Scholarships
Scholarship Information
Please check this page often, especially as each January approaches.
Scholarships may be added on a weekly basis. Pay special attention to application requirements, criteria, and deadlines. School-specific scholarships can be found by visiting a particular college's website. Apply, apply, apply!
The following scholarship applications are also available from Mr. Bliss: Baxter Memorial Engineering Schol., Burnside Masonics, Byron & Bernice West Schol., Carthage Lions, Clipper Fire Dept., Dallas City Lions, Carthage Eagles and Auxiliary, Hancock County Democratic Women, Hancock County Farm Bureau, Hancock County Republican Women, Hancock County Teen Court, IW Sports Boosters, John Alan Wilde, Jr. Schol., Jacob Burling Schol., Kiwanis/Key Club Schol., Lawton Memorial Fund, Lyle and Clarice Scott Schol., Memorial Hospital HIA and medical staff schol., Myra Green Schol., Rise Above Schol., Riverview Sportsmen, Sherman Tweedt Schol., Sunbeam Corner Schol., Terry White Memorial Schol., Virginia Allison Schol., and the Wanita Partick Scholarship.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Link
https://studentaid.gov/h/
GFAI Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships through the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois - info and applications can be found here.
Amount: varies Deadline: April 30, 2026
Nauvoo Grape Festival Association Scholarship
Open to all graduating seniors. Application can be found here.
Amount: varies Deadline: May 8, 2026 - turn in completed applications to Mr. Bliss
Dr. Mehrdad Shafa Medical Director Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
Available to students pursuing a career in the health sciences. Information and application can be found here.
Amount: varies Deadline: May 31, 2026
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Various Scholarships available depending on location and income level. Portal can be found here.
Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies
Golden Apple Scholarship
For future teachers with a commitment of teaching in the state of Illinois. Please see list of eligible colleges in the application. The application can be found here.
Amount: up to $23,000 Deadline: Not indicated
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Scholarship
Now open to Hancock County students. Application is available here.
Amount: varies Deadline: Rolling
Keokuk Area Foundation Scholarships
Multiple scholarship opportunities can be found here. One common application for several scholarships!
Amount: varies Deadline: varies
Illinois Engineering Initiative Scholarships
Various scholarship opportunities for those pursuing a career in Engineering. Link is here.
Amount: varies Deadline: vary - several scholarships