Abbott and Fenner business Consultants – Awarding up to $1000. Students will submit an assay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Due June 15, 2012.

AES Engineers – Offering $500 awarded on an essay written about a question obtained on the website http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. The scholarship is based on the basis of character as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Due October 5, 2012.

B. Davis Scholarship –Awarding $1000. This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. For more information on how to apply got to http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm . Due May 28, 2012.

Best Buy Scholarship Program – Students with solid grades, who are involved in volunteer efforts in their schools and communities, and/or have a work history. Students must be planning to attend a college, university or technical school in the fall immediately following their high school graduation. Go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships for more info and to apply online. Due Feb. 15, 2012

BigSun Scholarship – Awarding $500 – All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Essay required. Go to www.bigsunathletics.com. Due June 22, 2012

Buick Achievers Scholarship – For those planning on majoring in engineering, technology, design o business with an interest in the automotive industry. Go to www.buickachievers.com for more details and application. Due Feb. 29, 2012.

Central DuPage Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship – Awarding $1000.  Must be nominated by the Guidance department.  Let Mrs. Rigney know, by Feb. 10, if you are interested in being nominated.  Applicants must have a GPA of 3.2 and have a strong interest in a healthcare career. Due March 31, 2012.

Central Dupage Hosptial Medical Staff Scholarship - Awarding $2500 – renewable for up to four years. Candidate must be entering a healthcare related field and have a B average. There is no financial need aspect of this scholarship. An essay is required. Pick up application in Guidance Pick up an application from Mrs. Ellis in Guidance. Due March 30, 2012.

Chicago Wolves Presents the Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship – Awarding a semester of tuition to one student. Applicants must complete and essay of 500 words or less. The student with the scholarship will be presented at the Chicago wolves game on March 25. For more information go to www.chicagowolves.com. Due March 1, 2012.

Daughters of the American Revolution ( DAR) – Perrin - Wheaton Chapter - $1000 award. Essay and 2 recommendation letters required. See Mrs. Ellis in Guidance for an application. Due March 12, 2012.

Delnor Foundation is offering several scholarships:

The Margery Clark Burgess Memorial Scholarship (One awarded)

• Applicant must be graduating in 2012 from a high school in Community School District #303.
• Applicant must have been accepted into a healthcare curriculum.
• The school to be attended must be an accredited and approved program by appropriate agencies.

The Delnor Foundation Scholarship (Two awarded)

• Applicant must reside or attend high school in Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Wasco, Elburn, Kaneville or LaFox.
• Applicant must be graduating in 2012 from high school.
• Applicant must have been accepted into a healthcare curriculum.
• The school to be attended must be an accredited and approved program by appropriate agencies.

The Olivia Smart Scholarship (Two awarded)

• Applicant must reside or attend high school in Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Wasco, Elburn, Kaneville or LaFox.
• Applicant must be graduating in 2012 from high school.
• Applicant must have been accepted into a healthcare curriculum.
• The school to be attended must be an accredited and approved program by appropriate agencies.

DuPage County Farm Bureau – Student’s parents must be members of the DuPage County Farm Bureau for at least 2 years prior to Jan 2010. Student must be planning to study in some way the agricultural industry. Up to 4, $1000 scholarships will be awarded.Pick up application in Guidance Office. Due April 1, 2012.

Greater Northern Illinois Area Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International – awarding several scholarships to senior who plan to pursue a teaching career. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/phidelta/omlineapp . Five to ten candidates will receive the local scholarship –then the top two applications will be forwarded to the headquarters for consideration of additional scholarships by the International Foundation. Due March1, 2012.

Illinois division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans/Military Order of Stars and Bars is offering a $1000 scholarship to a male or female senior. Student must be a descendant of a male who served honorably in the Army, Navy, Judicial, Executive, or Civil Service of the Confederate States of America. Lineal or Collateral Family Lines must be documented genealogically with a decadency chart. Pick up application, essay and other required documentation from Mrs. Ellis in Guidance. DueMar.15, 2012.

Infant Welfare Society of Chicago – Wheaton Chapter - $500 to a Wheaton Resident. Application must include as essay on “Why Volunteerism is Important”. Essay should be no more than one page, double spaced, 12 point font. Due March 1, 2012. See Mrs. Ellis in Guidance for an application.

Italian Catholic Federation - Awarding $400 – For more information go to www.icf.org. Due March 15, 2012.

Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties - Awarding 2 $1000 scholarships to college –bound female high school students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to voluntarism. Female applicant must reside in Kane, DuPage, Kendall or Will County. Essay and recommendation letter required. Applications are available at www.jlkd.org. Due March 2, 2012.

Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity - Available to Juniors and Seniors who show unusual initiative and creativity and attending school in Connecticut or New York. Go to www.rbffoundation.org for more information.

Paramount Foundation - Paramount Tall Club of Chicago and Tall Club International – Awarding one $750 scholarship a to student who lives in Chicagoland area and meets the height requirement s of the club. Minimum height requirements for females is 5’10” and for males it’s 6’2’. To apply go to www.tallchicago.org. Due Feb. 6, 2012.

Richard A. Maass memorial Scholarship - Awarded by the American Society for Quality– Selected on basis of academic achievement, financial need and community service. Applications are available in guidance Office – Due March 5, 2012.

Rotary Club of Central DuPage A.M. – Awarding 2 $1000 per year for four years to students who attend schools in Wheaton. They are awarded on the basis of scholarship, civic responsibility, extra- curricular activities and financial need. Pick up application from Mrs. Ellis in Guidance. Due March 1,2012.

St. Peter Church of Geneva - Awarding 2 - $1000 scholarships to members of
St. Peter Church. Pick up application Guidance. Due March 21, 2012.

The Geneva Garden Club -is offering a $2000 scholarship to a qualified student who is a res ident of Geneva and who is planning continued education in horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or a closely related field. Application and more information at www.genevagardenclub.com Due April 2, 2012.

The Secretariat – Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship – Awarding $500 to Illinois residents interested in office professional, secretarial, or business related field. For more information and application see Mrs. Ellis in Guidance. Due March 9, 2012.

The Stephanie Joseph memorial Fund – Awarding $ 2500 to students who , despite their hardships, have a dream to attend college. Based on strong work ethic, dedication to school work and sports , puts others ahead of self and desire for completion and success. Must have a 3.o GPA. Essay required. To apply see Mrs. Ellis in Guidance. Due March 31, 2012.

Warrenville Historical Society - $500 scholarship to current Warrenville residents that attended a Warrenville elementary school. Apply at www.warrenvillehistorical.org.

Western Catholic Union – Offering 5 - $1000 scholarships to Catholic High School Students. Open to all high school students who are a WCU member or annuity member . At least one parent must be a WCU life or annuity member. Pick up application from Mrs. Ellis in Guidance. Due March 16, 2012

Wheaton Junior Woman’s Club is seeking eligible applicants for several scholarships sponsored by the GFWC Illinois Federation of Woman’s Clubs. If you are interested in drama, library science, music, vocational fields, art, public affairs or cultural exchange pick up more info and application from Mrs. Ellis in Guidance. Due Feb 22, 2012.