JBRT 2025-2026 Thornton Township Scholarship Application

JBRT Thornton Township Scholarship Application
Thornwood's Class of 2008 alumni are comprised of entrepreneurs, educators, musicians, armed service veterans, law enforcement professionals, individuals in the STEM field and many other occupations. Our goal is to create long lasting relationships with current students by providing scholarship opportunities for the graduating class at A Thornton Township School.

Thornwood High School

Thornridge High School

Thornton Township High School

Thornton Fractional South

Thornton Fractional North

Rising Thunderbirds are 12th grade Thornwood High School students eligible for 2026 graduation. These students are leaders on campus and in their respective neighborhoods. They have contributed to the TWHS community academically and socially.

The Thornwood Class of 2008 has founded the Joyce Brooks Thornton Township Scholarship to support the other high schools within Thornton Township. The students at these schools are Thornwood's peers, competitors, tutors and friends. It is important for us to be able to extend students within the same communities access to equivalent resources.
Scholarship Criteria:

One-time, non-renewable award
- Must have a 2.5 GPA
  - 2.0 GPA will need an additional letter of recommendation from a school administrator, community stakeholder, teacher, employer, nonprofit personnel or clergy.
- Proof of enrollment from accredited university, college or vocational program
  - Entreprenuers not pursuing post - secondary education must have a draft business plan following the U.S. Small Business Administration guidelines.
    
    U.S. Small Business Administration Guide to Writing a Business Plan
- FAFSA Completion
  - Student Aid Report
- 750 minimum word essay or creative video (3-5 minutes). Video could include monologue, poem, song or dramatic expression answering the following questions:
  - How have you contributed to the Thornton Township community
  - How would this scholarship support your post-secondary education endeavors?
  - Entreprenuers must submit a video with 3-5 minute business pitch.
- Letter of Recommendation
- Interview with Class of 2008 Reunion Committee required
Scholarship Applications are due April 17, 2026

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION - ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023
1. The deadline for the 2025 - 2026 scholarship application: April 17, 2026
2. Only completed applications will be considered.
3. The following documents must be attached to this application
  - Current copy of your high school transcripts
  - Signed letter of recommedation (from non-relatives) must be attached to this application.
  - Proof of enrollment from an accreddited university, college or vocational program must be attached or check that you are awaiting acceptance.
  - Essay or creative video (750 word minimum, 3-5 minute video)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Current Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 Scale)*
Major/ Career you plan to pursue*
YESNo
List any academic honors, awards, employment history and membership activities you participated in while in high school:*
List your hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and volunteer activities: *
YesNo
List your Trunk Party Registry and Dorm color scheme
Email
example@example.com

List the institutions you have applied to or been accepted to or briefly describe your entrepreneur goals, business plan and what you feel you will need for business start-up.*
Institution you plan to attend*
Address of Institute you plan to attend*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Upload your current academic transcript, Proof of completion of Student Aid Report, Signed letter of recommendation, Proof of enrollment, Essay or creative video*

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I attest that I have applied to an accredited university, college, or vocational program. If an official letter is not attached, I attest that one would be submitted before I can accept this scholarship. Entreprenuers must still apply to an accredited university, college, vocational program, IDFPR approved Education Provider or License Agency Program.
I herby certify that the information on this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I hereby grant permission to Thornwood Class of 2008 Reunion Committee to contact my school, if necessary, and to use my name and likeness, and photograph in promotional materials in the event that I am selected to receive a scholarship. I understand if my application is selected I will have to interview with the Thornwood Class of 2008 Reunion Committee and I will not be considered for the scholarship without the mandatory documents listed above.*
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JBRT Thornton Township Scholarship Application