2025 SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Name | Due Date | Attachments | |
CLOSED South Central FS Scholarship *Our scholarship program is offered to high school seniors interested interested in hands-on operational or applicator roles that include operating equipment, handling product, and applying products on grower’s farms, or on-farm sales roles of products such as seed, fertilizer, precision farming, or energy products such as fuel, propane, etc. | 11/30/2024 | ||
CLOSED Illinois Electric Cooperative Memorial Scholarship Program 17-$2500 Scholarships will be awarded | 12/31/2024 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Lake Land College Foundation Scholarships | 2/1/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 FRS Scholarship Program Shawnee Communications is a member of NTCA, the Rural Broadband Association, and the Foundation for Rural Service. FRS annually awards scholarships to rural students for their first year of college. Through these memberships, Shawnee area students may apply for industry scholarships. High school seniors living with parents or legal guardians who have our service can apply for these scholarships. | 2/14/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 IAA Foundation Scholarship Program The IAA Foundation endeavors to enhance the future of agriculture by providing college scholarships to Illinois Farm Families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses, or their children who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study. The IAA Foundation is pleased to administer scholarships on behalf of agricultural partners and families who wish to support future generations and help assure a well-qualified and professional agricultural workforce in Illinois while supporting farming communities. (Family MUST be a member of the Farm Bureau) ***There are MANY scholarships through the IAA Scholarship Program!! | 2/15/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Illinois Pork Producers Scholarships *Illinois Pork Donor Scholarship-Any major may apply *Adam Fesser Scholarship - Must have been in FFA or 4-H | 2/15/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 CBAI Foundation for Community Bankers Scholarship | 2/25/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarships (must enroll in Ag program) | 2/28/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Scholarships | 3/1/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 World War II Illinois Descendants Scholarship *Administered through the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln | 3/1/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Macon County Farm Bureau Scholarship (Willard Severns Leadership Award) Must major in an Ag related field of study **Must be member of Farm Bureau | 3/1/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Mid-Illinois Communications Association Scholarship Open to rising juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields such as marketing, design, videography, photography, etc., who are from Central Illinois or attend a college or university in Central Illinois. *Administered through the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln | 3/1/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Linda S. Culver Memorial Scholarship Be a graduating senior, returning undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited college and is currently registered as a Girl Scout with the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. *Administered through the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln | 3/1/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship | 3/01/2025 | *click on "forms" tab | |
CLOSED 2025Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship | 3/01/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Michael Hindman Teacher Education Scholarship (will be paid the semester of student teaching) | 3/1/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Shelby Electric Cooperative | 3/5/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarships ***MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE | 3/7/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Shelby County Farm Bureau Scholarship Program (Multiple Scholarships, MUST reside in Shelby County & must be member of the Farm Bureau) | 3/7/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 IMUA (Village of Bethany) Scholarship | 3/14/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Katheryn G. Hanson Scholarship Must have a strong commitment to pursuing a higher education in an office professional, secretarial, or business-related field within the State of Illinois with preference given to attendance at the University of Illinois | 3/12/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship (HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS PURSUING A SECONDARY EDUCATION PREFERABLY IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, OR THE ARTS. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER. THE RECIPIENT OF THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST EXHIBIT HIGH QUALITIES OF CHARACTER TO BE WORTHY OF THE AWARD. | 3/18/2025 | Click on Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Application Portal to create an account | |
CLOSED 2025 Moultrie County Retired Teacher's Association Scholarship (Must reside in Moultrie County and pursuing a degree in Education | 3/15/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship | 3/15/2025 (Give to Mrs. Scott) | ||
CLOSED 2025 American Legion Auxiliary Mildred R. Knoles Scholarship **MUST BE PRESENTLY ATTENDING COLLEGE | 3/15/2025 (Give to Mrs. Scott) | ||
CLOSED 2025 American Legion Auxiliary Children & Youth Scholarship ***MUST BE A SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR IN COLLEGE WORKING TOWARDS A DEGREE IN EDUCATION WITH EMPHASIS ON THE SUBJECTS REQUIRED FOR TEACHING MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN | 3/15/2025 (Give to Mrs. Scott) | ||
