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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

Link to the FAFSA Websitehttps://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://scholarshipguidance.com/common-app-scholarship-application

- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/

- 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

 
 

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