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!
Scholarships with Rolling Deadlines
(Continue to scroll to see scholarships with set deadlines)
(Continue to scroll to see scholarships with set deadlines)
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Amount: Varying up to $40,000
Criteria: Junior who will graduate in 2024
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 2023.
For more information and to apply, please visit the link below.
Amount: Varying up to $40,000
Criteria: Junior who will graduate in 2024
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 2023.
For more information and to apply, please visit 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.
Scholarships with Set Deadlines
Contact Mrs. Zelasko with any questions about the scholarships posted below!
Contact Mrs. Zelasko with any questions about the scholarships posted below!
Check this page often! The majority of scholarships will be available in the spring semester, but there will be a few posted throughout the fall semester.
Lewis and Clark Community College Scholarships
Amount: Varies from $500 per semester up to full tuition and fees
Criteria: Varies
Deadline: April 8, 2024
Lewis and Clark uses an online scholarship format. To start, you will need a Lewis and Clark email and password to access the scholarship application. You can access your LC email after you apply to the college or if you are enrolled in a dual credit course through LC. Students must call the HELP desk (618) 468-4357 to retrieve your LC email credentials.
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 LCCC" link below to complete this task before applying for scholarships.
Amount: Varies from $500 per semester up to full tuition and fees
Criteria: Varies
Deadline: April 8, 2024
Lewis and Clark uses an online scholarship format. To start, you will need a Lewis and Clark email and password to access the scholarship application. You can access your LC email after you apply to the college or if you are enrolled in a dual credit course through LC. Students must call the HELP desk (618) 468-4357 to retrieve your LC email credentials.
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 LCCC" link below to complete this task before applying for scholarships.
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Amount: up to $23,000 in tuition assistance and paid summer internships in teaching
Criteria: Illinois high school student interested in becoming a teacher in Illinois
Deadline: Priority deadline December 1, 2023
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: up to $23,000 in tuition assistance and paid summer internships in teaching
Criteria: Illinois high school student interested in becoming a teacher in Illinois
Deadline: Priority deadline December 1, 2023
For more information and application click the link below.
Busey Bank Community Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 per year for up to four years
Criteria: One senior will be chosen 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: Application must be turned in to Mrs. Zelasko by January 31, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: $2,000 per year for up to four years
Criteria: One senior will be chosen 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: Application must be turned in to Mrs. Zelasko by January 31, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Alton Pride Scholarship
Amount: Three awards valued at $1,000, $750 and $500
Criteria: Senior in high school who is a member of or ally for the LGBTQ+ community with a minimum 2.50 GPA
Deadline: January 31, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: Three awards valued at $1,000, $750 and $500
Criteria: Senior in high school who is a member of or ally for the LGBTQ+ community with a minimum 2.50 GPA
Deadline: January 31, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Farm Credit Illinois Agricultural Scholarship
Amount: Thirty $2,500 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to enroll in an agriculture-based college curriculum. Recipients must reside (or their family must farm) in one of 60 counties in central and southern Illinois served by Farm Credit Illinois.
Deadline: February 29, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: Thirty $2,500 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to enroll in an agriculture-based college curriculum. Recipients must reside (or their family must farm) in one of 60 counties in central and southern Illinois served by Farm Credit Illinois.
Deadline: February 29, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
St. Clair Chapter of Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
Amount: Several $2,000 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to study engineering at an Illinois or Missouri ABET accredited college
Deadline: postmarked by March 8, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: Several $2,000 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to study engineering at an Illinois or Missouri ABET accredited college
Deadline: postmarked by March 8, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Power for Progress Southwestern Electric Scholarship
Amount: Twelve $1,200 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to attend a college, university or trade school who exemplifies good citizenship. Applicant (or applicant's parents or guardians) must be an active member of Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Deadline: postmarked by March 11, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: Twelve $1,200 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to attend a college, university or trade school who exemplifies good citizenship. Applicant (or applicant's parents or guardians) must be an active member of Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Deadline: postmarked by March 11, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
