Scholarships

2018 Scholarship Opportunities

HGJWC-IL Scholarship: HGJWC strives to promote volunteerism, community and friendship through fundraising efforts and community service projects. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student who shows exceptional service through volunteerism and who we believe embodies our core values. Deadline March 15, 2018.

GFWC-IL Cultural Exchange Scholarship: For individuals who participate in an international cultural exchange/study abroad program through an Illinois High School or University. $1,000. Deadline Feb. 15, 2018.

GFWC-IL Lorado Taft Art Scholarship: For individuals pursuing art at an Illinois school. $1,000. Deadline Feb. 15, 2018.

GFWC-IL Performing Arts Scholarships: For individuals pursuing drama or music at an Illinois School. $500 Arthur Grant Smith Drama Scholarship. $1,000 Hamilton Ridge Music Scholarship. Deadline Feb. 15, 2018

GFWC-IL Vina A. Miller Memorial Public Issues Scholarship: For individuals pursuing a field of study in public issues at an Illinois college, university, technical or trade school. Examples include but are not limited to: political science, fire, police, safety and crime, law, civic and social responsibility. $1,000. Deadline Feb. 15, 2018.

GFWC-IL Vocational Scholarships: For individuals pursuing a vocational field at a Illinois college, technical or trade school for fields of study including but not limited to: cosmetology, culinary arts, building trades, automotive, medical and dental assisting, computer repair and technology, firefighting, HVAC, office managment, welding, etc. Includes $1000 Girls Scholarship and $1000 Boys Scholarship. Deadline Feb. 15, 2018.