The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation has been awarding scholarships to Illinois high school seniors for approximately 40 years. Every year AMVETS awards one year $1,000 non-renewable scholarships to current Illinois High School Seniors. The AMVETS and the AMVETS Subsidiary Organizations value the importance of education and support the educational pursuits of all students. To gather more insight into our AMVETS Scholarship Programs, please make a selection from the choices below.

• ILLINOIS AMVETS SERVICE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
• ILLINOIS AMVETS SAD SACKS NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
• ILLINOIS AMVETS JUNIOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS
• ILLINOIS AMVETS TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
• ILLINOIS AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
• ILLINOIS AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY WORCHID SCHOLARSHIPS
• 2011 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS (PDF Document - 18k)

Application Deadline: February 24, 2012
Amount of Each Scholarship: $500

The “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes and aspirations of college bound
undocumented students so that they can earn their college education and allow for all of their hard work and
sacrifice to persevere. This scholarship program strives to make a world of difference. ¡Ójala que llueva café!

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be of Chicano / Latino descent
• Must be an undocumented student. We define an undocumented student as someone who was born outside of the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the federal government.
• Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or
university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2012-2013 academic year.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must demonstrate academic potential and promise.

Application Materials:

1. Que Llueva Café Scholarship Application – Please complete the application in full. 
2. One Letter of Recommendation – You may submit an extra letter but only one is required. We will only accept a maximum of 2 letters. 
3. Personal Statement (1000 words maximum) – Click here for more details!
4. Copy of your high school transcript –

Click here for more information and to print the application.

Eligibility 

Applicants to the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program must:

• Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current post-secondary undergraduate students.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at a U.S. based accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2012-13 academic year. Proprietary and online schools are not eligible.
• Plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors.
• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study.
• Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States
• For more information click here!

The application must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. CT, February 29, 2012.
Click here to register as an applicant!

Game Design & Science Research Program for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors!
Students must see Mr Rios or Ms Ortiz in CCRC, Room 112.

UBMS session program begins
February 18th, 2012
Chose between:
Game Design and Science Research
Limited space
Contact us at:
312.563.7216
ubms@neiu.edu

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE COLLEGE TRIP! 


Still don't know where to go to college? This is your last chance to visit a campus and spend the night! There are 3 trips for you to choose from for February 19 & 20 (no school Monday).

1. Western Illinois University & Monmouth College
2. Southern Illinois University Carbondale & McKendree College
3. Eastern Illinois University & Lincoln College


Requirements:
$10 non-refundable payment
Essay: Why do you want to visit this college?
Parent Meeting: February 9th in CCRC at KPHS, 6:00p.m.
Must have a 2.7 GPA or higher.

See Mr. Rios or Ms. Ortiz for permission slip. Limited space available!
Day/Overnight College Trips (Feb. 19 & 20)

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Toyota have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino undergraduate students. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be a U.S. Citizen, legal permanent resident or eligible non-U.S. Citizen
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
• Must intend to enroll as an undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior in the2012-2013 academic year
• Be pursuing first undergraduate degree
• Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a four-year U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must submit a resume with the application

Log into your existing HSF account here.