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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 . . . read more

Scholarship and College/Career Readiness Updates

These are updated regularly - please check periodically for new scholarships/information

January 11, 2022

For any first-year, full-time NEIU student who meets the requirements listed below, we are covering the costs of tuition beginning Fall 2022 after all federal, state, institutional, internal/external scholarships and grants have been applied. . . . read more

Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Spring 2022

For anyone interested in DUAL CREDIT/ENROLLMENT next semester: CSC will be here on Thursday, October 28th during 5th Period to work on registering you for the classes and enrolling you in the program! This will be in my office outside of . . . read more

Counselor's Corner - September and October 2021

Upcoming dates/events:   COLLEGE RECRUITMENT VISITS: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - Carl Sandburg College Recruitment Visit available to students during RTI (2:35pm - 3:08pm) in School Counselor office. Wednesday, . . . read more

2021 Awards Night Recipients

May 10, 2021

West Central High School Scholarship & Award Recipients 2021   Scholarship Recipient Riverview Sportsman of . . . read more

April 2021 Scholarships

  As of now, Awards Night is scheduled for May 4, 2021 @7PM *This event will be livestreamed & in person. Audience procedures TBD*   Scholarship applications are also located on the “Class of 2021” . . . read more

Counselor Corner Website- For all information!

Information going forward, as of 9/25/2020 will be posted on this google site:   https://sites.google.com/wc235.k12.il.us/counselor-corner/   Students have access to a majority of the same information on their . . . read more

Class of 2021- College Board Opportunity Scholarships

August 5, 2020

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships is an exciting new scholarship program. Students don’t have to write an essay, fill out an application, or have a specific GPA or test score to participate. The program gives students a simple . . . read more

2020 Scholarship Recipients

June 18, 2020

Congratulations to the class of 2020!  WCHS wishes you the best of luck in continuing your educational journey.  Scholarship Recipient . . . read more

April Scholarships!

March 31, 2020

April 2020 **Scholarships will still be awarded this year. We may have to be flexible in the format in which they are announced and received. Please continue to still apply!** Ask Miss Nelson if you have questions!  . . . read more

Scholarship Information

March 26, 2020

Please reference the below information for scholarship deadlines and return information. Unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation can be sent to your email as requested if needed for scholarship completion. Keep in mind, if you . . . read more

Letter to the Senior class of 2020

March 17, 2020

This is an open letter to the seniors in the class of 2020. This letter was written by Lousiana's teacher of the year, Chris Dier- Social Studies teacher.    Dear High School Senior, On Friday afternoon a . . . read more

Scholarship Updates

March 16, 2020

  Scholarship Info *Please reference the following page for local scholarship deadlines and return information* Unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation can be sent to your email as requested if needed for . . . read more

March Scholarships 2020

March 2, 2020

    March 2020 FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!   MELLINGER GRANT APPLICATIONS! (Available 2/1-5/1) Fill out ASAP! Applicants eligible to apply for a . . . read more

February Scholarships

February 3, 2020

    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 . . . read more

January Scholarships

December 20, 2019

    FASFA APPLICATIONS STARTED10/1FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! ^See College Board Opportunity Scholarships for additional information after filing a FAFSA MELLINGER applications will be available 2/1 . . . read more

December Scholarships!

  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 . . . read more

CNA Opportunity

November 14, 2019

  CNA Interest Meeting! What? Interest Meeting for future CNA’s with SCC Nursing Coordinator (Alicia Anderson)   Who? Interested high school students age 16 (by time of class) & up   . . . read more

November Scholarships

November 11, 2019

  November 2019 FASFA APPLICATIONS OPENED 10/1-- FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Obtain a FSA ID (electronic signature for FAFSA form): https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm FAFSA form online submission: . . . read more

October Scholarships

FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Obtain a FSA ID (electronic signature for FAFSA form): https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm FAFSA form online submission: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa . . . read more

FAFSA

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid OPENS OCTOBER 1, 2019   Each student planning to further their education should fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible. Most students will need some additional . . . read more

College Prep Checklist

August 30, 2019

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CHECKLIST While some students have the drive and motivation to make it through the college prep and scholarship process without any parental guidance, most students need a little extra nudge. Still, many parents . . . read more

September '19 Scholarships

August 30, 2019

  September 2019   The following is a list of scholarships I am aware of. Please contact me if you have any opportunities that may have missed this list:    WATCH FOR THE FAFSA TO OPEN . . . read more

May Scholarships

May 1, 2019

  May 2019 FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa   Below is a list of the current scholarships that I am aware of and that are . . . read more

Summer Opportunity! $$ & Experience

April 25, 2019

2019 Americorps Summer Vista Positions (FOCC)   Family Outreach Community Center in Stronghurst, IL has open positions for 3 Summer AmeriCorps VISTA members!   Who : Enthusiastic, hardworking, . . . read more

April Scholarships round 2!

