DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & VETERAN'S EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Scholarships For Students
Each year donors in the Danville Area present monetary awards to
DACC
students. Each of the donors determines the criteria for selection of
the
scholarship recipients. Approximately 200 awards are
presented
yearly. Recipients acknowledge their Donors at the annual Honors
Program
held in September. Scholarship applications are available in the DACC
Foundation
office as well as distributed across campus and at the WIA/JTP "One
Stop"
location at the Illinois Employment Security office. Scholarships are
distributed
with specific deadlines throughout the year. For more
information
click here DACC
Foundation web page.
This site is sponsored by the Illinois Student
Assistance Commission and
provides information regarding State & Federal financial aid
programs
as well as information regarding scholarships. It offers complete
college
planning materials and resources. http://www.collegezone.com
Illinois schools and organizations are very active in promoting
financial
aid awareness. To review a Calendar of Events throughout the state
visit
the College Awareness
& Preparation website. You will find FAFSA workshops and
admission
information. DACC hosts a FAFSA Workshop and Awareness activity in the
month of February (click here for other Important
Dates).
Another search opportunity is fastWEB, which is a free service.
FastWEB
(Financial
Aid Search Through the WEB) is the largest and most complete
scholarship
search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of
more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and
student loans available to students.
Click here to begin! fastWEB.com
Additional Scholarship
Opportunities:
Applications
are being accepted for the 2010-2011 academic year January 1, 2010 thru
March 31, 2010CASEY FAMILY SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP and FOSTER CARE
TO SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP. These scholarships are awarded based on a
combination of merit and need, and funding levels are determined based
on cost of attendance and other resources. Application Process: Click here to complete the
online application - the application begins January 1, 2010 and closes
midnight March 31, 2010.
Also: Many
(but not all) young people who are eligible for OFA Scholarship funding
are also eligible for federal Education and Training Voucher, or Chafee
dollars. Visit www.statevoucher.org to
find out more about this program.
The Datatel Scholars Foundation (DSF), an independent tax-exempt
foundation,
awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending
eligible
Datatel client institutions. Since its establishment in 1990, the
Datatel
Scholars Foundation has helped deserving scholars meet their education
goals by awarding over 3,000 scholarships totaling nearly $4.5 million.
Click
here for more information.
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The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS),
funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was
established
in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska
Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American
students
with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in
all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students
pursuing
studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library
science.
The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an
opportunity
for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need
to
reach their fullest potential.
Click
Here for more information.
The Hispanic Scholarship
Fund
(HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher
education.
HSF was founded in 1975 with a vision to strengthen the country by
advancing
college education among Hispanic Americans-the largest minority segment
of the U.S. population. In support of its mission to double the rate of
Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community
more
college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other
organization
in the country. Headquartered in San Francisco, HSF has opened regional
offices in Southern California, the Southwest, the Northeast, the
Southeast,
and the Midwest. In addition, HSF launched the Washington, D.C.-based
Hispanic
Scholarship Fund Institute to generate public partnerships in support
of
its work. During its 30-year history, HSF has awarded more than 73,000
scholarships totaling nearly $170 million to Latinos from all 50
states,
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam who have attended more than
1,700
colleges and universities. Click
here for more information and scholarship application.
Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)
Founded in 1973, OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing
the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific
Americans
in the United States. OCA aims to embrace the hopes and aspirations of
nearly 12 million Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. The
Organization
of Chinese Americans, Inc. (OCA) has been provided with funding from
the
Avon Foundation to fund college scholarships for Asian Pacific American
(APA) women who will be entering their first year of college. Click
here for more information.
United Negro College Fund is a fund-raising consortium of 39
private, fully accredited, four-year, historically black colleges and
universities.
As an educational assistance organization, The College Fund provides
operating
assistance to its 39 member colleges and universities, administers over
400 scholarship programs for African American students, provides
technical
assistance for HBCUs, and conducts research and data collection on
African
American education. In its 55 year history, UNCF has raised over $1.4
billion
to promote higher education achievement in the African American
community
and has helped to graduate over 300,000 African Americans from
undergraduate
and graduate programs. Click
here for more information.
