AAUW Angeline Gale Memorial Scholarship
"The scholarship is named after Angeline Gale, an educator and founder of our branch. Each year since 1971, the Naperville Branch of AAUW has offered the ANGELINE GALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to a mature woman working toward completion of her bachelor's degree. Tradition and policy dictate that the recipient of the year's $3,000 scholarship reside in the areas served by our branch, Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Joliet, Lisle, Plainfield, Warrenville, or Woodridge, and that she be a woman older than the usual college age who will graduate within one and one half years. Other factors considered include financial need, grade point average, and career plans. The scholarship can be awarded to someone attending part-time and/or already receiving financial aid as well as full-time non-funded students. The selection process will be completed by mid-April and the funds made available by the beginning of the summer school semester or term. If you are interested in more information about this scholarship, email us for an application at napermember@yahoo.com. Completed applications are due each year no later than March 15".
AMICI Naperville Area Italian American Club Announces 2010 College Scholarship Competition
The AMICI Naperville Area Italian American Club is pleased to announce its third annual college scholarship competition open to area students. The winner will receive a $500 cash award at a presentation event scheduled for next June in Naperville.
Scholarship recipients who have best satisfied committee specified merit-only criteria are chosen from among qualifying Naperville area high school senior applicants of Italian descent who will be attending college next fall. All high school seniors who meet stated requirements are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for this year’s application is April 1st. Complete details of the scholarship competition and other club information may be found on Amici Club’s website, www.amiciclub.org or by contacting Pat Pitula, scholarship chairperson, at patpitula@gmail.com or (630) 697-3540.
American Legion National Annual High School Oratorical Contest
The Naperville American Legion Post 43 hosts its annual National American Legion High School Oratorical Contest every year. Students of high school age from Naperville and Lisle are encouraged to participate.
For more information and answers to questions, contact Don Hennessy, Contest Chairman for American Legion Naperville Post 43, (630) 355-4679) or 1071 Devonshire Ave., Naperville, IL 60540 or gddh55@sbcglobal.net.
Essentials At Naperville Contest Level to vie for National Scholarship of $18,000
1. Draft in writing a "Prepared Oration" on some phase(s) of the U.S. Constitution which will give emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen that can be given in no less than 8 minutes and no more than 10 minutes. It must have a title. It does not have to be recited verbatim, but contestants must adhere to the ideas prepared. It is suggested that contestants memorize an outline, along with a beginning and an ending, and practice with a teacher or parent who will give constructive comments.
Because of the time requirements, and because one may speak at a different rate in different locations, it is good to have items that can be added, or left out, just before starting the final ending, depending on time warning signs which will appear at the 8, 9 and 10 minute marks. Use a timer when practicing. Have pleasant facial expression. Do not be a statue. Be your natural self, but use expression and emphasis like good speakers do.
2. Be prepared to speak no less than 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes on the "Assigned Topic" which will be selected at contest time. It will be one of the four parts of the U.S. Constitution. You will receive notice of the four parts months in advance of the contest date. Time warning signs will appear at the 3, 4, and 5 minute marks.
3. No notes, no microphone, and no podium will be used while speaking.
4. Only one contestant will be accepted from each High School invitation in the Naperville area. Ten days or more before contest date, the 1st Sunday in December, the American Legion Contest Chairman for Naperville, Don Hennessy, 630-355-4679, will need to confirm with a School Representative (1) the name and (2) phone number of the contestant that will appear and compete at the contest from that High School. Earlier confirmations from the High School are appreciated.
5. Appear in business attire with a parent or teacher. Bring a written copy of your "Prepared Oration" which has a title. "Sign In" at the American Legion Hall, 8 W. Chicago, 2nd Floor, Naperville, on 1st Sunday in December at 1:30 PM..
6. The order of speaking will be determined by lot at contest time. Contestants will not hear speeches of other contestants, but parents, teachers and guests may attend and hear the speeches of all contestants. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners will be announced the same afternoon after all contestants have been heard - the same afternoon. Prizes of $300, 200 and $100 will be awarded.
7. When facts or figures are used, have good back-up sources and references for same in your file. It would be embarrassing to later learn a speech contained erroneous facts or figures.
8. This National Contest has occurred annually since 1938. The same format repeats at 5 state contest levels with the 1st place contestant advancing to the next level. The State Champion then competes against the other 49 States in the National Contest which has 3 contest levels. State college awards of $15,000 are spread among State contestants. National college awards over $100,000 are spread among National contestants with $18,000, $16,000 and $14,000 going to the three finalists.
