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!
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Scholarships with Rolling Deadlines
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Scholarships with Deadlines
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College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Amount: Varying up to $40,000 Criteria: Junior who will graduate in 2021 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. The first month for junior eligibility will be January 2020. For more information and to apply, please visit the link below. |
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Army ROTC Scholarship
Amount: 2, 3 and 4-year scholarships which offer full tuition and fees and a monthly stipend. Tuition can be used at any college that offers Army ROTC. Criteria: ◦ Be a U.S Citizen ◦ Be between 17-26 years old ◦ HS GPA of at least 2.5 ◦ HS diploma or equivalent ◦ Min score of 1000 SAT(math/verbal 0r min of 19 ACT ◦ Meet physical standards ◦ Agree to accept commission and serve in the Active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard Deadline: To appear before a selection board, applications must be submitted by October 7, 2019, December 30, 2019 or March 9,2020 For more information, view the flyer below, the powerpoint provided by Eastern IL University or go online! Application is available online. Any interested students are also encouraged to see their school counselor for more information! |
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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,Junior and senior students who register to take the ACT exam on one of the test dates from September of 2019 to June of 2020. 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! |
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Phillips 66 Community Advisory Panel Scholarship
Amount: $1000 Criteria: Two scholarships possible: 1. Senior planning to attend a Vocational or Technology focused education or career 2. Senior planning to attend any 2 or 4 year post high school institution Both scholarships have the following criteria: community service/involvement, academic performance, education/career goals and financial need. Deadline: February 21, 2020 For more information, click the link below. |
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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? |
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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. |
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Illinois Chemical Education Foundation
Amount: $2000 Criteria: Senior student planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution. Applicants should have an interest in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or teaching high school chemistry. Deadline: Application packet postmarked by February 21, 2020 For more information and the application, click the link below. |
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Greater St. Louis Mothers of Twins Club
Amount: Non-renewable $1000 Criteria: Senior: Must be a multiple birth child (twin, triplet, etc) Academic achievement, leadership, community service and financial need will be considered Deadline: Application must be received by February 21, 2020 Applications may be obtained online at the link below. |
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YWCA Josephine Marley Beckwith Future Leaders Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 renewable over 4 years Criteria: Senior female, 3.0 GPA planning to attend 2- or 4- year college Deadline: Postmarked by February 21, 2020 For more information click the link below Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholars
Amount: Thirty $2,000 scholarships Criteria: Seniors planning to enroll in an agriculture-based college curriculum (agriculture, food systems, or environmental resources) Deadline: February 28, 2020 For more information, click the link below. |
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Lewis & Clark Community College Scholarships
Amount: Varying: $500 per semester up to full tuition and fees Criteria: Varying (Some based on career, academic achievement, ambition to further your education, etc. Everyone planning to attend LC next year should apply!) To view of list of available LC scholarships, view the list link below. Deadline: March 1, 2020 Lewis and Clark uses an online scholarship format. All scholarships are available at the Application link below. To apply, the student will need his/her BlazerNet ID. If a student cannot recall his/her BlazerNet ID, he/she must call (618)468-HELP (4357) or email helpdesk@lc.edu for retrieval. (Students with dual credit should already have a BlazerNet ID and do not have to officially apply to LCCC.) If you did not take dual credit courses while in high school, you will have to apply to LCCC before you can apply for scholarships. Use the "Apply to be a student at LCCC" link below to complete this task before applying for scholarships. Please keep in mind that some scholarships do require additional documentation such as letters of recommendation. If you need a transcript to upload, you will need to contact Mrs. Trish Diveley through email to complete this task. *Note: Due to a glitch in the scholarship application, students will need to upload their high school transcripts in both the "college transcript" link and in the "high school transcript" link. Same high school transcript...just upload it in the two separate categories! |
