Scholarship Applications
By Jackie Froelich
September 02, 2009
Below you will find the Scholarships that are available to the class of 2012. Students should check the criteria to see if they qualify to apply. If applications are available online, there will be a direct link to that website. If there are no links, hard copies will be available in the guidance office.
| Name | Criteria | Scholarship Amount | Deadline | Website |
| Wendy's High School Heisman Award | High School Senior who will participate in at least 1 high school sport and is a leader in school and their community | School awards presented to winners | October 2, 2011 | www.wendysheisman.com |
| Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Recruitment Grant | High School Senior female who plans to purse a career in the field of education | $200 Grant | January 10, 2012 | www.deltakappagamma.org/IL/ |
| Beta Sigma Psi (Alpha Alumni Scholarship) | Confirmed Lutheran Freshmen male beginning college at the University of Illinois, Champaign in the Fall of 2012 | $1000 Scholarship | January 31, 2012 | Application available from Mrs. Froelich |
| Chesebro/ Cushman/Kyser Scholarship Fund | Graduate of Livingston County High School or senior who will graduate from Livingston County High School in Spring | Multiple scholarships totaling nearly $100,000 | March 1, 2012 | Applications available from Mrs. Froelich |
| KFC Colonel's Scholars Program | Graduating U.S. Citizen, High School Senior with cumulative gpa of 2.75 and above, enrolling in public university within their state of legal residence, pursuing a bachelor's degree and demonstrating financial need | Scholarships up to $20,000 are awarded to winners | Applications accepted starting December 1 to February 8, 2012 | Applications available December 1st online at www.kfcscholars.org |
| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship | Graduating Seniors who are active in their community, led a project that benefits others and has overcome personal challenges | Up to 375 winners nationwide of $2000 scholarships | Apply by February 1, 2012 | Apply online at www.axa-achievement.com |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship | Graduating Seniors | A winner in every state of $10,000 and $25,000 scholarships | Apply by December 1, 2011 | Apply online at www.axa-achievement.com |
| U.S. Bank Scholarship Program | Graduating High School Seniors | 40 - $1000 scholarships will be awarded nationwide | Apply before March, 2012 |
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| Martin Whalen $2500 Scholarship Essay Contest | Graduating High School Seniors | 3 -$2500 Scholarships | Apply by December 15, 2011 | Apply online at www.mwos75.com |
| BK Scholars Scholarship | Graduating High School Seniors with a minimum of 2.5 gpa | Multiple $1000 scholarships awarded nationally | Application period is from Nov. 15, 2011 to January 10, 2012 | Apply online at http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html |
| Joliet Junior College Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Graduates | Graduating Seniors who plan to attend JJC. Student must have a 3.25 gpa, and a 21 or better on the ACT | Tuition and Fees at JJC |
Application period starts in January and deadline is March 1, 2012.
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Apply online at www.jjc.edu/info/scholarships |
| Joliet Junior College Scholarships | Graduating Seniors who plan to attend JJC in the Fall of 2012 | Multiple scholarships of varying amounts | Application period starts in January and deadline is April 1, 2012 | Apply online at www.jjc.edu/info/scholarships |
| The Shop Smart Scholarship | Graduating Seniors with at least a 2.0 GPA who must write a 500 word essay explaining how your college experience will be enabled by remarkable frugality, ingenuity, effort or thrift. | 5 - $2000 scholarships | Deadline is June 1, 2012 | Apply online at http://www.bradsdeals.com/ scholarship |
| AWeber E-mail Marketing Scholarship | Graduating Senior | 1- $1000 Scholarship | Deadline is March 1, 2012 | Apply online at http://www.aweber.com/e-mail-marketing-scholarship.htm |
| Check n Go Scholarship | Graduating High School Senior | 1- $1000 Scholarship | Deadline is March 1, 2012 | Apply online at http://www.checkngo.com/about-us/company/checkngo-scholarship.aspx |
| Rigid Lifelines Fall Protection Scholarship Essay Contest | Graduating High School Senior | 1- $1000 Scholarship | Deadline is March 1, 2012 | Apply online at http://www.rigidlifelines.com/scholarship.html |
| Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver | Graduation High School Senior who is a child of a Veteran. | Up to 6 waivers are awarded to each county in Illinois for conflicts. Scholarships are awarded to University of Illinois campuses | Applications open on December 1, 2012 and deadline is March 1, 2012 | Apply online at https://secure.admin.illinois.edu/osfa/scholarship-database/detail.aspx?id=1522 |
| Eye Health Scholarship Contest | Graduating High School Senior | 1- $1000 Scholarship | Application deadline is June 1, 2012 | Apply online at http://www.buymorecontacts.com/topic/27/1000-scholarship-essay-contest.aspx |
| Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship Program | Graduating High School Seniors | Multiple $1000 Scholarships with varying criteria | Application deadline is March 1, 2012 | Application packets available outside the guidance office and at www.ilamvets.org |
| Dean Selmeyer Scholarship |
Graduation High School Senior ranked in the top 25% of their class pursing a degree in Business/Finance or Elementary/ Secondary Education |
1 - $500.00 Scholarship |
Application deadline is April 20, 2012 | Application packets available outside the guidance office. |
| Illinois PTA Lillian E. Glover Scholarship | Graduating Senior planning to major in Education |
1st place - $1500.00 2nd place - $1000.00 |
Application deadline is February 17, 2012 | Applications available at www.illinoispta.org |
| Livingston County Farm Bureau/ Ethel K. Hoerner Scholarship | Graduating Senior pursuing career in agriculture or ag-related fields | $1500.00 Scholarships | Application deadline is February 28, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office. |
| 2012 Agricultural Scholarship | Graduating high school senior who is pursing and education in a career field that is agriculture-related or a field that contribute to the quality of rural life. | 24 - $1000 Scholarships | Application deadline in February 15, 2012 | Applications can be downloaded online at www.1stfarmcredit.com |
| Best Buy Scholarship Program | Students grade 9 - 12 with solid grades plus community service or work experience | 1200 - $1000 Scholarships | Application deadline is February 15, 2012 | Apply online at www.at15.com |
