February Scholarships

 

 

February 2020

FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 THERE IS STILL TIME TO FILL OUT!

 

MELLINGER GRANT APPLICATIONS! (Available 2/1-5/1)

Applicants eligible to apply for a Mellinger Scholarship must be an undergraduate student and live in one of the following counties: Warren, Henderson, Knox, Mercer, Fulton or McDonough. Apply online at: http://www.mellinger.org/index.php/application-tab    or see Miss Nelson for application! --- EVERY student pursuing post-secondary education should apply!

 

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!

 

--Cancer Survivors Fund (Active 2/3/2020 for Fall semester 2020): 

Scholarships are granted for college education of  cancer survivors. Recipients are selected by a committee based on applicants' personal hardship and financial need. More information at: http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/ScholarshipEligibilityRequirements.htm

 

--Illinois PTA Scholarship (Deadline: 2/14/2020)

must be a high school senior,GPA 3.0, Enrolling in a college or university in education or education-related degree program, which may include but not limited to: Librarians, Instructional Media Specialists, School Nurses, School Psychologists, or Social Workers (all of which require certification from a State Board of Education) https://illinoispta.org/scholarship/

 

--Great River Friends High School Scholarship (Deadline: 2/15/2020)
Applicants must: Be seniors in high school, Have minimum 3.0 grade point averages, Live in or attend schools in Great River Health System’ service area (about a 60-miles radius of West Burlington) & pursuing a health-care career. *See Miss Nelson for application*

 

--Worldclass Mediacom (Deadline: 2/15/2020)

Children of directors, officers, employees or agents of Mediacom are not eligible. Applicants must be legal residents of a community that is being served by Mediacom (see list on pages 6-8). Scholarship awardees may attend any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical or vocational school within the United States. Applicants must intend to pursue a course of study at a qualified post-secondary institution. Applicants must be accepted by the qualified post-secondary institution prior to actually receiving a scholarship. Applicants must commence their post-secondary education or training in the first academic year following their senior year of high school. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school, must be high school graduates or persons who have achieved equivalent certification. If an applicant is awarded a scholarship while in his or her senior year of high school and does not graduate at the end of his or her senior year, he or she is no longer eligible to receive a scholarship. Students completing high school in fewer than the normal four years are eligible to apply. Students entering a qualified post-secondary institution in the middle of their senior high school year are permitted to apply the following year. All scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation or social or economic status. Scholarships are not renewable. Apply at: http://www.mediacomworldclass.com/ *Or see Miss Nelson for application!*

 

--GFWC Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarships: Postmarked by 2/15/2020)

2019 GFWC Illinois Native American Scholarship ($750)

Offered to a Native American student who is pursuing a degree at an Illinois college, university, or trade school and who will be enrolled in classes starting Fall ‘19. 

*See Miss Nelson for application*

2019 GFWC Illinois Cultural Exchange Scholarship ($500)

For individuals who will participate in an international cultural exchange/study abroad program through an Illinois high school or university

*See Miss Nelson for application* 

2019 Vocational Scholarship Application (1 for boys, 1 for girls $1,000 each)

Must attend an Illinois college, technical or trade school fall of 2019. For those interested in the skilled trades rather than students pursuing professional careers. 

*See Miss Nelson for application* 

2019 Performing Arts Scholarship Application (Drama & Music $1,000 each)

Drama theater background, or instrumental/vocal (IL school)

*See Miss Nelson for application* 

Vina A. Miller Memorial Scholarship- Conservation ($1,000)

Statement describing your field of study in conservation, must attend IL school 

*See Miss Nelson for application* 

2019 Lorado Taft Art Scholarship ($1,000)

Color photos or digital copies of three original art works and a description of each, must attend IL school 

*See Miss Nelson for application* 

 

--Women’s Cyber Security Scholarship (Deadline: 2/19/2020- 12PM)

Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. Must have a GPA of at least 3.3. More information and application online at: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/womens-scholarships

 

  --Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (Deadline 2/21/2020)

ICEF’s objective is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular/employment activities and community nvolvement. Must be planning on attending an Illinois school. See Miss Nelson for information sheet/how to apply 

 

--Raritan State Bank (Deadline: 2/21/2020- to Miss Nelson or Raritan State Bank)

Multiple opportunities to win including monetary awards at the state and local level. All you have to do is write a one page essay and fill out the application! 

