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Scholarships for Occupational Therapy National AMBUCS, Inc (Scholarship for Therapists) Scholarships are awarded to students pursing careers in one of the following therapy disciplines physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or audiology. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled at the junior or senior under-graduate or graduate level in a program which qualifies the applicant for clinical practice in one of the following therapy disciplines (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or audiology) and applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need. Awards range from $500-$1500. For information and an application visit http://www.ambucs.com/Ascholars.htm Application deadline is mid-April NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION Students must be doing well scholastically. Students must have a financial need. Student must be American Citizens. Award amounts vary with each scholarship. All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Your state scholarship chairman will assist in locating the chapter nearest you. For Information send a stamped self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application for any of the Society's Scholarships. Address your request to: Office of Committees, NSDAR-Scholarships, 1776 D Street, NW , Washington , DC 20006-5303 Because of the high volume of requests they receive, the society will only send the information by return mail in the prepaid envelopes. They do not respond to phone or fax inquiries. Any correspondence regarding scholarships received without the stamped self addressed envelope will be destroyed. The Society offers one-time awards of $500 in the following areas: Nursing School Scholarships Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship Application deadline is mid-February and mid-August For more information visit: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.html
Scholarships for Audiology/Speech Pathology Easter Seals Scholarship Scholarships are available to those in a Master's level-Speech Language Pathology program, in their final year, have good academic standing and must agree to work at Easter Seals as an employee upon graduation for one year and complete the clinical fellowship year at Easter Seals. During the clinical fellowship the recipient will be working with young children in the rehabilitation and school settings. CFY supervision is available. Student can only receive this award one-year in the amount of $3000. Information can be obtained by contacting Easter Seals, Attn: Chris Tomasino, Director of Therapy, 212 Barney Drive , Joliet , IL 60435 Phone: 815-725-2194. National AMBUCS, Inc (Scholarship for Therapists) Scholarships are awarded to students pursing careers in one of the following therapy disciplines physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or audiology. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled at the junior or senior under-graduate or graduate level in a program which qualifies the applicant for clinical practice in one of the following therapy disciplines (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or audiology) and applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need. Awards range from $500-$1500. For information and an application visit http://www.ambucs.com/Ascholars.htm Application deadline is mid-April NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION Students must be doing well scholastically. Students must have a financial need. Student must be American Citizens. Award amounts vary with each scholarship. All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Your state scholarship chairman will assist in locating the chapter nearest you. For Information send a stamped self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application for any of the Society's Scholarships. Address your request to: Office of Committees, NSDAR-Scholarships, 1776 D Street, NW , Washington , DC 20006-5303 Because of the high volume of requests they receive, the society will only send the information by return mail in the prepaid envelopes. They do not respond to phone or fax inquiries. Any correspondence regarding scholarships received without the stamped self addressed envelope will be destroyed. The Society offers one-time awards of $500 in the following areas: Nursing School Scholarships Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship Application deadline is mid-February and mid-August For more information visit: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.html
Community Hospital of Ottawa Foundation This scholarship is for students who are accepted into, or currently enrolled in a hospital-related health care curriculum. Applicant must be a resident of Community Hospital of Ottawa's (CHO) service area, have a GPA of 3.0 or above and must consider working in the CHO service area following completion of degree. Awards are up to $2000. Applications may be obtained by contacting Community Hospital of Ottawa Foundation, 1100 West Norris Drive , Ottawa , IL 61350 . Or visit www.commun i ty-hospital.org/scholarship.htm Application deadline is early March. DuPage Medical Society Foundation Funding are available to those who are enrolled or have been accepted into a program in a health care field, a resident of DuPage County Illinois, demonstrate financial need and academic ability. The student may reapply yearly for funding. The amount ranges between $250-$1,000. Information can be obtained by contacting Dupage Medical Society Foundation, 498 Hillside Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 -630-85—9603. Application deadline is late April. Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation Undergraduate students, from Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa , demonstrating financial need, academic achievement, good character and general merit are considered for this scholarship program. Awards range from $300-$1200. The application deadline is early May. Scholarships may be renewed each year. Write to: Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation Inc., PO Box 770 , Monmouth , IL 61462 or visit http://www.mellinger.org Good Shepherd Hospital This award is for students who reside in the hospital service area who will be attending school within the State of Illinois and pursuing an education in a health related field. The service area includes the following zip codes: 60010, 60012, 60013, 60014, 60021, 60042, 60047, 60050, 60060, 60067, 60073, 60074, 60084, 60098, 60102, 60110, 60118, 60156 and 60195. The number of scholarships awarded will depend upon the number and qualifications of applicants. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of attitude and desire of the student toward education, leadership, citizenship, and financial need. Information may be obtained by contacting the Volunteer Office at Good Shepherd Hospital , 847-381-0123, ext. 5104. Illinois Hospital Association Scholarship Program This scholarship is for $1000 for Illinois residents enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum in an accredited institution. Applicants must have at least one academic year left, have at least a 3.5 GPA out of 4 points, and must demonstrate financial need. Information can be obtained by contacting: Scholarship, The Illinois Hospital Research and Educational Foundation, 1151 East Warrenville Road, PO Box 3015 , Naperville , IL 60566 , or 630-276-5498. Application deadline is early April. Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship Program The Illinois Sheriff's Association will be awarding scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois . Applicants must be a permanent Illinois resident, attending school at an Illinois University , and must be enrolled as a full-time student. For more information visit: http://www.ilsheriff.org. Application deadline is mid-March. LaPorte Hospital Foundation & Health Services Critical Occupation Award Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing careers in occupations that have been deemed as critical shortage areas at the hospital. These areas currently are Diagnostic Imaging Technologist, Nursing, B.S. degree, Registered Pharmacist. Students must be in their final year of training. The award amount equals the annual tuition cost. This award requires recipient to join La Porte Hospital & Health Services staff upon graduation and remain a full-time employee for a minimum of two calendar years. Applicants residing in the La Porte Hospital & Health Services service area will be given preference. (The La Porte Regional Health System service area includes: La Porte County ; southern Berrien County , Michigan ; St. Joseph County communities of New Carlisle and Walkerton; and northern Starke County ) For more information contact LaPorte Hospital Foundation, LaPorte Regional Health System, PO Box 250 , La Porte , IN 46352-0250 . Or visit www.laportehealth.org . LaPorte Hospital Foundation (Rumley Scholarship) Three $2000 scholarships are given annually to full-time students pursuing a health care career. Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited health-related academic program. Student must have completed the first half of the academic requirements in preparation for a health care career in fields directly employed by La Porte Hospital & Health Services, or by any of the La Porte Regional Health System's subsidiaries. Residents of the La Porte Hospital and Health Services service will be given preference in the selection process. This award is made with the expectation that, after graduation, the recipient will accept employment at La Porte Hospital and Health Services or at a subsidiary company of the La Porte Regional Health System if a position is available in the area of the acquired degree. The requirement is one-year full-time employment for each award received in a position appropriate to the acquired degree. This scholarship is renewable for a second year. (The La Porte Regional Health System service area includes: La Porte County ; southern Berrien County , Michigan ; St. Joseph County communities of New Carlisle and Walkerton; and northern Starke County ) For more information contact LaPorte Hospital Foundation, LaPorte Regional Health System, PO Box 250 , La Porte , IN 46352-0250 . Or visit www.laportehealth.org . Application deadline is early April. LaPorte Hospital Foundation (Siefker Scholarship) An annual $500 grant is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in a nursing program or other health career field. Student must be enrolled in a nursing program or other health-care field, either full-time or part-time. Preference will be given to residents of the La Porte Regional Health System service area. For more information contact LaPorte Hospital Foundation, LaPorte Regional Health System, PO Box 250 , La Porte , IN 46352-0250 . Or visit www.laportehealth.org . Application deadline is early April.
