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 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.
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.
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 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
Lewis & Clark Community College Scholarships
Amount: Varying: $500 per semester up to full tuition and fees
Criteria: Varying
Deadline: March 1, 2021 (Scholarships will go live on November 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 their BlazerNet ID. If a student cannot recall their BlazerNet ID, they 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 1, 2021 (Scholarships will go live on November 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 their BlazerNet ID. If a student cannot recall their BlazerNet ID, they 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.
Illinois Conservation Achievement Scholarship
Amount: four $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 1, 2021
For more information, click the link below.
Amount: four $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 1, 2021
For more information, click the link below.
Phillips 66 Community Advisory Panel Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: The Refinery CAP Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who plan to attend a community college or university following graduation. The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria: education/career goals, community service/involvement, financial need, and academic performance.
Deadline: March 1, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: The Refinery CAP Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who plan to attend a community college or university following graduation. The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria: education/career goals, community service/involvement, financial need, and academic performance.
Deadline: March 1, 2021
For more information and application 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, 2021
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, 2021
For more information, click the link below.
Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarships
Amount: Thirty $2,000 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to enroll in an agriculture-based college curriculum in Fall 2021. Recipients must reside (or their family must farm) in one of the 60 central and southern Illinois counties served by Farm Credit Illinois.
Deadline: March 12, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: Thirty $2,000 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to enroll in an agriculture-based college curriculum in Fall 2021. Recipients must reside (or their family must farm) in one of the 60 central and southern Illinois counties served by Farm Credit Illinois.
Deadline: March 12, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
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 Madison County sheriff’s office by March 15, 2021
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 Madison County sheriff’s office by March 15, 2021
For more information, click the link below.
St. Clair Chapter of Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
Amount: several $1,500 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to major in engineering at an Illinois or Missouri ABET accredited college
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by March 15, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: several $1,500 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior planning to major in engineering at an Illinois or Missouri ABET accredited college
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by March 15, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Delta Theta Tau Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: High school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Deadline: Postmarked by March 15, 2021
Application available below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: High school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Deadline: Postmarked by March 15, 2021
Application available below.
Beta Sigma Psi Christian Leadership Award
Amount: $3000 scholarship and $500 for runner up
Criteria: Christian male freshman attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2021
Deadline: March 20, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: $3000 scholarship and $500 for runner up
Criteria: Christian male freshman attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2021
Deadline: March 20, 2021
For more information and application 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: March 25, 2021
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: March 25, 2021
For more information, click the link below.
Haley Michel Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: CM Senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plans to attend college in the fall
Deadline: March 25, 2021
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
Deadline: March 25, 2021
For more information, click the link below.
Village of Bethalto: William F. Stephenson Memorial Scholarship
Amount: two $500 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior who will attend a vocational school or college/university. Student must be a Bethalto resident, so not all CMHS students are eligible.
Deadline: Turn in to counseling department by March 26, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application available at the link below.
Amount: two $500 scholarships available
Criteria: Senior who will attend a vocational school or college/university. Student must be a Bethalto resident, so not all CMHS students are eligible.
Deadline: Turn in to counseling department by March 26, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application available at the link below.
Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Amount: four $500 scholarships available
Criteria: Catholic female high school senior who exemplifies SDCCW's mission, values of leadership, faith and service
Deadline: Postmarked by March 30, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 30. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application available at the link below
Amount: four $500 scholarships available
Criteria: Catholic female high school senior who exemplifies SDCCW's mission, values of leadership, faith and service
Deadline: Postmarked by March 30, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 30. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
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, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application and information available at the link below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior who plans to enroll in an Engineering or Surveying program in college
Deadline: Postmarked no later than March 31, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application and information available at the link below.
Norredden Gene Cowen Scholarship
Amount: unknown
Criteria: Student that plans to enroll in a trade or vocational program, GED program or apprenticeship. GPA 3.3 or lower.
