SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Seniors are reminded to check the college/university websites for scholarships specific to those universities. Merit scholarships for universities are available in the Fall. Opportunities for these may be included on the admissions application but sometimes require a separate application. Universities offer additional scholarships in the Spring Semester and these are usually specific to program of study.
Good luck with your scholarship search!
Good luck with your scholarship search!
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The Illinois Student Assistance Commission supports a program called College Greenlight which contains some scholarship information. Students can view this at the link below.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission supports a program called College Greenlight which contains some scholarship information. Students can view this at the link below.
ISAC also has grant programs and loan repayment programs for certain fields. This is worth taking a look at to see if your field may qualify!
Another more localized (Illinois and Missouri) scholarship center is the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis. In addition to scholarship opportunities, they offer interest free loans to students with financial need. Applications for loans are usually due in mid April.
REMEMBER.....You should NEVER pay money to enter a scholarship contest. These are almost always a scam!
Wendy’s High School Heisman
Amount: 100 scholarships will be awarded ranging from $1,000 to $10,000
Criteria: Senior with at least a 3.0 GPA who participates in at least one of the National Federation of State High School sanctioned sports who also excels in academic, extra-curricular and community-leadership.
Deadline: Student must apply online and have his/her application reviewed by his/her counselor by October 17, 2018.
Applications available online at the link below.
Amount: 100 scholarships will be awarded ranging from $1,000 to $10,000
Criteria: Senior with at least a 3.0 GPA who participates in at least one of the National Federation of State High School sanctioned sports who also excels in academic, extra-curricular and community-leadership.
Deadline: Student must apply online and have his/her application reviewed by his/her counselor by October 17, 2018.
Applications available online at the link below.
Tradition of Caring Mortuary Science Scholarship
Amount: Six $3,500 scholarships and eight $500 scholarships
Criteria: Graduating high school senior who intends to enroll in a mortuary science program
Deadline: Online application, letters of recommendation and essay by October 26, 2018
Application available at the link below.
Amount: Six $3,500 scholarships and eight $500 scholarships
Criteria: Graduating high school senior who intends to enroll in a mortuary science program
Deadline: Online application, letters of recommendation and essay by October 26, 2018
Application available at the link below.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Amount: Potential award of $1000 or $5000 plus all expense paid trip to Washington D.C.
Criteria: Student grades 5-12 who has engaged in volunteer activities
Deadline: Online application and application submitted to school principal by November 6, 2018
For more information click the link below
Amount: Potential award of $1000 or $5000 plus all expense paid trip to Washington D.C.
Criteria: Student grades 5-12 who has engaged in volunteer activities
Deadline: Online application and application submitted to school principal by November 6, 2018
For more information click the link below
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Amount: Up to $23,000 in tuition and assistance and paid summer internships in teaching
Criteria: Illinois high school senior aspiring to become a teacher in high needs schools across Illinois with minimum ACT or SAT requirements and cumulative 2.5 GPA
Deadline: Priority deadline: December 1, 2018
Regular deadline: March 1, 2019
For more information click the link below
Amount: Up to $23,000 in tuition and assistance and paid summer internships in teaching
Criteria: Illinois high school senior aspiring to become a teacher in high needs schools across Illinois with minimum ACT or SAT requirements and cumulative 2.5 GPA
Deadline: Priority deadline: December 1, 2018
Regular deadline: March 1, 2019
For more information click the link below
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varying Amounts
Criteria: Senior who meets one of the following requirements:
The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has become permanently disabled as a result of an operational mission or training accident.
The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has been killed in action.
The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has been classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA).
Deadline: Open?
Amount: Varying Amounts
Criteria: Senior who meets one of the following requirements:
The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has become permanently disabled as a result of an operational mission or training accident.
The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has been killed in action.
The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has been classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA).
Deadline: Open?
Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Amount: Full Tuition
Criteria: US Citizen, minimum 3.0 GPA, ACT minimum 26 or SAT minimum 1240. Be willing to commit to military service after college graduation
Deadline: Opens June 1 prior to your senior year and closes December 1
For more information, visit the link below.
Amount: Full Tuition
Criteria: US Citizen, minimum 3.0 GPA, ACT minimum 26 or SAT minimum 1240. Be willing to commit to military service after college graduation
Deadline: Opens June 1 prior to your senior year and closes December 1
For more information, visit the link below.
Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Essay Contest
Amount: Local Level: $500 State Level: $1000 National Level: $5000/$2500/$1000
Criteria: High school students can submit an essay about an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the US Constitution
Deadline: All essays must be received no later than January 1, 2019
For more information click the link below.
Amount: Local Level: $500 State Level: $1000 National Level: $5000/$2500/$1000
Criteria: High school students can submit an essay about an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the US Constitution
Deadline: All essays must be received no later than January 1, 2019
For more information click the link below.
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Amount: $10,000 top prize with varying amounts for other finalists
Criteria: High school student—submit an essay describing the political courage of a US elected official.
Deadline: Received by January 18, 2019
More details can be found at the link below. Student must register online.
Amount: $10,000 top prize with varying amounts for other finalists
Criteria: High school student—submit an essay describing the political courage of a US elected official.
Deadline: Received by January 18, 2019
More details can be found at the link below. Student must register online.
The Bank of Edwardsville Community Foundation Madison County Scholarship
Amount: $2000 renewable over 4 years
Criteria: One senior will be chose from the applicants to represent CM in this competition. Student must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA and must demonstrate positive leadership and character in academic, extra-curricular, and community/religious activities.
Deadline: Applications must be returned to the Counseling Office by 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 31, 2019
For more information and the application, click the link below.
Amount: $2000 renewable over 4 years
Criteria: One senior will be chose from the applicants to represent CM in this competition. Student must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA and must demonstrate positive leadership and character in academic, extra-curricular, and community/religious activities.
Deadline: Applications must be returned to the Counseling Office by 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 31, 2019
For more information and the application, click the link below.
