Regular up-dates of scholarships and other opportunities

There will be regular up-dates of scholarship and other opportunities that are available for all grade levels.  Some information will have web addresses that you can visit.  Copy and paste the web address to your web browser to access these scholarships and programs.  Some scholarships do not have a web address and these scholarships and applications can be acquired in the guidance office

• College Covered: this site offers helpful resources, FAFSA (financial aid) information, college planning tips, college planning calendar, scholarship, and logins for both parents and students    go to:   https://www.collegecovered.com/

• Some top rated search engines for scholarships, information, and planning are as follows:  https://www.ed.gov/, https://www.collegeboard.org/,  https://www.unigo.com/, and https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

• https://www.alleducationschools.com/teaching-degrees/ provides a listing of scholarships for Education Majors

• https://studentscholarships.org  and https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/ each provide a wide range of scholarship opportunities

• www.collegescholarships.org   Fill out one application and the Scholarship Owl will submit your application to numerous Scholarships – ie Target, McDonalds, KFC, just to name a few

• https://scholarshipamerica.org  Provides a wide range of scholarship opportunities

• First Scholars - first-generation student, first-time full time student - go to: www.firstscholars.org

• Cappex.com Scholarships - two scholarships: High School Innovator of the Year and "lead With Your Heart" Scholarship - go to www.cappex.com/scholarships

• The Christian Connector - over $150 Million in scholarships & grants were given by Christian schools - go to: www.ChristianConnector.com

• Explore opportunities for scholarships and different colleges on Niche - go to  https://www.niche.com/

• Kankakee Community College - go to:  https://foundation.kcc.edu/scholarships/

• Olivet Nazarene University - go to: https://www.olivet.edu/scholarships

• Governors State University - go to:  https://www.govst.edu/scholarships/

• Eureka College Scholarships - go to:  https://www.eureka.edu/future-students/scholarships-awards/

• Eastern Illinois University - go to: https://www.eiu.edu/scholarships/

• University of Illinois (Champaign) - go to:  https://admissions.illinois.edu/Invest/scholarships

• Illinois State University - go to:  https://honors.illinoisstate.edu/scholarships/university/

• Millikin University  - go to: https://millikin.edu/scholarships

• Bradley University - go to:  https://www.bradley.edu/admissions/freshman/cost/

• Northern Illinois University - go to:  https://www.niu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/index.shtml

• St Francis University (Illinois) - go to:  https://www.stfrancis.edu/

• University of St. Francis (Indiana) - go to:    https://www.sf.edu/

September Scholarships

• Hagan Scholarship Foundation - intended for high achieving students who will require financial assistance in order to attend college - go to:  www.hsfmo.org 

• Fund Scholarships - scholarships available for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender person and their children in Illinois - go to:  www.acornequalityfund.org

• Quest Bridge Scholarship -  connects academically outstanding high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to the nation's leading colleges.  Go to:   https://www.questbridge.org 

• SP Scholarship - Must be a high school senior and must answer the Essay question on the sponsors website.  10 awards will be given out  https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14186/sp_scholarship_scholarship.php

• Greenhouse Scholars is an education non-profit that is dedicated to cultivating a community of leaders who will change the communities of the world.  https://greenhousescholars.org  

• NCWIT Aspirations in computing for women grades 9-12.  Must be US citizen, female, interested in computers and technology.  Go to: https://www.aspirations.org/   

October Scholarships 

• State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship - senior with a GPA  between 2.5 and  3.2, attend college for 2-4 years - go to: https://www.statefarm.com/about-us/community-involvement/community-grants/state-farm-foundations - 

• Photoshop Actions – go to https://www.photoshopactions.com/pages/pretty-photoshop-actions-scholarship-program for application due  (award given twice a year)

• Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Scholarship - $100,000 - 20 Awards
  To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) The contest is open to all students of the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes (Grades 9 - 12) in the public, parochial, private and home schools within the jurisdiction of the sponsoring state society or district. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12674/dr_pepper_tuition_giveaway_scholarship.php#sthash.QFHqk4Wj.dpbs

• Wendy's High School Heisman Award - student with a 'B' grade average, participates in at least one sport - apply online at www.wendysheisman.com -

• Coca-Cola Scholars Program - senior must have a 3.0 or higher - apply online at http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#.Viel_rEo6M8 

• Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - must major in computer science, or computer/electrical engineering - Senior in high school, ACT at least 25 or SAT of 1200, GPA 3.0, U.S. citizen - go to: https://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/scholarships/stokes-educational-scholarship-program/ 

November Scholarships  

• Prudential Spirit of Community Award - this award is to recognize middle and high school students for volunteer service in their community - apply at http://spirit.prudential.com  

• Maryknoll Scholarship - $1,000 6 awards given out, Grades 6-8 Division 1, Grades 9-12 Division 2, Entries must written in English, only one per student.  https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essay-contest/ 

• Student Photography Scholarship - $2,500 - 11 Awards given out, High school students applying for these scholarships must have taken at least one photography or related art class or a College or Technical school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at a recognized college, university or professional school.  https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9451/student_photography_scholarships_scholarship.php

December Scholarships

• "Make the U" Colgate-Palmolive Hispanic Scholarship - must be of Hispanic heritage, based on 3 short essays of 500 words or     less - go to https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/core-values/community-responsibility/haz-la-u   must be submitted 

• Indiana State University:  Scott College of Business -  Gongaware Scholarship   3.5 GPA, 1140 SAT and/or 23 ACT. Students attending Indiana State University seeking a career in insurance and financial services.  Go to:  https://www.indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/gongaware      

• Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholars Program - sr., maintain a 2.5 GPA, full-time enrollment in  a 2 or 4 year college, university, or trade school - go to https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/  -

• AXA Community Scholarship  - based on ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self/family and community, ability to succeed in college  - go to: https://www.scholarshipslab.com/axa-equitable-foundation-axa-achievement-scholarship-in-the-usa/ -

• Locker Scholar Athletes - Awarding 20 - $20,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are athletes or participate in intramurals, martial arts programs.  Visit https://www.footlockerscholarathletes.com/about for more information and the online application.  

• SBO Essay Contest - students in music.  $1,000  and matching music products for your school's music program.  Students 9-12 eligible.  Go to:  http://sbomagazine.com/essay-contest/ 

 January Scholarships

• GE-Reagan  Foundation Scholarship - demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship - go to:  www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs

• National FFA Foundation site offers a variety of scholarship opportunities - go to:  https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/  

• American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship - oration of 8-10 minutes - go to: https://www.legion.org/oratorical

• Young Authors Writing Competition - students submit a poem, story, or essay - opens November and closes  to:  https://www.colum.edu/academics/initiatives/young-authors-writing-competition

 February Scholarships

• CBAI Foundation for Community Banking - Essay writing contest, topic varies yearly.  More information is located in the guidance office.  

• Iroquois Farmers State Bank - scholarship opportunity through Scholarship America go to: Iroquois Farmers State Bank Scholarship Program (scholarsapply.org)

• Vietnam Veterans of America Illinois State Council Scholarship - many scholarships available, child or grandchild of veteran, GPA, awards, extracurricular, community service and financial need - go to: https://www.cfnil.org/scholarships/vietnam-vets-scholarship/ 

• Americanism Essay Contest - three class groups for grades 7-12, less than 500 word essay

• Farm Credit Illinois $2,000 Ag Scholarship go to: Community Engagement (farmcreditil.com)

March Scholarships

• The Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship - students with financial need that maintain a "C" average - you may apply online - go to: www.ioof-il.org 

• KCC Foundation Scholarships - must attend Kankakee Community College, apply online at www.kcc.edu/scholarships 

• Illinois AMVETS and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships - apply on line at:  www.ilamvets.org 

• The Illinois Conservation Foundation is offering their Conservation Achievement Scholarship go to: https://ilconservation.org/What-We-Do/Scholarships 

• Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Bloomington has various scholarships to offer.  Go to: https://www.aasrdanville.org/scholarships 

• Illinois Chemical Education Foundation is offering a $2000.00 scholarship.    For more information on this and other scholarships go to: Ecolab Scholarship - High School Seniors (cicil.net)

• Illinois Sheriffs' Association - $500.00 to and Illinois resident.  go to: https://www.ilsheriff.org/ 

• Beta Sigma Psi Scholarship -  Martin Luther Scholarship.  For any accredited 4-year College or University in the United States.   For more information go to:  http://wp.betasigmapsi.org/scholarships-grants/. 

