2024 Scholarships 

Annie Katherine Betts

The Annie Katherine Betts Scholarship Fund aims to provide a $1,000 financial stipend to a Proviso East graduating senior who demonstrates a genuine need for financial support in pursuing their continuing education journey. This scholarship celebrates the remarkable life and legacy of Annie Katherine Betts, a passionate and dedicated educator who touched the lives of countless students. Annie Betts not only imparted knowledge but also instilled hope, love, and a sense of belonging in those she taught....

The Kitchen Family 

The Kitchen Family Scholarship, given by Dennis Kitchen to honor his family’s rich legacy, provides $5,000 for a student who has demonstrated a high level of leadership within the classroom and community throughout their high school tenure.

Dennis Kitchen is a Class of 1984 Proviso East alumnus. As a high school student, he graduated at the top of his class and participated in various clubs throughout his time at Proviso. After graduation, Dennis received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Science degree in Management from National Louis University.....

The Tricia Allen Scruggs Communications

The Tricia Allen Scruggs Communication Scholarship will provide $1,000 for a Proviso East High School senior attending a college or university in pursuit of a degree in communications with a goal of fulfilling a career in cinema, radio, television, digital media, or journalism.

Tricia Allen Scruggs is a class of 1989 Proviso East alumna. Her passion for communications and connecting with others started early in childhood. Through multiple communication opportunities, she has positively impacted family, friends, and communities

The Vertical Management LLC

The Vertical Management LLC Scholarship will provide $1,000 for a Proviso East student who has overcome great obstacles and adversity; while remaining determined to finish high school and explore future educational goals. If you are a student who dreams of someday being your own boss, this scholarship assistance is for you....

Three Angels

The Three Angels Scholarship provides $1,000 to a deserving scholar preparing for higher education. This scholarship, given by Pastor Marvin E. Wiley, commemorates a combined total of more than 150 years of spiritual, academic, and social emotional learning. This impressive legacy was led by mothers Marion Hurd, Willie Mae Ross, and Delores Jones.Reverend Marvin E. Wiley is a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and is pastor of Rock of Ages Baptist Church, located in Maywood, Illinois. Under his dynamic leadership, the church's ministries are organized for service through utilizing these five cornerstones:-Exaltation-Edification-Evangelism-Extension-Equipping...

Mayor Nathaniel George Booker

The Mayor Nathaniel George Booker Scholarship will provide $1000 for a Proviso East or West High School Black male graduating senior pursuing a degree in government, education, or civic engagement with a goal of fulfilling a career in public service.

 Mayor Booker’s mission, in offering this scholarship, is to address the disparities amongst minority involvement within education, government, and civic engagement. Given the staggeringly low numbers of minority male leaders in those spaces within the U.S. and, in particular, Illinois, this scholarship aims to increase awareness and access for those desiring to pursue higher education....

Robert Tyre Jones Jr.

The Robert Tyre Jones Jr. Scholarship provides $1,000 for a student-athlete who has demonstrated a high level of leadership in the classroom, on the field, and in the community throughout his or her high school years.

Robert Tyre Jones Jr., is a class of 1982 Proviso East graduate. Prior to attending Proviso East, he attended Mason Elementary in Chicago’s Near Westside community, but eventually transferred in the fourth grade to Garfield Elementary in Maywood, IL. While in high school, Robert excelled in both football and baseball, but by senior year, baseball would be the direction his passion followed....

The SisterFriends Circle

The "SisterFriends Circle" Scholarship desires to provide a deserving student with $1,000 scholarship who desires to further their education. SisterFriends Circle is a dedicated social group comprised of accomplished women committed to challenging stereotypes through showcasing the harmonious coexistence of women. Our members, who seamlessly balance careers, family, entrepreneurship, and community involvement, recognize the importance of fostering strong connections with other women outside of their busy schedules....

The Glenn Lid Trade

The Glenn Lid Trade Scholarship provides a $1,000 award to a student desiring to continue his or her education through getting a certification or training in a trade or vocational school.

Glenn Lid has been a teacher, a coach for wrestling, boys baseball, golf, and football for 43 years! Although he is not a graduate of Proviso East, he bleeds blue. Throughout his tenure as a teacher, he could be found conversing with students about life, sports, and career paths. Mr. Lid is known for reaching students where they are and helping them achieve levels in life beyond their dreams.....

Melvin Phillips

The Melvin Phillips Scholarship is a $1,000 award dedicated to providing assistance to a student who also aspires to give back to the community after continuing their education at a trade school, Triton College, or Chicago State University. 

Melvin "Coach Mel" Phillips is a proud 1978 Proviso East graduate who attended Howard University and Chicago State University on tennis scholarships. He later received his Master's degrees at Chicago State University (2009) and Concordia University (2012)....

