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!
There are several scholarship search engines you can "join" at no charge. We do not endorse these programs.
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!
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Amount: Varying up to $40,000
Criteria: Junior who will graduate in 2020
College Board, the same organization that sponsors the SAT, is offering a scholarship opportunity for juniors across the nation. By completing 6 steps necessary for post-high school planning, you will be entered into a random drawing for a possible scholarship worth $40,000.
Step 1: Build a college list (600 random scholarships valued at $500)
Step 2: Practice for the SAT (1500 scholarships valued at $1000)
Step 3: Improve your SAT Score (150 scholarships valued at $2000)
Step 4: Strengthen your college list (400 scholarships valued at $500)
Step 5: Complete the FAFSA (800 scholarships valued at $1000)
Step 6: Apply to college (500 scholarships valued at $1000)
Complete the Journey: Complete all 6 steps for a chance at a $40,000 Scholarship (25 randomly selected each year!)
Deadline: Each step has its own deadline but the overall process must be submitted online by February 29, 2020
For more information and to apply, please visit the link below.
Amount: Varying up to $40,000
Criteria: Junior who will graduate in 2020
College Board, the same organization that sponsors the SAT, is offering a scholarship opportunity for juniors across the nation. By completing 6 steps necessary for post-high school planning, you will be entered into a random drawing for a possible scholarship worth $40,000.
Step 1: Build a college list (600 random scholarships valued at $500)
Step 2: Practice for the SAT (1500 scholarships valued at $1000)
Step 3: Improve your SAT Score (150 scholarships valued at $2000)
Step 4: Strengthen your college list (400 scholarships valued at $500)
Step 5: Complete the FAFSA (800 scholarships valued at $1000)
Step 6: Apply to college (500 scholarships valued at $1000)
Complete the Journey: Complete all 6 steps for a chance at a $40,000 Scholarship (25 randomly selected each year!)
Deadline: Each step has its own deadline but the overall process must be submitted online by February 29, 2020
For more information and to apply, please visit the link below.
ACT Registration Scholarship
Amount: "Test Day" prize valued at $10,00. Includes: $5,000 non-renewable scholarship and a technology prize bundle consisting of a laptop computer (with warranty), 21.5” 4K display, laptop stand, external keyboard, external mouse, premium headphones, tablet computer, electronic stylus, software package, technology backpack and $650 cash gift card
"Grand Prize" valued at $45,000. Includes: $40,000 Scholarship (4-years at $10,000) and the same technology package as described above.
Criteria: Sophomore or Junior students who register to take the ACT exam in April, June or July of 2019.
Deadline: Applicable ACT Registration Deadlines for each exam.
For more information, as well as to register for an upcoming ACT and to "Opt-In" to the scholarship opportunity, visit the link below!
Amount: "Test Day" prize valued at $10,00. Includes: $5,000 non-renewable scholarship and a technology prize bundle consisting of a laptop computer (with warranty), 21.5” 4K display, laptop stand, external keyboard, external mouse, premium headphones, tablet computer, electronic stylus, software package, technology backpack and $650 cash gift card
"Grand Prize" valued at $45,000. Includes: $40,000 Scholarship (4-years at $10,000) and the same technology package as described above.
Criteria: Sophomore or Junior students who register to take the ACT exam in April, June or July of 2019.
Deadline: Applicable ACT Registration Deadlines for each exam.
For more information, as well as to register for an upcoming ACT and to "Opt-In" to the scholarship opportunity, visit 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?
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship (University of Illinois)
Amount: Three scholarships totaling $1750
Criteria: Young men who excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service during high school. Applicants must have a be attending University of Illinois for the 2019-2020 school year. Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp.
Deadline: May 15, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: Three scholarships totaling $1750
Criteria: Young men who excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service during high school. Applicants must have a be attending University of Illinois for the 2019-2020 school year. Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp.
Deadline: May 15, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
2019 St. Louis BBB (Better Business Bureau) Student of Ethics
Amount: $2500
Criteria: Junior who demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, academic promise, community service and overall personal integrity. Student must write a 300-word essay.
Deadline: Application and materials submitted by May 31, 2019
More information and application available below.
Amount: $2500
Criteria: Junior who demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, academic promise, community service and overall personal integrity. Student must write a 300-word essay.
Deadline: Application and materials submitted by May 31, 2019
More information and application available below.
Madison County Community Development (MCCD) Scholarship
Amount: 15 scholarships for $2000 available
Criteria: Low-income seniors from Madison County with high academic potential, planning to attend Lewis & Clark Community College, South Western Illinois College or SIU Edwardsville.
Deadline: Received by June 7, 2019
Application available at the link below.
Amount: 15 scholarships for $2000 available
Criteria: Low-income seniors from Madison County with high academic potential, planning to attend Lewis & Clark Community College, South Western Illinois College or SIU Edwardsville.
Deadline: Received by June 7, 2019
Application available at the link below.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Criteria: Junior or Senior student may apply by writing an essay on the topic found on the scholarship website
Deadline: June 14, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: $1000
Criteria: Junior or Senior student may apply by writing an essay on the topic found on the scholarship website
Deadline: June 14, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Illinois Gateways to Opportunities Scholarship
Amount: Scholarship covers the cost of tuition dependent upon income level
Criteria: We have been informed that our CM students who successfully completed the ECE course taught by Mrs. Neilson can apply regardless of the criteria below as long as the student is pursing a degree in Early Childhood Education.
Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round; however scholarships are awarded on a first come basis.
Application and additional information available at the link below.
Amount: Scholarship covers the cost of tuition dependent upon income level
Criteria: We have been informed that our CM students who successfully completed the ECE course taught by Mrs. Neilson can apply regardless of the criteria below as long as the student is pursing a degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Educate and care for Illinois children.
- Have been employed at their current center or home for a minimum of one year.
- Have been employed at an ISBE funded PFA program for one full school year.
- Work an average of 15 hours per week or more on a continuous employment basis (includes work and benefit time).
- Meet wage requirements.
- Be a citizen of the United States or legal alien.
- Commit to work in early care and education (ECE) or school-age child care for a period of time, based on scholarship type
Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round; however scholarships are awarded on a first come basis.
Application and additional information available at the link below.
