2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please check regularly for updates!
Acorn Equality Fund - Scholarships of $1000-$4000 for lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender students, allies, or the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender parents.
Scholarships available (and what they are looking for):
Acorn Scholarship: Academics, volunteerism, and community advocacy
Central IL Friends Scholarship: Academics and a commitment to public health
Korty and Morton Scholarship: Volunteerism, community advocacy, and financial need
Luke Scholarship: Academics and financial need
McKeon Scholarship: Academics, volunteerism, and political advocacy
You have to attend or plan to attend any accredited postsecondary education institution.
Applications are available at: acornequalityfund.org
APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 23rd
October 2022
VFW Voice of Democracy
Due Date: 10/28/2022
Amount: $500 up to $30,000
Requirements: 3-5 minute audio essay on a USB or electronic device, typed essay, and application form (DO NOT IDENTIFY YOURSELF IN AUDIO ESSAY, ONLY NAME IN TYPED ESSAY AT THE TOP)
Qualifications: Seniors
February 2023
Raritan State Bank
Due Date: 02/23/2023
Amount: $1000
Needed to complete: Application and essay
Requirements: (Same application and essay as the CBAI Scholarship, they are just giving out one local scholarship as well – topic “How are fintechs impacting the banking industry?”)
Qualifications: Local Senior in High School
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking (Same as RSB Scholarship)
Due Date: 02/23/2023
Amount: $500 or $1000
Requirements: Application and essay
Qualifications: Senior in HS. Open statewide
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau (One app enters you in several different scholarships)
Due Date: 02/28/2023
Amount: Depends on Scholarship
Requirements: Transcript, character reference, teacher reference, photo, ONLINE APPLICATION. All apps must be typed.
Qualifications: HS Senior, You or Parent(s) member of Farm Bureau, must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled as a FT student at an accredited school that offers Ag classes, major/minor must be in Ag.
Wilson-Schweitzer Foundation
Due Date: 02/28/2023
Amount: $ TBD
Requirements: App, financial statement, consents, and transcript
Qualifications: Senior residing in Warren or Henderson County who plan to major in Ag or Ag related fields.
Henderson County Republican Women’s Club
Due Date: 02/28/2023
Amount: $1000
Requirements: App, essay, transcript
Qualifications: Henderson County Resident and Senior.
March 2023
Karna Foster Impact
Due Date: 03/15/2023
Amount: $1000
Requirements: App and essay
Qualifications: Must be a senior. 2 page essay on community based efforts – i.e volunteering
SE Iowa Builders Association
Due Date: 03/15/2023
Amount: $1500
Requirements: App, transcript, color photo, reference letters, essay
Qualifications: Senior who plans to enroll FT as a student in Construction mgmt/Engineering/Tech Program or similar, work a minimum of 360 hrs. in job relating to construction while enrolled in school program
Illinois Sheriff’s Association
Due Date: 03/15/2023
Amount: $500
Requirements: App and essay
Qualifications: Senior. Enroll full-time in an Illinois college or university.
Herbert L. Isaacson
Due Date: 03/20/2023
Amount: $TBD
Requirements: App
Qualifications: WCHS Senior (who has been at WC for at least a year) going to Trade School
BPW Illinois Educational Foundation
Due Date: 03/25/2023
Amount: $ TBD
Requirements: Cover letter, application, 200-300 word essay, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation
Qualifications: Female, IL resident, accepted into a trade or 2-4 yr school for Fall, 3.0 GPA or up
April 2023
Alta Mae Brokaw
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $250
Requirements: App
Qualifications: West Central Senior going to a 2 or 4 year college or university.
American Legion Auxiliary for Nurses
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $1000
Requirements: App, essay, letters of rec, tax returns, transcript
Qualifications: Must seek career in nursing and accepted in an accredited program. Blue or black ink – sign and date the app.
Cavins
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $500 (4 awards possible)
Requirements: App on separate paper
Qualifications: Parent must be an active farmer. Must attend a 4 year college in the fall.
Jon Guyton Memorial
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $500
Requirements: App and essay on Boy Scouts
Qualifications: WCHS Senior who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year institution
Lions Club Service Award
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $250
Requirements: App typed on separate paper
Qualifications: Senior at WCHS. List volunteer activities. 2-4 year schools
Oquawka Masonic Lodge
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $500
Requirements: App, transcript, essay
Qualifications: Senior. B grade average (3.0), will have to be a full-time student, acceptance letter, short essay, describe past community activities
Sharri Richard Memorial
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $375
Requirements: App, list of extracurriculars, list of volunteer activities, proof of acceptance into college or trade school.
