Resources

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for 2022 graduates:

Waukegan Strong Scholarship through the Waukegan Public Schools Foundation
tinyurl.com/waukeganstrong
$5,000
Scholarship due March 15th

Fueling the Minds

https://fuelingminds.com/

$2,000

Scholarship due March 15th

Lake County Federation of Teachers Scholarship

http://www.lcft.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=839077&page=Scholarships

$1,000

Scholarship due March 24th

Waukegan Parks Scholarship
waukeganparks.org/scholarship
$1,000
Scholarship due April 1st

National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda

https://nfapl.org/scholarship/emerging-leader-scholarship/

$1,500

Scholarship due April 15th

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers

http://www.lc-ispe.org/Scholarships.html

$500

Scholarship due April 15th

One Million Degrees

https://onemilliondegrees.tfaforms.net/296522

$1,000

Scholarship due TBD

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Community Information:
211 Lake County- You may find a variety of resources specific to Lake County using the 211 Lake County guide. Apart from searching online, you may also dial 211 from any phone within Lake County to be directed to a counselor who can work to assist you with your specific needs.

Stop Second Hand Smoke Campaign

Second Hand Smoking Newsletters provided by the Lake County Health Department
Smoking_COVID_SHS.pdf Newsletter #1: Frequently Asked Questions about Smoking and COVID
Smoking_COVID_SHS_Spanish.pdf Boletín Informativo #1 Preguntas frecuentes sobre fumar y COVID
SHS and Youth.pdf Newsletter #2: Second Hand Smoking and its Affect on Youth
SHS and Youth_Spanish.pdf Boletín Informativo #2 El humo de segunda mano y su efecto en los jóvenes
Benefits of Smoke-Free housing Beneficios de vivienda liebre de humo Tobacco Cessation Cese del tabaco

Signs of Alcoholism- If you believe someone you know is struggling with alcoholism please use this link to assist you in recognizing the warning signs.

Meal resources:

“Meals for Kids” interactive map – to help families find meals for children while schools are closed during the coronavirus pandemic. The directs people to local sites where kids can get free meals.

Food Finder displays USDA’s Meals for Kids locations on their web and mobile app

USDA National Hunger Hotline is available for anyone seeking food assistance. The hotline, operated by Hunger Free America, can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).