Scholarships

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The YoungARTS Schalarship 10-01-07 The YoungARTS program gives students opportunities to express their artistic abilities through Cinematic Arts, Dance, Jazz, Music, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice, and Writing. YoungARTS 2008 requires that you be a high school senior in the 2007-2008 school y ear or if you have already graduated you must be 17 or 18 years oldon December 1, 2007 Juniors are not eligible. Participants must be citizens or a permanent resident of the United States. Past winners are not eligible. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
The Acorn Scholarship 10-05-07 The Acorn Equality Fund provides financial support for the advancement of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) people and their allies in downstate Illinois. The range of scholarship awards is $500 to $4,000.  For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
The Luke Scholarship 10-05-07 The Acorn Equality Fund provides financial support for the advancement of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) people and their allies in downstate Illinois. The range of scholarship awards is $500 to $4,000. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation 10-31-07 You must a Senior, demonstrate leadership, commitment to community, academic achievement, and have part-time employment to enroll in this program. Students must apply online. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton

 

Phone:

(800)-306-2653

 
Lincoln Land Special Admissions Scholarship

(For students starting LLCC Spring or Summer 2008)

 ASAP ! The limited number of Special Admissions Scholarships are available to high school students attending LLCC Spring or Summer 2008. Awards are based on the date the application is received. Early applicants will receive priority. The limited number of scholarships available are awarded on a continuous basis from the applicable term open registration date. Scholarships are awarded until they are gone or the start of the term.  Each scholarship will pay the in-district tuition rate for up to four credit hours or $288. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
SAE International

Undesignated Scholarships

 12-01-07 2008 SAE Engineering Scholarships are for high school seniors who intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science, must be a citizen of the USA at the time of application, meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point averages SAT I Reasoning Test and/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship. Undesignated Scholarships range form $1,000 to $10,000. Check the website of http://www.abet.org/. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
SAE International

University Sponsored Scholarships

 12-01-07 2008 SAE Engineering Scholarships are for high school seniors who intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science, must be a citizen of the USA at the time of application, meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point averages SAT I Reasoning Test and/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship. University scholarships range in value from $400 to full tuition For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Lincolnland Legends 12-03-07 Lincolnland Legends, a scholarship program now in its third year, is available to any junior or senior who has the ability to write an essay and the desire to win a college scholarship. This year's essay gives students the opportunity to honor a business and community leader who has made an impression upon the student and has made a significant difference in their community. Any current Illinois high school junior or senior may nominate by essay someone for special recognition. Nominees must be still living and must have been born in, have lived in, or currently live in the students Congressional District in Illinois. The top winner gets $3,000 in scholarships and Illinois dollars for scholars will add $500 for second place wins $2,000. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Toyota Community Scholars 12-14-07 Toyota Community Scholars 100 scholarships valued at $10,000-$20,000.  The scholarship is based on your impact on your community and academic performance. One student is nominated. If you are interested, let Mrs. Hampton know by December 14th. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton

 

National Wild Turkey Federation's Academic Scholarship

 

 12-15-07 The South Central Turkey Chapter will be offering a $500 scholarship for a Macoupin County High School Senior who submits an application with a postmark date on or before December 15, 2007. Students must have a 3.0 gpa, be pursuing a degree at at an accredited institution of higher education, support the preservation of hunting and actively participate in hunting, be active in school activities and in community involvement. Applicants must submit an essay and autobiography exhibiting dedication to conservation, along with three letters of recommendation. Local winners will be selected Jan 15, 2008 for a $500 scholarship.  For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
AXA Achievement Scholarship 12-15-07 AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report, presents the AXA Achievement Scholarship. The AXA Foundation with be offering $10,000 national scholarships to 52 students (one in each state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico). $15,000 additional scholarships will be offered to 10 national recipients. The national scholarship winners will also be offered internships at AXA offices and a laptop for college. Winners are students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college and who have respect for self, family, and community.  