*See Miss Nelson for application*

 

--Karna Foster Impact Scholarship (Deadline: 2/28/2020)

Midwest Bank continues to recognize Karna Foster’s commitment to improving society bo offering a scholarship opportunity to high school seniors. Applicants must fill out the application, and write an essay detailing their community-based involvement.

*See Miss Nelson for application*

 

--Warren/Henderson Farm Bureau (Deadline: 2/29/2020)

Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship - The objective of the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau® Foundation scholarship program is to provide financial assistance through scholarships to our members or their dependents who are entering or attending college and majoring in Agriculture or Agribusiness. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability and/or financial need and are to be used for tuition and/or books. Funds will be sent directly to the school that the student is attending. Applicants must be eligible/accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college that offers agricultural courses. http://whfarmbureau.org/foundation.php     

 

-- Evelyn K. Titus Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: 2/29/2020)

Must reside in Warren County. Must be majoring in Agriculture or Family & Consumer Sciences or related fields of study. 

*See Miss Nelson for application or visit, https://form.jotform.com/193516192359162

 

--Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship (Deadline 3/1/2020)

Must be the child, grandchild or great-grandchild of veteran/s who served in the U.S armed forces during WWI, OR any time after Dec. 7, 1941. Must be a resident of IL. Not applicable for those pursuing Nursing. 

See Miss Nelson for application 

--Illinois Masonic Scholarship Application (Deadline: 3/1/2020)

Illinois Grand Lodge and Scottish Rite Masons provide scholarships to help individuals better themselves through the pursuit of knowledge. The application covers six scholarships: Health Career Fields & Sherwood and Evelyn Kresin (open to public), and Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Illinois, Robert B. Perkins, Louis L. Williams, Leon M. Abbott (must have masonic relationship) 

*See Miss Nelson for information packet/application 

 

--Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Award (Deadline: received in mail by 3/1/2020)

The Independent Order of Odd Fellow and Rebekahs of Illinois, being aware of the financial need for many deserving students wishing to continue their education in any post-secondary school or an accredited vocational/technical school, is continuing their scholarship program. Applicants need not be affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, but must be a resident of Illinois, and a citizen of the United States. 

*See Miss Nelson for application 

 

--Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarships (Deadline: 3/1/2020)

More information on: https://collegestats.org/resources/veterans-college-guide/

Various scholarships for military personnel/children. Including: American Patriot Scholarship, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Navy League of the United States, & more!

 

--SCC Foundation Scholarships- Deadline: 3/1/2020 @4:30 PM 

Scholarships available for all types of students. They can be based on merit, need, program of study, intended career path or county of residence, among others.  New or continuing SCC students are eligible to apply. The application must be completed online. They also require a completed FAFSA, high school transcript, and at least one reference letter. You just need to complete the application once. You will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which you meet all requirements. **ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING SCC NEED TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION!!!***

Apply/more information at:

https://www.scciowa.edu/foundation/sccf_scholarships.aspx

--Jack Brokaw Trade School Scholarship (Deadline: 3/10/2020) 

 Must be a Henderson County for at least a year, and wish to pursue further education post high school a 2 year, 3 year, or trade school program. These funds are intended to assist a person towards receiving a certification, diploma, associate’s degree, or other documented level of marketable skills in a trade or craft. *See Miss Nelson for application*

 

--Google for Doodle Scholarship Contest (Deadline: 3/13/2020)

Create your own Google Doodle following the theme: “I show kindness by…” and submit original artwork along with a  short description of what you drew and how it represents the theme. Information at: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works/   *Or see Miss Nelson or Mrs. Ouellette for more info!

