Helen Jordan Truitt Scholarship Workshop

The Helen Jordan Truitt Scholarship was established in 1987. Since its inception, the Truitt Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling more than $2.3 million. Last year $45,000 was awarded to two IVC students.

Students are invited to apply for a Truitt Scholarship. The criteria for eligibility was established by the Truitt Foundation, not IVC High School.

Invitation to Apply

GPA after 6 semesters - 3.0

7th semester GPA - 3.5

Local Scholarship Assembly Recap

Seniors met in the auditorium this morning during HR period and were given a list of all the available local scholarships. Click here for presentation. Last year, over 50 scholarships were awarded totaling over $90,000. Although we do not have exact figures for all of this year's scholarships, it is pretty fair to expect an amount very similar to last year.

To view scholarship list, click here. Although parents are welcome to look at the scholarship list, only students can access the actual application.  All scholarships must be accessed from the students' IVC email accounts. 

All scholarships due Monday, April 4th at 3:00. No late applications will be accepted. This is the third year that students were given the opportunity to use spring break to complete applications. 

Note: Many applications ask for recommendations. If a student plans to ask an IVC faculty member for a recommendation, he or she should ask the faculty member before Tuesday, March 22nd so the faculty has ample time to complete recommendations.

Work Based Construction Apps Are Due!

Reminder to any sophomore of junior interested in the WBL Construction Program: Your applications are due this Friday (Feb. 25th) to Mr. Kosinski in the counseling office. This is a strict deadline since all apps must be delivered to the PERFECT offices.

Upcoming College Fair

The Illinois Regional College Fair is back at Bradley University and will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Nearly 80 colleges and universities from 11 states are registered to attend. The college fair is specifically designed for high school students and their families to come and visit with college representatives from across the country.

For more information:  bradley.edu/collegefair

PSAT/SAT-Related Information

 

Students who took the PSAT test should have test scores back and in hand. Scores to Illinois students were released on December 7, 2021. Now that you have this data, what are you to do with it? This post can give you helpful resources and direction on how to improve upon your scores and keep the test information fresh in your mind. The SAT test is scheduled for April 13, 2022 and now is the time to start preparing at all ages. 

First, ensure your College Board account has been created. Next, view your scores from SAT. Then, unlock your personalized study plans to prepare for the SAT.

Sign in and Explore:

• SAT PRACTICE: Send your scores to Khan Academy® for a free, personalized SAT practice plan based on your test results.
• PRACTICE TESTS: Get free, downloadable SAT practice tests online or on paper.

Materials Engineering Camp This Summer

Fantastic opportunity for students interested in engineering! And it is FREE!  

What is a Materials Engineer? Materials engineers work with metals, ceramics, and plastics to create new materials. Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a range of products, from computer chips and aircraft wings to golf clubs and biomedical devices. Basically, materials engineer create and study materials at the atomic level.

Click here for more information

Click here for application

Work Based Learning Construction Trades Meeting