International
Honor Society of the Two Year College
Cocoa-Cola Foundation contact by
phone 1-(800)306-2653 or at
www.coca-colascholars.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (web
page listed above) or phone 1- (277)-473-4636
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
contact by phone 1-(800)498-6478 or at www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
From: Ripon
College in Wisconsin scholarships
available
to transfer students, including students active in Phi Theta
Kappa. Students must have 18 or more
transferable
credit hours and a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher (on
a 4.0 scale). You may visit the college's web site at www.ripon.edu
or
call 1-800-94-RIPON for more information. An informational flyer
about the scholarships is available in the DACC's Foundation office.
The U.S. Department of
Energy Scholars Program
The DOE Scholars Program will provide students and recent graduates
with experiences and training that will prepare and motivate them to
pursue careers with DOE. Learn more about this great
opportunity at their WEB site: U.S.
Department of Energy
ATTENTION
Armed Service Members-
The DACC Foundation has received
information on the following scholarship opportunity:
Tillman Military Scholarships -
The Pat Tillman Foundation <http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/>
has announced that the new Leadership Through Action - Tillman Military
Scholars program is accepting applications. Individuals eligible
for the Leadership Through Action - Tillman Military Scholars program
include veterans and active service members of both pre- and post-9/11
service; service members who wish to start, finish, or further their
education; service members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces
(Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and
Reserve); service members pursuing undergraduate, graduate,
post-graduate, two-year, four-year, public, private, vocational, and
trade degrees or certifications; and dependants of service members
(children and spouses). The deadline for applying is May
14. Applications can be found at this
website: http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/
The DACC Foundation has received information on the Heroes at Home Scholarship for women
veterans. The scholarship amount is
$2,500. Criteria include: Female veteran, enlisted
personnel, officers and those who have completed their service,
demonstrated leadership and community involvement. The deadline
for applying is June 1. Applications can be
downloaded from
http://www.royalneighbors.org/Community/RoyalNeighborsFoundation.aspx
McKendree College is
committed to attracting the best and
brightest
students from Illinois’ outstanding community college system and to
making
its educational opportunity financially accessible to every
well-qualified
student in the state.
Significant SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are available enabling
Illinois community college students to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from
McKendree
College. McKendree College will provide scholarships valued at
$9,000
per year ($18,000 over 2 years) to qualified Illinois community college
graduates. In addition, assuming that satisfactory academic
progress
is maintained, McKendree College is committed to insuring that every
scholarship
recipient will always have their demonstrated financial need met during
their four semesters at McKendree. Specifically, when combined
with
other sources of aid, tuition and fees, and room and board will never
exceed
a family’s ability to pay. (Based upon the free application for
federal
student aid).
To qualify for a scholarship an individual must have received
or will receive an Associate’s Degree from an Illinois community
college,
have at least a 3.0 grade point, be recommended by an Illinois
community
college, be a resident of the state of Illinois and be admitted to
McKendree
College.
To apply for admission to McKendree College, an individual can
go to the McKendree College website at transfer@mckendree.edu or
telephone
McKendree College at 1-800-BEARCAT ext. 6831.
Founded in 1828, McKendree College is located 20 minutes east of
St. Louis, in Lebanon, Illinois. McKendree offers 40 areas of
study
to students from all corners of the United States and many
international
countries.
The National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) is sponsoring the Motivating
Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST) Program, offering support to
undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM) disciplines across the United States. Program participants
receive a scholarship, NASA internship and access to a wealth of
professional development opportunities.
The Program offers:
*A one year
competitive scholarship* covering
up to one-half of tuition and fees, not to exceed $10,000 per academic
year. The scholarship is renewable through the
student's junior year pro-vided that all eligibility criteria continue
to be met.
*Support from MUST Professional and Academic Support System (PASS)*
providing scholars with an online student community and professional
development/leadership training.
*A $6,000
(10-week summer internship stipend) to participate* plus transportation and location
allowance not to exceed $1,000. Students will have the opportunity to
participate in a paid intern-ship at one of ten nationwide NASA
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) centers.
*Invaluable resources, insight, and experience to further STEM
education and career aspirations from the MUST Consortium*, comprised
of three member organizations: the *Hispanic
College Fund*, the
*United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation*, and the
*Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers*.