For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton

 
Young Achievers Gateway East 12-15-07 Outstanding students in grates 5-10 will be recognized as Gateway East Young Achievers. Must be resident of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, Monroe, Randolph or St Clair County. Twelve Gateway East  Young Achievers will receive medallions and $50 in recognition of special accomplishments. Two will be honored as Young Achievers of the Year and will receive $1,000 savings bonds and will be nominated for international recognition by International Leadership Network. 800-693-4384
Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarship 01-01-08 A total of seven $1,250 scholarships are offered for family members or rural electric consumers, directors and employees starting college next fall. Four scholarships will go to sons or daughters of Illinois electric cooperative members and a fifth one will go to the son or daughter of an electric cooperative employee or director. A sixth and seventh scholarship will be reserved for use at a two-year Illinois community college and may go to the son or daughter of a co-op member, employee, or director. Applicants must be a high school senior now, and planning to attend full-time at any two-year or four-year accredited college or university in Illinois. The scholarships are for one year and are not renewable. Application forms are available from the RECC office in Auburn or from Mrs. Hampton  

For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton

 
 

CBAI Foundation for Community Banking 2008 Annual Scholarship Program Guidelines

 

 01-11-08 The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking provided $16,500 in scholarship funds for top high school senior essays statewide. You could win up to $4,000 for higher education and your school could earn up to $500. Scholarships will be awarded in addition to any other grants or awards the student may receive and will be made directly tot he winner.  Fist place scholarship will be $1,000 per year for up to four years of higher education with up to 12 additional awards of $1,000 each. A $500 check will be resented to the winning student's school. Non-monetary "Honorable Mentions" may also be awarded.  For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
ENF Legacy Award $1,000 Scholarship 01-11-08 $1,000 scholarship is available to students who are a relative of an Elks member. Check the website for an application and eligibility requirements.  
2008 Most Valuable Student Scholarship 01-11-08 Check the website for more information.  
  McKelvey Foundation Scholarships for Young Entrepreneurs 01-15-08

The McKelvey Foundation provides scholarships to young entrepreneurial-minded students who have started their own business and would like to attend college. To qualify you must: own your own business for at least one year, have at least 1 paid employee, have sales revenue,  graduate from high school in the spring of 2008, and attend any college within the 50 United States. 100 scholarships will be awarded in 2008.

 For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
 

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers St. Clair Chapter

 

 2-8-08 Applicants for the ISPE (St. Clair Chapter) must attend an engineering program at an Illinois or Missouri college/university that has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC-ABET). Several scholarships will be given.  Also, one scholarship is reserved for a student that will be attending an engineering program at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. The applicant will be disqualified if the school is not EAC-ABED accredited. An Application Form is available from Mrs. Hampton or see the web address hyperlinked on the left. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking 2-4-08 The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking provides scholarship funds for top high school senior essays statewide. The scholarship awards help deserving students highlight the importance of community banking to the local economy. The essay theme is: What sets community banks apart from the large banks?  Judges will be looking for an understanding of what a community bank is and its role in the local economy, but no reference should be made to any specific bank, banker, nor city. Open to Illinois high school seniors who are sponsored by CBAI member bank, it is not based on financial need or specifics in plans for higher education. relatives of bank employees are ineligible. The essay must not exceed two pages of typewritten copy, double spaced on one side of each page. Scholarships may be awarded for $1,000 per year up to four years of higher education with up to 12 additional awards of $1,000 each, depending on the quality of entries. A check for $500 will be presented to the winning student's school. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
IL Society Sons of the American Revolution 2-13-08 George and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. Also Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest Knight Essay

For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
National Co-Op Scholarship Program 2-15-08 High school graduates must have a GPA of 3.5 (B+) or better and must complete the National Co-Op Scholarship Program application including a typed one-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. The National Commission for Cooperative Education encourages minority and female students as well as students interested in science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET) to apply for this merit co-op scholarship. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
U.S. Bank February   www.usbank.com/studentbanking
Monsanto Company 2-15-08 This 1500 dollar scholarship is for 100 farm youth pursuing careers in agriculture Monsanto

http://www.nafb.com/
General Casualty Scholarship Program 2-15-08 1,000 dollar scholarship General Casualty
The Selma J. Hartke Community Foundation 2-29-08 The Selma J. Hartke Community Foundation is pleased to once again offer the Selma J. Hartke Scholarships. Last year, through the efforts, the foundation was pleased to receive 89 applications. Prior to scheduling interviews, we viewed the applications to determine whether the applicants fell within Foundations financial need criteria. Of the 74 applicants selected for interviews, 70 received scholarships! Please send applications to The Selma J. Hartke Community Foundation, P.O. Box 2459, Springfield, IL 62705-8491. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program 2-29-08 Thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing. No essay and no minimum GPA required. Program runs October through February. Apply online at usbank.com/studentbanking. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
LLCC Special Admissions Scholarships See LLCC 2008 Spring and Summer Term Scholarships are being offered to students 16 and older for the Upcoming Term. Each scholarship pays for up to four credit hours or $288. All dual-credit courses are eligible. You must be fully enrolled in a 2008 spring or summer college course prior to submitting the scholarship application. Early application will have priority. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation 3-1-08 A list of scholarships is available from the Illinois AMVETS website at http://www.ilamvets.org/. A brochure in Mrs. Hampton's office or online contains a list of all the scholarships offered, eligibility requirements and other pertinent information for each scholarship. Each applicant should ensure that the application is completed and all supporting documentation required is submitted. Only those individuals selected will be notified. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008 for an Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship for the $3,000. 800.638.8387 or mailto:crystal@ilamvets.org?subject=Scholarship Information
Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship 3-01-08 A list of scholarships is available from the Illinois AMVETS website at http://www.ilamvets.org/. A brochure in Mrs. Hampton's office or online contains a list of all the scholarships offered, eligibility requirements and other pertinent information for each scholarship. Each applicant should ensure that the application is completed and all supporting documentation required is submitted. Only those individuals selected will be notified. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008. The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship is worth $3,000 800.638.8387 or mailto:crystal@ilamvets.org?subject=Scholarship Information

