criteria are met.

Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be nominated by Rochelle High School Principal.

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Harry H. and Floy B. Chapin Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior from Durand, Dakota or Pecatonica High School, must frequent businesses in Durand, rank in top 15% of graduating class and plan to attend a recognized college or university.

Deadline: February 1

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Dorothy Cleland Memorial NSDAR  Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior from Winnebago County, GPA of at least 3.0/4.0, and demonstration of financial need (EFC of no more than 10,000.)

Deadline: March 1

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Howard D. Colman Scholarship

Criteria:  An individual who is a graduating high school senior, residing in Boone or Winnebago County, who will major in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, or a comparable technology field. Applicant must have a 3.5/4.0 GPA and personify the innovative spirit of Howard Colman.

This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years and could be worth as much as $32,500. Recipients must be willing to accept full-time summer internship offers through the Community Foundation and return to the Rockford area upon graduation for at least three years. 

Deadline: February 1

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Community Foundation Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior from Winnebago county with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and who shows financial need. (Financial need is defined as having an EFC of less than 3,000 for this scholarship.) May attend a college, university or trade school. Renewable for four years as long as criteria are met.

Deadline: March 1

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Margaret T. Craig Community Service Scholarship

Criteria:  High school graduate under the age of 23 or a graduating senior with a permanent address in Winnebago County planning to pursue a two or four-year degree at an accredited college, university or trade school who demonstrates, through their community involvement, a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for people in their school, community and county. Minimum GPA of 2.75. Students may reapply for this scholarship in subsequent years.  Applicants must be a member of at least one organization that includes community service as a significant part of their mission and have completed at least 25 hours of community service during their high school career.

Deadline: February 1

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Wilbur and William Cummings Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating Senior or a graduate of a public or private high school located within the city of Belvidere, Illinois. Applicant must plan to pursue studies in the medical sciences including medical school, dental school, dental hygienist school, nursing school or other healthcare related programs. Applicant must demonstrate financial need, and illustrate community and civic service to Boone County, academic achievement, and self-motivation. Renewable for four years as long as criteria are met.

Deadline: March 1

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Richard Dopp Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior from a public or private high school (or a home schooled student) residing in Boone, Ogle, Rock, Stephenson or Winnebago County. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 2.0/4.0 and plan to pursue a degree in accounting or a medical field. Preference may be given to a candidate who will pursue cancer research.

Deadline: February 1

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William R. Durham Drama/Theater Scholarship

Criteria: High school graduate or graduating senior with a permanent address within Winnebago or Boone county with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale who plans to attend an accredited four year college or university to obtain an M.A. or B.A.. Applicant must intend to teach theater or work professionally as a performer or technician in theater and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 while receiving the award.

Deadline: February 1

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Roger L. Ekstrom Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Guilford High School graduating senior, male or female, has a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, who is a member of the Guilford Golf Team. Student plans to attend a college or university.

Deadline: February 1

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John Flynn Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating Pecatonica High School senior who is pursing higher education. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 2.0/4.0 and have been involved in community service. Although not required, preference may be given to candidates with an agricultural background.

Deadline: February 1

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Terrance Freeman Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Applicants should be African American, have a GPA of 2.5/4.0,  be pursuing a degree in Fire Science, and enrolling or enrolled in a college or university for at least six semester hours.  Primary preference will be given to area Firefighters and their families; secondary preference will be given to general applicants enrolling or enrolled in Fire Science.  Financial need will be considered.   Applicants must have a permanent residence in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson or Winnebago Counties.

Deadline: March 1

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William J. Galaway Library and Information Science Scholarship

Criteria: Individual must possess a bachelors degree and be employed either full or part-time in a public library in Boone, Winnebago, Ogle or Stephenson Counties and must have been accepted for graduate studies in an American Library Association (ALA) program in Library and Information Science.

Deadline: February 1

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Susan Kay Munson Gilmore Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior or former graduate of a Guilford or Mendota Township High School, C or better GPA, financial need, pursuing a vocational career.

Deadline: March 1

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Nettie and Jesse Gorov Scholarship

Criteria:  Current college student or non-traditional student with a permanent address within Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago County who is attending or plans to attend an accredited two or four year school. Applicant must exhibit character, scholastic achievement and financial need. (Financial need is defined as having an EFC of less than 15,000 for this scholarship.)

