Scholarship Opportunities
SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT BULLETIN
2/21/12
2/21/12
Michael Hindman Scholarship
A yearly scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to pursue a career in education. This year one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in the spring and paid when the student begins his/her student teaching assignment (within 3 to 5 years).
Criteria:
A yearly scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to pursue a career in education. This year one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in the spring and paid when the student begins his/her student teaching assignment (within 3 to 5 years).
Criteria:
· Application is open to any high school senior residing in IEA-NEA Region 3 or 7 who is entering college with plans to pursue a career in education.
· Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
· Applicant must have been accepted at college.
· Applicant must have demonstrated success in his/her high school career.
Application must be postmarked by March 1, 2012.
For more information and to download the Michael Hindman Teacher Education Scholarship, please click on the link. www.ieanea.org/region/3/assets/scholarship memo & application 2012.doc
For more information and to download the Michael Hindman Teacher Education Scholarship, please click on the link. www.ieanea.org/region/3/assets/scholarship memo & application 2012.doc
BigSun Scholarship…2012 $500.00
How to Apply: Please send us a short essay answering the following question:
How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?
Who is eligible? All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
How to submit: All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards
bigsunathletics [dot] com
Visit: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline: June 22, 2012
How to Apply: Please send us a short essay answering the following question:
How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?
Who is eligible? All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
How to submit: All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards
bigsunathletics [dot] comVisit: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline: June 22, 2012
Wabash Valley College Scholarship Amounts vary
Requirements: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Plan to attend Wabash Valley Fall 2012 3.) Must complete FAFSA application in January (This application covers all Scholarships.)
Requirements: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Plan to attend Wabash Valley Fall 2012 3.) Must complete FAFSA application in January (This application covers all Scholarships.)
Application available in Guidance Office or online at http://www.iecc.edu/wvc/scholarship/FRESHMAN_SCHOLARSHIP_PACKET.pdf
Deadline: March 9, 2012
Deadline: March 9, 2012
University of Illinois Tuition Waiver
A tuition waiver is available for children of Veterans living Illinois. The waiver may be used for any University of Illinois campus. Up to six waivers per Illinois county are awarded each year, one for each of the following conflicts:
A tuition waiver is available for children of Veterans living Illinois. The waiver may be used for any University of Illinois campus. Up to six waivers per Illinois county are awarded each year, one for each of the following conflicts:
World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam Conflict, Southwest Asia Conflict, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Applications will be available beginning December 1, 2011. Students need to apply before March 1, 2012. To learn more about this tuition waiver, go to: https://secuire.admin.illinois.edu/osfa/scholarship-database/detail.aspx?id=1522
IRTA Foundation, Inc. $750 - $1,500
Requirements: 1.) Graduating Senior 2.) GPA of 4.0/5.0 scale 3.) Enroll in a public college or university within Illinois with a Teacher Training Prog.
Requirements: 1.) Graduating Senior 2.) GPA of 4.0/5.0 scale 3.) Enroll in a public college or university within Illinois with a Teacher Training Prog.
Applications available in the Guidance Office
Application Deadline: March 7, 2012
Application Deadline: March 7, 2012
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Requirements: 1.) Graduation Senior 2.) Child/children or legally adopted child of active duty United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
Requirements: 1.) Graduation Senior 2.) Child/children or legally adopted child of active duty United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
Please type, complete on-line at www.legion.org or write legibly.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2012
Application Deadline: April 15, 2012
Susan G. Komen Grants/Scholarships 2 - $500
Requirements: 1.) Graduating Senior 2.) Child of a parent who has had breast cancer or who has died form breast cancer and exhibit financial need.
Requirements: 1.) Graduating Senior 2.) Child of a parent who has had breast cancer or who has died form breast cancer and exhibit financial need.
Application available online at: www.komenevansville.org
Application Deadline: March 16, 2012
Application Deadline: March 16, 2012
Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver (Univ. of Illinois)
The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is a four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois. The recipient may use his/her Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver at any of the University of Illinois campuses (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Health Sciences Center, Springfield, or Global Campus). Up to six tuition waivers are awarded per county – one for each of the following wars/conflicts: World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict, the Southwest Asia Conflict, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Specific information regarding the required service dates and medal eligibility is provided on the application itself.
The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is a four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois. The recipient may use his/her Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver at any of the University of Illinois campuses (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Health Sciences Center, Springfield, or Global Campus). Up to six tuition waivers are awarded per county – one for each of the following wars/conflicts: World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict, the Southwest Asia Conflict, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Specific information regarding the required service dates and medal eligibility is provided on the application itself.
Applications for the 2012-2013 Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver are now available online. Please refer to our web site www.osfa.illinois.edu. On the right hand side of the page, click on the orange “Forms” button. Next, choose “2012-2013 Forms.” The application is listed under the “Tuition Waivers” section. The applicant will need to print out the application and mail it to our office with the required documents. Candidates must submit the completed application with photocopies of both the veteran parent’s service papers (DD Form 214) and the student’s ACT scores to our office.
