Scholarships to Fund Future Education
Listed below are scholarship opportunities available to high school seniors. CLICK on any links for more information, an application, or a link to their website (if available). For more information, see Mrs. Witzel.
| Scholarship | Criteria and Other Information | Deadline |
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Crossroads Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior pursuing a career in the medical field. Monetary Award: (4) $1,000 scholarships. |
March 28, 2023 |
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Illinois Principals Association Scholarship |
Eligibility: High school senior planning to become a teacher. Monetary Value: $500 |
March 31, 2023 |
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Community First Bank of the Heartland Scholarship |
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from a Jefferson County High School in 2023 with a GPA of at least a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Monetary Award: $500 |
March 31, 2023 |
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Norwedden Gene Cowan Scholarship |
Criteria: Senior with great financial need with a 3.3 GPA or lower Monetary Award: TBD |
March 31, 2023 |
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Shelter Insurance Scholarship (Mike Coleman) |
Eligibility: Any senior planning to attend college or technical school. Students can scan and email their application to mcoleman@ Monetary Amount: $1,500 |
March 31, 2023 |
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SSM Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field. Monetary Award: 8 - $1,000 to $1,500 individual scholarships |
March 31, 2023 (BY 5:00 PM) |
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SSM - Dr. Jean Modert Scholarship |
Eligibility: Student pursuing a major in a health care program with at least a 3.0 GPA. Monetary Award: $1,000 |
April 1, 2023 |
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Crosswalk Community Action Scholarship |
Eligibility: Seniors of Franklin, Williamson, Jefferson, and Jackson counties; income based Monetary Award: $1,500 - $4,500 |
April 1, 2023 |
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Herb and Garden Club Scholarship |
Eligibility: High school senior pursuing a degree in Horticulture or Plant-Based Agriculture. Monetary Award: $500 |
April 1, 2023 |
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John Howard Community Service Scholarship |
Eligibility: Graduating senior Monetary Value: $500 |
April 11, 2023 |
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WHS Booster Club Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior who participated in at least one sport during senior year; Parent/Guardian must be a current member of the WHS Booster Club. Monetary Value: Varies dependent upon participation in sports. |
April 12, 2023 |
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American Legion Post 141 Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior from Jefferson County related to a member of the American Legion (limited to parent, grandparent or step-grandparent) either living or deceased. Monetary Award: $500 |
April 15, 2023 |
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Delta Theta Tau Scholarship |
Eligibility: Woodlawn High School senior. Monetary Value: $500 |
April 21, 2023 |
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Shelby Mitchell Memorial Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior who is going into teaching. Monetary Value: $500 (multiple applicants will be awarded) |
April 28, 2023 |
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Donna Wilson Schofield Memorial Nursing Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior pursuing a career in nursing. Monetary Value: $300 |
April 28, 2023 |
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Tri-County Electric - the LaVern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship |
1 Scholarship available for a child of co-op members, relatives of co-op employees or directors, or individuals who have served or are serving in the armed forces or National Guard are all eligible for this scholarship, intending to help pay for costs to attend lineworker school conducted by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL; scholarship worth $2,000 | April 30, 2023 |
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Peg Edwards Memorial Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Monetary Award: $1,000 |
May 1, 2023 |
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Nurse Corps Scholarship Program |
Eligibility: Students interested in nursing Monetary Award: All costs associated with nursing education program |
Not Listed |
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Math Lover Scholarship |
Eligibility: All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Monetary Award: $500 |
July 31, 2023 |
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Learner Algebra Scholarship |
Eligibility: All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Monetary Award: $500 |
July 31, 2023 |
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Learner Calculus Scholarship |
Eligibility: All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Monetary Award: $500 |
July 31, 2023 |
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Learner Geometry Scholarship |
Eligibility: All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Monetary Award: $500 |
July 31, 2023 |
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Learner SAT Scholarship |
Eligibility: All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Monetary Award: $500 |
July 31, 2023 |