Deadline: March 1

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Betty Harlan Memorial Art Scholarship Grant

Criteria: Graduating senior from a public or private school in Boone, Ogle, or Winnebago County who plans to pursue a degree in Visual Arts, Visual Art Education, or Visual Art History.  Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.75/4.0 and must show involvement in organizations and activities that focus on the visual arts.

Deadline: February 1

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Karen Harter Recruitment Grant

Criteria: A female Rockford College or Northern Illinois University student who is pursuing a career in secondary math or science education or nursing. Applicant must be a student of at least sophomore standing with at least one semester of college remaining after the date the grant would be awarded. Graduate students are welcome to apply. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Deadline: February 1

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Amber Huber Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: A four-year scholarship for a graduating senior female from Byron High School who has participated in the Byron High School girls track program and/or Byron High School Cheerleading program for at least three seasons including her senior year. Minimum GPA 2 on a 4 point scale (C average). Awarded only in even-numbered years. Renewable for four years as long as criteria are met.

Deadline: February 1, 2014

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Lieutenant Kelli Ingardona Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5/4.0, must be pursuing a degree in Fire Science, and enrolling or enrolled in a college or university for at least six semester hours.  Primary preference will be given to area Firefighters and their families; secondary preference will be given to general applicants enrolling or enrolled in Fire Science.  Financial need will be considered.   Applicants must have a permanent residence in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson or Winnebago Counties.

Deadline: March 1

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International Management Council (IMC) Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior residing in Winnebago County who is pursuing a degree in business. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 and have been active in community service.

Deadline: February 1

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Jouris Family Scholarship

Criteria:  Applicants must be male or female graduates of a public or private high school in Winnebago County, be committed to studying Mathematics or Physical Science, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.  Scholarship is renewable as long as student maintains eligibility based on criteria above.

Deadline:  February 1

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Nancy Kalchbrenner Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating high school senior from a Rockford District 205 high school, who is a first generation college student (i.e., applicant’s parents, grandparents, etc. did not graduate with a degree from a post-secondary institution). Applicant must have a GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 and demonstrate the ability to achieve goals, and balance work, school, and volunteer activities.

Deadline: February 1

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Ashley E. Ketcher Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating Auburn High School senior in the CAPA program who has an interest and prior experience in the performing arts and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Student must have financial need and have overcome adversity/obstacles in life.

Deadline: March 1

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Anthony and Charlotte Kinney Scholarship

Criteria:  Graduate of Pecatonica High School who is majoring in elementary education or middle/secondary math education.  Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.  Graduates of Pecatonica High School who are entering their student teaching year are eligible to apply for a larger award.  Past recipients will receive preference for the larger award.

Deadline: February 1

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Kjellstrom Women’s Scholarship Initiative

This scholarship will provide resources for women studying full or part-time at an accredited four year college, community college, or university.

Criteria: Female resident of Winnebago County who is at least 24 years of age and has a high school diploma or the equivalent.  Applicants with non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work experience and community service will be considered.  Recipients of the Athena Award and their families are not eligible to apply.

Deadline: February 1

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Geoffrey R. Laird Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: A male graduating high school senior or a current college student under the age of 23 who is majoring in math, science, or computer technology. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Winnebago County.

Deadline: March 1

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Mike Lindberg Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior from North Boone High School, who has financial need and is planning to attend a two or a four-year college, university or vocational school. Applicant must share Mike’s values including the importance of family, service to one’s community and the compassionate treatment of others.

Deadline: March 1

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John E. Lindley Memorial Swim Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating Rockford public or private school senior who has been on the high school swim team for three or more years including the senior year. Applicant much exhibit a high degree of integrity and have financial need.

Deadline: March 1

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Buster Lindsay Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior athlete from Jefferson High School, who has participated in high school sports for a minimum of three years including the senior year, has a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA and is planning to attend a two-or a four-year college or university.

Deadline: February 1

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Rod MacDonald Scholarship

Criteria: Applicants must be a graduating senior from a private, public, or home school in Winnebago County, be an active participant on any aspect of theater productions and pursuing a degree in Theater.

Deadline: February 1

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Keith Maffioli Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating seniors from a Boone, Stephenson, Ogle or Winnebago County School who has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and shows financial need. (Financial need is defined as having an EFC of less than 10,000 for this scholarship.) May attend a college (including technical, business and community colleges) or university.

