CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
By Amy McMahan
March 04, 2011
Aden Scholarship
Masters Scholarship
Cathy Urish Scholarship
Josephine Anderson Scholarship
Kevin Washington Scholarship
Ronald and Florence Beatty Scholarship
Virginia Bell Trust Scholarship
Clement E. Armstrong Scholarship
Deane and Aliene Colby Scholarship
Kiwanis Scholarship
PORTA PTA Scholarship
Schroeder Scholarship
Tallula PTA Scholarship
Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Devan James Gillmore Memorial Scholarship
Menard County Historical Society Scholarship
American Legion Kirby Watkins Post 198 Scholarship
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
These scholarship applications and/or information are available in the guidance office. Please let Mrs. McMahan if you canât 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 and at CollegeZone website-
https://secure.whatsnextillinois.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx (Updated 02/07/2011)
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP? INFORMATION DEADLINE?
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
28 ACT and 2.5 or higher gpa=Full tuition scholarship at RMU! Students with a 21 or higher
on the ACT may qualify for academic awards ranging from $2,000. to full tuition.
LILLIAN E. GLOVER SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE ILLINOIS PTA 02/15/2011
Upper 25% of h.s. class and entering a education or education-related field.
Applications available www.illinoispta.org
CARGILL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 02/15/2011
Selection based on academic achievement and leadership in extracurricular and civic activities.
Applications available at www.cargill.com keyword scholarship and also at www.ffa.org
AXA ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP 02/15/2011
For students with ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family
and community and ability to succeed in college.
Download an application at www.axa-achievement.com
CHILDREN OF VETERANS TUITION WAIVER 03/01/2011
Students must be the child of a veteran and plan to attend one of the campuses of the
University of Illinois.
Application available at http://www.osfa.uiuc.edu/aid/scholarships/waivers_COV.html
ILLINOIS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER TUITION WAIVER 03/01/2011
Plan to pursue a career in teaching special education at a state school in Illinois
Application available at http://www.collegezone.com/media/1112_SETTW_Application.pdf or ask Mrs. McMahan.
ILLINOIS AMVETS SERVICE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 03/01/2011
Several scholarships available including child or grandchild of Veteran , child of deceased
Veteran, and student entering a nursing program.
Access brochure and application at www.ilamvets.org
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS OF ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIP 03/01/2011
For deserving students planning to continue their education in any post-secondary school or
accredited vocational technical school.
For application and information go to http://www.ioof-il.org
NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION 03/01/2011
Preference given to students pursuing careers in business, transportation logistics and physical
distribution.
Applications available from Mrs. McMahan
SHARON MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 03/04/2011
For students planning to major in education. This scholarship is not limited to high school
seniors.
See Mrs. McMahan for the application.
SAMMY 2011-SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR AWARD 03/04/2011
For students who have achieved success in academics, athletics, service and citizenship.
See poster on bulletin board or go to bodybymilk.com for additional information.
US BANKâS INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM apply Oct.2010-March 2011
For High School Seniors planning to enroll next fall at an eligible four year college or
university participating in the U.S.Bank No Fee Education Loan Program.
Apply usbank.com/scholarship
ILLINOIS ELKS CHILDRENâS CARE CORPORATION PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL 03/18/2011
THERAPY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Must plan to study in one of these two fields and have a B or higher grade point average.
Application is available at iea-ccc.info or iea-ieccc.info
SCOTTISH RITE SCHOLARSHIPS-various scholarships and requirements. 04/01/2011
Apps. and requirements are available for review at www.mastermason.com/aasr-springfield-il
ILLINOIS LUMBER AND MATERIAL DEALERS ASSOCIATION EDCUATIONAL 04/01/2011
FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
For students planning to pursue a career in the lumber and building materials industry.
See Mrs. McMahan for application.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY SCHOLARSHIP-REPRESENTATIVE RICH BRAUER 04/15/2011
Eligible students must be accepted and plan to attend an Illinois state university (U of I
SIU C/E, WIU, NIU, Governorâs State, Chicago State, EIU, ISU or Northeastern)
Applications are available from Mrs. McMahan
ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 06/18/2011
Student must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of website-
http://www.abbottandfenner.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, Masterâs, Colby, Tallula American Legion, PORTA PTA, Tallula PTA, Kiwanis, Armstrong and Am. Legion) WILL BE AVAILABLE MARCH, 2011.
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 veteranâs dependents.
