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!
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.
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?
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation
Amount: $2000
Criteria: Senior student planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution in Illinois. Applicants should have an interest in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or teaching high school chemistry.
Deadline: Application packet postmarked by February 22, 2019
For more information and the application, click the link below.
Amount: $2000
Criteria: Senior student planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution in Illinois. Applicants should have an interest in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or teaching high school chemistry.
Deadline: Application packet postmarked by February 22, 2019
For more information and the application, click the link below.
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 28, 2019
For more information click the link below
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 28, 2019
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: 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: Regular deadline: March 1, 2019
For more information click the link below
Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Oration Contest
Amount: Local Level: $500 State Level: $1000 National Level: $5000/$3000/$2000
Criteria: High School students in grades 9-12 who American Citizens or Legal Aliens can submit a five- to- six minute speech 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 orations must be received no later than March 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: Local Level: $500 State Level: $1000 National Level: $5000/$3000/$2000
Criteria: High School students in grades 9-12 who American Citizens or Legal Aliens can submit a five- to- six minute speech 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 orations must be received no later than March 1, 2019
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
Deadline: March 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: Thirty $2,000 scholarships
Criteria: Seniors planning to enroll in an agriculture-based college curriculum
Deadline: March 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Senior student planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution. Requirements vary (there are multiple scholarships: general, nursing, trade school, child or grandchild of a veteran)
Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Senior student planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution. Requirements vary (there are multiple scholarships: general, nursing, trade school, child or grandchild of a veteran)
Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Independent Order of Odd Fellow-Rebekah
Amount: Unspecified
Criteria: Illinois resident and U.S. citizen, maintain a C average and show financial need
Deadline: March 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: Unspecified
Criteria: Illinois resident and U.S. citizen, maintain a C average and show financial need
Deadline: March 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Amount: $500 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.
Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2019
Application available at the link below.
Amount: $500 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.
Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2019
Application available at the link 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 2, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
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 2, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Lewis & Clark Community College Scholarships
Amount: Varying: $500 per semester up to full tuition and fees
Criteria: Varying
Deadline: March 3, 2019 (Scholarship will go live on November 1, 2018)
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). (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 LCCC" link below to complete this task before applying for scholarships.
Amount: Varying: $500 per semester up to full tuition and fees
Criteria: Varying
Deadline: March 3, 2019 (Scholarship will go live on November 1, 2018)
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). (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 LCCC" link below to complete this task before applying for scholarships.
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 4, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
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 4, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Migratory Waterfowl Hunters, Inc. Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior planning to study Biology, Science, Conservation, and/or related fields
Deadline: Received by March 5, 2019
Application available at the link below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior planning to study Biology, Science, Conservation, and/or related fields
Deadline: Received by March 5, 2019
Application available at the link below.
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: March 8, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
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: March 8, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Illinois Sherrifs' 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, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
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, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Illinois Conservation Achievement Scholarship
Amount: three $2,000 scholarships
Criteria: High school seniors in Illinois who have demonstrated effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection, enhancement and/or promotion of Illinois' natural resources
Deadline: March 15, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: three $2,000 scholarships
Criteria: High school seniors in Illinois who have demonstrated effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection, enhancement and/or promotion of Illinois' natural resources
Deadline: March 15, 2019
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, 2019. However, that falls during spring break so forms should be submitted to the counseling office on or before March 14, 2019.
For more information, click the link below.
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, 2019. However, that falls during spring break so forms should be submitted to the counseling office on or before March 14, 2019.
For more information, click the link 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, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
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, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
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 30, 2019
Application available at the link below.
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 30, 2019
Application available at the link below.
Heneghan and Associates Scholarships
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior who plans to enroll in an Engineering or Surveying program in college
Deadline: Postmarked no later than March 31, 2019
Application and information available at the links below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior who plans to enroll in an Engineering or Surveying program in college
Deadline: Postmarked no later than March 31, 2019
Application and information available at the links below.
The William Pablo Feraldo Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,000 to $5000 renewable for 4 years
Criteria: Senior male student 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 31, 2019
Application available at the link below. Interested students must be nominated by a counselor.
