Scholarships
DUE September 20, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Academic scholarships and organization grants for LGBT persons, organizations, and allies provide educational opportunities and help develop communities that last a lifetime.
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $4,000, with up to $30,000 awarded annually. Scholarship applications for 2019 should be submitted no later than Friday, September 20, 2019
How to Apply
-See Mrs. Potts if you think you qualify
-Follow the link by clicking on the name, download the PDF or Word document in link
DUE October 6, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Amount of award: $500.00
DUE October 2019 - COMING SOON
Scholarship Criteria
GPA of B or better (3.0)
Participate in at least one of the 47 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Association and sponsored by your school.
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
DUE October 17, 2018
Scholarship Criteria
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
DUE October 31, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
See information in link
How to Apply
Located in regional scholarspip packet.
DUE October 25, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
DUE October 25, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
DUE October 25, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
DUE October 31, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Must be a graduating senior going to pursue education at a two or four year college or university
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
DUE October 31, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Submit an online written response to the question:
"Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less)
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award: $2,000
DUE in Guidance Office November 15, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
GPA 3.0 or higher
Letter of recommendation from unrelated person
Enroll in minimum of 12 hours at college or university
Planning to go into Construction management/engineering/architectural field
Related to SIBA Member, employ minimum of 2 years
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
DUE November 5, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
DO NOT need to be related to an Elk
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award: $1,000 to $12,500
DUE November 15, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
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Must have achieved a high school CGPA of 3.50 or higher.
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Must have scored 23 or higher on the ACT (Composite Score) or 1,200 on the SAT.
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Must enroll at an eligible four-year college the first semester following high school graduation.
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Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of college; from August 2018 to August 2019.
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Must complete the FAFSA in 2018 using 2017 tax return information; the EFC must not exceed $6,500.
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award:
PRIORITY DEADLINE: December 1, 2019
Regular Deadline : April 3, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
Those pursuing a degree in education
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
See Mrs. Potts on being nominated
Amount of award:
DUE November 15, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
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Planning to enter a trade/technical school
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Cannot be used toward 4 year college
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award: 1,000
DUE: December 31, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Must be a child of the coop member, employee or director
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award:
DUE December 31, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Parent, Legal Guardian or financially responsible Grandparent must be a ASFCME member.
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award:
DUE POSTMARKED BY January 1, 2020
(If not mailing yourself, DUE in the Guidance Office by DECEMBER 15, 2019)
Scholarship Criteria
Must submit an essay describing what being a mentor means to the applicant and how they plan to continue mentoring through life
Must have 3.0 or higher GPA
Must be a member of the Illinois 4-H
Must be able to attend the TEACH Outdoors Annual Banquet on February 23, 2019 in Morris, IL
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award: $1,000
DUE POSTMARKED BY January 1, 2020
(If not mailing yourself, DUE in the Guidance Office by DECEMBER 15, 2019)
Scholarship Criteria
Must have 3.0 or higher GPA
Must be able to attend the TEACH Outdoors Annual Banquet on February 2, 2020 in Morris, IL
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award: $500.00
Due to Guidance Office: December 17, 2018
DUE in Springfield office: January 4, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Must major in a curriculum which is compatible with a career in the aggregates industry (such as but not limited to....Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Geological Eengineering, Mineral Science, Mining Engineering, etc.
B Average or higher
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award:
DUE December 31, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
How to Apply
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demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
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demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
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be citizens of the United States of America;
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be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and
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plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
Amount of award:
COMING SOON - DECEMBER 31, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
VIDEO SUBMISSION
How to Apply
Click Link attached
Updated Info Coming Soon
DUE in Guidance Office: December 15, 2019 for December 31 submission
Scholarship Criteria
1,500 word essay.