 
Bunn Applications 3-01-08   See Mrs. Hampton for more information
Polly Roesch 3-01-08 15000 music scholarship for sangamon county high schools See Mrs. Hampton for more information
PTA education majors 3-1-08 1000 or 500 dollar scholarship See Mrs. Hampton for more information

 
Township officials of Illinois 3-1-08 This 2000 dollar Scholarship is for people who have graduated high school with 3.0 grade point  average. Are  a resident and citizen of Illinois. Must have a record of extracurricular activities. See Mrs. Hampton for more information
Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship

3-01-08

A list of scholarships are available from the Illinois AMVETS website at http://www.ilamvets.org/. A brochure in Mrs. Hampton's office contains a list of all the scholarships offered, eligibility requirements and other pertinent information for each scholarship. Each applicant should ensure that the application is completed and all supporting documentation required is submitted. Only those individuals selected will be notified. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008.

The Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship and the Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchild Scholarship application should be mailed to the following address no later than March 1, 2008. The $500 scholarship should be sent to: Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, P O Box 372, Groveland IL 61535

 800.638.8387 or mailto:crystal@ilamvets.org?subject=Scholarship Information

 

Independent Order of Odd Fellows

 3-1-08 The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Illinois, being aware of the financial need for many deserving students wishing to continue their education in any post-secondary school or accredited vocational/technical school, is pleased to announce  the continuation of scholarship program associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Applicants must be a resident of Illinois and a citizen of the United States. Applications can be found if you click on Independent Order of Odd Fellows website at the left. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Henry Bunn Memorial Scholarship 3-01-08 The Henry Bunn Memorial Scholarship is to assist worthy high school students residing in Sangamon County who need financial assistance in order to be able to attend college. Recipients must exhibit high moral character, industry and good study habits. Their high school record and qualifications must be superior, indicating the potential for successful college work. They further must demonstrate a need for financial assistance beyond reasonable levels of parent and self-help. This is a one-time award for graduating seniors. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Polly W Roesch Vocal Music Scholarship 3-01-08 The award is $1,500 and is renewable for the entire 4-year college term. For interested vocal music majors, they must successfully pass an audition for receipt of the Polly W. Roesch Vocal Music Scholarship. A completed application and grade transcript with ACT/SAT tests results are expected for graduating seniors who reside in Sangamon County.. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Frontiers International Club 3-1-08 This 500 dollar scholarship is for residents of Sangamon County. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Skelton Scholarship 3-1-08 This  500 - 2000 dollar scholarship is for residents of Sangamon County For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Skelton Scholarship 3-01-08 Applications must be directed to  "Heather A. Smith" with JPMorgan at the address for this scholarship. Open to any student who is a high school graduate and a resident of Sangamon county, the scholarship funds are available to high school graduates as well as students as well as students already attending college or another professional school. Qualifications are based principally on economic hardship but academic achievement shall also be considered. The one-time scholarship ranges from $500 to $2,000 with applications due on or before March 1st. There are no age limits on this scholarship. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Sammy 2008 3-7-08 For outstanding athletes and students who do great in the classroom. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton

Sammy
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation 3-7-08 You must be majors of chemist, chemical engineers, environmental engineers, or a high school chemist teacher http://www.cicil.net/
Linda S Culver Memorial Scholarship 3-15-08 This $1,000 scholarship is for a registered Girl Scout of Central Illinois for at least three years from one of the following counties: Sangamon, Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, or Montgomery. Must be enrolled at a college or university at the junior, senior, or graduate level. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Sangamon County Community Foundation

 