Eligibility Requirements:
* Be a U.S. citizen. Students from underrepresented
groups (women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and
individuals from rural and low-income communities) are encouraged to
apply.
* Reside in the United States or a U.S. Territory.
* Be a college freshman, sophomore or junior and
hold full-time academic status at an accredited college or university
for the 2009-2010 academic year.
* Earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average
of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted).
*
Be enrolled in STEM disciplines whose majors are aligned with NASA's
core competencies (physical science, technology, engineering, or
mathematics degree).
Deadline for applications: *February 1 each year. Online
application can be found at:
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.139/default.asp
Additional information can be found at: http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/Motivating_Undergraduates_Science_Technology.html
The Illinois Professional Land
Surveyors Association Student Scholarship Award and Community College
Scholarship Award. The Student Scholarship Award is
for students pursuing a 4 year degree in land surveying or in a related
science. The Community College Scholarship is for students
pursuing a degree associated with the land surveying
profession. Applications are due by
December 1. Students may come to the
DACC Foundation Office to pick up an application.
The makers
of Tylenol have an opportunity for $250,000 in
scholarships to healthcare students.
Apply today to receive one $5000 grant (20 awarded) or $1000 grant (150
awarded) being offered to undergraduate and graduate students in
health-related fields of study. *Go to Tylenol.com/scholarship for
applications and information. Application each
year is deadline
is September 30.
The
Institute for
Humane Studies (IHS) is offering: Paid internships in multiple fields and disciplines
* Scholarships of up to $12,000*
for undergraduate and graduate students.
The posters and fliers can be found in the DACC Foundation office
on the 2nd floor of Vermilion Hall . You can also go to www.TheIHS.org
for more information about programs or
apply online.
From:
Southern Illinois
University Carbondale (SIU-C)
Criteria: Multiple academic scholarships are available which
recognize and reward academically talented students (includes
scholarships
for transfer students and Phi Theta Kappa members) Amount:
Dependent
upon specific scholarship,
Deadline: Dependent upon specific scholarship.
Applications:
Information available at the DACC Foundation office,
Vermilion Hall, 2nd floor, or visit www.siuc.edu/~fao.
From SIU-C offers two $1,000 scholarships to DACC
students
who are planning on entering SIUC this
summer and/or fall. They have to have been
accepted
by FEB. 1st and
carry at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, (4.375 on
a
5.0). They can see Alice Cowan, DACC Counseling/Advisement Dept.,
LH
104A, to be nominated. Deadline
is Jan. 27th. From SIU-C - Tuition and fee
waivers
for
juniors at SIUC, majoring in Rehabilitation Services.Contact
DACC Foundation.
Carle Foundation
Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship - $1,000/year to full-time students
enrolled in an approved healthcare field. $500/year to
half-time students enrolled in an approved health care
field. Applicants must be residents of
Illinois. Applications can accessed at www.carle.org/give/volunteer/scholarship.aspx.
The deadline is April 1 each year.
From Olivet
Nazarene
University
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships Academic
Scholarships
Community College Transfer Scholarship Amounts
vary from $1,000 to $5,000 contact Tony
Fightmaster at fightmas@olivet.edu
From the Illinois Police
Corps program
Tuition reimbursement up to $7,500 per year, contact Gary_Turner@ccmail.wiu.edu
From Illinois State University, College of
Business
Minority Scholarships, $1,000 awards application
available at DACC Foundation.
From Robert Morris College Transfer Scholarships up to $4,800, Veterans
Scholarships up to $3,000, contact 1-800-225-1520
From Knox College
Scholarships for outstanding Transfer Students,
Must have a 3.5 average (on 4.0 scale)up to $9,500 per year
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships up to $9,500 per
year. Contact DACC Foundation.
From Monmouth College
Transfer Merit Scholarships, Phi Theta Kappa
Scholarships,
contact Kristi Hippen at khippen@monm.edu
Bradley University, Fine Art Talent Scholarship
Eligibility: Arts students with talent and motivation Amount:
not indicated Deadline: contact Bradley at (309) 677-2989 for more
information.
Tulane
University
Transfer scholarship - up to $22,000 per year for eligible
students.