American Association of University Women Downers Grove Branch – Applicants must be a female resident of Downers Grove, Darien , Lisle, Westmont, or Woodridge , Illinois . This fund provides awards of $2000 per year. Applicant must be a mature woman who has returned to higher education after a five-year absence and is enrolled full-time. The applicant must be within two years of completion of Bachelor or Graduate Degree. Applications and further information are available from Downers Grove Area Branch, American Association of University Women, PO Box 9177 , Downers Grove , IL 60515 . Application deadline is late October. Greek Women's University Club Applicants must be female and have at least one parent of Greek descent. Applicant must be a US citizen, and are a full-time college students with at least sophomore standing, or a full-time graduate student. Also, applicant must be a permanent resident of Chicago metropolitan area (50-mile radius). Recipients are chosen based on financial need, academic achievement, a written objective and extra-curricular activities. Award amount varies, but the maximum award is $1000. For more information and an application contact: The Greek Women's University Club, Attn: Scholarship Chair, 180 Birch, Park Forest , IL 60466 . Application deadline is mid-October. Talbot's Women's Scholarship Fund Applicants to the Talbots Women's Scholarships must be women who currently reside in the US, have earned a high school diploma or GED prior to September 1992, are enrolled or are planning to enroll in a full or part-time undergraduate course of study at a 2- or 4- year university, and have at least two semesters remaining to complete their first undergraduate degree. For more information and an application visit http://www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp . Application deadline is early March.
American Indian Graduate Center Award These fellowships are for Native American Indians who plan to enroll in or who are engaged in graduate or professional study. To be considered for a scholarship, a person must be one-quarter or more of Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe, must have demonstrated the ability to pursue graduate study and must need financial assistance after all other sources of funding have been explored. Awards range from $250 to $10000 for the nine-month academic program. Awards are based on each applicant's unmet financial need as verified by the applicant's college financial aid office. Applications and further information are available from American Indian Graduate Center , 4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 1-B, Albuquerque , New Mexico 87109 . Phone: (505)-881-4584. Website: www.aigc.com Application deadline is early May. Fieri-Chicago $1000 Scholarship Scholarships are available to residents of the following Illinois Counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake , McHenry, or Will. Students must have at least one parent of Italian ancestry. Student must be pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree and must be enrolled full or part time. Information may be obtained by contacting FIERI-Chicago, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 3800 Division St. , Stone Park , IL 60165 . Phone: 630-415-3122. www.fieri-chicago.org . Application deadline is early April. Jewish Vocational Service Scholarship Scholarships are available to Jewish students whose legal place of residence is the Chicago area and who are enrolled in an academic program in the helping professions. For further information contact Scholarship Secretary, Jewish Vocational Service, One south Franklin Street , Chicago , IL 60606 . Telephone: 312-357-4521. Application deadline is early March. Knights of Dabrowski--Crusade for Education Students of Polish descent in need of financial aid can apply to the Knights of Dabrowski's Crusade for Education program for help. Scholarships and/or interest-free loans are available on the basis of documented financial need, academic performance and community involvement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens of Polish descent or documented legal aliens of Polish descent who have been residents of the Chicago Metropolitan area for at least 4 years. Applicants also must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled at a fully accredited college/university in the U.S. Both undergraduate students (juniors or seniors) and graduate students are eligible. For further information contact: Crusade for Education Program, Knights of Dabrowski, 5723 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646, (773) 792-1800. Contact person: Chet Wajda, (708) 354-0525 Menominee Tribal Education Grant Grants are available to adult students who are one-eight or more degree Menominee and are at least one-fourth degree Indian blood. Amount of the grant is variable. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor degree at an accredited university program and must have financial need. For more information and to download an application visit http://www.menominee.nsn.us/EducationOffice/EducationOfficeHOMEPAGE.htm National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Awards between $2000-$5000 is for “Italian American” students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Applicants must meet the following criteria: be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education; have a GPA of 3.25 out of a 4.0 scale; be a US resident or permanent resident alien; and for the purpose of the NIAF Scholarship Program--must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy. For application and more information visit: www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp. Application deadline is late April. Polish Women's Civic Club, Inc This program supports educational activities and the personal efforts of Polish American students, male and female, through financial scholarships. To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must (1) be a United States citizen; (2) have at least one parent of Polish heritage; (3) be a Chicago area resident enrolled as a full-time student in their second year or beyond; (4) exhibit definite financial need; and (5) have acceptable grades. Scholarship applications are available by enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope and writing to: Polish Women's Civic Club, Attn: Eunice Warda, Education Committee Chairman, P.O. Box 684 , Lake Villa , Illinois 60046 . Application deadline is mid-June.
