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Caterpillar Scholarship for Employee Dependent Children

Caterpillar has established a special scholarship fund at Bradley University, as part of the company's commitment to the Centennial Campaign, to benefit the dependent children of Caterpillar employees, retirees, and deceased employees. These scholarships are funded by Caterpillar through annual contributions from the Caterpillar Excellence Fund. The specific amount of each scholarship will be determined by Bradley's Office of Financial Assistance up to $2,500 per scholarship recipient.   Priority consideration will be given to students who apply prior to March 1, 2008.  For an application, click here. 

CEFCU MEMBER APPRECIATION SCHOLARSHIP 2008-2009

CEFCU (Citizens Equity First Credit Union) has a long history of assisting its membership in securing adequate financial support for higher education.  CEFCU recognizes the benefits to the entire community when opportunities for a college education are within the reach of deserving and talented students.  In recognition of CEFCU's commitment to higher education and Bradley University's ongoing educational excellence, the CEFCU Member Appreciation Scholarship has been established.

The completed application must be submitted by March 1, 2008, to: Office of Financial Assistance, Bradley University, Peoria, IL  61625.  For an application, click here.

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS - SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

The Independent Accountants Association of Illinois Scholarship Foundation will again this year present three (3) $1,000 awards to residential college students throughout the State of Illinois who are attending an Illinois college, junior college, or university.

Students interested in pursuing a career in the field of accounting should complete the application provided with this letter.  Photocopies of the application are acceptable.  The application may be printed off of our website at www.illinoisaccountants.com.  The completed application should be forwarded to IAAI Executive Office, PO Box 1506, Galesburg, IL  61402-1506 prior to June 30, 2008, along with transcripts and letter of recommendation.  Winners will be selected prior to September 1, 2008, and will be notified by mail.  All participating schools will also be advised of the winners.

MIDWEST ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC SCHOLARSHIP

The MRCA Foundation was established in 1987 as a nonprofit corporation in order to provide financial assistance to students interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry. 

The Foundation was founded with an initial grant from Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, Inc. (MRCA).  The Foundation operates and exists solely on the basis of donated funds from voluntary and fund-raisers.

Eligibility;

All candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students (a) enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college, vocational or trade school and (b) pursuing a curriculum leading to a career in the construction industry; or high school seniors provisionally accepted as a student at such an educational institution and expressing an intent to pursue such a curriculum.

Scholarship criteria:

• A fully-completed application form, in triplicate;
• A written statement from the education institution where the undergraduate or graduate work will be undertaken, indicating provisional acceptance;
• Official transcripts of all high school and college records;
• Three letters of recommendation, submitted by persons at least 18 years of age who are not related to the candidate.  Only one letter of recommendation may come from a Director of MRCA, and no letter may come from a Director of the MRCA Foundation

Scholarship Awards:

The number and amount of scholarships awarded by the MRCA Foundation will be determined by the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of:

• Academic performance;
• Employment experience;
• Financial need;
• Letters of recommendation;
• Demonstrated desire to pursue a career in the construction industry.

All persons, irrespective of race, gender, creed or national origin, who satisfy the eligibility requirements and make timely application, will be considered for a scholarship award.

Deadline:

Entries , including all required information, must be postmarked no later than June 20 to be considered for the subsequent academic year.  All entries shall be mailed to:

                                                MRCA FOUNDATION

                                  4840 Bob Billings Pwky, Suite 1000

                                             Lawrence, KS   66049-3862

All applicants will be notified in writing of the scholarship award decisions made by the Foundation's Board of Directors.

You can find more information and download an application on our website at http://www.mrca.org and click on Foundation.

ASCO NUMATICS SCHOLARSHIP

ASCO Numatics, the world's leading manufacturer of flow control and pneumatics solutions, is proud to announce the availability of new scholarships for engineering students in industrial automation-related disciplines.

We will award two merit-based scholarships of $5,000 each to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in manufacturing and processing engineering.

Additionally, ASCO Numatics will make $1,000 grants to the engineering departments of the colleges in which the winners are enrolled.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline at an accredited U.S. educational institution for the 2008/2009 academic year.  At the time of application, they must have completed at least their sophomore year in a bachelor's degree program, have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident.

ASCO Numatics will present the scholarship awards at the IAS Expo "08, October 14-16, 2008 at the Reliant Center in Houston.  The ASCO Numatics award presentation will be part of the annual ISA Young Automation Professionals (YAPFEST) event on October 14, 2008.  ISA hosts YAPFEST for automation professionals between ages a8 and 30.

Applications must be submitted online at www.asconumatics.com/scholarship by July 31, 2008.

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT

If you are enrolled in an Illinois college, university or vocational training school by September 8, 2008, you may qualify for a Community Services Block Grant Scholarship (CSBG)

ELIGIBILITY

• Student must reside in the City of Chicago
• Student must meet CSBG income guidelines

FOR INFORMATION AND APLICATION PACKET

            Visit www.cityofchicago.org/humanservices  (Click on Funding Opportunities)

             or call  312-746-8731

APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 18, 2008

Scholarships range from $600  to $2,000

The Community Services Block Grant Scholarship program is administered by the Chicago Department of Human Services.

PEORIA CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INC. - COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOLARSHIP

The following is the eligibility criteria for applicants interested in applying for Community Action Scholarship funds for 2008.  Applicants must have their completed Scholarship Application along with all of the required attachments turned into Community Action Agency by July 18, 2008.

• Applicant(s) must be income eligible under DCEO/CSBG income eligiblity guidelines;
• Applicant(s) must be a resident of Peoria County;
• Funds must be used to secure formal or occupational training at an educational institution accredited in the State of Illinois
• Applican(s) must be pursuing short-term training (2 years or less) in occupational skills, general post secondary education or in exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to applicant for general education.
• Applicant(s) must have demonstrated positive community/school involvement;
• Students applying for a scholarship who have completed one year of college education or training must have a 2.5 grade point average.  Applicants must provide an official college transcript.

Note:  All eligible applicants will be interviewed prior to scholarships being awarded.