For more information and answers to questions, please contact Don Hennessy at (630) 355-4679 or 1071 Devonshire Ave., Naperville, IL 60540.
Evening Kiwanis awards two ‘Education Scholarships’
The Naperville Evening Kiwanis grants two Education Scholarship Awards. The award is granted to a graduating senior in the Waubonsie Valley High School Key Club who is enrolled at an accredited college or university for the following year. The purpose of this award is to recognize students for their display of leadership, community service and successful educational efforts in furtherance of their education. While class rank or GPA is not the primary requirement of the award, Kiwanis International believes that working to achieve a quality education is not just the job of the school, but is the primary occupation of every student.
The Kiwanis Club of Naperville - Evening seeks to recognize the balance of these efforts as much as results.
The Naperville Evening Kiwanis raises money for these awards, as well as annual awards to many Naperville area non-profit organizations through two major fund raisers every year. First is the March Pancake Festival where members flip thousands of flapjacks, and second is by selling pre-packaged peanuts during Peanut Days in September at local supermarkets & train stations.
Legislative Scholarships
Every year, the Illinois General Assembly grants each legislator the opportunity to award scholarships to deserving students residing in their respective Districts.
Naperville Garden Club Scholarships
Garden club offers scholarships
Scholarship applications are now being accepted by the Naperville Garden Club for area students who plan to study agriculture, botany, forestry, landscape architecture or management, horticulture or other related fields.
Scholarships are granted on the basis of merit, academic achievement and commitment to career. These scholarships are renewable on a yearly basis provided the student reapplies, remains in an environmentally related field of study, is in good standing with his or her college or vocational school, and continues to meet the program's standards.
These scholarships are funded by the Club's only fund raiser, The Cup of Cheer™ House Walk and holiday market. Since 1994 the Naperville Garden Club has awarded over $116,000 in college scholarship funds to area students.
Applications are available at www.napervillegardenclub.org or by contacting Marilyn Krueger at (630) 851-6038. Completed applications and related materials are due by April 1.
Scholarship Awards
The Naperville Junior Woman's Club (NJWC) is currently accepting applications for scholarships. We will be awarding five $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Naperville area.
Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, community service, school involvement, scholastic achievement and Naperville area residency. Applicants must reside within either Naperville School District 203 or Indian Prairie School District 204.
More details are outlined in the Application Form found at www.napervillejuniors.org, under the Community Service section.
Please feel free to forward Scholarship questions or inquiries to philanthropy@napervillejuniors.org.
All applications must be received NO LATER THAN Monday, April 7, 2008.
Scholarship for high school seniors
Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club is now accepting applications for
Scholarships to the University, College or Vocational School or your choice.
Applications will be accepted until April 1st Scholarships will be awarded in May of 2010.
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We are also accepting donations to increase these scholarships
For more information, please call Lee Ann at (630) 922-4246 or e-mail at nnncscholarship@yahoo.com
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Officer David White Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. The Naperville Park District, in cooperation with Citizens Appreciate Public Safety, is accepting applications for the third annual Officer David White Scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship will be awarded school year to a student who has demonstrated compassionate public service. Those students eligible to apply are age 25 or under and either a member of the Park District police, the City of Naperville’s police or fire departments or the son or daughter of a community service member. This year eligibility is also extended to Naperville Police Explorers. Applications can be downloaded from the Park District’s Web site at www.napervilleparks.org and are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 16. For more information and application requirements, call (630) 848-3572 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
OPUS Scholarships
To encourage students' continuation of training in string and orchestral music
Amount: Application and Award Time: In the spring of the school year
For more information go to http://www.napopus.org/scholarship.html
Pierotti Memorial Scholarship
The DuPage Community Foundation is accepting applications for the annual Paul D. Pierotti Memorial Scholarship Fund Award. The application form can be downloaded from the education section of The Conservation Foundation’s web site at www.theconservationfoundation.org. Completed applications should be postmarked by March 1.
The Paul D. Pierotti Memorial Scholarship Fund was established at The DuPage Community Foundation in June 2006 by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President D. “Dewey” Pierotti Jr. and his wife, Leslie, in memory of their late son, Paul. It was created to generate income for annual scholarships for graduates of DuPage County high schools who plan to work toward careers in natural resource management or other environmentally-related fields of study.
"The scholarship fund gives us the opportunity to provide assistance to individuals with the same passions as our Paul, something we believe would make him very proud,” said Lynn Boerman, Paul Pierotti’s sister, in a statement on behalf of the family. “It helps keep Paul's memory alive with us, everyday."
