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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Burger King Scholars Program
Amount: $1000 Criteria: Senior with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Student must work a part time job (not necessarily at BK) of at least 15 hours a week(referred to as substantial work experience) and have community service activities. Deadline: Received by December 15, 2019 Application and info at the link below. Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Essay Contest
Amount: Local Level: $500 State Level: $1000 National Level: $5000/$2500/$1000 Criteria: High School students in grades 9-12 who American Citizens or Legal Aliens can submit an essay 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 essays must be received no later than January 1, 2020 For more information, check 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? 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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GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $10,000 renewable for 4 years Criteria: Seniors who demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship, strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent), who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2017-2018 academic year. Deadline: January 3, 2020 Applications can be found at the link below. Diamond Challenge
Amount: Up to $100,000 toward tuition at any college or to be used to fund your idea! Criteria: This is an entrepreneurship competition open to any high school teen. Deadline: Register team and idea by January 8, 2020 Form more information and to register your team or idea, visit the link below. Quest for Education Scholarship
Amount: Ten $1,000 scholarship Criteria: High school senior who is a member of Vantage Credit Union Deadline: Applications and letter of recommendation due by January 10, 2020 More details can be found at the link below. JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Amount: $10,000 top prize with varying amounts for other finalists Criteria: High school student—submit an essay describing the political courage of a US elected official. Deadline: Received by January 17, 2020 More details can be found at the link below. Student must register online. Tuskegee Airman Scholarship
Amount: Forty $1,500 scholarships Criteria: Senior student with GPA 3.0 or higher Deadline: Applications and letter of recommendation due by January 27, 2020 More details can be found at the link below. The Busey Bank Community Scholarship Program
Amount: $2000 renewable over 4 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: Applications must be returned to the Counseling Office by 3:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2020. Applications 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Home Builders Assoc Professional Women in Building Council Metro East Scholarship
Amount: $500 Criteria: Open to female senior students who are interested in a career path which may include construction management, construction technology, civil engineering, architecture, design or any of the trade specialties at the college or university level. C+ average or better. Deadline: Received by March 31, 2020. Application and more information available at the link below. Golden Apple Scholars IL
Amount: Up to $23,000 in financial assistance plus many more support services Criteria: Senior planning to pursue a career as an educator in IL. Must teach for a minimum of 5 years in an Illinois “school of need.” Minimum GPA of 2.5, ACT 22 or greater with a writing score of at least a 6 or SAT of at least 1110 with a writing score 26 or greater. Deadline: Apply online on or before April 3, 2020 Application and additional information available at the link below. St. Clair Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
Amount: $1500 non-renewable (several—local competition) Criteria: Senior pursuing a degree in Engineering. Student may attend an Illinois or Missouri University with ABET accreditation. Deadline: Postmarked by April 17, 2020 Application and information available below. |
