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.
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Kaskaskia College - Foundation Scholarships |
Eligibility: Graduating Senior Monetary Award: N/A |
February 1, 2024 | ||
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Illinois Principal's Association Scholarship |
Eligibility: High School Senior going into education Monetary Award: $500 |
February 16, 2024 | ||
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Jefferson County Chamber Student of the Year Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior in a Jefferson County high school. Monetary Award: $1,000 |
February 9, 2024 | ||
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Norredden Gene Cowen Scholarship |
Eligibility:
Monetary Award: $500 to $5,000 based on the student’s program and need |
March 31, 2024 | ||
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Community First Bank of the Heartland Scholarship |
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from a Jefferson County High School in 2024 with a GPA of at least a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Additional criteria include community involvement, participation in school organizations and/or activities, a personal essay, and three completed character assessments from references of the student’s choosing. Monetary Award: N/A |
March 29, 2024 | ||
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Heneghan and Associates Scholarship |
Eligibility: Any high school seniors enrolled or going to be enrolling in Engineering or Surveying are welcome to apply Monetary Award: $500 |
March 22, 2024 | ||
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SIU Credit Union Scholarship
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Eligibility: High School Senior attending a 2 or 4-year college. Monetary Award: $1000 |
March 29, 2024 | ||
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SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship |
Eligibility: High School senior majoring in a Health Care field. Monetary Award: $1,000-1,500 |
5pm, March 29, 2023 | ||
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Mike Coleman Shelter Insurance Scholarship |
Eligibility: High School Senior Monetary Award: $1,500 |
March 31, 2024 Turn in to Mrs. Witzel |
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Crosswalk Community Action Agency Scholarship |
Eligibility: High School senior with financial need. Monetary Award: $1,500 - 4,000 |
April 1, 2024 | ||
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Jefferson County HCE Scholarship |
Eligibility: High School Senior. Monetary Award: $250 |
April 1, 2024 | ||
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Township Official of Illinois Scholarship |
Eligibility: Graduating senior planning to attend a university or college. Monetary Award: $2,000 |
March 1, 2024 | ||
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Herb and Garden Club Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior who plans to major in horticulture or a horticulture-related major. Monetary Award: $500. |
April 1, 2024 | ||
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American Legion Post 141 Scholarship |
Eligibility: Read the details closely concerning eligibility. Monetary Award: $500. |
April 15, 2024 | ||
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Legence Bank Scholarship |
Eligibility: High School seniors. Monetary Award: Varies |
3pm, March 22, 2024 | ||
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General Federation of Women’s Club Illinois Scholarship |
Eligibility: Any graduating senior, current college student, and/or adult returning to school. Applicant must be attending a vocational school, community college, college, or university located IN the state of Illinois studying Art, Education Drama, Music, and Vocational Studies. Monetary Award: $1500-$15,000 |
April 1, 2024 | ||
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Jefferson County Retired Teacher Scholarship |
Eligible: Senior planning to major in education. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Monetary Award: $500. |
Friday, April 12, 2024 Turn in to Mrs. Witzel |
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2024 Illinois Pork Producers Association Scholarships
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IPPA - The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards nine students with a scholarship each school year. Three Levels are awarded: (3) Gold Scholarships at $2,000 each; (3) Silver Scholarships at $1,500 each; (3) Bronze Scholarships at $1,000 each. Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or be enrolling to begin in the Fall of 2024 to be eligible. IPPA Scholarships are open to students pursuing any undergraduate degree at any two-year or four-year college. Previous winners may apply again Adam Fesser - IPPA hosts the Adam Fesser scholarship each year, which is sponsored by the Mid-Illinois Pork Producers Association. One award of $1,000 will be given. Applicants must be an undergraduate at a university/college or community college for the fall semester 2024. Applicants must also have been a 4-H or FFA member and an Illinois resident. Students applying for the Adam Fesser Scholarship must complete an application form and a typed essay identifying the reason they want to pursue a career in agriculture, as well as provide transcripts, list of achievements & activities, and statement of financial need. Applications will be reviewed by the Adam Fesser Scholarship Committee to determine the winner. Previous winners may not apply again Ryan and Friends -
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4pm on March 1, 2024 | ||
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Rotary 6510 Scholarship |
Eligibility: High School Senior. Monetary Award: $2,500 |
March 1, 2024 | ||
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Gregory F Yank "Servant Leader" Scholarship |
Eligibility: High School Senior. Monetary Award: $2,500. |
April 1, 2024 | ||
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John Howard Community Service Scholarship |
Eligibility: High School Senior. Monetary Award: $500. |
Thursday, April 11, 2024 Turn in to Mrs. Witzel |
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K.A.R.E. Foundation Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior in a Jefferson County high School. Monetary Award: Not available |
Friday, April 12th, 2024 | ||
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Crossroads Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior planning to work in the healthcare industry. Monetary Award: $1,000. |
Monday, April 1, 2024 | ||
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Shelby Mitchell Memorial Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior planning to major in the teaching field. Monetary Award: ? |
May 3rd, 2024. Return completed applications, a transcript, and a copy of attendance record to Sandra Kabat at skabat@woodlawnschools.org. | ||
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Booster Club Scholarship |
See Mrs. Witzel | See Mrs. Witzel | ||
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Crossroads Hospital Nursing Scholarship and Career Opportunity |
Eligibility: High School Senior planning to major in nursing Monetary Award: $4,000 per semester (up to four semesters) |
By midnight April 1, 2024 | ||
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Delta Theta Tau Soroity Scholarship
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Eligibility: Senior planning to attend a college, university, trade or vocational school Monetary Award: $500 |
Completed applications need to be given to Mrs. Witzel by April 29th. | ||
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Illinois High School Activities Foundation Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior planning to become an educator and/or coach Monetary Award: $1000 |
April 22nd - Video Submission - Contact Mrs. Witzel if you plan to submit a video. A Google Form must be filled out. |