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Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Amount: $1000 local….$1000 district…..$4000 international Criteria: Women of age 16-19 who have active commitment to volunteerism, experience local/student government as well as leadership achievements. All applications must be typed! Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2020 Application available at the link below. |
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Independent Order of Odd Fellow-Rebekah
Amount: Unspecified Criteria: Senior who is an Illinois resident and U.S. citizen, maintained a C average and shows financial need Deadline: Received by March 1, 2020 For more information, click the link below. |
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3-M Firefighters' Association Scholarship
Amount: $500 Criteria: High school senior from Madison, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties who plans to pursue a certification program in the fire service field. (Firefighting or EMS/Paramedic) Deadline: March 2, 2020 For more information, click the link below. |
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Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship
Amount: Two $500 Scholarships Criteria: Senior who is a permanent IL resident, planning to attend an IL post-high school institution. Deadline: Return applications to your county sheriff’s office by March 15, 2020 For more information, click the link below. Delta Theta Tau Scholarship
Amount: Two $500 scholarships Criteria: High school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Deadline: Postmarked by March 15, 2020 Application available below. Beta Sigma Psi Christian Leadership Award
Amount: $1500, runner up $500 Criteria: Applicants should be male, confirmed members of a Lutheran congregation, and starting college in Fall 2019 at the University of Illinois Deadline: March 20, 2020 For more information, click the link below. Liberty Bank Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 renewable for up to 4 years Criteria: Graduating senior with a 3.0 cumulative GPA who demonstrate positive leadership and character traits Deadline: Due in the counseling office by March 22, 2020. However, that falls on a Sunday so forms should be submitted to the counseling office on or before March 13, 2020 (the Friday prior to Spring break.) For more information, click the link below. Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Amount: $1,000 to $8000 Criteria: Senior from Illinois who has a significant hearing loss in one or both ears. Deadline: Postmarked by March 23, 2020 Application available at the link below. Eagle Pride Booster Club Scholarship
Amount: $2000 Criteria: Senior student must be currently involved in a minimum of 1 high school sport for a minimum of 2 full seasons. Student must have displayed excellent sportsmanship and exemplary conduct during said activity as well as in the community. Student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Deadline: Applications must be returned to the Counseling Office by March 27, 2020 Application available below Cory Wilson Scholarships (2 different scholarships offered)
Amount: One male and one female up to $3000 Criteria: Senior with varying requirements Deadline: Postmarked by March 28, 2020 For more information visit the website below, or view the separate applications linked below. Wood River Township Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Criteria: Senior from Roxana, Bethalto, East Alton Wood River who plans to attend a career and technical program after high school. Only career and technical programs will be considered. See the attached application for a sample list of fields. Deadline: March 29, 2020 For more information, click the link below. |
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The William Pablo Feraldo Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,000 to $5000 renewable for 4 years Criteria: Senior male student from the St. Louis metro area planning to enroll in a 4-year college/university. Student must be able to demonstrate a minimum financial need as calculated by Scholarship America. Deadline: Postmarked by March 30, 2020 Application available at the link below. Interested students must be nominated by a counselor. Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship (SDCCW)
Amount: Four $500 non-renewable Criteria: Catholic senior girl in the Springfield Diocese Deadline: Postmarked by March 30, 2020 Application and information available below. |
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Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $2000 Criteria: Senior planning to attend college after high school. Scholastic achievement, participation, leadership in school and community, citizenship and character will all be factors. Deadline: March 30, 2020 Application available at the link below. |
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1st MidAmerica Credit Union Scholarship
Amount: 5 scholarships each valued at $1000 Criteria: Senior who will attend a post-secondary institution. Student must have an account at 1st Mid America and the account must be in good standing. Accounts can be opened at any time. Deadline: Received by March 31, 2020 Application available at the link below. Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program
Norredden Gene Cowen Scholarship Amount: Varying: Covers tuition, fees, tools, uniforms and books Criteria: Senior who plans to attend a trade or vocational program, GED program or apprenticeship. Student must reside in a small town (less than 10,000 in population). Must have a high school GPA of 3.3 or lower. Deadline: Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2020. For more information and for the application, visit the link below. |
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