PHS Guidance Office
Scholarships
*Scholarships must be returned to the PHS guidance office at least 2 days before the actual due date to allow time for preparing transcripts, etc.
Due Dates will be added as they are posted. |
2009-2010 Scholarships
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Scholarship
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Information | Due Date |
| Robert Battern Memorial Scholarship | For the senior who plans to further their education in a trade/vocational school. | 3/31/10 |
| Christian Connector Inc. | log onto www.christianconnector.com to request free Christian college info as well as being registered for a $2500 Christian college scholarship drawing | |
| JWCC Scholarships | For the senior who will be attending JWCC in the fall of 2010 | |
| US Bank Scholarship | For the senior who will be attending a four-year college or university. Applications may be found at usbank.com/student loans | 3/1/10 |
| KFC Colonel's Scholars Program | For the senior who will be attending an Illinois school pursuing a bachelor's degree. Financial need and entrepreneurial sprit are needed to qualify. Applications may be found at www.kfcscholars.com | 12/1/09-2/10/10 |
| Illinois Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Scholarship | For the senior who will be attending any school, also maintains a "C" average, and financial need is considered. | 3/1/10 |
| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship | For the senior who has shown ambition, drive, determination, respect for self, family & community. www.axa-achievement.com to download application | |
| SAMMY | For any senior student athlete | |
| American Business Women's Association Scholarship | For the senior & college students who are seeking a business or professional career. GPA must be 2.5 or better and may be attending or planning to attend any school. | 3/1/10 |
| Diocesan Council of Catholic Women | For the female high school student of the Catholic faith. Must exemplify DCCW's mission values of leadership, faith and service. | 3/13/10 |
| Illinois Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans | For the senior who will be enrolling in the fall at college or university. Student must be a descendant of a male who served in the army, navy, judicial, executive or civil service of the Confederate States of America. Family lines must be documented genealogically with a dependency chart. | 3/15/10 |
| National Defense Transportation Association | For the senior or who is interested in careers in Business, Transportation Logistics, and Physical Distribution. | 3/1/10 |
| AMVETS | Various scholarships involved in applications - For the senior who has taken the ACT, or has veterans in their family, or for the nursing careers after high school. | 3/1/10 |
| Illinois Lumber and Materials Dealers Association | For the student who is a senior or who is already enrolled in college. Must be pursuing a career in selecting the lumber and building materials field. | 4/1/10 |
| SIU-E School of Nursing | Is holding an Open House on Saturday, Feb. 20th from 8:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Sessions will be held on their various degrees offered as well as the local hospitals will be represented. Pre-registration is required and is available at www.siue.edu/nursing. | |
| George McKibben Memorial Scholarship | For the student who will b ea junior or senior in an Illinois state university (U of I, EIU, WIU, SIUE, SIUC, or ISU) and is pursuing an ag related degree. | 5/17/10 |
| Illinois General Assembly Scholarship | Senior who will be attending an Illinois state school. Info is available in the G.O. | |
| Alinda Burbridge Memorial | For the Senior Saukette. | 4/1/10 |
| Mary Ward Piper Memorial | For the Senior Saukette | 4/1/10 |
| Rashelle Cox Memorial | For the senior who best exemplifies Saukee Pride, Spirit, Drive, and Dedication. | 4/1/10 |
| Class of '54 | For the senior who is continuing education after high school. | 4/1/10 |
| Cole Stickman Memorial | For the senior who has shown effort in school | 4/1/10 |
| Daniel McQuade Memorial | For the senior who is active on any PHS athletic team during the current school year. | 4/1/10 |
| Friends of Ag | For the senior who will be majoring in ag. Must be involved in FFA. | 4/1/10 |
| Florence Penstone Garson Memorial | For the senior female who will be pursuing a teaching or other related education career. | 4/1/10 |
| Emmett Dean Carter Memorial | For the senior who will be entering into the criminal justice/law enforcement career field. Ex: officer, case worker, or probation dept. | 4/1/10 |
| George & Hazel Barber Scholarship | For the senior who has an ACT of 22 or higher. Also based on financial need. | 4/1/10 |
| Laurence & Ruth Hubbard Memorial | Based on extreme financial need. | 4/1/10 |
| George & Thelma Woods Memorial | Based on extreme financial need. | 4/1/10 |
| Dolores Cox Nursing Scholarship | For the senior who will be pursuing a nursing degree. Based on achievement, scholarship, leadership and financial need. | 3/31/10 |
| Rod Webel Memorial | For the senior who will be pursuing an education after high school. Preference will be given to students in the ag careers. Parents must be a Pike County Farm Bureau member. Leadership, school & community activities are considered. | 4/15/10 |
| Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program | New scholarship for any student that would like to be nominated for his/her volunteer work needs to sign up in the guidance office. | 3/15/10 |
| Illinois Association of County Officials | Student must at least be a high school senior who is the family member of an elected or appointed Illinois County official either currently employed or retired that are active dues paying members | 3/8/10 |
| Pittsfield Lions Club, Inc. Memorial Scholarship | For the well-rounded senior who will be enrolling in any program after high school and is willing to return to Pike County to work and live. Academics, leadership, character, perseverance and good works are all factors considered | 4/15/10 |
| Masonic Grant | For the senior who has a GPA of 2.5 or better | 4/1/10 |