 

     --CSC Foundation Scholarships- (Deadline: 3/15/2020)
Carl Sandburg College offers a wide variety of scholarships to qualified students. The following suggestions will make sure you are considered for all of the awards for which you qualify:

Complete a Carl Sandburg College application for admission. You must have a current application on file to attend Sandburg and be considered for a scholarship.Fill out the scholarship application completely. Missing information may disqualify you for awards. Be sure to include all information that demonstrates how you match the criteria for all scholarship(s) of interest. Take your time to fill out the essay about why you deserve a scholarship. You need to also fill out a FAFSA. Several scholarships are based on financial need. The scholarship review committee will take into consideration students' financial need as documented by the FAFSA. Any scholarships that are based on financial need will have a listed criterion of: demonstrated financial need. **ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING CSC NEED TO APPLY!!**

http://sandburg.edu/Services/Financial-Aid/Foundation-Scholarships/index.html

 

-- Sullivan Supply Scholarships (Deadline: 3/15/2020)

Each year, Sullivan Supply offers 20 scholarships of $1,000 each to youth displaying a great passion for the livestock show industry and/or livestock production.

Candidate must be a graduating high school senior or college student 21 years of age or younger; resident of the U.S. or Canada, and not a previous Sullivan Sullivan scholarship winner. An agriculture major or a career goal in livestock is not a requirement but a continued future involvement in the livestock industry is.  Application guidelines include the following: – List or describe your school, community, 4-H and/or FFA involvement. (There is no limit on this essay.) – Describe your involvement and experience in showing and/or raising livestock, along with your future goals and career plans in an essay (no more than two typed pages). – One letter of recommendation must accompany each application. (One only, please.) Applicants must return completed applications and a recent photo by March 15 of the application year by email or U.S. mail. Do not send application in more than once. 

The scholarship is funded solely through Sullivan Supply and Sullivan Supply South. The scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee of five industry leaders that will be kept confidential to promote objectivity. Members of the Sullivan family or Sullivan Supply employees or immediate family members will not serve on this committee nor will they be eligible to receive the scholarships. All scholarship recipients will be announced on The Pulse at www.SullivanSupply.com on May 1st.  Apply online: apply online starting January 1st https://www.sullivansupply.com/scholarships/ where they can also download and mail a paper application.

 

--Carl Sandburg College Presidential Scholarships (Deadline: 3/31/2020)

Full-tuition scholarships will be available for students with an ACT score of 27 or higher or SAT score of 1280 or higher AND  a grade point average of at least 3.75. Recipients must maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 each semester for renewal.

Half-tuition scholarships will be available for students with an ACT score of 25 or higher or SAT score of 1200 or higher with at least a 3.5 GPA. Recipients must maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher each semester for renewal.The award is tentatively based on a student’s sixth- and seventh-semester high school transcripts, and the final award will be contingent on the student meeting all requirements with his or her final high school transcript. The full scholarship will be awarded to a maximum of 20 students on a first-come, first-served basis and will pay up to 64 credits over two years at Sandburg as long as the student maintains the required cumulative GPA. Applications are accepted the year you graduate from high school and limited to accredited high schools within the Sandburg district. Apply online at: http://www.sandburg.edu/Services/Financial-Aid/Foundation-Scholarships/Presidential-Scholarships.html

 

--PBA Lifetime Member Scholarship (Deadline: 2/29/2020-8/2020 *varies by type*)

Scholarships will be awarded to current PBA individual and student members to use towards continuing education or cosmetology school including esthetics

Apply at:

https://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships-at-a-glance/

 

Tips:

1- Plan final college visits 

Maybe you’ve already visited the schools you’ve applied to, maybe you haven’t.  Whatever the case, the time is now to schedule any last minute visits to the schools on your list in order to make it easier to narrow down your choices. Spring break is the perfect time to schedule visits – you have the time off of school, anyway. *Remember, Seniors get two days excused absences for college visits!~

 

2- Fill out your FAFSA if you haven’t yet!  

Filling out your FAFSA is the key to many financial aid opportunities, on both federal and state levels. You don’t want to miss out on help paying for school because you neglected the form. 

Keep track of your financial aid deadlines so you don’t lose out on any opportunities.

 

What to do after filling out the FAFSA:  https://www.fastweb.com/financial-aid/articles/after-the-FAFSA-actions-once-youve-submitted-your-form

 

3- Stay on top of scholarships

This list is not comprehensive, students and parents can (and should) complete an independent scholarship search. Network with colleagues and family and friends for additional opportunities. Check with your college/universities financial aid departments and educational departments for additional opportunities!