Amount: $2,000 to $5000 renewable for 4 years
Criteria: Senior male student 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 31, 2019
Application available at the link below. Interested students must be nominated by a counselor.
Meghan Hickerson Teen Leader Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior accepted to a college who has a minimum 3.0 GPA, evidences leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, shows respect and understanding of themselves, teachers and other students and is recognized as a positive role model by the faculty and fellow students. (Evidence of Christian faith)
Deadline: Received by April 1, 2019
Application available below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior accepted to a college who has a minimum 3.0 GPA, evidences leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, shows respect and understanding of themselves, teachers and other students and is recognized as a positive role model by the faculty and fellow students. (Evidence of Christian faith)
Deadline: Received by April 1, 2019
Application available below.
Midwest Members Credit Union Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Criteria: Senior with a 3.0 or better GPA who will attend a post-secondary institution. Student must be a member of Midwest Members Credit Union for at least 3 months prior to applying.
Deadline: Received by April 1, 2019
Application available at the link below.
Amount: $1000
Criteria: Senior with a 3.0 or better GPA who will attend a post-secondary institution. Student must be a member of Midwest Members Credit Union for at least 3 months prior to applying.
Deadline: Received by April 1, 2019
Application available at the link below.
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: April 1, 2019
Application available at the link below.
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: April 1, 2019
Application available at the link below.
State Farm Holiday Classic Scholarship
Amount: four $1,500 scholarships available
Criteria: CM Senior student athlete that played in the 2018 State Farm Holiday Classic Tournament, GPA of 2.75 and planning to attend a 2- or 4- year college
Deadline: April 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: four $1,500 scholarships available
Criteria: CM Senior student athlete that played in the 2018 State Farm Holiday Classic Tournament, GPA of 2.75 and planning to attend a 2- or 4- year college
Deadline: April 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Haley Michel Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: CM Senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plans to attend college in the Fall to study Nursing.
Deadline: April 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: CM Senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plans to attend college in the Fall to study Nursing.
Deadline: April 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Haley Michel Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Criteria: CM Senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plans to attend college in the Fall.
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Application available below.
Amount: $1000
Criteria: CM Senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plans to attend college in the Fall.
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Application available below.
BEA Credit Union Scholarship
Amount: $500 (2 awards)
Criteria: Available to a BEA Credit Union member or the son/daughter of a BEA Credit Union member who is a graduating senior, currently enrolled in some form of continuing education after high school.
Deadline: Returned to the BEA Credit Union office no later than April 5, 2019
Application available below.
Amount: $500 (2 awards)
Criteria: Available to a BEA Credit Union member or the son/daughter of a BEA Credit Union member who is a graduating senior, currently enrolled in some form of continuing education after high school.
Deadline: Returned to the BEA Credit Union office no later than April 5, 2019
Application available below.
Kiwanis Club of Bethalto Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior at CM with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a community college, university or a trade school.
Deadline: Received by April 12, 2019
Application available below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior at CM with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a community college, university or a trade school.
Deadline: Received by April 12, 2019
Application available below.
BJC Scholars Fund
Amount: up to $10,000 renewable for up to ten semesters
Criteria: Current seniors enrolling in an accredited two- or four-year university, 2.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need
Deadline: April 15, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: up to $10,000 renewable for up to ten semesters
Criteria: Current seniors enrolling in an accredited two- or four-year university, 2.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need
Deadline: April 15, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Kids Chance Scholarship
Amount: Unspecified
Criteria: Applicants must have a parent who has been killed or seriously injured as a result of a work related incident and demonstrate a financial need.
Deadline: April 30, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: Unspecified
Criteria: Applicants must have a parent who has been killed or seriously injured as a result of a work related incident and demonstrate a financial need.
Deadline: April 30, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship
Amount: Four scholarships totaling $4000
Criteria: Applicants must have a be attending Missouri University of Science & Technology for the 2019-2020 school year. Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp.
Deadline: May 1, 2019
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: Four scholarships totaling $4000
Criteria: Applicants must have a be attending Missouri University of Science & Technology for the 2019-2020 school year. Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp.
Deadline: May 1, 2019
For more information, click the link 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.