| Arvetta M Lewis Scholarship | Graduating Seniors who reside in Ford or Livingston County and plan to attend U of I majoring in an Agriculture field | Multiple minimum $500 Scholarships | Application deadline is April 20, 2012 | Application available from Mrs. Froelich in the guidance office. |
| Dwight Fire Department Steve "Boots" Riccolo Scholarship | Graduating Senior who plans to further their education at a 2 or 4 year college/university, trade school or vocational school | 1 - $1000 Scholarship | Application deadline is April 1, 2012 | Application available from Mrs. Froelich in the guidance office |
| Morris Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary Scholarships | High School seniors or undergraduate students pursuing education in healthcare. | 9 - $1000 Scholarships | Applications must be postmarked by April 2, 2012 | Application available outside the guidance office. |
| Hugo Avalos Endowed Scholarship | High School seniors or student currently enrolled in an accredited school for the purpose of becoming a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner | Scholarship awarded can be up to $5000. | Applications must be received by May 1, 2012 | Application available outside the guidance office. |
| Betty J. Sterritt Nursing Scholarship | Graduating high school senior or student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in nursing | Scholarship awarded can be up to $2000 | Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office. |
| Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship | 2012 Graduate from Livingston County | 1 - $500.00 Scholarship | Applications must be returned to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office by March 12, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office. |
| Dwight Education Association Scholarship | Graduating DTHS Senior who plans to pursue a degree at a college or university | 1 - $600.00 Scholarship | Applications are due to Mrs. Froelich by March 16, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office. |
| Dwight Lions Club Scholarship | Graduating DTHS Senior who has applied for enrollment at an institution of post-secondary education | 1 - $1000 Scholarship | Applications are due to Mrs. Froelich or Mr. Gary Marx no later than March 30, 2012 | Applications are available outside the guidance office. |
| Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship | Graduating Senior who plans to enroll full-time in one of the following: geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering | 20 -$2500 Scholarships | Application deadline is February 28, 2012 | Application available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
| Buick Achievers Scholarship Program | Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate planning to major in Engineering, Technology, Design or Business related programs of study | 1100- $2500 Awards | Application deadline is February 29, 2012 | Application available online at http://www.studentscholarships. org/scholarship.php |
| Dwight Woman's Club Scholarship | Graduating DTHS student who has been accepted into an institution of post-secondary education and has maintained at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA during high school | 2 - $500 Scholarships | Application deadline is April 30, 2012 | Application available outside the guidance office |
| Neil Knauer Memorial Scholarship provided by the Livingston County Pheasants Forever Chapter | Graduating Senior in Livingston County with C+ or better GPA who is involved in hunting/wildlife conservation, has served their community and is involved in extracurricular activities | 2 - $500 Scholarship | Application deadline is May 10, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office |
| Academic Scholarships provided by the Illinois Lumber and material Dealers Association | Students enrolled full-time in a certificate or degree program pursuing industry related work | To be determined, but scholarships will be no less than $500 and no more than $2000 | Application deadline is April 3, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office |
| Livingston County Home and Community Education Association Scholarship | Any student who graduated or will graduate from a Livingston County High school pursuing an education in Family and Consumer Sciences or a related field | 1 - $1000 Scholarship | Application deadline is May 31, 2012 | Applications are available outside the guidance office |
| Steiniche Scholarship | Any DTHS graduate pursuing a career in the medical field. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years of college | 4 - $500 Scholarships | Application Deadline is April 20, 2012 | Applications are available outside the guidance office |
| Vicki Briner Memorial Nursing Scholarship | DTHS Senior pursuing a degree in Nursing who exhibits the qualities of financial need, academic success and the desire to be of service to others | 1 - $1000 Scholarship | Application deadline is April 20, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office |
| A.B. Terwillegar Scholarship - Agriculture | DTHS Senior pursuing a degree in the Agricuture field | 1 - $1000 Scholarship | Application deadline is April 20, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office |
| Gertrude K. Terwillegar Scholarship - Nursing | DTHS Senior pursuing a degree in Nursing | 1 - $1000 Scholarship | Application deadline is April 20, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office |
| Jim Slattery Memorial Scholarship | DTHS Seniors who plan to continue their education and have competed in at least one sport during each of their four years in high school | 1 - $1000 Scholarship which will be reissued for an additional three years if qualifying criteria is met | Application deadline is April 20, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office |
| Streator Onized Credit Union Scholarship | DTHS Seniors who are good standing members of the credit union, enrolled in post-secondary education, have a GPA of at least a 2.0 | 5 - $500 and 3 - $250 Scholarships | Application deadline is May 1, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office |
| Dwight Bank Scholarship | DTHS Senior who plans to further their education | 1- $1000 Scholarship | Application deadline is April 27, 2012 | Applications available outside the guidance office |
| Livingston County Grade School Association Scholarship | Graduating Senior who graduated from a grade school in Livingston County | 3 - $500 Scholarships | Application deadline is June 15, 2012 | Applications are available outside the guidance office |
