Scholarships
Check out this article, “How to find scholarships and apply for them”
LIST OF LAST YEAR’S SCHOLARSHIPS
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When organizing all of your scholarship applications and documents, organize them by due date to help ensure that you get your applications mailed off in time.
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Keep copies of everything in case you need to reference them later.
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Don’t get discouraged! The work you put into finding and applying for scholarships can definitely pay off in the end!
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Never pay to do a scholarship search online! Scholarships are free money, which means you should never have to pay or provide credit card information to find and apply for them.
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
Use the following links to do a scholarship search on the world wide web.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Student Scholarships **this is a new website that I have become aware of**
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FAFSA Students seeking financial aid will need to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Schools and states have their own deadlines. Contact them for exact deadline dates. To complete the FAFSA you will need the following items: Social Security Number, driver’s license, income tax returns, bank statements, and investment records.
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2012 SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
Bill Whitley Memorial Scholarship This $500 memorial scholarship will be presented in remembrance of Bill Whitley. Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college with the intent of pursuing a nursing degree. Applications are due in the counseling office by April 1, 2012.
Bill Whitley Memorial Scholarship (Word)
Bill Whitley Memorial Scholarship (PDF)
Lincoln Land Community College Scholarship Packet is now available at www.llccfoundation.org. Completing this one application gives the student access to all LLCC scholarships, including three scholarship offered only to HHS students. LLCC representatives prefer that interested students submit their applications electronically from their website. Scholarship is due in the counseling office by April 2, 2012.
Scottish Rite Scholarships(Masonic Lodge) You will find a variety of scholarships at this website, including scholarships for health care related careers, Masonic affiliation, and scholarships for anyone. Scholarships must be received by April 1, 2012. Please review all the different scholarships at Valley of Springfield, AASR(PDF) .
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Amount of award: $500.00 Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012
Best Buy Scholarship Program This scholarship is for any student (9 – 12) who have solid grades and are involved in community service. Visit Best Buy’s website to learn more about this scholarship and to view a list of 2011 scholarship recipients.
Louis & Temple Marsch Scholarship This scholarship is for graduating seniors that are pursuing a college degree in engineering or a scientific field. Priority will be given to applicants in the engineering field and related science fields. Scholarship application must be received by the Louis & Temple Marsch Charitable trust committee by April 1st.
Louis & Temple Marsch Scholarship (PDF)
Louis & Temple Marsch Scholarship (Word)
National Defense Transportation Association Scholarship. The purpose of the NDTA Scott/St. Louis Chapter scholarship program is to promote careers in Business, Transportation Logistics, and Physical Distribution. Although all students may apply, preference will be given to students pursuing these and related courses of study. The Scott/St. Louis Chapter of the NDTA intends to award a minimum of two $3500 and four $2000 scholarships in 2012. Two additional awards of $1500 each are awarded to students enrolled in a two-year associate degree or trade certification program. All applications must be mailed by the applicant no later than March 1, 2012.
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions. Visit the Abbot & Fenner Business Consultants Website for details.
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship Program. This scholarship provides scholarship funds for top high school senior essays statewide. Students can win up to $4000 for higher education and the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking also has the ability to award up to 12 additional scholarships of $1000 each. Top essay winners will be selected from a pool of high school seniors that are able to best capture the essence and importance of community banking. Students will submit essays that best capture the following theme: “How can a community bank make a difference in a down economy?” Scholarship application is available in the counselor’s office. Complete scholarship packet needs to be delivered to First Community Bank in Hillsboro by January 27, 2012.
Illinois AMVETS Scholarship program The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation has been awarding scholarships to Illinois high school seniors for approximately 40 years. Every year AMVETS awards approximately fifty 1-year $3,000 scholarships non-renewable to Illinois High School Seniors. The AMVETS and the AMVETS Subsidiary Organizations value the importance of education and support the educational pursuits of all students. To gather more insight into the AMVETS Scholarship Programs, please review the six scholarships and their requirements at Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship Program. Students will be asked to mail their own applications. Application should be postmarked no later than March 1, 2012.
Essay contest for scholarships. Please visit the studentscholarships.org website for more information. Odenza Marketing Scholarship, Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship and Big Dig Scholarship.
Other scholarship at studentscholarships.org include Davidson Fellows Scholarships, The Grand Scholarship, Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship, and Man Mac Automatic Scholarship.
U. S. Bank’s Internet Scholarship Program U.S. Bank will offer 40 – $1000 scholarships. Seniors who will be attending a U.S. Bank Student Loan eligible four-year college or university are encouraged to apply. Selections are made through a random drawing process. Online applications will be accepted from Oct (2011) – March (2012).
BigSun Scholarship Please send us a short essay answering the following question: How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education? All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Please use the link above for more information. All essay submissions must be submitted by June 22, 2012.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program Accepting online applications December 1, 2011 to February 8, 2012. Student must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be attending a public, in-state college or university while pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Student must be able to demonstrate financial aid to be eligible for the KFC Colonel’s Scholarship Program.
The Selma J. Hartke Scholarship is for anyone who is pursuing post-secondary education or training. Financial need is the primary criteria for this scholarship. The Hartke scholarship committee request that applicants complete the FAFSA as part of the application. Please use the links below to obtain a scholarship application in WORD or as a PDF. Scholarship is due in the counseling office by February 17, 2012.
Selma J. Hartke Scholarship (PDF)
Selma J. Hartke Scholarship (Word)
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship This scholarship is available to graduating seniors who are pursuing a degree in engineering. Applicant will complete and mail their own application. A scholarship can be downloaded from the above link and is located at the bottom of the page with the link “2011-2012 Scholarship Application” Scholarship must be received by February 10, 2012. If you are interested in pursuing an engineering degree at SIUE, consider applying to the PIECES scholarship program.
College Peas Student Standout College Scholarship is for the student who has something special that makes them different from their peers. We recommend engaging in a special kind of activity – a Non-Teenager Activity or NTA. An NTA is, quite simply, any activity that other teenagers don’t typically do. By choosing an NTA you will differentiate yourself in a way that will have a very positive impact on your chances of getting into college. We are always looking for good examples of NTA’s and if you have one, you have a shot at this scholarship. To learn more about the scholarship link to CollegePeas.com.
Other sources of Aid:
Golden Apple Scholars Program – The purpose of the Golden Apple Scholars program is to recruit talented high school students who want to be teachers. Scholars agree to teach for five years in an Illinois school of need. In addition to the scholarship loan of $2500.00 per year for four years, scholars attend four residential summer institutes. The total financial assistance package is $18,000. Nomination brochures are available in the guidance office. Beginning in April of student’s junior year and continuing through November of their senior year, any Illinois student who is interested in a teaching career is eligible for the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program. Website is www. goldenapple.org Federal Direct Loans Resources by State Scholarships for students who are completing a degree at a accredited school.