| McDonald's Scholarship | For the senior who currently has a job. Also based on extra curricular activities. GPA of a "C" or better is required | 4/1/10 |
| Dr. Richmond Prentice Memorial | For the senior who will be attending WIU majoring in education. Must have a "C" or better GPA | 3/30/10 |
| Crime Stoppers of Pike County | For the senior who will pursuing a degree in law enforcement/ and or criminal justice | 4/1/10 |
| Illinois Laborers' & Contractors Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program | Applications will be accepted on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Stop by the g.o. for more info or visit their web site at www.illaborers.org | |
| Pike County HCE Scholarship | For the senior who has been an active 4H member for four years or more. Student must have at least a "C" average and may be accepted into any school after high school. | 4/1/10 |
| Pike County 4-H Foundation Scholarship | For the senior who will be attending college or tech school after graduation. Must have been a 4-H member for at least four years or more. | 4/1/10 |
| Barber Family Foundation Scholarship | For the senior or older student who will be/or is already attending any academic or recreational program (college, athletic, artistic, travel, etc). Must be Pike County residents under the age of 25. | 4/16/10 |
| IAHCE Member Education Scholarship | For the senior who has a family member that is a current or deceased member of Pike County HCE (Home Extension). Student must be planning to attend or already attending a 2 or 4 year. school | 5/1/10 |
| UTTA Scholarship | For the senior who currently has a "B" average and will be pursuing a degree after high school. | 4/1/10 |
| Illinois Sheriff's Association | For the senior who will be attending an Illinois school. | 4/12/10 |
| Excellence in Ag | For the senior who will be attending a college to pursue an ag or ag related degree. | 5/14/10 |
| Pittsfield Fire Department | For the senior who has been active in community service. Must be majoring in the career area of protective services. | |
| Township Officials Scholarship | For the senior who has been active in any leadership duties and community service. Must have a GPA of 4.0 or better. Planning to enroll in an Illinois school pursuing a bachelor's degree. | 3/1/10 |
| Senator Vince Demuzio Memorial | For the senior who will be attending a college/university within the State of Illinois and will be majoring in the field of education or political science. | 3/17/10 |
| River Party Foundation Scholarship | For the senior who would help promote interest in Pike County, continue hard working skills, service, and scholarship. | 5/7/10 |
| Sherwood & Evelyn Kresin Memorial | For the senior or college student entering or enrolled in a State of Illinois school. Will be based on scholastic merit as evidenced by academic performance. May be pursuing any field. | 4/1/10 |
| Illinois Masonic Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund (Health Care) | For the senior or college student who will be pursuing the field of health care. GPA must be and remain B average. | 4/1/10 |
| Lou Barnett Scholarship Trust |
Based on citizenship | 4/14/10 |
| Farmers State Bank County Wide Achievement | Based on high school or community achievement | 4/14/10 |
| Farmers State Bank Achievement | Based on good citizenship and good grades. | 4/14/10 |
| Louella Mae Dixon Scholarship Fund | Based on good academic standing. | 4/14/10 |
| Cox Scholarship Trust | Must be attending U of I or an Illinois State school. | 4/14/10 |
| Schnepf Scholarship Trust | Must be attending U of I or an Illinois State school. | 4/14/10 |
| Earle Seaborn Scholarship Fund | For the senior who will be attending a four-year school. Based on good academic standing and may be pursuing any career field. | 4/14/10 |
| McRill Scholarship Fund | For the student who will be a lawyer, medical doctor or minister. | 4/14/10 |
| Pikeland Foundation Scholarships | For the senior or college student, based on financial need, scholastic abilities, leadership, service, character, and desire to further education. May be attending any school. | 4/15/10 |
| PHS Faculty Scholarship | For the college junior pursuing a degree in education. Download application. | 5/14/10 |
| The Burdette Zumwalt Memorial Scholarship | For the senior who has shown Saukee Pride through participation in sports. May be attending any school after graduation. Student must show work experience and verification from employer. | 4/1/10 |
| Frances L. Snyder Memorial Scholarship | For the senior or college student who will be continuing education or occupational training at an Illinois school. Eligibility is based on income guidelines. | 4/30/10 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon | For the male senior student who will be attending the U of I at Champaign/Urbana. Based on scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service. | 4/23/10 |
| Kenneth & Vesta Stark Memorial Scholarship | For the U of I student in the ag field. Go online to College of Aces and use your student ID# to access this application. | 6/1/10 |
| Pike County Education Association Scholarship | For a member’s child who has already graduated from high school and is currently attending a full-time college degree program. | 3/31/10 |
| VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay | For all students 9th-12th grades to receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. The theme is "Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?" For more info visit www.vfw.org under the Programs link. | 11/1/10 |
| Pittsfield Fire Department Scholarship | For the senior who will be majoring in the career area of protective services. This may be for a certificate, applied associate or bachelor's degree. |
5/1/10 |
| VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay | For all students 9th-12th grades to receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. The theme is "Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?" For more info visit www.vfw.org under the Programs link. | 11/1/10 |