Priority Deadline Is: March 1, 2012
Elizabeth Stubblefield Memorial Scholarship $2000
Eligibility: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Enrolling in university or vocational/tech school for 2012 3.) Applicant must be under a physician’s care with epilepsy
Eligibility: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Enrolling in university or vocational/tech school for 2012 3.) Applicant must be under a physician’s care with epilepsy
Application available online at: www.efgreatersil.org/images/SARA-ELIZABETH-STUBBLEFIELD-Scholarship-Application.pdf
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012
Olney Central College Tuition Waiver/Sholarship
Requirements: 1.) Graduating Senior 2.) Rank in top 30% at the end of 7th Semester
Recipients will be selected based on available funding.
Requirements: 1.) Graduating Senior 2.) Rank in top 30% at the end of 7th Semester
Recipients will be selected based on available funding.
Applications available in the guidance office.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
Illinois Div of Sons of Confederate Veterans $1000
Eligibility: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Students 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 3.) Lineal or collateral family lines must be documented genealogically with a descendency chart.
Eligibility: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Students 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 3.) Lineal or collateral family lines must be documented genealogically with a descendency chart.
Application available in the guidance office.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Illinois Elks Care Program/Scholarship
Eligibility: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Physical & Occupational therapy Majors Only 3.) Must have a “B” average or 4.0 or higher GPA on 5.0 scale 4.) Must be enrolled in Fall 2012 in college/university
Eligibility: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Physical & Occupational therapy Majors Only 3.) Must have a “B” average or 4.0 or higher GPA on 5.0 scale 4.) Must be enrolled in Fall 2012 in college/university
Application available online at: www.iea-ieccc.info
Application Deadline: March 9, 2012
Application Deadline: March 9, 2012
Richland County Farm Bureau-Myra L. Burgener Scholarship $500
Eligibility: 1.) ERHS Senior 2.) Senior pursuing a college degree in Elementary Education in Fall 2012.
Eligibility: 1.) ERHS Senior 2.) Senior pursuing a college degree in Elementary Education in Fall 2012.
Application available in the guidance office
Application Deadline: March 30, 2012
Application Deadline: March 30, 2012
Godeke Scholarship – renewable
Eligibility: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Students pursuing a degree in humanities 3.) Students must demonstrate academic ability and leadership in school and community 4.) 4.0 or better GPA on 5.0 scale
Eligibility: 1.) H.S. Senior 2.) Students pursuing a degree in humanities 3.) Students must demonstrate academic ability and leadership in school and community 4.) 4.0 or better GPA on 5.0 scale
Application available in the guidance office
Application Deadline: Completed applications should be submitted to First National Bank by 10:00,
March 1, 2012
Application Deadline: Completed applications should be submitted to First National Bank by 10:00,
March 1, 2012
PALS Task Force Sholarship
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Applicants must live a drug free lifestyle and be a positive role model
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Applicants must live a drug free lifestyle and be a positive role model
Application available in the guidance office
Application Deadline: March 23, 2012
Application Deadline: March 23, 2012
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Scholarship $500
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Attending a college or university in Fall 2012.
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Attending a college or university in Fall 2012.
Application available online at: http;//www.psci.net/asq915 (Select the “SectionScholarship” link to print the application form.)
Application Deadline: March 31, 2012
Olney Arts Council Scholarship
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fine arts education 3.) Full-time enrollment at an accredited college
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fine arts education 3.) Full-time enrollment at an accredited college
Application available in the guidance office.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2012
Application Deadline: March 30, 2012
Buick Achievers Scholarship
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Enrolling full time at a four-year college or university in 2012-13
3.) Plan to major in study of engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Enrolling full time at a four-year college or university in 2012-13
3.) Plan to major in study of engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry
Application available online at: www.buickachievers.com
Application Deadline: February 29, 2012
Application Deadline: February 29, 2012
Cellular One Scholarship 12 - $500
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) GPA of 4.0 on 5.0 scale 3.) Enrolling in a 2-year or 4-year state college
4.) Cellular One customer (applicant is a customer or child or grandchild of customer)
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) GPA of 4.0 on 5.0 scale 3.) Enrolling in a 2-year or 4-year state college
4.) Cellular One customer (applicant is a customer or child or grandchild of customer)
Application available in guidance or online at: www.cellular1.net
Application Deadline: March 21, 2012
Application Deadline: March 21, 2012
Richland County Farm Bureau
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Enrolling in a college or university for Fall 2012 3.) Pursuing a college degree in an Ag-related field
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Enrolling in a college or university for Fall 2012 3.) Pursuing a college degree in an Ag-related field
Applications available in the ERHS Guidance Office
Application Deadline: March 30, 2012
Application Deadline: March 30, 2012
Bill Millspaugh Memorial Award $1,000
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Participated in the ERHS Athletic Program 3.) Enrolling in college in Fall 2012
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Participated in the ERHS Athletic Program 3.) Enrolling in college in Fall 2012
Essay instructions in guidance office
Application Deadling: March 31, 2012
Application Deadling: March 31, 2012
ASQ Scholarship
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Enrolling in a college or university for Fall 2012
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Enrolling in a college or university for Fall 2012
Applications available online at: www.psci.net/asq915
Application Deadline: March 31, 2012
Application Deadline: March 31, 2012
Future Accounting Professional Scholarship $1,000
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Pursuing an accounting career at an accredited post-secondary school or college
Eligibility: 1.) Senior 2.) Pursuing an accounting career at an accredited post-secondary school or college
Applications available online at: www.accountingcareersfordummies.com/
Application Deadline: Check online
Application Deadline: Check online
