Scholarships - For Seniors
Listed below are scholarship opportunities available to high school seniors. For more information, see Mrs. Witzel.
Scholarship | Criteria | Deadline | |
American Legion Oratorical Contest | High school seniors compete in a oratorical (speech) contest about American citizenship. See link for competition details and this year's specific topic. | January 9, 2021 (Tentative Date) |
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Illinois School Counselor Scholarship | Students who will be completing high school in 2021 are eligible for this non-renewable $1,000 scholarship. | January 31, 2021 | |
IAA Foundation Scholarship | As the charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau, our Mission is to fund education, research, and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture. We proudly offer scholarship opportunities for students pursuing degrees related to agriculture, and those with family farming backgrounds. | February 15, 2021 | |
Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship | They are awarding seven $2,000 scholarships to Illinois High School Seniors who are attending Illinois Colleges and Universities next school year. | March 1, 2021 | |
Farm Credit Scholarship | For students interested in a career in agriculture | March 12, 2021 | |
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March 19, 2021 |
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Legence Bank & American Farm Mortgage - 2021 Academic & FFA Scholarships (several local scholarships at this link)
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March 26, 2021 | |
N. G. Cowen Scholarship: |
The N. G. Cowen Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to young adults from small towns in Southern Illinois who are pursuing a training in the vocational or technical fields. | March 31, 2021 | |
Golden Apple |
Are you planning to become a teacher? Are you going to attend a school in Illinois? If so, this scholarship is for you! The Golden Apple Scholarship is worth up to $23,000! We have had several students from WHS receive this scholarship in the past, so it's definitely attainable. Check out the link below and apply! |
Priority Deadline: Deadline: April 1, 2021 |
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Rend Lake College Foundation Scholarship
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Over 300+ scholarships available with this one application for students planning to attend RLC. |
Priority Deadline: March 1, 2020 |
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SEMO Art & Design Scholarships | Varies depending on scholarship; click on link for more info. | Varies | |
Illinois Hammer Scholarship | Must plan to attend an accredited university within 12 months of applying for the scholarship or already be enrolled in an accredited university. Scholarship will be released directly to the school once proof of enrollment is received to our office. Winner must sign a media release and be available for interview. This is a needs-based scholarship, winner must provide tax records indicating parent(s) or guardian make less than $50k a year if they are selected. Must be a current resident in Illinois. Please only apply once per application period. This scholarship is not limited to pre-law candidates; it is a scholarship intended for any area of study. | June 30, 2021 |