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!
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.
Ashley Brown Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: CMHS senior with a satisfactory academic record. The applicant must show leadership in academic and extracurricular activities and community service.
Deadline: Postmarked by April 19, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: CMHS senior with a satisfactory academic record. The applicant must show leadership in academic and extracurricular activities and community service.
Deadline: Postmarked by April 19, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Kiwanis Club of Bethalto Scholarship
Amount: one $1,000 or two $500 scholarships will be awarded
Criteria: CMHS senior with GPA 2.5 or higher who plans to attend a university, community college, or trade school. The scholarship will be awarded based on scholastic ability, merit, character, school activities, honors, awards and community service.
Deadline: postmarked or delivered no later than April 19, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: one $1,000 or two $500 scholarships will be awarded
Criteria: CMHS senior with GPA 2.5 or higher who plans to attend a university, community college, or trade school. The scholarship will be awarded based on scholastic ability, merit, character, school activities, honors, awards and community service.
Deadline: postmarked or delivered no later than April 19, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
BEA Credit Union Scholarship
Amount: two $1000 scholarships available
Criteria: Available to the son or daughter of a BEA Credit Union member who is a graduating senior or currently enrolled in some form of continuing education.
Deadline: April 23, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: two $1000 scholarships available
Criteria: Available to the son or daughter of a BEA Credit Union member who is a graduating senior or currently enrolled in some form of continuing education.
Deadline: April 23, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
The Homer Henke- John Mull Class of 1954 Scholarship
Amount: Two $1,000 renewable awards
Criteria: CMHS seniors, one male and one female, that plan to attend Lewis and Clark Community College in the fall of 2023. Must show financial need and leadership skills in academics and extracurricular activities. Students must have a 2.0 minimum GPA.
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko by April 24, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: Two $1,000 renewable awards
Criteria: CMHS seniors, one male and one female, that plan to attend Lewis and Clark Community College in the fall of 2023. Must show financial need and leadership skills in academics and extracurricular activities. Students must have a 2.0 minimum GPA.
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko by April 24, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Bethalto Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Amount: Two $500 scholarships available
Criteria: CM senior in good standing at CMHS planning on attending a college, university or trade school. Applicants will be evaluated on involvement in the community and academic history. GPA and class rank will be considered, but will not be the main deciding factor.
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko by April 26, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: Two $500 scholarships available
Criteria: CM senior in good standing at CMHS planning on attending a college, university or trade school. Applicants will be evaluated on involvement in the community and academic history. GPA and class rank will be considered, but will not be the main deciding factor.
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko by April 26, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Jeff Kallal Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: CMHS senior basketball player with an emphasis on academics.
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko before April 26, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: CMHS senior basketball player with an emphasis on academics.
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko before April 26, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Grace Skief Memorial Volunteer Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior in the Riverbend area with community and school involvement.
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko by May 1, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior in the Riverbend area with community and school involvement.
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko by May 1, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
GFWC Wood River Woman's Club Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: CMHS Senior with GPA 3.0 or higher
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko by May 1, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: CMHS Senior with GPA 3.0 or higher
Deadline: Return to Mrs. Zelasko by May 1, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Revity Credit Union Scholarship
Amount: Five $2,000 scholarships are available
Criteria: Graduating seniors who are members of Revity Credit Unions
Deadline: May 1, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: Five $2,000 scholarships are available
Criteria: Graduating seniors who are members of Revity Credit Unions
Deadline: May 1, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Alton River Dragons Scholarship Program
Amount: two $500 scholarships available
Criteria: Eligibility for the scholarship is open to any area high school senior, regardless of background, ethnicity, or academic focus. The selection process emphasizes merit, leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to academic and personal growth. Applicants are encouraged to showcase their achievements, extracurricular involvement, and aspirations for the future.
Deadline: May 15, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: two $500 scholarships available
Criteria: Eligibility for the scholarship is open to any area high school senior, regardless of background, ethnicity, or academic focus. The selection process emphasizes merit, leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to academic and personal growth. Applicants are encouraged to showcase their achievements, extracurricular involvement, and aspirations for the future.
Deadline: May 15, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Kids Chance of Illinois
Amount: unknown
Criteria: Kids’ Chance of America was founded to assist children whose family has been affected by a serious or fatal workplace injury. Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois carries on that mission to students in Illinois by seeking out children with a parent who suffered a serious or fatal work injury.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: unknown
Criteria: Kids’ Chance of America was founded to assist children whose family has been affected by a serious or fatal workplace injury. Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois carries on that mission to students in Illinois by seeking out children with a parent who suffered a serious or fatal work injury.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Isaac Bruce Foundation Flight 300 Program
Amount: This is not a scholarship, but provides transportation to college bound students in need. The Flight 300 program will cover the cost of one-way airfare for a student with all the pieces in place to attend college but unable to afford to get there. The program can also provide ground transportation from the airport to campus, and provide a gift card for dorm essentials.
Criteria: College bound senior who demonstrates a financial need for assistance for one-way transportation to school.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: This is not a scholarship, but provides transportation to college bound students in need. The Flight 300 program will cover the cost of one-way airfare for a student with all the pieces in place to attend college but unable to afford to get there. The program can also provide ground transportation from the airport to campus, and provide a gift card for dorm essentials.
Criteria: College bound senior who demonstrates a financial need for assistance for one-way transportation to school.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
For more information and application click the link below.