College & Careers
2011-12 Scholarship Information
by Ryan Bliss
Americanism Essay Contest
All Illinois high school students are invited to participate in this contest. Cash awards are given to the winners in grades 9-11. Scholarship awards are given to senior winners. Essay length shall be no more than 500 words. For details on essay format and rules, please see Mr. Bliss or Mr.Dion.
Amount – Ranges from $100 cash awards to $1200 scholarships
Deadline – February 3, 2012
Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Any high school senior employed by Hy-Vee who began their employment on or before September 15, 2011; High school senior sons and daughters of Hy-Vee associates who have a minimum of six months employment with the company as of September 15, 2011. Applications can be picked up from Mr. Bliss.
Amount - $1,000 Deadline - February 10, 2012
Elks National Foundation - 2012 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Any high school senior. Judging criteria include: scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Paper applications are available from Mr. Bliss. An electronic version is available to download at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Amount - Varies Deadline - December 2, 2011
ABWA Quincy Charter Chapter Scholarship Program
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, planning on attending an accredited college, university, technical school, or community college. Applicant must be seeking a business or professional career. Paper applications are available from Mr. Bliss.
Amount - Varies Deadline - March 1, 2012
KFC Colonel's Scholars
Eligibility: H.S. GPA of 2.75 or higher, enroll in a public college or university within student's state of residence, demonstrate financial need. Scholarship applications are available on-line at: www.kfcscholars.org
Amount - Awards are up to $20,000 Application available - Dec. 1, 2011 - Feb. 8, 2012
U.S. Bank Scholarship
All graduating H.S. seniors are eligible to apply. For more information and an on-line application, please go to: www.usbank.com/scholarship
Amount - $1,000 Deadline - March 1, 2012
AMVETS Department of Illinois
Various scholarships available for seniors including: Service Foundation Scholarships, Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarships, and Trade School Scholarships. Please visit http://www.ilamvets.org/prog_scholarships_apps.cfm#lam for more information and on-line applications.
Amount - Varies Deadline - March 1, 2012
Illinois Electrical Cooperatives Thomas H. Moore Memorial Scholarship Program
Scholarships available to students who are sons or daughters of an electric cooperative member who resides in Illinois, or who is a member of an Illinois electric cooperative, and who is currently receiving services from the cooperative. One scholarship is also awarded to the son or daughter of an electric cooperative employee. Applications are available from Mr. Bliss
Amount - 8-$1,250 Scholarships Deadline - December 31, 2011
Glen Smiddy Memorial Scholarship
Any Hancock County college bound high school senior (resident or student) majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, conservation, natural resource, or other ag related course of study for the 2012-2013 school year, is eligible for the $500 Glen Smiddy Memorial Scholarship. Click Here for Application
Amount - $500 Deadline - February 17, 2012
Fred Gibb Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any Illini West Senior with clear vocational/educational goals. Applications must be filled out online, printed and then signed. Applications need to be turned in to Mr. Dion or Mr. Bliss. Click Here for Application
Amount - $500 Deadline - April 1, 2011
Dr. B.I. and Flora Mueller Scholarship
Any Illini West Senior is eligible. Selection is based upon academic performance and leadership ability. Applications must be filled out online, printed and then signed. Applications need to be turned in to Mr. Dion or Mr. Bliss. Click Here for Application
Amount - $500 Deadline - April 1, 2011
Edith Blender Memorial Scholarship
Any Illini West Senior who is a resident of Durham Township is eligible. Applications must be filled out online, printed and then signed. Applications need to be turned in to Mr. Dion or Mr. Bliss. Click Here for Application
Amount - $500 Deadline - April 1, 2012
Kyle Johnson Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any Illini West Senior with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Applicants must complete a personal interview with the scholarship committee. Applications must be filled out online, printed and then signed. Applications need to be turned in to Mr. Dion or Mr. Bliss. Click Here for Application
Amount - $500 Deadline - April 1, 2012
Ted Irish Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any Illini West Senior pursuing a degree in Agriculture. Applications must be filled out online, printed and then signed. Applications need to be turned in to Mr. Dion or Mr. Bliss. Click Here for Application
Amount - $500 Deadline - April 1, 2012
Lois Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship
Any Illini West Senior who graduated from LaHarpe Elementary School is eligible. Selection is based upon a combination of educational ability and financial need. Applications must be filled out online, printed and then signed. Applications need to be turned in to Mr. Dion or Mr. Bliss. Click Here for Application
Amount - $500-$1,000 Deadline - April 1, 2012
C. Dannen Latherow Memorial Scholarship
Any Illini West Senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is eligible. Applicants must complete a personal interview with the scholarship committee to be considered. Applications must be filled out online, printed and then signed. Applications need to be turned in to Mr. Dion or Mr. Bliss. Click Here for Application
Amount - $1,500 Deadline - April 1, 2012
Great River Friends Scholarship
Great River Friends Scholarships are given through Great River Medical Center. All seniors interested in pursuing health care occupations are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Paper applications are available from Mr. Bliss or by accessing the following website: http://www.greatrivermedical.org/auxapps.php
Amount - $1,000 Deadline - February 15, 2012
Samuel Rockhold Scholarship
The Samuel M. Rockhold Civil Service Scholarship is available to college-bound seniors of Illini West who are a resident of Dallas City or Lomax, IL and a graduate of the Dallas Elementary District. Applicants must also be involved in school activities and carry a 3.0 GPA. Click Here for Application
Amount - $1,000 Deadline - April 1, 2012
Henderson County Home and Community Education Scholarship
The Henderson County Home and Community Education Scholarship is open to Henderson County residents only. This scholarship is open to seniors who will be enrolled full-time in an advanced education program next year. Applications are available to pick up from Mr. Bliss.
Amount - $500 Deadline - March 1, 2012
1st Farm Credit Services 2012 Agricultural Scholarship Program
The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is pursuing an education in a career field that is agricultural-related or a field that will contribute to the quality of rural life. Paper applications are available to pick up from Mr. Bliss. Applications and program details can also be downloaded on-line at: www.1stfarmcredit.com
Amount - $1,000 Deadline - February 15, 2012
ABWA - Lindenwood University Scholarship
The American Business Women's Association, Quincy Charter Chapter Number 4020 and Lindenwood University are teaming up to offer a $5,000 scholarship to an individual who plans on attending Lindenwood University. Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and cannot be a Quincy Charter Chapter member or a member's dependent. Applications are available to pick up from Mr. Bliss.
Amount - $5,000 Deadline - March 1, 2012
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Scholarship (FRS & NTCA)
Available to students who are children of or under the legal guardianship of a McDonough Telephone Cooperative member. A GPA of 2.0 or greater is required and the student must be accepted into a 2 or 4-year post-secondary program. Applications are available for pick up from Mr. Bliss or can be downloaded at: http://www.frs.org/youth-outreach/college-scholarship-program.html
Amount - $2,500 Deadline - March 1, 2012
Republican Women's Club and Central Committee of Henderson County Scholarship
Available to IW male and female seniors. Applicants must be a Henderson County resident. A copy of applicant's high school transcript and a 500 word essay must accompany the application. Applications can be picked up from Mr. Bliss at IWHS.
Amount - $600 Deadline - submit to Mr. Bliss by 4/2/12
