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.Seniors with at least a “B” average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport |
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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 $3,500 |
See Mrs. Hampton or website |
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| Acorn Equality Fund |
Postmarked: 10/03/08
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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 $3,500. Determined by: academic performance, volunteerism, and advocacy. |
See Mrs. Hampton or website |
| Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation | 10/31/08 | Scholarships are for $10,000 and $20,000. These are achievement-based awards. | website |
| Toyota Community Scholars | 11/20/08 | $10,000-$20,000 with a GPA of 4.0 and active in the community | See Mrs. Hampton |
| Illinois Department of Transportation Engineering Scholarship | 11/26/08 | $7,000/yr, 3.125/5.0 GPA plus must attend an Illinois college or university. | www.dot.il.gov/scholarships |
| Lincolnland Legends | 12/01/08 | $12,000 An essay from any current high school jr. or sr. | Website |
| Illinois PTA | 12/01/08 | $1,000 scholarship, must be in the top 25% of the class and an education major | Website |
| KFC Colonel's Scholar | 12/01/08 - 02/20/09 | Up to $20,000 if you have a 3.75 GPA | Check the Website |
| First Amendment Poster Contest | 12/12/08 | More than $2,500 in prizes for expressing their thoughts about freedom of religion through artwork. | Check the website |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship | 12/15/08 | $10,000 based on ambition, drive, determination, respect, and ability to succeed in college | Website |
| South Central Wild Turkey Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation | 12/15/08 | $500 Scholarship for students with a 4.0 GPA, current hunting license and NWTF membership. | See Mrs. Hampton for application |
| Sangamon Valley Mensa Scholarship | 01/15/09 | Can receive $ 300-$1,000 in scholarships. You need not be a member of MENSA but you will need to submit an essay. | www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships/ |
| McKelvey Foundation | 01/29/09 | Up to $10,000 for students who own and run their own business while still in high school | |
| American Legion Scholarships | Varies | Several different opportunities | |
| Lincoln Forum Scholarship Contest | 02/02/09 |
Historical Essay |
See Website for complete rules, and forms. |
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Mid-Jan 2009 |
500 four-year awards $4000-$60,000. Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen |
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The Elks National Foundation Scholarship for Elks Families ENF Legacy Award |
Mid-Jan 2009 |
$4000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of active Elks members who are high school seniors |
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| First National Bank | 02/02/09 | Up to $4,000 essay writing contest on How Community Banking has Impacted my Life | See Mrs. Hampton |
| Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, St Clair Chapter | 02/06/09 | $1,500 4.0/5.0 GPA engineering degree | Website |
| AXA Achievement Award | 02/15/09 | $2,000 awarded | www.axa-achievement.com |
| National Commission for Cooperative Education | 02-15-09 |
$6000.00 with acceptance at one of the ten NCCE partner colleges |
On-line application www.co-op.edu |
| Selma J Hartke Community Foundation | 02/28/09 | Based on financial need and information completed from FAFSA | See Mrs. Hampton |
| US Bank Internet Scholarship Program | Oct-Feb 2009 | $1,000 Scholarship plus others. Check the website and type in "scholarship" to search their scholarships available. | Website |
| Illinois Odd Fellows- Rebekah Scholarship Award | 03/01/09 | Students must have a C average or better. | www.ioof-il.org |
| Kenneth E Barton Sr Scholarship Fund | varied | varies | www.uncf.org |
| lllinois AMVETS Scholarships | 03/01/09 | $500 to $3,000 in scholarship money available through several scholarships. | 1-800-638-8387 |
| JPMorgan: Henry Bunn Memorial Scholarship | 03-01-09 |
Sangamon County Residents, Financial need based |
See Mrs. Hampton |
| JPMorgan: Polly W. Roesch Vocal Scholarship | 03-01-09 |
$1,500.00 Sangamon County
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See Mrs. Hampton |
| JPMorgan Skelton Scholarship Fund | 03-01-09 |
$500.00-$2,000.00 Sangamon County
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See Mrs. Hampton |
| JPMorgan Davey Scholarship Foundation (Loan) | 06-15-09 |
LOAN Sangamon, Morgan, Christian Counties |
See Mrs. Hampton |
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Financial Aid Websites |
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A website that helps you plan, find, apply, and pay for colleges. It also has information about scholarships and financial aid. |
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March 25, a database that contains over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion. Use keyword and profile search to narrow down scholarships right for you. |
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A website with information on loans, grants, and tips for financial aid. A free search for $1 billion in scholarships. |
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Information on grants and scholarships. |
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The Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance offering several scholarships and grants. |
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Students can complete a general college application and it will be sent to 3000 colleges. This site also contains some scholarship information. |
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| Bright Start | |
| Merit Aid | |
231 West Fortune Street
Virden IL 62690
(217) 965-4127 (School Phone) (217) 965-4006 (Fax) Last updated: 11/19/2008