Scholarships

2025 Running to Remember - Mason Knorr CENTRAL 5K MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

To honor the memory of local residents of Central School District and toassist ourgraduating students in their pursuit of their chosen career field. The 2024 Central 5KMemorial Run/ Walk was held in memory of Mason Knorr to help graduates of the2025graduation class. PDF DOCX

Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley

Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley - community scholarship site with varied opportunities.  Apply online at:     https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=kankakeescholarships   . . . read more

The Dr. Betty A. Peters-Lambert and Dale A. Lambert Education Scholarship

  Clifton Central High School       In 1976, Betty graduated from Clifton Central High School, receiving a $150 John L. Nash Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was of great help . . . read more

Central FFA Boosters Scholarship Application

Please complete both forms and return to the Ag department or to the Guidance Office. Form 1:   Central FFA Boosters Scholarship Application Form 2:   Central FFA Boosters Scholarship Application Part 2 read more

Chebanse American Legion Post #408 Scholarship

The Chebanse American Legion Post #408 has established a scholarship to be awarded to members of the senior class.  They will award up to eight scholarships to students who demonstrate adequate scholastic ability to succeed in . . . read more

Superintendent's Scholarship

The Superintendent's Scholarship is available by clicking the link below.  This scholarship is for Central High School seniors only.  The completed scholarship essay is due by April 15th.   Click here for . . . read more

Dave Ader Scholarship

This scholarship is for a student attending KCC.  Two $150.00 scholarships are awarded each year.  Deadline - April 15th. Click here for Dave Ader Scholarship Application in PDF Click here for Dave Ader Scholarship . . . read more

Central Athletic Booster Scholarship

The Central Athletic Booster Club (CABC) Scholarship has been established to offer further assistance to an eligible athlete in the pursuit of higher education.  Due April 20th Click here for application in PDF Click . . . read more

Central Federation of Teachers

This scholarship is for a CHS senior who is planning on majoring in education.  Deadline - March 31st.   Click here for Central Federation of Teachers Scholarship Application .in PDF Click here for application in Word   read more

Nick Koch Memorial Scholarship

The Nick Koch Memorial Scholarship has been established to honor the late Nick Koch, a 2003 graduate from Clifton Central High School, by helping a graduating multi-sport athlete further their education in an athletic field.

Chebanse Haunted House Scholarship

Purpose: The Chebanse Haunted House Scholarship has been established to assist community members of the current graduating class.

Eligibility: Any members of the current graduating class furthering their education. Applicants must complete the application form and return it to the guidance department by March 31st.

Dawn Schafer Memorial Scholarship

Purpose: The Dawn Schafer Memorial Scholarship has been established to help a member of the graduating class of Central High School further their education. Preference will be given to students planning careers in Health, Education, or Agriculture.

Eligibility: Member of the current graduating class (participating in graduation), A statement of admission to a four-year college or university in Illinois

Kerry Lee O'Brien Scholarship

Purpose: The Kerry Lee O'Brien Scholarship has been established for the purpose of annually helping a member of the graduating class of Central High School pursue additional education or training in his or her chosen career field. It may be used for college technical, vocational, or career oriented education.

Eligibility: Any student in the current graduating class is eligible to apply by completing an application and returning it to the Guidance Department by March 31st.

New Scholarships and Other Opportunities

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 . . . read more