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DCCF accepting foundation scholarships

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for more than 80 scholarships.

The scholarships include awards for high school students and graduates seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees, according to a news release. Students interested in applying can review the eligibility requirements and apply online at dekalbccf.org/scholarships. The deadline is Saturday, April 1.

Descriptions of the foundation’s additional scholarships include:

• The Donald and Patricia Pritchard Scholarship benefits a student who graduated from a high school in DeKalb County and attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Economic Sciences.

• The Dr. and Mrs. Harold P. Wells Scholarship supports current and retired DeKalb Fire Department employees and their dependent family members for educational expenses, including college tuition, fire courses, educational short courses, conferences and summer camps.

• The Virginia Larsen Nursing Scholarship supports high school seniors and students already enrolled in an accredited nursing program at any level. Applicants must be graduates of a DeKalb County high school.

For information, call 815-748-5383, email b.zantout@dekalbccf.org, or visit dekalbccf.org/scholarships.

Hoover/Hoehn scholarship available for G-K students

SYCAMORE – Old National Bank is accepting scholarship applications through the Hoover-Hoehn Scholarship Foundation.

The scholarships are available to Genoa-Kingston High School graduates for the 2023-24 school year, according to a news release.

The $2,000 to $4,000 scholarships are available for students enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in a duly accredited four-year college or university in Illinois, or in a four-year college or university approved by the foundation’s trustee.

Applications are available through the G-K High School guidance office. All completed application materials and supporting documents must be mailed or dropped off no later than Wednesday, March 15, at Old National Bank, 230 W. State St., Sycamore.

Old National Bank is the foundation’s trustee and administers the scholarship through its offices.

For information, visit the G-K High School guidance department or write to Hoover/Hoehn Scholarship Foundation c/o Old National Bank.

Nesbitt Foundation accepting scholarship applications

SYCAMORE – Old National Bank is accepting scholarships for the Nesbitt Medical Student Foundation scholarship.

The scholarships are available for the 2023-24 academic year, according to a news release.

The scholarships are open to students who are U.S. citizens, residents of Illinois, and either accepted for enrollment or regular full-time students in good standing already attending an approved college of medicine. Due to the terms of Nesbitt’s Trust, preference will be given to women and people who are or have been residents of DeKalb County.

All completed application materials and supporting documents must be mailed or dropped off no later than Thursday, June 1, to the Old National Bank Sycamore office, 230 W. State St., Sycamore.

The Nesbitt Foundation was established through the trust of Esther Mae Nesbitt, a longtime Sycamore resident who died in 1972. The foundation has awarded $1,755,725 in scholarship grants since its creation in 1976. The scholarships are administered through Old National Bank.

For information, write to the Nesbitt Medical Student Foundation at Old National Bank, 230 W. State St., Sycamore.

Boulos Foundation scholarships available

SYCAMORE – Old National Bank is accepting scholarship applications through the Chris and Katherine Boulos Foundation.

The scholarship applications are available to graduates of DeKalb and Sycamore high schools for the 2023-24 academic year, according to a news release.

The scholarships are available to students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at Kishwaukee College.

Scholarship applications are available through the guidance departments of both Sycamore and DeKalb high schools and the Kishwaukee College Financial

Aid Office. All completed application materials and supporting documents must be mailed or dropped off no later than Saturday, April 1, at Old National Bank, 230 W. State St., Sycamore.

The Chris and Katherine Boulos Foundation has awarded more than $2,356,504 in scholarships since its creation in 1993. Old National Bank is the foundation’s trustee and administers the scholarships through its offices.

For information, visit the guidance departments of Sycamore and DeKalb high schools, the Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Office, or write to the Chris and Katherine Boulos Foundation c/o Old National Bank.

Waltenberger Scholarship Trust available for county students

SYCAMORE – Old National Bank is accepting scholarship applications through the Oneita J. Waltenberger Scholarship Trust.

The scholarships are available to current or former DeKalb County residents for the 2023-24 academic year, according to a news release.

The scholarships are available to students who attended a DeKalb County high school and are pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a health care field, including physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, massage therapists, physical therapists, dentists and dental assistants. Applicants must also have good standing at an accredited institution at the time of the award. The funds will be awarded regardless of financial need or academic merit.

Applications are available by writing to the Oneita J. Waltenberger Scholarship c/o Old National Bank, 230 W. State St., Sycamore. All completed application materials and supporting documents must be mailed or dropped off no later than Saturday, April 1, at Old National Bank.

The scholarship funds are administered by Old National Bank through the Oneita J. Waltenberger estate. For information, visit oldnational.com.

Illinois Sheriff’s Association offers scholarships

SYCAMORE – The Illinois Sheriff’s Association is awarding more than $50,000 in college scholarships to Illinois students pursuing a higher education.

DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan will award one $500 scholarship to a DeKalb County student for the 2023-24 academic year, according to a news release.

The recipient will be selected by a scholarship committee made up of citizens and educational professionals. The scholarships must be applied only to tuition, books and college fees.

Applicants must be a permanent Illinois and DeKalb County resident.

Scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the state of Illinois.

Students must be enrolled as a fulltime student during the 2023-24 school year, excluding summer sessions.

Applications are available at the local sheriff’s office or online at ilsheriff.org/ youth-2/isaapplicationinfo. All completed application materials and supporting documents must be returned by Wednesday, March 15, to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, 150 N. Main St., Sycamore.

For information, call 815-895-7260 or visit a high school advising center or college financial aid office.

NINA to recognize High School Journalist of the Year

DeKALB – The Northern Illinois News Association is accepting applications to award a $1,000 scholarship to the John Etheredge Award for “Northern Illinois High School Journalist of the Year.”

Application materials for the scholarship must be postmarked by Friday, April 7, according to a news release.

The scholarship competition is open to graduating high school seniors planning to continue their journalism education in college. The winner also will receive a plaque and be the subject of an article in the association’s online newsletter.

Applicants must submit:

A letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, newspaper adviser or professional supervisor. Additional letters of recommendation are welcome.

A portfolio of either published print or online work. Examples include: news, sports and feature articles; photographs or photo pages; page layouts; or full copies of a newspaper showing the student’s contributions.

An autobiographical essay including a description of career goals.

A copy of their high school transcripts, including their grade-point average.

A completed nomination form. For information, visit ninaonlinedotorg.wordpress.com/high-school-scholarships/.