CLOSED 2025 American Legion Auxiliary Junior Member Scholarship | 3/15/2025 (Give to Mrs. Scott) | ||
CLOSED 2025 Illinois Sherrifs' Association Scholarship | 3/14/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System Guild Scholarship Program (3-scholarships & must be pursuing a career in a health related field) | 3/15/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Nannette & Walter Ramsey Scholarship Must attend an accredited four-year college or university Must live in Shelby County | 3/15/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Kenneth Diehl Scholarship Must live Shelby County and major in an Ag related field | 3/18/2025 | Click on Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Application Portal to create an account | |
CLOSED 2025 George Wilson Bauer Scholarship Must live in Shelby County and pursue a healthcare degree | 3/18/2025 | Click on Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Application Portal to create an account | |
CLOSED 2025 Hazel York Scholarship Must live in Shelby County and pursue a healthcare degree | 3/18/2025 | Click on Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Application Portal to create an account | |
CLOSED 2025 Elgin & Genevieve Daily Scholarship Must major in Ag related field at LLC or U of I OR Music at Millikin University | 3/18/2025 | Click on Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Application Portal to create an account | |
CLOSED 2025 Harry L., John L., and Catherine H. Smysor Scholarship PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CURRENT SENIORS AND ALUMNI OF WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL. | 3/18/2025 | Click on Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Application Portal to create an account | |
CLOSED 2025 Bruce V. Penwell, Jr. Nursing Scholarship *Must live in Shelby County and be pursuing nursing at an accredited school | 3/18/2025 | Click on Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Application Portal to create an account | |
CLOSED 2025 Sullivan American Legion Post #68 Scholarship | 3/24/2025 (Give to Mrs. Scott) | ||
CLOSED 2025 Golden Apple Scholarship of Illinois | 4/1/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Clarence Bixler Scholarship (Findlay American Legion, Son's of the American Legion, & American Legion Auxiliary) | 4/1/2025 | ||
2025 OV FFA Alumni Scholarship | See Mr. Wise for information | ||
CLOSED 2025 Findlay Firefighters Scholarship | 3/28/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 GFWC Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs (5 separate scholarships-see criteria) | 4/1/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Findlay Women's Club Scholarship for the Trades | 4/5/2025 (Give to Mrs. Scott | ||
CLOSED 2025 E.C. Eberspacher Scholarship | 4/12/2025 Must arrive by due date | ||
CLOSED 2024 Stephen & Lynda Baker Memorial Scholarship | 4/11/2025 (give to Mrs. Scott) | ||
CLOSED 2025 Bethany Fire & Ambulance Protection District Scholarship | 4/11/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Don Bendler Memorial Scholarship | 4/4/2025 (give to Mrs. Scott | ||
CLOSED 2025 Okaw Valley Education Association Scholarship | 4/4/2025 (give to Mrs. Scott) | ||
CLOSED 2025 Theta Psi Scholarship | 4/4/2025 (Give to Mrs. Scott) | ||
CLOSED 2025 Past President's Parley Scholarship (must be already admitted in to a nursing program) | 4/10/2025 See Mrs. Scott | ||
2025 Thomas Houser Memorial Scholarship *Must be majoring in Criminal Justice or related field | TBA | See Mrs. Scott for Application | |
CLOSED 2025 Overlot Memorial Scholarship | 4/4/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 George A. Sentel Lodge #764 Scholarship | 4/4/2025 Give to Mrs. Scott | ||
2025 Stephen Dexter & Emily Tipton Dole Scholarship Trust Attend any branch of the University of Illinois Any major may apply, preference given to Ag major | 4/25/2025 by 4:00pm to Washington Savings Bank, Mattoon | ||
2025 Bill Boyd Memorial Scholarship Fund *For students who are continuing athletic participation | 4/25/2025 by 4:00pm to Washington Savings Bank, Mattoon | ||
CLOSED 2025 Veterans’ Service Organization (VSO) of Post #507 Scholarship | 4/11/2025 | ||
CLOSED 2025 Growmark Foundation (MUST be going into an Ag or business related field) |
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2025 Jackson Lodge-Eldon Banning Memorial Scholarship Must be a Findlay resident | 4/17/2025 | ||
2025 LaVern & Nola McEntire Lineworker's Scholarship ($2000 to help pay for lineworker's school) | 4/30/2025 | ||
2025 Coles-Moultrie Electric Scholarship (must be a member of the Co-op) | 4/30/2025 Must receive prior to deadline | ||
2025 Sara Scholarship A minimum of twelve (12) $2500 scholarships will be awarded in 2024 to female high school seniors who have some involvement with the sport of golf.
| 4/30/2025 | ||
2025 Kevin Kuhn & Gordon Duduit Scholarships (2)
| 5/1/2025 | Must pick up paper application at: USDA Building 111 N Cedar Street, Shelbyville ( on the NRCS/Soil and Water Conservation side of the building) *Andrew Walker-Scholarship Contact | |
2025 Central Illinois Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers | 5/16/2025 | ||
AITCOY offers a $500 undergraduate scholarship for two high school seniors in the State of Illinois who plans on attending a four year college. Applicants must:
| 5/16/2025 | ||
2025 C.E.F.S. Scholarship | 5/31/2025 | ||
2025 Ramsey Education Scholarship *Must have taken Foundations In Personal Finance class (Resource Management) See Mrs. Scott for questions | 5/31/2025 | ||
2025 Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship *Must be majoring in Education | TBA |