• There are 3 sources for scholarships: national groups, local groups, and universities themselves.

• Most scholarships received at Fremd High School are listed in the Scholarship Guide (see below). Paper copies of this booklet are available in the Guidance Office. We have created this section so that families can access scholarship information at any time. Any new scholarships that have arrived at Fremd and are not listed in the Scholarship Guide are listed below. Please also be sure to complete the FAFSA and other college financial aid forms. There are many other types of aid available besides scholarships.

• Please take time to read the Rules page in the Scholarship Guide. It will answer many of your questions.

are listed below.

• The Reseda Garden Club of Palatine is offering a $500 scholarship to a senior high school student from Palatine who plans on studying horticulture, botany, landscape architecture or environmental studies.  Please see Mr. Baima for an application.  Deadline is April 4.

• Attention seniors who plan on studying Occupational or Physical Therapy:  The Illinois Elks are awarding scholarships.  Please contact Eric Faust, Chairman at 847-609-4565 or  1-800-272-0074 to receive information.

• Nordstrom Corporation is awarding 5 scholarships of $10,000 (over 4 years).  To be eligible, students must be a high school Junior with an un-weighted GPA between 2.7-4.0; have made a substantial contribution to the community; be involved in school activities; and demonstrate financial need.  Please see Mr. Baima for an application.

• SALUTE, Inc. is offering scholarships to students with a "C" average who submit a 1,000 word essay on what the phrase "service and sacrifice for our country and community" mean to you.  The $2,000 scholarship is in memory of Peter Giannopoulos, former Fremd graduate.  Deadline is May 2nd.  See MR. Baima for an application.

• The William J. Cook Scholarship Program is available to any male students in Cook County.  Academics and Financial need are considered.  See Mr. Baima for an application.  Deadline is April 1.

• Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County:  Open to female senior applicants who have strong leadership skills, volunteerism, and commitment to local community.  The application can be downloaded at www.zonta.org  Applications must be received by March 21, 2008.

• Attention any male planning on attending University of Wisconsin-Madison:  Tau Kappa Epsilon is awarding scholarships ($250-$500) to candidates who have excelled in academics, extracurricular involvement, and community service.  Please see Mr. Baima for an application.

• The Hoffman Estates Athletic Association is offering $500 scholarships to any former Pop Warner or Cheer participant (at least 2 years).  Please contact Mr. Baima for an application.

• Engineering majors who have been accepted into an accredited Engineering program, Northrup Grumman will award a $10,000 scholarship to each of two graduating seniors enrolled (and a resident of) in Rolling Meadows or Palatine High Schools.  Must have an ACT of 27 and GPA of 3.5.  Applications can be found at:  www.es.northropgrumman.com/engscholars/forms.html

• Chicago Area Business Aviation Association is offering a $2500 scholarship to students planning on studying anything related to aviation.  Please visit the following site for application and details:  www.cabaa.com/HighSchoolApps.html

• The George Mougolias Memorial Foundation:  All applicants must be of Hellenic descent and have a 3.0 GPA.  Financial need is a major consideration.  Grades, ACT, and two letters of recommendation are required.  See Mr. Baima for an application.

• The Emma Bowen Foundation for Minority Students are offering internship to minority students who have an interest in Media and are attending college next year.  For more details and an application visit:  www.emmabowenfoundation.com

• Attention any Males attending University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign:  Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity is sponsoring the Balanced Man Scholarship ($2,000) to male students who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service.  The application can be found at:  www.illinoissigeps.com

• The Kevin Shannon Foundation is offering scholarships to students with a 2.5 GPA who plan on attending two or for year schools and demonstrate financial need through a letter of need.  Other factors are considered.  Please see Mr. Baima for details and an application.

• CollegeWeekLive.com is offering a $2500 scholarship to all U.S. high school students enrolled in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade at the time of application.  Students must respond online (100 or less words) to: "Explain what one characteristic you have that will make you successful in college."  Apply at  www.scholarshipexperts.com/showApp.htx?appId=10240