Congressional Black Caucus Scholarship The student must be full-time and a minority undergraduate student in good standing. The student must reside in a Congressional District represented by an African American Member of Congress. This scholarship is given yearly. More information can be obtained by contacting http://www.cbcfonline.org/cbcspouses/scholarship.htm . Application deadline for Fall semester—mid-May; Spring Semester—mid-September. Fiesta Del Sol Scholars The Business Education Advisory Group of the Pilsen Neighbors Community sponsors a scholarship For undergraduate Latino students in any major living in the southwest side of Chicago (Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards and other surrounding communities). Boundaries are outlined on the scholarship application. To obtain the scholarship applications with necessary details, contact the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council at 312-666-2663 . . .or pick applications up at the Pilsen Neighbors Office at 2026 S. Blue Island, Chicago . Application deadline is mid to late August. Be sure to begin the application process early, since a number of items are required. Institute for Diversity in Health Management This scholarship has been established to help graduate student's who represent ethnically diverse cultural backgrounds advance in health services administration. Candidates for the scholarship should meet the IFD eligibility requirements including being a member of “federally classified “ ethnic minority group; U.S. citizenship/ permanent residency; college juniors/seniors or graduate students; accepted or enrolled in an accredited program in health care management; strong academic background with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0; demonstrate a commitment to a career in health services administration; and solid extracurricular and community services activities. For more information contact: Institute for Diversity in Health Management, One North Franklin Street, 30th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606. Phone: (800) 233-0996 or visit their web-site www.institutefordiversity.org . Application deadline is late June. Korean American Scholarship Foundation A student currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program is qualified to apply for the KASF scholarship. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, school activities, and community services. Application deadline is late April. For more information visit: http://www.kasf.org/ or Dr. Daniel B. Lee-Chair, Scholarship Committee, KASF Midwestern Region, 6344 N. Sheridan #6A, Chicago, IL 60660 PLARHE, Inc - Hispanic/Latino Scholarship This program is for Hispanic/Latino students who have held leadership roles within their school and/or community. PLARHE leadership scholarships will be awarded directly to two chosen students upon verification of enrollment and may be used for tuition, books, fees, and other expenses. Applicants must be of Hispanic/Latino descent; demonstrate financial need; GPA of at least 2.5; participate in extra-curricular activities & community service; have work experience Amount of award is $500. For more information contact PLARHE, Inc, Scholarship Committee, PO Box 7601 , Chicago , IL 60607 . Application deadline is early July. Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs Addressing financial need is one of the key elements of The Sallie Mae Fund's community-based initiative, Project Access. To help students and families afford the cost of higher education and ensure funding is not a barrier to access, Project Access provides financial assistance through scholarships. The Sallie Mae Fund American Dream scholarship program .
