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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)
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

HB Reynolds Scholarship
Jefferson County graduating senior with plans to attend college.

March 19, 2021

Legence Bank & American Farm Mortgage - 2021 Academic & FFA Scholarships

(several local scholarships at this link)

 
  1. Recipient must demonstrate moderate to significant financial need.
  2. Recipient should be a student who plans to further his or her education at a vocational school, junior college or a four year college/university.
  3. The student must be a graduating senior.
  4. Recipient must have a “B” average.
  5. Recipient must be accepted as a full time student into a vocational school, junior college or a four year college/university.
  6. Recipient planning to major in business or finance is preferred, but not required.
 March 26, 2021

N. G. Cowen Scholarship:

Details  |  Application

 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:
December 15, 2020

Deadline: April 1, 2021

Rend Lake College Foundation Scholarship

 

Over 300+ scholarships available with this one application for students planning to attend RLC.

Scholarship Flyer | How to Apply

 Priority Deadline:
March 1, 2020
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