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 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.
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
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.
Acorn Equality Fund
Amount: $1,000 - $4,000
Criteria: Provides financial assistance for LGBT students, allies, or the children of LGBT parents in downstate Illinois.
Deadline: September 23, 2022
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: $1,000 - $4,000
Criteria: Provides financial assistance for LGBT students, allies, or the children of LGBT parents in downstate Illinois.
Deadline: September 23, 2022
For more information and application click the link below.
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Amount: up to $23,000 in tuition assistance and paid summer internships in teaching
Criteria: Illinois high school senior interested in becoming a teacher in Illinois
Deadline: Priority deadline December 1, 2022
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: up to $23,000 in tuition assistance and paid summer internships in teaching
Criteria: Illinois high school senior interested in becoming a teacher in Illinois
Deadline: Priority deadline December 1, 2022
For more information and application click the link below.
Alton Pride Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior in high school who is a member of or ally for the LGBTQ+ community with a minimum 2.50 GPA
Deadline: January 31, 2023
For more information and application click the link below.
Amount: $500
Criteria: Senior in high school who is a member of or ally for the LGBTQ+ community with a minimum 2.50 GPA
Deadline: January 31, 2023
For more information and application click the link below.