General Nonspecific Scholarships Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois Carpe Diem is committed to helping students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, exceptional leadership ability and a serious commitment to community service. Scholarship awards range from annual awards of $5,000 to $10,000 for undergraduate studies at accredited educational institutions. Applicants must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student no later than the completion of their junior year. Recipients are expected to maintain a "B" average and actively participate in the academic and social life of their community. The scholarship is based upon meritorious achievement, however, priority will be given to students whose parents are or have been employed in education, government, social services, administration of justice, and the fine arts. For an application and more information visit http://www.carpediemfoundation.org/ Application deadline is early May. COHEAO This scholarship is for students who are U.S. citizens attending a COHEAO Member school with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Only undergraduate students who are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year are eligible to apply. Only one scholarship per family per academic year will be awarded. COHEAO members and their immediate family are not eligible for COHEAO scholarships. This scholarship is awarded yearly. More information may be obtained on-line at www.coheao.org. Application deadline is early March. Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund This fund was established to provide educational assistance for post-secondary study to members of families impacted by the events of September 11, 2001. Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the events on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Applicants must be currently enrolled to planning to enroll in a course of study at an accredited two-year of four-year post-secondary institution. Scholarships may only be used for undergraduate study and are offered to applicants who demonstrate financial need. For more information contact: Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund-CSFA, 505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082 or visit http://www.familiesoffreedom.org/ Illinois Department of Public Health - Allied Health Scholarship Program This program makes awards of $7500 per academic year to a limited number of eligible allied health care professional students. Scholarship recipients repay the awards by practicing as nurse practitioners, physician assistants or certified nurse midwives in areas of Illinois that are designated shortage areas. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, should have previous experience with medically under-served populations, and have a strong academic record. Information can be obtained by contacting: Allied Health Care Professional Scholarship Program, Illinois Department of Public Health, Center for Rural Health, 535 West Jefferson Street , 5 th Floor, Springfield , IL 62761 Phone: 217-782-1624. JOHN GYLES EDUCAITON AWARD This award is for up to $3000 for students in all areas of post-secondary education, a minimum 2.7 GPA is required. Students can receive an application by sending only a stamped*, self-addressed, standard letter size (No. 10) envelope to the following address: John Gyles Education Awards, Attn: The Secretary, PO Box 4808 , 712 Riverside Drive , Fredericton , New Brunswick , Canada E3B 5G4 . *They use international mail service, therefore US postage is acceptable. Orville Redenbacher's Second Start Scholarship Program This program is designed to assist students who have decided to return to college or pursue a degree later in life. Thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded in all fields to students (either full or part-time) 30-years-old or older at the time of application. Application deadline: early May. Applications available from: Orville Redenbacher's Second Start Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 39101 , Chicago , Illinois 60639 REACH Scholarship REACH is pleased to announce the “REACH Your Goals” Scholarship Program for the 2002 academic year. This program is designed to assist the growing number of adult learners who are returning to college. Three (3) to five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. To be eligible for the scholarship program, applicants meet the following criteria: be at least twenty-five years old at the time of application and be enrolled in or admitted to a degree or certificate program at a college or university. Undergraduate students must have earned the equivalent of a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours or 15 quarter hours of college level credit at time of application. Graduate students must have earned the equivalent of a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale based on the last half of baccalaureate credit hours or based on 12 semester hours or 15 quarter hours of graduate level credit. For more information contact Carolyn Cooney, REACH Scholarship Committee Chair, c/o Fifth Third Bank, 1209 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago IL 60622 phone: 773-227-5296 or visit http://www.reach-chicago.org/ Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs Addressing financial need is one of the key elements of The Sallie Mae Fund's community-based initiative, Project Access. To help students and families afford the cost of higher education and ensure funding is not a barrier to access, Project Access provides financial assistance through scholarships. The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need scholarship program . The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family ® scholarship program . The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund scholarship program . Tylenol Scholarship Fund The makers of the TYLENOL® Family of Products will award 10 $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships for higher education to students who demonstrate leadership in community activities and school activities and who intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related fields. Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student in the fall of 2002 at an accredited institution. This includes those students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study and who have one or more years of school remaining. Information and an application available on-line at http://scholarship.tylenol.com/ Application deadline is late April. USA Funds "Access to Education" Scholarship USA Funds, the nation's leading student-loan guarantor, will award renewable $1,500 scholarships to full-time graduate students with financial need. Applicants must plan to enroll or are enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate coursework or half-time undergraduate coursework at an accredited university. Students must be enrolled for the entire academic year, beginning fall term and continuing through February 1 of the upcoming academic year. Applicants must also have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and are not currently in default on any student loans. Applications and additional information are available on the USA Funds web-site at www.u s afunds.org or by faxing an application request with your name and mailing address to 888-546-4107. Application deadline is mid-April.
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