Deadline: March 1

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May-Cassioppi Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior swimmer or diver at Guilford High School who has been on the team for three or more years including their senior year. (If an applicant is unable to participate during their senior year due to injury, they may still apply.) Applicant must exhibit character traits of strength, discipline, leadership, teamwork and loyalty and plan to attend a college, university, junior college or trade school. Financial need will be considered.

Deadline: March 1

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George A. Muck Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Members or regular attendees of First United Methodist Church of Belvidere who are pursuing additional education. Graduating high school seniors are eligible but preference will be given to current college students or adults returning to college.

Deadline: February 1

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My Heart is in Art Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating high school senior, living in Boone, Stephenson, or Winnebago County who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the Visual Arts or Visual Arts Education. GPA must be at least 3.5/4.0. Applicant must intend to pursue a career in the Visual Arts or Visual Arts Education and must submit three examples of their work within the visual arts.

Deadline: February 1

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Paul and Ruth Neidhold Business Scholarship

Criteria: Harvard High School senior, GPA of 2.0 or higher, planning to pursue education or training in a business field.

Deadline: February 1

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Northwest Community Center Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior or a graduate from a Rockford high school who has a GPA of at least 2.0, demonstrates financial need and plans to attend a college, university or trade school. Applicants must be residents of northwest Rockford or have a history of involvement with Northwest Community Center as either a volunteer or participant. Past recipients of this scholarship may reapply.

Deadline: March 1

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Katharine H. Obye Award

Criteria: A female who is graduating from a public high school within Boone or Winnebago county who plans to teach at any level or in any field. Applicant must have done outstanding work on a high school publication staff such as newspaper or yearbook. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Deadline: February 1

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Pi Gamma Omega Scholarship

Criteria: Female African American graduating senior from a Winnebago County high school with a minimum GPA of 2.7 who will attend a two-or-four year college or university. Applicant must exhibit a dedication to academic excellence, a zest for life, a sense of purpose and a commitment to community service.

Deadline: February 1

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William Pigott Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior residing in Boone, McHenry, or Winnebago county and  majoring in Engineering.

Deadline: February 1

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Gary S. Wilmer Trust / RAMI Music Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior from Boone, Ogle or Winnebago County who has a GPA of at least 2.5, plans to pursue a degree in music performance, education or composition and is actively involved in school or community musical groups. Students must be nominated by a music teacher.

Deadline: February 1

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RAMI Youth Charity Jam Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior from Boone, Ogle or Winnebago County who has a GPA of at least 2.5, plans to pursue a degree in music performance, education or composition and is actively involved in school or community musical groups. Students must demonstrate financial need and be nominated by a music teacher. Preference will be given to students who will attend Rock Valley College, Rockford College or Northern Illinois University.

Deadline: February 1

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Amanda Reed Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Applicants must be a graduating male or female senior from a public or private high school located in Boone or Winnebago Counties in Illinois.  Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0, must reflect Amanda’s compassionate and caring nature, must have played a leadership role in implementing a public service campaign to address domestic or teen dating violence, and must describe that public service campaign in the essay portion of the scholarship application.

Deadline: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 1ST!!

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Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity College Scholarship

Criteria: An individual planning to attend an accredited junior college, college or university. (Vocational training programs are not eligible for the scholarship.) Applicant must be a current homeowner resident or dependent of homeowner resident of a home built by Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. and must be residing in home at time of scholarship application. Applicants and recipients may re-apply.

Deadline: February 1

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Rockford Products Corporation Foundation Scholarship

Criteria: Applicant must be a graduate of or graduating senior from any high school located in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago counties, and a resident of one of these counties. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75/4.00 and intend to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree, Bachelor of Science degree, or an Associate degree.  The applicant’s financial need, community involvement, and demonstrated interest in business or engineering studies as a career will be positive factors during the recipient selection process.

Deadline: March 1

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Rockton Lions Club Scholarship AND Dr. Loomis/Rockton Lions Club Scholarship

Rockton Lions Club Criteria: Any graduating high school senior residing within District #207 who ranks in the top 1/3 of their class, has financial need, has a stated career goal and is involved in community service through community activities. Additional consideration may be given to students who are involved with Lions Club activities.

Dr. Loomis Criteria: Graduating Hononegah High School senior who ranks in the top 1/3 of their class, has financial need, has a stated career goal and is involved in community service through community activities. Additional consideration may be given to students who are involved with Lions Club activities.

