Scholarships - For Seniors
Listed below are scholarship opportunities available to high school seniors. CLICK on the name of the scholarship for more information, an application, or a link to their website. For more information, see Mrs. Witzel.
| Scholarship | Criteria | Deadline |
| Delta Theta Tau | Graduating seniors of Woodlawn High School | March 26, 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 |
| Heneghan and Associates' Scholarship | High school senior planning to enroll in engineering or surveying higher education programs. | March 31, 2021 |
| Community First Bank of the Heartland Scholarship | Applicants must be graduating from a Jefferson County High School in 2021 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 completed character assessments from references of the student’s choosing. | March 31, 2021 |
| SSM Healthcare Scholarship | $750 scholarship awarded to a senior planning to enter the field of healthcare. | March 31, 2021 |
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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 |
| Shelter Insurance Scholarship | Three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to local seniors pursuing a college education. |
March 31, 2021 |
| Rotary International Scholarship | Eligible students are seniors with a B or higher average; essay component. | April 1, 2021 |
| Crosswalk Community Action Agency Scholarship | For students that have a strong financial need; must meet income guidelines. | April 1, 2021 |
| IAHCE Scholarship | High school seniors who have been involved in high school and show financial need to continue their education. | April 1, 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 |
| John Howard Community Service Scholarship |
Awarded to a senior graduating from a Jefferson County high school who best demonstrates the true quality of volunteerism or community service. |
April 2, 2021 |
| Mt. Vernon Business Women's Club | Offering two scholarships - 1) students entering a health-related field; 2) students getting a degree in business or educational studies | April 3, 2021 |
| North American Lighting Scholarship | Offering multiple $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in the business or technical field. NAL’s goal is to support local students in higher education and provide internships for those who wish to remain in the communities we serve. | April 9, 2021 |
| Booster Club Scholarship | For WHS senior athletes who have participated in at least one sport during their senior season and parent(s) is a member of Booster Club. | April 14, 2021 |
| American Legion Post 141 Scholarship | For high school seniors in Jefferson County. | April 15, 2021 |
| KARE Foundation Scholarship | Need-based scholarship for seniors in Jefferson County | April 15, 2021 |
| Peg Edwards Nursing Scholarship | For students planning to obtain a bachelor's in nursing. | April 20, 2021 |
| Jefferson County Teachers Association Scholarship | For students earning a 3.0/4.0 and planning to enter the field of education. | April 23, 2021 |
| Donna Wilson Schofield Scholarship | For students entering the nursing field. | May 1, 2021 |
| Crossroads Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship | For students planning to enter the healthcare field. | June 11, 2021 |
| 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 |