Deadline: March 31, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: unknown
Criteria: Student that plans to enroll in a trade or vocational program, GED program or apprenticeship. GPA 3.3 or lower.
Deadline: March 31, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
For more information and application click the link 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: All materials must be submitted by March 31, 2021
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: All materials must be submitted by March 31, 2021
Application available at the link below. Interested students must be nominated by a counselor.
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 31, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
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: March 31, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application available at 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 31, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
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 31, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on March 31. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application available at the link below.
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, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on April 1. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
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, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on April 1. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application available below.
Isaac Bruce Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $5000
Criteria: St. Louis area public high school student with GPA 2.0 or higher
Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on April 1. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application available at the link below.
Amount: $5000
Criteria: St. Louis area public high school student with GPA 2.0 or higher
Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on April 1. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application available at 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
Deadline: Priority deadline: December 15, 2020 (passed)
Regular deadline: April 1, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on April 1. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
For more information and application 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
Deadline: Priority deadline: December 15, 2020 (passed)
Regular deadline: April 1, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on April 1. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
For more information and application click the link 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, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on April 1. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application and more information 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, 2021 (We will be on Spring Break on April 1. Be sure to get any necessary recommendations or transcripts before break.)
Application and more information available at the link below.
The Homer Henke John Mull Class of 1954 Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Renewable
Criteria: CMHS Senior male and female who plan to attend Lewis & Clark Community College in the fall of 2021. Must show financial need and leadership skills in academics and extracurricular activities. Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Deadline: Returned to Mrs. Zelasko by 2:30 p.m. on April 8, 2021
Application available at the link below.
Amount: $1,000 Renewable
Criteria: CMHS Senior male and female who plan to attend Lewis & Clark Community College in the fall of 2021. Must show financial need and leadership skills in academics and extracurricular activities. Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Deadline: Returned to Mrs. Zelasko by 2:30 p.m. on April 8, 2021
Application available at the link below.
BJC Scholars Fund
Amount: $10,000 per academic year renewable for up to 10 semesters
Criteria: Senior planning to attend a 4 year university in your home state, or receive in-state tuition at a public university
Deadline: April 15, 2021
For more information click the link below.
Amount: $10,000 per academic year renewable for up to 10 semesters
Criteria: Senior planning to attend a 4 year university in your home state, or receive in-state tuition at a public university
Deadline: April 15, 2021
For more information click the link below.
We the Students Essay Contest
Amount: $20,000 will be split among 16 students
Criteria: Open to all students
Deadline: April 15, 2021
For more information click the link below.
Amount: $20,000 will be split among 16 students
Criteria: Open to all students
Deadline: April 15, 2021
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 demonstrates positive leadership and character traits
Deadline: Due in the counseling office by April 30, 2021
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 demonstrates positive leadership and character traits
Deadline: Due in the counseling office by April 30, 2021
For more information, click the link below.
The Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association Scott-St Louis Chapter
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Senior from the St. Louis or Metro area planning to attend college to study electronics, electronic communications, electrical engineering, information systems, computer science or technology, math or physics
Deadline: Postmarked by May 1, 2021
For more information click the link below.
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Senior from the St. Louis or Metro area planning to attend college to study electronics, electronic communications, electrical engineering, information systems, computer science or technology, math or physics
Deadline: Postmarked by May 1, 2021
For more information click the link below.
B. Davis Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Any high school junior or senior
Deadline: May 22, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Any high school junior or senior
Deadline: May 22, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Any high school junior or senior may apply by writing an essay on the topic found on the website
Deadline: June 12, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Any high school junior or senior may apply by writing an essay on the topic found on the website
Deadline: June 12, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Illinois Hammer Scholarship
Amount: $6,000
Criteria: Illinois senior who plans to attend an accredited university. This scholarship is needs based.
Deadline: June 30, 2021 or until 400 submissions are received
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: $6,000
Criteria: Illinois senior who plans to attend an accredited university. This scholarship is needs based.
Deadline: June 30, 2021 or until 400 submissions are received
For more information and application click the link below
