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Scholarships

GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

January 5

National

Varies

Student must demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Must be able to lead, serve and pursue a life of progress, both individually and for the community.

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY FACS DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

January 22

State

$4,000

Freshmen students at Bradley University within the Family & Consumer Science department with a 3.0 GPA.

ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP

January 26

National

Varies

"B" average, ACT or SAT scores, activities and honors, need, essay, going into engineering program.

EASTERN ILLINI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE – “YOUTH TO WASHINGTON”

January 31

State

Varies

Parents must be members of Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative.

GFWC ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS SCHOLARSHIPS

February 1

State

Varies

Varies by scholarship. See application packet for further information.

GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLARSHIP

February 15

State

Up to $23,000

Entering teaching profession. Open to seniors or first- and second- year college students. Student must teach for five years in an Illinois school of need. HS or college students may apply.

MEDIACOM WORLD CLASS SCHOLARSHIP

February 15

National

$1,000

Student must live in areas serviced by Mediacom.

IAA Foundation

February 15

State

Varies

The IAA Foundation endeavors to enhance the future of agriculture by providing college scholarships to Illinois Farm Families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses, or their children who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study. The IAA Foundation is pleased to administer scholarships on behalf of agricultural partners and families who wish to support future generations and help assure a well-qualified and professional agricultural workforce in Illinois while supporting farming communities.

ILLINOIS ODD FELLOWS-REBEKAH SCHOLARHIP AWARDS

March 1

State

Varies

Financial need, scholastic ability (average or above average grades), letters of recommendation. HS or college students may apply.

NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION (NDTA)

March 1

National

Up to $3,000

Applicants may be either a graduating high school senior or a full-time college student. College students must be enrolled in a degree program related to business, transportation logistics, or physical distribution.

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL-ILLINOIS STATE ORGANIZATION- ALPHA BETA CHAPTER.

March 1

State

$300

Senior female entering field of education. Must be a senior in an accredited high school in Livingston, Marshall, or Woodford counties.

BETA SIGMA PSI EDUCATION FOUNDATION

March 1

National

Varies

Confirmed Lutheran male enrolling as a freshman at the University of Illinois, Indiana University and Purdue University.

Illinois Odd Fellow

March 1

State

Varies

The students must be a resident of Illinois and a citizen of the United States. They DO NOT need to have a fraternal affiliation. Selections will be made on financial need and scholastic ability.

TRICOCI UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

March 1

State

$3,500

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture. Open to all HS seniors and early graduates. Applications accepted between September 1 - March 1.

ILLINOIS PORK PRODUCERS

March 1

State

Varies

The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards nine students with a scholarship each school year. Three Levels are awarded: (3) Gold Scholarships at $2,000 each; (3) Silver Scholarships at $1,500 each; (3) Bronze Scholarships at $1,000 each. Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or be enrolling to begin in the Fall of 2024 to be eligible. IPPA Scholarships are open to students pursuing any undergraduate degree at any two-year or four-year college.

CBAI FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY BANKING

March 2

State

Varies

Open to high school seniors. Essay on what a community bank is and what its role is in the local economy.

KATHRYN G. HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP

March 5

State

$500

Strong commitment to pursue higher education in an office professional, secretarial or business-related field within the State of Illinois with preference given to attendance to the University of Illinois.

CHEMICAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF ILLINOIS

March 5

State

Varies

The mission of ICEF is to promote better academic understanding of the chemical industry. The foundation's volunteers dedicate hundreds of hours each year to programs that are committed to increasing high school and junior high school student and teacher's awareness in an effort to generate interest and enthusiasm for careers in scientific fields. To support this mission, ICEF seeks to provide educational and financial support for students, teachers and schools throughout the state of Illinois.

ILLINOIS LUMBER AND MATERIAL DEALERS

March 15

State

Up to $1,000

Pursuing career in lumber and building materials or allied field. Enrolling full time in a certificate or accredited trade school, 2-year junior college, or 4-year college or university in Illinois.

ILLINOIS SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION

March 15

State

$500

Must be a permanent Illinois resident. Scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within Illinois. Must be enrolled as a full-time student. HS or college students may apply.

GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS ILLINOIS

March 15

State

$1,500

Student must attend an ILLINOIS College/University/Community College Fall Semester 2023. Payment of
scholarship will be made to the Student Financial Aid Office in the student’s name in one installment for the Fall
Semester 2023. The scholarship winner will be notified in late May 2023 and will be sent additional information regarding
verification of enrollment procedure. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, current college students,
and/or adults returning to college. Preference is given to a student majoring or minoring in music.

Compeer Financial

March 15

State

$1,500

The Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial’s corporate giving program, is offering 41 scholarships to Illinois students this year. Graduating high school seniors who have an agriculture or rural background, or plan to major in an agriculture-related field at a community college, university or technical school are encouraged to apply

IACAC SCHOLARSHIP

March 23

State

$1,000

Graduating senior from an IACAC member high school with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. He/She must enroll as a full-time college freshman at a post-secondary institution (preferably at an IACAC member institution). The student must also demonstrate involvement in high school, the community, or service to others, with motivation to achieve personal goals.

Department of Children and Family Services

March 31

State

Varies

Applicants must meet one of the following educational requirements: ▪ Earned a high school diploma from an accredited institution, or ▪earned a General Education Development (GED) certificate/diploma or met the state criteria for high school graduation before the start of the school year for which they are applying for the scholarship for which they are applying for the scholarship. In addition, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
▪ The Department has court-ordered legal responsibility for the applicant, or
▪ The applicant aged out of the Department’s care at age 18 or older, or
▪ The applicant who was formerly under care has been adopted or placed in private
guardianship

IAW Helen Henert Agriculture Education Scholarship

March 31

State

$1,500

IAW Helen Henert Agriculture Education Scholarship will be offered to a student who is an agriculture education major who will be finishing their undergraduate degree in the next year.

WCFA Agent of Change Scholarship

March 31

State

$1,000

WCFA Agent of Change Scholarships are offered to students who have attended at least one Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Conference. Eligible applicants include past WCFA attendees and students who participated in the 2021 WCFA Online Curriculum. One scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior, one will be awarded to a current college student, and one scholarship will be awarded to a current graduate student.

Dorothy Olson Pauletti Piano Scholarship

April 15

State

$1,000


About Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to award $1,000 to a rising senior or senior in high school, classically-trained, who can also play other genres of music and wants to entertain, teach, perform, and volunteer. The applicant has a passion for music and aims to share it.

SIGMA PHI EPSILON – BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP

May 1

State

Varies

Male student attending either University of Illinois or Eastern Illinois University as a full-time student. Student must have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service during high school careers.

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM

October 2

National

$20,000

Character, personal merit (school leadership, extracurricular activities, academic achievement, motivation, awards.)

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP

October 25

National

Varies

High school seniors planning to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation and a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution. Student must also have critical financial need (preferably $55,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family); involvement in co-curricular and community service activities; have a minimum GPA of 2.0; and be a U.S. citizen.

PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD

November 7

National

Varies

Must describe a volunteer community service activity performed over the past year.

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION & “MVS” SCHOLARSHIP**

November 13

National

High school senior and U.S. citizen. Based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. HS or college students may apply.

HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

December 1

National

Varies

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help rural students graduate college debt-free.

BURGER KING SCHOLARS

December 15

National

Varies

Student must plan to enroll in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university or vocational-technical school for the following fall. Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale), must work an average of 15 hrs./week, 40 weeks/yr., demonstrate participation in community service and co-curricular activities, and must demonstrate financial need.

EQUITABLE EXCELLENCE

December 15

National

25,000

Current senior planning to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college the fall after graduating. Student must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in a school activity, community, or workplace.

ILLINOIS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (IEC) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

December 31

State

$2,000

Must be consumer/member of an Illinois electric cooperative or son/daughter of an Illinois electric cooperative employee or director to be eligible.

MARTIN SULLIVAN EDUCATION-TUITION ASSISSTANCE PROGRAM

None

National

Varies

Majoring in agriculture.

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL NORMAL

VARIES

State

$2,500

Student must have letter of recommendation from guidance counselor, as well as submit application for enrollment at Paul Mitchell the School Normal.

PARKLAND COLLEGE

VARIES

State

Varies

Admitted Parkland College students.

ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

VARIES

State

Varies

Several different scholarships that are available by ISAC. The number of scholarships made through programs administered by ISAC, as well as the individual dollar amount awarded, are subject to sufficient annual appropriations by the Illinois General Assembly and the Governor.

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