The Uquay Stephens Armed Forces

The Armed Forces Scholarship honors 1983 graduate, Uquay Stephens. Uquay is a combat veteran and proud Marine who attributes much of her personal success to her military training.

To help the next generation of warriors, she has established this scholarship for two students (1 male and 1 female) who are seeking to join one of the branches of the Armed Forces and commit to a life of service....

Hair Doctors Studio

The Hair Doctors Studio Scholarship desires to provide a deserving student with a $1,000 scholarship who will attend a barber, cosmetology, or esthetician school. Ta-Tanishia (Ta-Ta) Wallace is a graduate of Proviso East class of 1990. Ta-Ta and her husband, Darnell have owned Hair Doctors Studio, a barber and beauty salon, over twenty-six (26) years in the Maywood community...

Hair Xtacee's Cosmetology

Hair Xtacee's Cosmetology Scholarship provides a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student who will attend a cosmetology or barber school.

Teisha Carter is the owner of Hair Xtacee Beauty Salon in Westchester, Illinois. She has been a hair stylist and business owner for over thirty (30) years. Teisha believes in giving back and loves working with the youth as a youth leader at Freedom Baptist Church in Hillside, Illinois....

CDL Transportation

The CDL Transportation Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a Proviso East High School senior who wants to attend an accredited trade/vocational or two year college located within the United States.

Chevae Langston, is a class of 1995 Proviso East High School graduate. Mr. Langston is the successful business owner and president of a local trucking company--CDL Transportation, Inc. He believes high school graduates, who may want to attend a trade or vocational school after graduation versus the traditional educational pursuit, should have the chance to pursue their dreams. Therefore, he wants students desiring to pursue non-traditional educational avenues to have financial support...

The Rashida (Gray) McKelvin Business

The Rashida (Gray) McKelvin Business Scholarship provides a $2,000 scholarship for a student who will major in business.

Rashida is a Proviso Alumnus of the Proviso East Class of 1993. She is a Certified Management Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Mrs. McKelvin also holds an MBA from DePaul University. Additionally, Rashida was the first African American school board member in Komarek School's, then eighty-six year, history in North Riverside, Illinois. She currently sits on the Committee on Ethics board with the Institute of Management Accountants. Rashida has served as the finance controller, but continues to serve in various leadership roles within the committee.....

The Elijah T. Acklin Sr. Student Leader

The Elijah T. Acklin Sr. Student Leader Scholarship provides $2,000 for a student-athlete who has demonstrated a high level of leadership in the classroom, on the field, and in the community throughout high school.

  Master Sergeant (Ret.) Elijah T. Acklin Sr. is a Class of 1993 Proviso East alumnus. As a student-athlete, he graduated at the top of his class, was part of the starting lineup in football, participated in wrestling and baseball throughout his high school career. Elijah retired from the U.S. Army after a twenty-six (26) year career during which he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus-- Adelphi, Maryland....

Tennelle Worsham Business Management and Accounting

The Tennelle Worsham Business Management and Accounting Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a well deserving Proviso East High School senior who wants to pursue a degree in the areas of: accounting, business administration, business management, human resources, supervision, or leadership.

Tennelle Worsham attended Proviso East High School but later moved after the loss of her oldest brother, Jason Worsham. She is a Pirate in heart and bleeds blue. Ms. Worsham is a successful business owner and accounting professional, who desires to give a student the collegiate experience....

The Desiray Langston Visionary

The Desiray Langston Visionary Scholarship is a $1,000 award given to a student who sets goals and executes them in the face of adversity.

Desiray Langston is a 1995 graduate of Proviso East High School and desires to bless a deserving student furthering their education at a four-year college or university....

Jason Worsham's Anything is Possible

The Jason Worsham's Anything is Possible Scholarship will provide $1,000 to a deserving Proviso East High School senior who will attend an accredited trade school, vocational school, or college within the United States. 

Jason Worsham attended Proviso East from 1990-1992. He passed away before graduating with the class of 1993 graduates. While attending Proviso East, he was a good student who enjoyed art, his favorite subject. He also enjoyed playing basketball and football....

The Moore Family

The Moore Family Scholarship is a $1,000.00 award aimed towards assisting a deserving high school senior beginning her higher education journey.The Moore family moved to Maywood Illinois in the 1940's. Denard and Tennie raised seven children; Willie, Ruth, Denard Jr., Joseph, Mae, Earl, and Peggy. Their parents led by example. Hard work was the foundation; Denard worked in the steel mill and Tennie retired from American Can Company. With education a priority, all of the children graduated from Washington Elementary School and Proviso East High school. They became police officers, an airline pilot, office workers, an air traffic controller, factory workers, and a Maywood Trustee and Village Manager....