 
L. Scott Hoff Scholarship 3-15-08 This 1,000 dollar renewable scholarship is for resident of Sangamon County attending college or university and is a current or past member of the boys and girls club or some other similar fraternal or community organization. Must be in top half of class (GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale) and demonstrate leadership qualities and compassion, as well as financial need. Sangamon County Community Foundation
Sons of Confederate Veterans 4-5-08 Must be a descendant of a male who served in the Army, Navy Judicial, Executive, or Civil service of the Confederate States of America. This is a one thousand dollar scholarship. See Mrs. Hampton for more information
County Line Jakes Longbeards 3-15-08 This 500 dollar scholarship is for a student who is a graduate of Virden High School. You must have a 3.0 GPA Must be pursuing a degree in a higher a education. You must be in school activities. You must submit an essay covering importance of wildlife conservation.  See Mrs. Hampton for more information
Springfield Area Home Builders Association's Robert E. von Behren Memorial Scholarship 3-15-08 This 600 dollar scholarship is available to recipients of Association's "Student of the Month" Program in the current year or past three years. Must be enrolled in a building trades or architectural program at a local high school, community college, technical school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, or graduate school or be working toward a designation or certification within the building trades related field. Must be in good standing with C+ average or higher. See Mrs. Hampton for more information

(2008 application forms are available through the Springfield Home Builders Association - 698-4941)
Spanish American Cultural Center 3-15-08 This 2000 dollar scholarship is for students with Latino descent. Graduate of a high school in the following counties   Sagamon, Douglas, Champaign, Macon, Mclean, or Morgan.                  Contact Mrs. Hampton for more information
National Image Inc 3-15-08 This 1000 dollar scholarship is for medical majors, Latino background, attend institution in Sagamon County.    Contact Mrs. Hampton for more information
Selma J. Hartke Community Foundation 3-31-08 This scholarship is determined on primarily need. Awards are paid directly to a qualified school. Scholarship is renewable. Contact Mrs. Hampton for more information
Plato and Flora S. McCourtney Foundation 3-31-08 This 5,000 dollar scholarship is for residents of Sangamon County. You must have a high school diploma. You must have a GPA average of 3.0 or higher. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Macoupin County Agriculture Foundation 3-20-08 This 1500 dollar scholarship is for students who live in macoupin county and are majoring in agriculture. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Farm credit service 3-31-08 This 750 dollar scholarship is for students who are pursuing a degree in agriculture   http://www.usfarmcredit.com/
National Federation of the blind 3-31-08 There are many opportunities and scholarships for legally blind students. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
Illinois Labors and Contractors Joint apprenticeship and Training Program    Must graduate high school, must be 18 or older, able to physically work. You need to be able to read and communicate with people. You also must have a valid drivers license and you will be required to take a drug test and a 20 dollar fee will be required Contact Mrs. Hampton for more information
IL lumber and material dealers association 4-1-08   See Mrs. Hampton for more information
Crime Stoppers Scholarship

 

 04-04-08 The Macoupin and Montgomery Counties Crime Stoppers will be awarding six scholarships between Macoupin and Montgomery County students wishing to pursue higher education. See Mrs. Hampton for an application for a $1000 scholarship. Six seniors will be chosen. For more information please contact Mrs. Hampton
 Midwest Technical Institute 4-4-08 High school welding Competition. See Mrs. Hampton for more information
William E. McElroy Charitable Foundation 4-1-08 This scholarship is for boys only. You must have good character, good citizenship, necessity for financial assistance , above average intelligence, high scholastic record, recommendation from principle, recognized college entrance examinations.    See Mrs. Hampton for more information.

 
Helen and June Hamilton Scholarship 4-1-08 This scholarship provides loans for the furtherance of the higher education of high school graduates who are residents of Sangamon County, Illinois, between the ages of 16 and 25 years old . See Mrs. Hampton for more information.
Louis and Temple Scholarship

 

 4-1-08 Must graduate high school. Also must be enrolled at a school pursing a career in engineering and have a C average.   217-753-7362

 
Heneghan and Associates 4-3-08 This 250 dollar scholarship is for students majoring in mathematics, engineering, or surveying. See Mrs. Hampton for more information.
2008 General Assembly Scholarship 4-14-08 Must be a Resident of the 100th district. Must be accepted at a state university as a full time student. Must have activity in public and civic affairs. You must have relative need among applicants. See Mrs. Hampton for more information.

 
V.E.A. Scholarship 4-15-08 The Virden Area Association is offering a scholarship (s) to a current V.C.H.S. graduate (s). Please complete the form by April 20, 2006 before 3:00 p.m. and return it to Mrs. Hampton/ Guidance. See Mrs. Hampton for more details
Brett Ann Maguire Scholarship