New Local Scholarships 08

Name of Scholarship	Qualifications	Amount	Deadline
Leyden Township/Carl Fiorito Scholarship Fund Pick up at front desk in Student Services	Resident of Leyden Township (Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Northlake, Schiller Park, River Grove, Unincorporated Leyden), Merit, Activities, Need, Essay	$3,000	March 28^th
REACH Rewarding Excellence and Celebrating Honors – Mannheim District 83 PTA Council Pick up at front desk in Student Services, or download at: www.d83.org Click on Parent and Community and then scroll down to scholarship.	- Have been a former student in Mannheim District 83 for a minimum of 4 years. - Minimum of a C average (cumulative) - Attend a junior college, college/university, technical or trade school - Essay	$500	April 7th
Clinton Thacker Memorial Scholarship Student mails to: Clinton Thacker Scholarship Committee c/o Scott School PTA 2250 North Scott Street Melrose Park, IL 60164 Pick up at front desk in Student Services	Former student at Scott School, District 83. Minimum “C” average with no failing grades for junior and senior year. Attend college, vocational or technical school. Essay required with 2 letters of recommendation.	Max. $500	April 9th

Franklin Park Republican Organization Scholarship – Student mails to: Franklin Park Woman’s Club P. O. Box 506 Franklin Park, IL 60131 Applications are available at College Center in Student Services	Resides in Franklin Park Community Involvement and Extra Curricular considered GPA and Class Rank considered Essay Required	$500	April 9^th
Rhodes PTA School/Follett Higher Education Group Scholarship. Student mails to: Rhodes PTA Scholarship Chairperson 8931 W. Fullerton Ave. River Grove, IL 60171 Pick up at College Center in Student Services	Graduate of Rhodes Elementary School Based on Academic and extra curricular activities Must attend College/University	$300 as well as the opportunity to receive available textbooks free for the full four years.	April 9^th
MMS Achievement Scholarship (Mannheim Middle School) In honor of Mr. John Jonak Submit completed app to: MMS Achievement Scholarship Attn. R. Jerry Criss c/o Mannheim Middle School 2600 N. Hyde Park Avenue Melrose Park, Illinois 60164 Pick up at College Center in Student Services	Former student at Mannheim Middle School for at least two years. C cumulative average, with no failing grades during your Junior and Senior years. Volunteered or made contributions outside of school Enroll in College or University or Trade School. Essay	$300	Postmark by April 9th

MMS Educational Scholarship (Mannheim Middle School) In honor of Mannheim Middle School’s Retired Teachers. Submit Completed App. to: MMS Educational Scholarship Attn. R. Jerry Criss c/o Mannheim Middle School 2600 N. Hyde Park Avenue Melrose Park, Illinois 60164 Pick up at College Center in Student Services	Former student at Mannheim Middle School for at least two years. B cumulative average, with no failing grades during your Junior and Senior years. Volunteered or made contributions outside of school Enroll in College or University, seeking certification, diploma or degree in education. Essay	$300	Postmark by April 9th
ROY (Recognizing Outstanding Youth) Educational Scholarship – Honoring Mr. Donald Flaws Submit completed app. to: R.O.Y. Educational Scholarship Honoring: Ms. Cynthia George Attn. R. Jerry Criss c/o Roy School 533 N. Roy Street Northlake, Illinois 60164 Pick up at College Center in student services)	Former student at Roy School, District 83 (minimum 3 yrs.) B cumulative GPA with no failing grades during Junior and Senior years Volunteered or made contributions outside of school Application made to College or University, seeking certification, diploma or degree in education.	$300	Postmark by April 11^th

ROY (Recognizing Outstanding Youth) Achievement Scholarship – Honoring Roy School’s Retired Teachers. Submit completed app. to: R.O.Y. Achievement Scholarship Attn: R. Jerry Criss c/o Roy School 533 N. Roy Street Northlake, Illinois 60164 Pick up at College Center in student services	Former student at Roy School, District 83 (minimum 3 yrs.) C cumulative GPA with no failing grades during Junior and Senior years Volunteered or made contributions outside of school Application made to College or University or Trade School.	$300	April 11^th
Leyden Credit Union Pick up in College Center in Student Services	Parents member of Leyden Credit Union, Academic and extracurricular activities	?????	April 15^th
Gartner Orthodontics, LTD. www.gartnerortho.com Pick up at College Center in Student Services, at Gartner Orthodontics Office or may be downloaded from above website	Active or former patients that are college bound	$1,000.00	Postmark by April 17^th
American Federation of Teachers Local 571 – Pick up at front desk in Student Services	The Leyden Council will offer 2 scholarships (1 East and 1 West) to a senior who intends to pursue a career in Education GPA 3+ Active in Leyden Community Attend 2 or 4 yr. College/University	Minimum of $250 each	April 18^th

Village President’s Scholarship – (awarded in conjunction with Franklin Park Woman’s Club) Mail completed app. to: Mr. Daniel B. Pritchett 9500 Belmont Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131 Apps also available at: Village of Franklin Park Franklin Park Library Pick up at College Center in Student Services	Reside in Franklin Park GPA & Class Rank considered Extra Curricular/ Community Involvement Philanthropic work or involvement 2-3 page essay	$1,000	April 18^th
West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association Student mails to: West Suburban Chiefs of Police Chief Timothy Griffin Berkley Police Department 5819 Electric Ave. Berkley, IL 60163 Pick up at College Center in Student Services	Resident of West Suburban Member Town; Franklin Park, Northlake, Schiller Park, Stone Park, River Grove. Pursue study in the field of Criminal Justice Not related to active member of West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association.	$1,000 - $500 each academic semester.	Must be received by April 25^th, 4pm
Northlake Chamber of Commerce Scholarship – Student mails to: Northlake chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 2067 Northlake, IL 60164 Pick up at College Center in Student Services	Northlake Resident Seeking a four year college degree Essay (300 words or less)	$1,000	April 30^th