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Scholarships 2021/2022
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE IN THE G.O. 5 SCHOOL DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL APPLICATION DUE DATE.
Scholarship | Information | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Acorn Equality Fund Scholarship | Seniors associated with the LGBTQ community and residents in the AEF service area are eligible to apply for this scholarship. | September 17, 2021 |
Heisman Scholarship | Seniors who have completed volunteer hours and play a sport can complete and turn in the scholarship application online. | October 19, 2021 |
Coca Cola Scholarship | Seniors committed to making a positive impact on their community can apply. | October 31, 2021 |
Prudential Spirit Scholarship | Juniors and Seniors involved in volunteering can apply for the scholarship through the link listed in your Google Classrooms. | November 10, 2021 |
Golden Apple Scholarship | April 1, 2022 | |
JWCC Trailblazer Scholarship (1/2 tuition scholarship) | Full-time student (12+ hours per semester). Merit-based scholarship awarded annually. To be considered, students will need to complete the Trailblazer scholarship application. Applications can be filled out via a link in your Google Classroom. | March 1, 2022 |
JWCC Presidential Scholarship (FULL tuition scholarship) | Students will compete for three, two-year presidential full-in-district tuition scholarships at John Wood Community College. The competition involves an interview process with JWCC faculty, students, and administrators. High school grade point average and ACT/SAT score, as well as application attachments, will also be factors in the competition. Students with at least a 3.75 GPA (cumulative unweighted on a 4.0 scale) should apply by filling out the form via the link in your Google Classroom. | January 31, 2022 |
JWCC Foundation Scholarships | A variety of scholarships are available for students in many occupations. 60+ scholarships are available! | Varies per Scholarship |
JWCC Music Auditions | Instrumental or vocal scholarships for the 2021-22 school year are now open to high school seniors. Please call 217-641-4999 or email ssoebbing@jwcc.edu for more information or to register. | You can audition either March 24 or March 25, 2022 |
JWCC Visual Arts Portfolio Reviews | Senior students can now apply for a visual arts scholarship for art and graphic design majors for the 2021-22 academic year. You can seek more information/register by calling 217-641-4517 or emailing wiewelc@jwcc.edu. | You can audition either March 24 (2:00 - 3:00 p.m.) or March 25, 2022 (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.) |
UIUC Scholarship | The Alpha Alumni Chapter of Beta Sigma Psi - National Lutheran Fraternity is offering a $3,000 scholarship given out to a Christian male freshman attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2022. There is no obligation to join Beta Sigma Psi or be related to a member of the fraternity to receive this award. Runner-ups may be eligible for $500. | March 5, 2022 |
Prudential Emerging Visionaries | Now accepting applications for Prudential Emerging Visionaries from people ages 14 to 18 who are taking on today’s toughest financial and societal challenges. Sound like you? | November 4, 2021 |
Pittsfield High School Alumni Scholarships | PHS alums enrolled in or planning to pursue a post-secondary degree or training program are eligible to apply for a scholarship. To be eligible, applicants must be graduates of Pittsfield High School and enrolled in good standing or accepted to their chosen educational program. Should only be submitted to: classof1954scholarship@gmail.com | November 30, 2021 |
Greenhouse Scholar Program | Graduating seniors planning on attending 4-year academic institutions with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above who demonstrate financial need and have great leadership skills can apply for this program. You can apply online. | November 5, 2021 |
Burger King Scholarship | High school seniors who wish to continue their education can apply for this scholarship. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale and be able to demonstrate your involvement in the community, clubs, and your school. | December 15, 2021 |
Equitable Excellence Scholarship | "Graduating high school seniors can apply by submitting an essay describing how they exhibit courage in pursuing what’s possible, display strength in managing challenges, and share wisdom with others." Must plan to enroll in a 2 or 4-year college or university in the upcoming year. | December 17, 2021 |
Illinois Chemical Education Scholarship | Seniors who are seeking degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or teaching high school chemistry are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the Guidance Office, they ask for a variety of materials. Do not staple papers, please paperclip only. | February 28, 2022 |
Illinois Chemical Ecolab Scholarship | Seniors who are seeking degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or teaching high school chemistry are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the Guidance Office, they ask for a variety of materials. Do not staple papers, please paperclip only. Ecolab Scholarship is dedicated to water education and includes a different essay question. | February 28, 2022 |
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship | Graduating seniors who can write an essay explaining the importance of community banking can apply. Applications are available to be picked up in the Guidance Office. | February 3, 2022 |
