Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Ellen Etter, Director of Student Services
Email: eetter@northwestern.k12.il.us
Phone Number: 217-436-2011
Opportunities for High Schoolers
- Young Clinicians Program with Magelitz Clinic of Conservative Medicine - https://www.amagelitzdpt.com/young-clinicians-program
> This summer program is designed for juniors or seniors in high school interested in a career in physical therapy or related careers.
- Blackburn College: Admissions Rep @ Northwestern HS
> October 8, 2025 during Lunch
- United States Marine Corps: Recruiter @ Northwestern HS
> October 16, 2025 during Lunch
- University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS): Admissions Rep @ Northwestern HS
> October 20, 2025 during 4th Hour in Mr. Allen's Room
- Western Illinois University: Admissions Rep @ Northwestern HS
> October 22, 2025 during 6th Hour
- Building Trades Career Day
> Learn about various careers within the trades and unions in the building trades industry
> November 18, 2025 from 9 AM to 3 PM @ the BOS Center in Springfield
> See Mrs. Etter to sign-up to attend
- HSHS St. John's Hospital High School Bootcamp Program: https://www.hshs.org/st-johns/classes-events/high-school-bootcamp-program
> Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM
Link to the FAFSA Website - https://studentaid.gov/
> Completing the FAFSA is a graduation requirement in the State of Illinois!
- FAFSA Night at Northwestern High School is on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Current Scholarships for High School Seniors:
- Common App Scholarship: https://
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship: https://www.jkcf.
- Study.com Scholarships: https://homework.study.com/#scholarships
- Going Merry Scholarships: https://goingmerry.com/
> Hundreds of different scholarships available on one website. Keep checking back as scholarships are always changing/being added.
- StudentScholarships.org Scholarships: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships
> Hundreds of different scholarships available on one website. Keep checking back as scholarships are always changing/being added.
- Be Bold Scholarships (specific to Illinois): https://bold.org/scholarships/by-state/illinois-scholarships/
> Hundreds of different scholarships available on one website. Keep checking back as scholarships are always changing/being added.
- NSHSS Stem Scholarship, Niche Scholarship, CollegeXpress Scholarship, BeBold Scholarship, & MORE! https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12235/nshss-stem-scholarships
- Bring Back the Trades MONTHLY Scholarship: https://bringbackthetrades.org/scholarship
- You Deserve It Scholarship: https://accessscholarships.com/scholarship/you-deserve-it-scholarship/
- Devon Mikuleza Memorial Scholarship: https://www.acemechanicalhvac.com/scholarship
> Open to any student pursuing a career in a trade.
- Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars Scholarship: https://apply.scholarsapply.org/cfacommunityscholars/information.php
> Due: October 28, 2025
- A Better Financial Future Scholarship: https://smartercollege.org/scholarship-application/v101?utm_campaign=student_scholarships&utm_medium=scholarship_site&utm_source=partner
> NO ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP!
> Due: October 31, 2025
- Dustan Biegler Memorial Scholarship: https://bold.org/scholarships/dustan-biegler-memorial-scholarship/
> Due: November 1, 2025
> Must be planning to attend a trade school after high school.
- Elk's Most Valuable Student Scholarship: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
> Due: November 12, 2025
- Students with Disabilities Scholarship: https://plattalaw.com/students-with-disabilities-scholarship/
> Due November 14, 2025
> Must have a documented disability.
- Illinois Electric Cooperatives & MJM Electric Scholarships: https://www.mjmec.coop/scholarships
> Parents/Guardians must be a member of an Illinois Electric Cooperative (example - MJM or RECC)
> Due: December 31, 2025
- Aya's Future Travel Nurse Scholarship: https://www.ayahealthcare.com/travel-nursing/future-travel-nurse-scholarship/
> Due: December 31, 2025
- United States JCI Foundation Scholarships: https://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
> Due: January 12, 2026
> Must be a high school senior on track to graduate and be planning to attend college/trade school.
- Timberline Billing Service LLC: /vimages/shared/vnews/stories/66d085ea1a014/Scholarship Application 25-26.pdf
> Due: January 15, 2026
> Student must have or have had an IEP during their Secondary education.
- Atlantic Housing Foundation Scholarships: https://atlantichousing.org/scholarships/
> Due: February 1, 2026
- Elk's Legacy Scholarship: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm
> Due: February 2, 2026
> Must be a child or grandchild of a living Elk's Member.
Scholarships for High School Juniors:
- Momentum for Juniors Scholarship: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/1000-momentum-for-juniors-scholarship/54965?utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=momentum-for-juniors