• IFBW, Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club Inc.,  go to:  http://www.ifbwc.org/scholarships

• The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.  - high school graduate in the spring, demonstrate financial need, and a U.S. citizen.  Students can apply for the state and/or national level.

   https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/      

• Compeer Financial Scholarship - senior, GPA 3.0.  Must be an agriculture major, interested in an agriculture-related field, or have an agricultural or rural background.  Go to: High School Senior Scholarships - Compeer  

• Beta Sigma Psi Scholarships: Christian Leadership Award for University of Illinois students.  For more information go to:  Scholarships for High School Students - Beta Sigma Psi | National Fraternity  

• The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.  - high school graduate in the spring, demonstrate financial need, and a U.S. citizen.  Students studying Carrer and Technical majors.  https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/ 

• Mattress Advisor's Sleep Study Scholarship - various scholarships on this site.  Go to: https://www.mattressadvisor.com/sleep-scholarships/

• Central FFA Boosters Scholarship - for CHS seniors who are a member of the Central FFA Chapter exhibiting potential for successful completion of chosen course of study at an institution of higher learning

• Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship - for senior who are deaf or hard of hearing in one or both ears (severe to profound), exhibit financial need - go to: http://www.deanritter.org/ -

• Central Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - CHS senior, who participated one or more sports for at least 2 years

• Central Federation of Teachers Scholarship - CHS seniors pursuing a field of education

• Central High School Reunion Classes 1965-66-67 College Scholarship - senior at CHS furthering their education

• Chebanse American Legion Scholarship - sr., scholastic ability & community concern

• Dawn Schafer Memorial Scholarship - CHS senior pursuing a career in health, education, or agriculture at a four-year college or university

• Kerry Lee O'Brien Scholarship - senior at CHS, essays

• Lions Club Scholarships - Ashkum and Chebanse Lions Club Committees select scholarships for CHS students from their towns and surrounding areas

April Scholarships

• Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois - for seniors with the potential of being excellent teachers, scholars agree to teach five years in an Illinois school of need, scholars must attend four residential summer institutes - www.goldenapple.org 

• Iroquois County Republican Women's Club - female, senior, 3 year resident of Iroquois county, must be a registered voter when you are legally possible, proof US citizenship

•  Lee Bradford Scholarship - must be active in community service projects and/or volunteer opportunities, must live in Kankakee County, attend college or enroll in a vocational training program

• Zumper Outstanding Student Scholarship - https://www.zumper.com/scholarship $1000 awarded 

• Iroquois County Soil and Water Conservation District & Pheasants Forever Scholarship - resident of Iroquois County, demonstrate an interest in conservation

• Kankakee Area CAP Scholarship - 3.0 GPA, pursuing a career in science, math, health care, or technology

• The Bill of Rights Institute.  We the Students Essay Contest - go to:  https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

• Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau Foundation General Scholarship and the Skog Family Trust Memorial Scholarship - seniors pursuing an agriculture or an Ag-related field, member or a child of a member of the Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau - must be received by Farm Bureau Foundation office

• Dave Ader Scholarship - CHS senior student

• Superintendent Scholarship - CHS senior, essay required

• American Legion Scholarships - American Legion Legacy Scholarship - children of fallen and disabled veteran post 9/11 are eligible - go to:  www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy

• The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis/ Insuring Rural Communities -  based on financial need, GPA 2.0 or higher,  for those pursuing information technology, healthcare, or risk management.  go to:  https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/3432 

• AMVETS Scholarships offer scholarship opportunities to active duty veterans and their families.  https://amvets.org/scholarships/ 

• America Library of Poetry Free Student Poetry Contest - grades 3-12, submit one poem - go to:  https://www.libraryofpoetry.com/ 

 May Scholarships

• IKGSL Scholarship - available to junior or senior softball players belonging to the IKGSL league.  Scholarhip applications are available in the guidance office. 

• Iroquois County Law Enforcement Association - students pursuing a degree in the field of Law Enforcement.  Must be a resident of Iroquois County.  Applications located in the guidance office

• American Heart Association Scholarship - for current seniors with leadership qualities and community service/involvement.  Apply online at https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=khc_resources_scholarships 

• Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois was founded with the goal of awarding academic scholarships to deserving children of workers seriously injured or killed on the job.  go to:  http://www.kidschanceofillinois.com/ 

June Scholarships

• Miner Charitable Foundation Scholarship - available January - senior with financial need for college, preference given to students pursuing an Ag degree

July Scholarships

• The American Legion Baseball Scholarship, must be a high school graduate go to: baseball_scholarship.pdf (legion.org)