Qualifications: WCHS Senior attending a 2 or 4 year college/university/trade school
Riverview Sportsmen of Dallas City
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $500
Requirements: App, letter of recommendation, personal letter, essay
Qualifications: Vocation, 2 or 4 year school. Senior. Essay on importance of conservation in community.
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $TBD
Requirements: App, transcript, essay, 2 letters of support (one personal, one professional), copy of EFC from FAFSA or last 3 yrs of federal income tax return
Qualifications: Open to seniors studying for a healthcare career at a 2 or 4 year college or university.
Stronghurst American Legion Auxiliary
Due Date: 04/01/2023
Amount: $250
Requirements: App, list of volunteer activities and extra-curriculars, transcript, work history, name and relationship of veteran, copy of DD214, letter of recommendation
Qualifications: Child, grandchild, etc. of a veteran honorably discharged after 12/07/1941. Blue or Black ink on app. Cannot apply if you are going into nursing (other American Legion app is for that)
Joe Kane Memorial
Due Date: 04/05/2023
Amount: $250
Requirements: App and essay
Qualifications: WCHS Senior – 2/4/Trade School, minimum GPA 3.0
Dale Garner Memorial
Due Date: 04/14/2023
Amount: $500
Requirements: App, Essay, Copy of Acceptance Letter to College/University
Qualifications: HS Senior in Ag program pursing an Ag field of study at a 2 or 4 year college/university
Monmouth Area Vocational Scholarship
Due Date: 04/14/2023
Amount: $ TBD
Requirements: App
Qualifications: Senior at MR, United, West Central attending Vocational or Trade School
WCATS
Due Date: 04/14/2023
Amount: $1500
Requirements: 2.5 GPA (transcript), letter of recommendation, writing sample, application
Qualifications: WCHS senior attending any college. Preference given to those interested in a career in education.
West Central Education Foundation
Due Date: 04/14/2023
Amount: $TBD
Requirements: App
Qualifications: Senior at WCHS, high financial need
Roy H. and Joan Huber Gerling Trust
Due Date: 04/19/2023
Amount: $TBD
Requirements: App (requires tax/financial information)
Qualifications: WCHS Senior
Western Illinois Ag Education Foundation
Due Date: 04/20/2023
Amount: $TBD
Requirements: App, essay, letter of recommendation
Qualifications: WCHS Senior
WIN Scholarship
Due Date: 04/28/2023
Amount: $500 (2 scholarships awarded)
Requirements: Application, essay, two reference letters
Qualifications: Female senior attending school within 30-mile radius of Galesburg
Biggsville American Legion Post #1176 Scholarship
Due Date: 04/28/2023
Amount: $250
Requirements: App
Qualifications: Senior at WCHS
A Bigger Purpose
Due Date: 04/28/2023
Amount: $250
Requirements: App, transcript, essay
Qualifications: WCHS Senior. Participating in community volunteering. Interest in public service degree or certification.
Brian Hetrick Memorial
Due Date: 04/28/2023
Amount: $350
Requirements: Application
Qualifications: WCHS Senior attending college
May 2023
Jack Brokaw
Due Date: 05/01/2023
Amount: $TBD
Requirements: App, letter, reference from teacher, EFC from FAFSA, list of intended classes by semester and estimated tuition costs
Qualifications: Henderson County Seniors attending a 2 year school or going to receive a certification, Associate’s Degree, or skill in a trade/craft.
Mellinger Foundation
Due Date: 05/01/2023
Amount: $TBD
Requirements: App, transcript, page showing EFC from the FAFSA
Qualifications: High School Senior – based on financial need and academic achievement
Peacekeepers
Due Date: 05/15/2023
Amount: TBD
Requirements: App and essay
Qualifications: Must be dependent of active duty or retired Law Enforcement or Military
Erin K. Dowell Scholarship – also available online at whfarmbureau.org
Due Date: No Due Date!
Amount: $TBD
Requirements: Application and short essay
Qualifications: Student with high financial need who wants to attend college, trade school or continuing education classes. Open to high school seniors, college students, and adults. **CAN ASSIST WITH DUAL CREDIT COSTS**