Paul Pierotti was killed in March of 1998 as a result of a two-car crash that occurred in West Chicago. A graduate of York High School in Elmhurst and West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Pierotti had been an assistant manager of the Elmhurst-Chicago Stone Co. plant in Elgin. He was 30 years old and engaged to be married.
Applicants wishing to be considered for the scholarship must possess a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A., provide details of their academic achievement, outline their participation in extracurricular activities, and write a 350 word essay on an environmental topic determined annually by the selection committee.
Scholarship applications for the Paul D. Pierotti Memorial Scholarship Fund are administered by The DuPage Community Foundation and reviewed by a special selection committee consisting of a Pierotti family member, one Forest Preserve District of DuPage County staff member, and three staff members from The Conservation Foundation. The committee then recommends its selections to The DuPage Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees for final approval.
This past April the Fund awarded its first scholarship to Justin Kania of Naperville. Kania is a 2006 graduate of Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora. He presently attends the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as a Forestry Management major where he is involved with several extracurricular groups including the Parks and Recreation Association, The Wildlife Society, Herpetology Club and the Society of American Foresters.
For additional information, contact Julie Carlsen, Foundation associate grants coordinator, at (630) 665-5556 or jcarlsen@dcfdn.org.
Rotary Scholarship applications are available; due by March 1
Applications are being accepted for the annual Rotary Club of Naperville “Service Above Self” award. High school seniors attending Naperville Central or Naperville North High Schools are eligible. Students with a Naperville mailing address, but are attending a public or private high school outside of Naperville are also eligible.
Three $4,000 scholarships will be awarded for one year only to students exemplifying the Rotary ideals of “Service Above Self.” The primary criteria for selection include: demonstrated leadership qualities, school service, and community service.
High school seniors may pick up application forms at the Guidance Offices of Naperville Central, Naperville North, Neuqua Valley or Waubonsie Valley High School. Seniors with a Naperville mailing address that are attending other public or private high schools outside of Naperville may call (630) 357-3511 or go to napervillerotary.com for an application.
Completed applications must be received by the Naperville Rotary Club, c/o Dr. John W. Sims, 29 S. Webster, Suite 200, Naperville, IL 60540 by March 1 of the school year. Applications received after the due date will not be considered. Dependents of Naperville Rotary members are not eligible.
Since 1980, the Naperville Rotary Club has awarded scholarships/grants totaling more than $152,000.
Rotary Club of Naperville / Downtown Scholarship Program
In 2008 the Rotary Club of Naperville / Downtown began two strategic partnerships with Waubonsee Community College and the College of DuPage to offer two (2) $1,250 scholarships at each school to needy students who are pursuing fields of study where they will be giving back to others. Applications are accepted through the grant offices of both colleges and will be administered by the schools.
The scholarship grant program will:
- Focus on recipients who may be under economic pressure where there is a demonstrated need.
- Gear awards toward recipients who might be going into fields where they will be giving back to others with an emphasis on students who are single parents.
- Help recognize “service above self” and further the message that “Rotary Shares.”
Complete application information is available through each college.
Interested parties can learn more about the Rotary Club of Naperville/Downtown Scholarship grants at www.rcndowntown.com. To apply, visit Waubonsee Community College at www.Waubonsee.edu or College of DuPage at www.COD.edu.
Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship Fund
The scholarships are through the Township Officials of Illinois. Applicants must be graduating seniors from an Illinois High School with a grade point average of "B" or higher. Each applicant must have demonstrated an active interest in school activities, which may include an interest in local government and community service.
Students are required to submit a 500 word essay on "The Role of Local Government in Today's Society and in the Future". Applications are available at the Naperville Township Office, 139 Water St. or call Carol Bertulis at (630-355-1558), or go to http://www.napervilletownship.com/content.asp?dir=townclerk&file=scholarship
Scholarship Information is available at http://www.napervfw.org/youthPrograms.html
Cress Creek Garden Club Scholarship applications are due April 1
The Cress Creek Garden Club is accepting applications for schoalrships from District 203 and 204 students for the 2010-2011 academic year. Applicants should be high school seniors or college students intending to study agriculture, botany, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and related fields. Scholarships are granted on the basis of merit, achievement and commitment to career.
A letter of recommendation, application and transcript should be sent to Barbara J. Williams, Scholarship Chairperson by April 1, 2010.
For an application, please contact Mrs. Williams at (630) 661-9307.
Rotary Scholars 2008
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