Deadline: for both is March 1

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Deborah Jean Rydberg Memorial Scholarship

Criteria:  Graduating female senior athletes at Guilford High School who have a GPA of at least 2.3/4.0, plan to attend college, and have a strong work ethic.

Deadline: February 1

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Anna Schiller Scholarship

Criteria: A Rockford Christian High School graduating senior who demonstrates a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for people in their school, community and/or world at large through their community service.  Applicants must demonstrate the same strong love for others that Anna exemplified through her life.  Applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0.

Deadline: February 1

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Richard J. Schnell Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: An individual who has been accepted into or is enrolled in an American Dental Association accredited dental or dental hygiene program or a graduate post-doctoral program in the United States. Must show evidence of financial need. Applicants may reside anywhere within the United States.

Deadline: July 1

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Elisabeth Seegmiller Recruitment Grant

Criteria: A female Rockford College student who is pursuing a degree in education. Applicant must be a student of at least junior standing with at least one semester of college remaining after the date the grant is awarded. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Deadline: February 1

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Senior Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating senior from a Rockford District #205 high school who has academic potential and financial need.  Applicants must plan to attend a college, university or other post-secondary institution and be nominated by their high school principal.

Deadline: March 1

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Billy Smith Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: An individual who is a graduating high school senior in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle or Stephenson County, who played at least three years of baseball or softball in high school, including senior year, will major in a sports related field in college, and has a 3.0/4.0 GPA or above.

Deadline: February 1

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Ernest and Charlene Stachowiak Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: High school principals in Winnebago and Boone Counties may nominate one senior student from their respective schools to apply for this scholarship. Current college students and non-traditional students may also apply without nomination. All applicants must have a permanent address in Winnebago or Boone County, have a GPA of at least 2.5/4.0, demonstrate financial need, and exhibit sincerity, high character, and the ability to overcome obstacles.

Deadline: March 1

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Taus Community Endowment Scholarship

Criteria: Female African-American graduating high school senior within Winnebago County who has a GPA of at least 2.5 and demonstrates community and school involvement.

Deadline: February 1

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Diane Thompson-Wells Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: A graduating high school senior or current four-year college or university student who has a GPA of at least 2.5, has financial need and is a Marching member of the Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps. Applicants may reside anywhere within the United States.

Deadline: May 15

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Frances Grant Triebel Memorial NSDAR Scholarship

Criteria: To be eligible for funding, an applicant must be a graduating senior or a student who has graduated from high school, has a permanent residence in Winnebago County and is attending or plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the upcoming school year.  Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0, show financial need (EFC of no more than 10,000), and demonstrate outstanding leadership, dependability, and citizenship.

Deadline: March 1

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Era L. Walker Jr. Scholarship

Criteria: Male African-American graduating senior from a District #205 public high school with a GPA of at least 2.9/4.0 who has been involved in community service and volunteerism. Applicant must share Era’s values including the importance of family, service to one’s community and the compassionate treatment of others.

Deadline: February 1

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Dr. Gussie M. Ware Scholarship

Criteria: Female African American graduating high school senior, minimum GPA of 2.5 who has been accepted at a two-or-four year college or university. Applicant must have financial need and be a resident of Winnebago County or a relative of Dr. Gussie M. Ware.

Deadline: March 1

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Women of Today’s Manufacturing

Criteria: A male or female resident of Ogle, Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, or Rock County who is attending or plans to attend a college, university, or trade/technical school. Applicant must demonstrate how their course work will impact manufacturing technology in the region.

Deadline: February 1

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Carolyn Wones Recruitment Grant

Criteria: A female who is graduating from a public high school within Boone or Winnebago county who plans to pursue a degree in secondary teaching. Applicant must exhibit academic potential and have participated in a number of high school activities. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Deadline: February 1

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Margaret Wyeth Scholarship

Criteria: Graduating public high school senior, residing in Boone, Ogle or Winnebago County planning to attend a college or university. Applicant must exhibit financial need and demonstrate active involvement in social studies organizations, clubs and classes such as student government, political campaigns, social service and community service.

Deadline: March 1

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Zeta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Memorial Award

Criteria: A female who is graduating from a public high school within Boone or Winnebago county who plans to teach at any level. Applicant must exhibit academic potential and have participated in a number of high school activities. This award is offered by Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Deadline: February 1

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