IEC Memorial Scholarship Fund- | Eight scholarships will be awarded to high school students who are the sons or daughters of an electric cooperative member who resides in Illinois and is receiving service from the cooperative at the time the scholarship application is submitted. A ninth scholarship – the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship – will be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of an electric cooperative employee or director who resides in Illinois. Applicants must be high school senior who is planning to enroll in a full-time (at least 12 hours) undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. | December 31, 2021 |
Pike County Quail & Upland Management Association Scholarship | Seniors who are entering a 2 or 4-year program with an emphasis on agriculture or conservation can apply for this scholarship. The due date is January 26, 2022, to the Guidance Office. Paper applications are available to pick up in the Guidance Office. | January 26, 2022 |
DAR Scholarships | Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships. Applications can be filled out through the attached link in the senior Google classroom by January 31st. | Open from November 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022, at 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) |
HomeGrown Scholarship | Seniors pursuing 2 and 4-year degrees in agriculture and/or science can apply online for this scholarship at the link in your senior google classroom! | January 30, 2022 |
Department of Illinois Americanism Essay Contest | Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office | January 31, 2022 |
Odd Fellow - Rebekah Scholarship | Seniors who are Illinois residents and planning on attending college or vocational school are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | February 23, 2022 |
ISCA $1,000 Student Scholarship Opportunity- The Scholarship can be used to support attendance to a 4-Year College/University, 2-Year College/University, Trade School, or Apprenticeship Program. The application link is listed in the senior google classroom. | Due date is January 31st | |
Baxter Memorial Scholarship - Seniors who will attend an ABET-accredited engineering or technical program at a four year college or university are eligible to attend, applications are available in the Guidance Office. | Due date is February 25 | |
Prairieland FS Scholarship - Seniors who are active in vocational classes or local agriculture groups and who have a GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale are eligible to apply. If you wish, there is a link in the senior google classroom which allows you to fill it out online, print, and then turn into the GO. | Due date is March 18th | |
Elk Lodge Physical or Occupational Therapy Majors Application - Full time students currently enrolled in a physical therapy program or occupational therapy program who are intending to further their education in this same field can apply at this link http://illinoiselksccc.org/forms.html . | Due date is the first Friday of March to Jim Goldsburough. | |
Compeer Financial Scholarship - Seniors who will be attending a university, community, or technical college, who have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and who are involved in agricultural activities are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | Deadline is March 9th to the GO. | |
Pike County Historical Society Scholarship - Seniors graduating who will be pursuing post secondary training or education are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the GO. | Due date is February 28th. | |
Irvin Dean Franklin Scholarship - Any Pike County Senior or Pike County Graduate who will be continuing their education post high school/currently are continuing their education post high school are eligible to apply. | Due date is March 20th to the Guidance Office. | |
General Federation of Women's Clubs Vocational Scholarship- Seniors who will be entering the trades or vocational schooling post high school are eligible to apply. | Due date to the GO is March 11th. | |
General Federation of Women's Clubs Hamilton Ridge Music Scholarship - Students who will be attending an Illinois College/University/Community College in Fall of 2022 and who will be either majoring or minoring in music are eligible to apply. Applications are in the GO. | Due date is March 11th. | |
General Federation of Women's Clubs Lorado Taft Art Scholarship - Students who will be attending an Illinois College/University/Community College in Fall of 2022 and who will be either majoring or minoring in art are eligible to apply. Applications are in the GO. | Due date is March 11th. | |
General Federation of Women's Clubs Arthur Grant Smith Drama Scholarship - Students who will be attending an Illinois College/University/Community College in Fall of 2022 and who will be either majoring or minoring in drama are eligible to apply. Applications are in the GO. | Due date is March 11th. | |
We Grow Dreams Scholarship- Seniors who are looking to pursue a career in agriculture, conservation, real estate, or wildlife biology are eligible for this scholarship. Applications are available in the GO. | Due date is April 25th. | |
Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship - Seniors who will be enrolled as a full time student in a post secondary institution during the 2022-2023 school year (not including summer sessions) are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | Due date is March 9th. Late Applications Not Accepted. | |
Horatio Alger Scholarship- This year, the scholarship committee has shifted their focus to juniors. Any juniors who are planning to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree after graduation and who demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply. The link for the application is in the Junior google classroom. | Due date is March 15th. |