Only 1 MORE WEEK to apply and complete your JJC scholarship application for the 2012-2013  Academic Year!

The deadline date for priority consideration is April 1, 2012. Double check to make sure that you have applied for all the scholarships that you want, by clicking on "View Scholarship Status" to see the list of scholarships that you have applied for. This list will also come up on the first page when you log into STARS.

Scholarships with the deadline date of April 1, 2012 will be shut down for review.

Apply online at www.jjc.edu/info/scholarships

For questions, contact Julie Allsopp, JJC Scholarship Specialist, 815-280-6620 or jallsopp@jjc.edu

Purdue University is hosting a day-long program for women to explore engineering.  The program will take place on April 16, 2012 from 8:00am-4:30pm at the Purdue campus.  More information can be found here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/WIEP

For students attending Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, there is a scholarship opportunity for a male student who excels in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, community service, and who exemplifieis the Balanced Man ideals of sound mind and sound body.  The scholarship application is due June 1, 2012.  Please see Mr. Egan for a copy of the application or you can get more information by emailing Kaleb Volker at SIUE: kvolker@siue.edu

During Parent Teacher Conferences on March 14 and 15, I will be hosting a parent workshop entitled "Finding Affordable College Options."  The workshop will be 30 minutes long and will take place at the following times in room 130:

March 14: 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15

March 15: 1:15, 2:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15

Anyone who is unable to attend the presentation can still view the materials here:

Worksheet 1

Worksheet 2

The International Organization of Women Educators is offering a $500 scholarship to one outstanding high school senior girl who is planning to enter the field of education.  The application deadline is April 25, 2012.  Please see Mr. Egan for the application

Another opportunity from the U of I: 2012 Psi U Scholarship Grant Program is offering three awards to incoming male freshmen students who exhibit the highest moral, intellectual, and social excellence.  For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.illinipsiu.com/scholarship-application