There are scholarships for Collegiate Achievement, as well as Phi Theta
Kappa Awards. You must submit completed application materials to
be considered for scholarships and there is NO APPLICATION FEE for
transfer students. Visit www.tulane.edu/~admiss for
more information, or call 1-800-873-9283.
Missouri
State University offers
a Missouri Outreach Graduate
Opportunity (MOGO) Scholarship for out-of-state and international
students which can significantly reduce the cost of out-of-state course
fees. Visit www.missouristate.edu for
more information, or email Tobin Bushman at tobinbushman@missouristate.edu.
Illinois
Community College Faculty
Association:
The ICCFA awards six $1000 scholarships to students attending Illinois
community colleges during the 2007-2008 academic year. Criteria
for the scholarships and applications are available at the Foundation
office. The deadline for
submission is each August 17.
Champaign-Urbana Business and Professional
Women's Club Scholarship* -
This scholarship is primarily based on need. Women
returning to school for more education are especially encouraged to
apply. Applications are available in the DACC Foundation
Office. A copy of your most recent academic transcript and
2-3 letters of recommendation from non-family members are
required. The deadline for applying is May 15, 2009.
Roscoe
Pulliam Memorial Scholarship (SIUC Alumni Association) *-
Criteria for this scholarship is as follows: 1) Child, grandchild
or sibling to an alumnus of SIUC who is a current member of the SIU
Alumni Association. 2) An admitted or currently enrolled
undergraduate student registered for a minimum of 12 semester
hours. 3) Transfer students should have a cum. GPA of
3.5 for all colleges attended and provide all transcripts.
4) Financial need will be considered. For more information
and the application, go to www.siualumni.com/pulliam.
The deadline is April 3, 2009.
Rebecca
and Jerry Kill Alumni Association Scholarship (SIUC Alumni
Association)* - Criteria for this scholarship is as follows: 1)
Incoming transfer student admitted to SIUC for the fall 2009
semester. 2) 3.0 cum. GPA as calc. by SIU Office of
Admissions. 3) Preference given to those with financial need.
4) Preference given to child, grandchild or sibling to an alumnus
of SIUC who is a current member of the SIU Alumni
Association. For more information and the application, go
to www.siualumni.com/killscholarship.
The deadline is April 3, 2009.
SIUE
Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship *- Children,
grandchildren or siblings to an alumnus of SIUE who is a current member
of the SIUE Alumni Association are eligible to receive this
award. Applicants are judged not only on their GPA
and ACT/SAT scores, but also on their community service, after-school
activities and their financial need. Applications are
available in the DACC Foundation Office or online at www.siue.edu/alumni/alumni_awards_scholarship.html.
The deadline is February 28, 2009.
Stahlschmidt
Family Legacy Scholarship (SIUE Alumni Association)* -
Applicants must be incoming freshman or transfer students to SIUE and
must be enrolled full-time. Applicants will be judged on
financial need, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, community service, after-school
activities and essay questions. Applications are available in the
DACC Foundation Office or online at www.siue.edu/alumni/alumni_awards_scholarship.html.
The deadline is February 28, 2009.
Center
for Athletic Injury Research (CAIR) Scholarship (Carle
Foundation Hospital Auxiliary) *- $1,000/year to full-time students
enrolled in the following healthcare fields: Athletic training,
nursing, pre-med, physical therapy and sports
psychology. Applicants must either be an
employee/spouse/child of Carle Foundation/Carle Clinic or a resident of
Champaign, Piatt, Vermilion, Ford, Douglas, McLean or Edgar
county. Applications can accessed at www.carle.org/give/volunteer/scholarship.aspx.
The deadline is April 1, 2009.
John
W. Maitland, Jr.-Joseph F. Warner Long-Term Care Nurses Scholarship
Fund (Illinois Health Care Association IHCA)* - Up to ten
scholarships with award amounts up to $1,000/scholarship will be
awarded to individuals seeking to pursue nursing degrees and employment
in long-term care in Illinois. Must have been accepted into
a nursing program. Must be working in an IHCA-member
assisted living, long-term care facility or DD facility/program either
full-time or part-time or be a full-time student in a nursing program
and have expressed an interest in long-term care nursing.
Applications are available in the DACC Foundation Office or online at www.ihca.com.
The deadline is June 15, 2009.
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