Dream it! Achieve it!
What did you dream of being when you grew up? Make your dreams a reality - apply for the $24,000 Alworth Scholarship!
Since 1949, the Alworth Scholarship has granted funds to over 5,400 students for college helping them to achieve their dreams. The Alworth Scholarship will enable you to:
Attend Your First Choice College
Study More - Worry Less
Participate in Extracurricular Activities
Feel More Confident - Others Believe in Me
Graduate from College with Little to No Debt
“Shoot your shot because you never know, you could get this. Be confident in your capabilities.” Madison Roy, 2016 Cook County High School and Alworth recipient graduated debt free with a Master’s in Applied Statistics from the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse.
Quality applications get noticed. Five recommendations that may increase your chances of being selected:
Be authentic and thoughtful when responding to the essay questions. Stand out responses beyond “I am a hard worker” - get noticed.
Be thorough in listing activities, leadership roles, and awards received.
Be focused and put in the time that is necessary to do an exceptional job on your application.
Be sure to have an adult review your application and be sure to double and triple check spelling, grammar, and other details before submitting.
Contact our office should you have any questions. We are here to assist you in doing your very best.
Tips for Applying - Grace Hrabik - 2022 Esko High School Recipient – “I really put a lot of work and time into applying for scholarships, and with the help of the Alworth scholarship, I am on the track to graduate debt-free. That’s something that is really special.” Alworth Student Stories: Tips for Applicants - YouTube
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In the event that you are awarded the $20,000 Alworth Scholarship, you and your parents will be very glad that you put in the time and effort to submit a quality application. Dream it! Achieve it!
IMPORTANT: To aid you in filling out your application, please print the forms listed below.
Sample Forms of the IRS 1040.
Print off a copy of the application to see the information that is required to complete. Fill out the first page completely in order to move on to the other pages of the application.
* You are responsible for contacting your teachers/counselors to request letters of recommendation. We suggest that you ask by no later than December 1st allowing time to write a thoughtful letter for you. Name, subject taught, email address and date requested are required before you can submit your application.
* Before you submit your application, print it off and review carefully for thoroughness of content, grammar and spelling errors.
The first page of the application must be completed before you can continue to the 2nd page. Be sure to SAVE your information as you go along.
We award scholarships to anyone who qualifies regardless of protected class.