How to Apply
Click to download
Amount of award: $1,000
DUE January 31, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
Must be a dependant of a AFSCME Union member
3.0 or higher GPA
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award:
DUE February 1, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2016, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2016, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2019. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award:
DUE: February 1, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
Must be an Illinois Farm Bureau member, spouse of member, or member's child (except for Prairie Farms, Illinois Soybean Association, and St. Louis District Dairy Council scholarships, and Twin Creek Family Farm Scholarship)
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award:
DUE IN GUIDANCE OFFICE FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
PLEASE SEE PDF ATTACHED TO NAME ON LEFT AS THERE ARE SEVERAL DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE TURNED IN WITH APPLICATION.
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award: N/A
DUE: February 15, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years)
Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award: $2,500
DUE: February 2020
Scholarship Criteria
C or Better GPA
Express interes tto return to a rural community following graduations of post secondary programs (trade, degree, certificate etc)
300 Word Essay
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
UPDATED SCHOLARSHIP CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Amount of award
DUE March 2020
Scholarship Criteria
Healthcare majors
How to Apply
UPDATED APPLICATION COMING SOON!
Amount of award:
Due March 1, 2020
Various Scholarships open to both the public and relatives of Masons
DUE March 1, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
Member for at least 5 years
Need to be going into an ag field and continuing in the field of agriculture
Must submit a video highlight 4-H accomplishments
How to Apply
Click to download
Amount of award: $1,000
DUE March 1, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
Member for at least 5 years
How to Apply
Click to download
Amount of award: $1,000
DUE March 1, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
To be used at University of Illinois
Ag, Consumer or Environmental Sciences
How to Apply
Click to download
Amount of award: $2,000 each, 2 per extension center unit is awarded
DUE March 1, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
Preference given to those entering nto an Ag field
How to Apply click on link
DUE March 1, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
2.5 GPA or higher
How to Apply: Located in Local Scholarship Packet
DUE March 1, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
GPA of 2.5 of above
Essay discussing yourself, explaining goals and how receiving the scholarship will help you achieve those goals
How to Apply
UPDATED APPLICATION COMING SOON!
Amount of award: $500.00
DUE March 1, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Preference given to those who are involved in school and community activities
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award: $1,500.00
DUE: April 3, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
Those pursuing a degree in education
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
See Mrs. Potts on being nominated
Amount of award: $2,500
DUE March 8, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Preference given to financial need
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award:
DUE March 8, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
General requirements
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award: 1,000.00
DUE March 8, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
General requirements
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award: 1,000.00
DUE March 15, 2019 in Guidance Office
Scholarship Criteria
Must attend an Illinois college, university, or trade school
How to Apply
In Local Scholarship Packet or click on link for PDF version
Amount of award: Varies
DUE March 15, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
General requirements
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award: 1,000.00
DUE March 15, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
B average or better
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award:
DUE March 15, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
B average or better
Must be planning to pursue an Early Childhood or Elementary Education Degree focusing on Pre-K - 6th grades
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award: 1,000.00
DUE March 22, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
B average or better
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award:
DUE March 22, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
B average or better
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award: $500.00
Updated Info Coming Soon
Updated Info Coming Soon
DUE March 29, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
B average or better
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
You may also download the application by clicking on the name to the left.
Amount of award:
Updated Info Coming Soon
DUE April 2020
Scholarship Criteria
B average or better
Can be used at vocational school, two or four year college/university
Planning to major in business or agriculture
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
Follow the link on the name, choose FFA Scholarship
Amount of award: 250.00
DUE April 2020
Scholarship Criteria
- Relative, son or daughter of an employee or director of an Assoc. of IL Electrict Coop Member
-OR a student enrolled in the electric distribution lineworker programs at Lincoln Land Commununity College.
How to Apply
Located in your LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET.
Follow the link on the name, choose FFA Scholarship
Amount of award: 2500.00
DUE April 30, 2019
Scholarship Criteria
Various Scholarships designed at family members of Veterans, Active Duty, Etc.
How to Apply
Click on link
DUE May 29, 2020
Scholarship Criteria
Essay focusing on ethics and leadership
How to Apply
Click on link
DUE: June 15, 2020 (OR UNTIL ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GONE)
Scholarship Criteria
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years)
Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
How to Apply
Follow the link by clicking on the name
Amount of award: $2,500