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
Tradition of Caring Mortuary Science Scholarship
Amount: Six $3,500 and eight $500 scholarships
Criteria: Students pursuing a degree in mortuary science
Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2020
Application information found at the link below
Amount: Six $3,500 and eight $500 scholarships
Criteria: Students pursuing a degree in mortuary science
Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2020
Application information found 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
Regular deadline: April 1, 2021
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
Regular deadline: April 1, 2021
For more information and application click 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 are 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, 2021
For more information, check the link below.
Amount: Local Level: $500 State Level: $1000 National Level: $5000/$2500/$1000
Criteria: High school students in grades 9-12 who are 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, 2021
For more information, check the link below.
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Amount: 25 awards available with $10,000 for the first place prize
Criteria: High school student must submit an essay describing the political courage of an elected official
Deadline: January 15, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: 25 awards available with $10,000 for the first place prize
Criteria: High school student must submit an essay describing the political courage of an elected official
Deadline: January 15, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship
Amount: Forty $1,500 Scholarships
Criteria: Senior with 3.0 or higher GPA
Deadline: Application must be received (not postmarked) by January 25, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Amount: Forty $1,500 Scholarships
Criteria: Senior with 3.0 or higher GPA
Deadline: Application must be received (not postmarked) by January 25, 2021
For more information and application click the link below
Busey Bank Community Scholarship Program
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 counseling office by January 31, 2021
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 counseling office by January 31, 2021
For more information and application 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