April 12, 2019

  April 2019 FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa   MELLINGER GRANT APPLICATIONS! (Available 2/1-5/1) Fill out ASAP! . . . read more

April Scholarships!

April 3, 2019

March 2019 FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!   MELLINGER GRANT APPLICATIONS! (Available 2/1-5/1) Fill out ASAP! Applicants eligible to apply for a Mellinger Scholarship must be . . . read more

March Scholarships (round 2)

March 7, 2019

The following scholarships have been added to March’s list:   --Oquawka Ambulance Scholarship (Deadline: 4/1/2019) Will need to write an essay on “Why you wish to be in the healthcare field” . . . read more

March Scholarships!

March 2019 FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!   MELLINGER GRANT APPLICATIONS! (Available 2/1-5/1) Fill out ASAP! Applicants eligible to apply for a Mellinger Scholarship must be . . . read more

February Scholarships!

February 4, 2019

February 2019 FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! MELLINGER GRANT APPLICATIONS! (Available 2/1-5/1) Applicants eligible to apply for a Mellinger Scholarship must be an . . . read more

January Scholarships

Attn: Seniors

January 9, 2019

FASFA APPLICATIONS START 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 . . . read more

December Scholarships

December 18, 2018

December 2018 FASFA APPLICATIONS START 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 . . . read more

Scholarships!

November 29, 2018

I have the following scholarships in my office for students to come get:       --Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship (Deadline 3/1/2019) Must be the child, grandchild or great-grandchild of . . . read more

November Scholarships

November 19, 2018

Below is a list of scholarships to look through and discuss/apply for with you child. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.   FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Below is a list of . . . read more

Dual Credit Enrollment!

High School & College Credit

October 26, 2018

Wanting to get a jump start on your college education? Looking for a class that is tailored to your interests? Need a challenge?   Then dual credit courses may be for you! Dual credit courses offer . . . read more

Dual Credit Opportunity!

High School Students

October 15, 2018

Megan Hills (Smith) will be at West Central High School on Thursday, 10/18 for parent-teacher conferences to promote spring online dual enrollment courses. (4:00PM) Iowa Wesleyan University is creating a dual enrollment, 16-week, . . . read more

SCC College Fair

10/9/18

September 24, 2018

Spend your day off wisely! Southeastern Community College is hosting a College Fair! Date: Tuesday, October 9 Time: 9:30AM-11:00AM Place: SCC Loren Walker Arena (West Burlington, IA campus) Students and . . . read more

Explore Sandburg!

College Visit

September 24, 2018

Spend Columbus Day @ Carl Sandburg College! Want to see what Sandburg has to offer? Take a campus tour, learn about university transfer options, career programs & get to know Sandburg! Columbus Day Open House, Monday, . . . read more

College Visits

Juniors & Seniors

September 11, 2018

The following colleges will be visiting WCHS during the students' lunch hour: 9/24: Truman State 9/26: MacMurray College 9/27: Carl Sandburg-Galesburg   9/18: Marine Corp. . . . read more

Successful Financial Aid Night!

September 10, 2018

Thank you to Jayne Schreck from Monmouth College for presenting! Over 25 parents and students attended Financial Aid night on 9/6/2018 at WCHS. The audience learned about different types of financial assistance . . . read more

Nelson's Nook

2018-2019 School Year

Mallory Nellson

Hello, My name is Mallory Nelson. I am a School Psychologist working in the High School Guidance Office. I work with students regarding scheduling, counseling, career and future exploration, and special education testing and . . . read more

WIU - College Courses Offered to Area High School Students

News Release from WIU

April 23, 2018

MACOMB, IL -- High school seniors from west-central Illinois can get a jump-start on their college career during the 2018-19 academic year through Western Illinois University's Special Admission High School Program. According to WIU . . . read more