2011 Scholarship Opportunities
By Sexton, Phil
January 24, 2011
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
These scholarship applications and/or information are available in the guidance office. Please let Mrs. McMahan if you can’t find something that is listed! If you or your parents have questions, please ask Mrs. McMahan! Also, check out other scholarship opportunities at FastWeb.com
(Updated 01/23/12)
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP? INFORMATION DEADLINE?
BETA SIGMA PSI ALPHA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP 01/31/12
For Lutheran freshman male beginning college studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
CBAI FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY BANKING to CBAI Foundation by- 02/06/12
Essay and application “How does a community make a difference in a down economy?” (Sponsoring bank may have an earlier
Applications available from Mrs. McMahan deadline. Please check. )
CARGILL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 02/15/12
Students are selected based on academic achievement and leadership in extracurricular and civic
activities. Guidelines and application available online at www.cargill.com, keyword: scholarship
(There is also a scholarship for children of employees of Cargill. Apps. available same location.
LILLIAN E. GLOVER SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE ILLINOIS PTA 02/17/12
Upper 25% of h.s. class and entering a education or education-related field.
Applications available www.illinoispta.org
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP 02/20/12
Applicant must have a valid hunting license. For application go to www.nwtf.org and search
for scholarship application or see Mrs. Mac. Our local deadline is 02/20 not 1/1.
Send completed applications to Dalton Whitley 117 West Washington Petersburg, Il 62675
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS OF ILLINOIS 03/01/12
Must be a resident of Illinois and citizen of the U.S. Applications available at http://www.ioof-il.org
CHILDREN OF VETERANS TUITION WAIVER 03/01/12
Tuition waiver available for children of Veterans living in Illinois planning to attend any of the
U of I campuses. App. available - http://www.osfa.uiuc.edu/aid/scholarships/waivers_COV.html
ILLINOIS AMVETS SERVICE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 03/01/12
Various scholarships available. Applications available online at www.ilamvets.org
NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION 03/01/12
Preference given to students entering fields of Business, Transportation Logistics, and
Physical Distribution. See Mrs. Mac for application.
SHARON MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 03/02/12
Must be pursuing an education major. Please see Mrs. Mac for the application.
ILLINOIS RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 03/07/12
For students entering their Jr. or Sr. year of college who are enrolled in teacher training programs.
Application available online at www.irtaonline.org under the Foundation tab, then the submenu of
Programs, and finally scholarships.
ILLINOIS DIVISION OF SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS 03/15/12
Student must be a descendant of a male who served honorably in the Army, Navy, Judicial
Executive or Civil Service of the Confederate States of America. See Mrs. Mac for app.
SCOTTISH RITE SCHOLARSHIPS 04/01/12
Various scholarships available, including one for students entering health related careers.
For entire list and applications go to www.mastermason.com/aasr-springfield-il
LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS 04/02/12
AND HONORS PROGRAM
Any student considering attending LLCC next fall should complete this application!
May be found online at www.llccfoundation.org select “What We Do” then “Scholarships”
OVER THE MOON BRILLIANCE AWARD OF MERIT 05/05/12
Must be taking coursework towards a major or minor in an aspect of theatre arts.
Resident of Sangamon County or surrounding area. See Mrs. Mac for application.
AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP 10/05/12
Student must answer one of the essay questions found at
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
THIS LIST IN NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE. THERE ARE MANY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THAT MAY NOT COME THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OFFICE. ALSO, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. MOST SCHOOLS HAVE INSTITUTION BASED SCHOLARSHIPS THAT YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR!!
LOCAL PACKET(includes Beaty, Urish, Anderson, Washington, Bell, Aden, Master’s, Colby, Tallula American Legion, PORTA PTA, Tallula PTA, Kiwanis, Armstrong and Am. Legion) WILL BE AVAILABLE MARCH, 2012.
The American Legion publication NEED A LIFT? Is also available in the guidance office. It lists scholarships, grants and loans for which students may qualify. NEED A LIFT? Contains extensive information on scholarships for veteran’s dependents.
