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December 2019
FASFA APPLICATIONS STARTED 10/1 : FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Below is a list of the current scholarships that I am aware of and that are currently live. More will be available as the year progresses. Stop by my office if you have questions. Remember, scholarships are free money- you should not have to pay to apply. Each little bit helps: Apply, Apply, Apply!
--Golden Apple Scholars Program (Priority Deadline: 12/15/2019, open until April 2020)
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors, and first- and second-year Illinois college students who have the determination and drive to be excellent teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. Scholars Receive: Tuition assistance, up to $23,000, Paid Scholar Institutes that include courses and extensive classroom/work experience, Academic and social-emotional support, Job placement assistance, Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty. Eligibility Requirements include: Planning to go into the teaching field, US Citizen or DACA student, and resident of IL, 2.5 minimum GPA, qualifying standardized test score*SAT- 1110 with 26 on Writing/Language portion
More info/apply online at: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars#scholars/program-eligibility-requirements
--Burger King Scholars Program (Deadline: 12/15/2019)
The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $35 million in scholarships to more than 33,000 students. Last year alone, $3.7 million in scholarships were awarded to more than 3,400 deserving students. Students do not have to work at BK to apply.
Apply online at: https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/application-information/
--North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship (Deadline: 12/15/2019)
Five lucky qualified entrants will each win a $1,000 scholarship towards their degree in logistics or supply chain management at the college or university of their choice.
Apply at: https://www.northamerican.com/scholarship
--AXA Achievement Scholarship (Deadline: 12/15/2019)
Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. Apply online at: https://www.scholarsapply.org/axa-achievement/information.php
--WIEC Western Illinois Electric Coop Scholarships (Deadline: 12/31/19)
Twelve IEC Memorial Scholarships Available for 2019: Western Illinois Electrical Cooperative has announced that the Illinois electric cooperatives in 2019 will award eleven academic scholarships worth $2,000 each to high school seniors. These memorial scholarships were designed to financially assist deserving students in the “electric cooperative family.” In addition, a twelfth scholarship will be offered to assist with costs in attending an electric line-worker school. Six scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who are the sons or daughters of an Illinois electric cooperative member receiving service from the cooperative. A seventh scholarship, the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of an Illinois electric cooperative employee or director. Four additional scholarships are reserved for students enrolling full-time at a two-year Illinois community college who are the sons or daughters of Illinois electric cooperative members, employees or directors. Another annual scholarship, the “LaVern and Nola McEntire Line-worker’s Scholarship,” will award a $2,000 scholarship that will help pay for costs to attend the line-worker’s school conducted by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, Ill. Submit application on line at https://aiec.coop/iec-scholarship/scholarship-application-preparation
-- SBO (School Band and Orchestra) Essay Scholarship Contest (Deadline: 12/31/2019)
For students involved in a school music program, write a short 250 word essay & submit online
Apply at: https://sbomagazine.com/essay-contest.html
--Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship (Deadline: 12/31/2019)
Design an advertisement that will educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, and convince them with a clear call to action not to text and drive, drink and drive, eat and drive, or any other distraction you choose to focus on. You may focus on distracted driving as a whole, or pick a specific kind of distracted driving, but the message/focus of your advertisement must be clear. You will be judged based on the quality of the content, it’s usability as an ad (billboard, commercial, PSA, poster, radio ad, etc.) and how it effectively convinces drivers to stay focused on the road. We are looking for creative, and helpful ads with maybe a bit of humor or irony.
Additional criteria & apply online at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14192/getting_real_about_distracted_driving_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.ftHGGEie.dpbs
--National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF): Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship Program (Deadline: 1/1/2020)
3.0 GPA minimum, students must support the preservation of the hunting tradition & actively participate *hunting license is required*, must be NWTF member, must be involved in school activities, be a leader, be involved in the community. Employees and board members of the NWTF & family members are not eligible to participate.
--See Miss Nelson for application
--Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarships (Deadline: 1/2/2020)
For Trade School Students & College Bound Students.. Variety of scholarships and criteria. One eligibility quiz will determine which scholarships you can apply for.
Apply online at: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/applyforascholarship
--Ron Brown Scholarship (Deadline: 1/9/2020)
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.
Eligibility criteria and application online at: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/eligibility-requirements
--Illinois State Historical Society’s Verna Ross Orndorff Scholarship (Deadline: 1/15/20)
1,500 word essay on the subject of Abraham Lincoln or the Civil War era in Illinois required. 1,000 scholarship granted and paper will be published in an issue of Illinois Heritage Magazine.
Apply online at: https://www.historyillinois.org/Scholarships/VernaRossOrndorffScholarship.aspx
--Elks National Foundation Scholarships: (Deadline: 1/31/2020)
Find info on below here: https://www.elks.org/scholars/
Legacy Awards- must be a child/grandchild of an Elks member
Emergency Educational Grants: Emergency Educational Grants provide undergraduate college financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks in the form of renewable, one-year grants of up to $5,000.
--Trinity Health Foundation Scholarships (Deadline: 1/31/20)
You must register as a user and log into the application system to apply and view specific requirements for each scholarship. There are tutorials on the registration page for your convenience. Please start your application early so required documents and third party verification can be completed before submission deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered. includes the following awards and scholarships: Granger E. Westberg Pastoral Care Award, Kenneth D. Moburg Administrative Award, Kenneth D. Moburg Educational Scholarship, Lynn Vermeer Youth Development Scholarship, Trinity Medical Staff Nursing Scholarship, CVM- IL Health Youth Mentoring
Apply online at:. http://www.unitypoint.org/quadcities/apply-for-a-scholarship.aspx
--Henderson County Republican Women’s Club and Central Committee Scholarship (Deadline: Jan 2020)
See Miss Nelson for application (local scholarship)
--Illinois Agriculture Education Scholarships (Deadline: varies by scholarships)
Various agriculture and vocational related scholarships are listed online at:
http://www.agriculturaleducation.org/Agricultural-Careers/Scholarships
Advice from Anthony ONeal on paying for College. ONeal is committed to helping young adults learn how to make smart decisions with their money, relationships, and education in order to live a well-balanced life.
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Find scholarships and grants. There are a ton of ways to find free money to put toward your degree, whether it's by filling out the FAFSA, using my online scholarship search tool, doing your own research, or asking each school you're interested in about the scholarships they offer. Cha‑ching.
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Understand the true costs of college and find a school you can afford. The real “dream school” is the one you can afford without debt. That might mean going to a public, in‑state school instead of a private university, or getting some credit hours out of the way at a community college before transferring.
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Work. Having a part‑time job (no more than 15–20 hours per week) will help you stack cash and build solid skills you'll need in the workforce after graduation. You might want to look into on‑campus jobs, work‑study programs, or being a teaching assistant or resident assistant.
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Budget. Don't forget to have a plan for that income so you know exactly where your money's going every month. Pro tip: The EveryDollar app can make your life way easier!
**Students should be making decisions about where they will go next fall now** You should be hearing from the college/universities financial aid offices soon, if you haven’t already. Once your student has decided on a college/university, make sure to check that school’s web page for school/department specific scholarships!**
