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3 | Big Future Scholarship | -No essay, no minimum GPA or test scores or citizenship requirements -Just follow the steps for chances to win -The more steps you complete and the earlier you start, the more chances you have to win | -Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing the six qualifying steps on BigFuture | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships | Various deadlines throughout senior year | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Acorn Equality Fund | -Scholarships for LGBTQ+ students and allies in downstate Illinois -Six different scholarships with varying criteria | -Scholarships range from $1,000 to $4,000 | Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships | Postmarked by September 20, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Elks Most Valuable Student | -Current high school seniors -Applicants do not need to be related to an Elks member -Students pursuing a four-year degree in a US college or university | -500 four-year scholarships will be awarded ranging from $1,000-$7,500 per year | https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm | November 12, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | The Hagan Scholarship | -Must have 4.375 GPA or above -Must be attending a 4 year college or university -Applicant's adjusted gross household income reported for 2023 tax purposes must not have exceeded $100,000 | -Up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters | Hagan Scholarship Foundation Website | December 1, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | The Rock River Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Engineering Scholarship | Applicants Must: - Be a high school senior - Be a United States citizen - Live in Lee, Ogle, Bureau, Whiteside, or Carroll counties - Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (3.75/5.0) - Attain a minimum test score of 600 in Math and 500 in English on the SAT or 29 in Math and 25 in English for the ACT | Please refer to link for more information | Rock River Engineering Scholarship Application | January 17, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships | -Multiple scholarships available through the Foundation. -In addition to general scholarships, there is a Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarship for a student planning to attend college for an automotive program. | -Various amounts depending on scholarship | Quad Cities Community Foundation Quad Cities Regional Auto Show Scholarhip Application | Various application deadlines. Auto scholarship is due by Sunday, January 19, 2025. | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship | -Current high school senior that will be continuing his/her education after high school -Short essay required about the importance of community banks | -Scholarship amounts range from $500-$4,000 | CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship Packet | February 10, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | IAA Foundation Scholarships | -Must be going to college and majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study -Separate scholarship available for students enrolling in a truck driver training program | -120 awards given out in various amounts | IAA Foundation Scholarship | February 15, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation | -Seniors pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field or attending a trade school with a focus on an agriculture related specialty | -Various amounts depending on scholarship | Farm Bureau Scholarship | February 28, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | "What Fuels You" Marquis Scholarship | -Must be enrolling in a full-time, undergraduate program at a 2-year or 4-year university, college, or technical school - Must reside within a 90-mile radius of Marquis Energy located in Hennepin, IL | - A total of $10,000 will be awarded, with up to (2) $2,500 winners | Marquis Scholarship Application Documents | February 28, 2025 Please submit all application materials to scholarships@marquisinc.com, or upload your materials directly to the website at www.marquisinc.com/scholarships | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Gordon Shipp Memorial Scholarship | -High school senior living in the Illinois Valley area that plans to pursue a career in Wildlife Conservation or Fishery -Submit an essay of 1,000 words or less describing your interests and goals of this career choice. Be sure to include your full name, address, and phone number. | -$500 scholarship | See Ms. Claire with any questions | Postmarked by March 1, 2025, and mailed to: Illinois Valley Whitetails Unlimited c/o Mike Carrow 1010 N. Gosse Street Princeton, IL 61356 | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Illinois Conservation Foundation Achievement Scholarship | -Must be a high school senior and resident of Illinois -Demonstrate effective, voluntary, and long-term dedication to the preservation, protection, enhancement and/or promotion of Illinois' natural resources | -Four $2,000 scholarships | ICF Achievement Scholarship | March 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Township of Illinois Scholarship | -Must be a graduating senior planning to attend a college/university in Illinois -Must be a US citizen and resident of IL -Must have a history of extracurricular activities that demonstrates a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities, and/or a willingness to serve the community -Must submit a 500-word essay on the role of township government in today's society and in the future that will include information gained from an interview with an elected township official | -Seven $2,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2025 | TOI Scholarship Application | March 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | The Chief William T. Bauer Scholarship | -Must be a current resident in Stark, Marshall, Henry, or Bureau county -Must plan to attend an accredited school in the US and be focused on furthering their education in law enforcement | -$1,000 | Chief William T. Bauer Scholarship | March 5, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | IVCC Foundation Scholarship | -Must have applied to IVCC -Must be attending IVCC for the 2025-2026 school year | -Various amounts depending on scholarship ranging from $500-$4,500 | IVCC Foundation Scholarship | March 6, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Scholarships | -Multiple scholarships are available through the foundation in many different areas | -Various amounts depending on the scholarship ranging from $500-$10,000 | Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Scholarship Directory | March 7, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship | Applicant Must: - Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the 2024-2025 academic year in Illinois, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation - Have a strong committment to pursue higher education in a business-related field within the State of Illinois with preference given to attendance at the University of Illinois - Prove involvement in extracurricular activities and community service - Demonstrate academic achievement - Be a resident of Illinois - Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States | -$500 | IAP Scholarship Information and Application | March 12, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Illinois Municipal Utilities Association Scholarship | -High school seniors whose parents or legal guardians reside in or take utility service from an IMUA municipality (Village of Ladd Municipal Utility) | -Four $2,500 scholarships | IMUA Scholarship Guidelines | Emailed or mailed by March 14, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Tri-County Opportunities Council | Applicant Must: - Household income must be equal to or less than specific income guidelines (see website for details) - Be planning to attend an accredited Illinois post-secondary educational institution during the fall of 2025 - Applicant must be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, or Whiteside Counties | -At least 12 scholarships worth up to $1,250 | TCO Council Scholarship Information | March 14, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Compeer Financial Senior Scholarships | -Must be a graduating high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.75/5.0 -Designated agricultural major, interest in an agriculture-related field, or have an agriculture or rural background | -123 $1,500 scholarships | Scholarship Information and Application | March 15. 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Hispanic Partnership Council Scholarship | Applicant Must: - Be a Latino/Hispanic senior student - Planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college or technical school after high school graduation - Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 5.0 scale - Provide transcript and two letters of recommendation | -$750 scholarship | HPC Scholarship Application-College HPC Scholarship Application-Trade School | March 15, 2025, to the Counseling Office | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Bureau County Democratic Party Scholarship Foundation | Applicant Must: - Be a graduating senior from Hall High School - Plan to attend a four-year, two-year, or technical institution in the Fall -Involvement in extracurricular activities, especially student government - Please see application for more information about specific preferences | -$500 scholarship | Bureau County Democratic Party Scholarship | March 28, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Hall Education Association Scholarship | -Applicant must be a Hall High School graudating senior with a minimum 3.5 GPA -Student must be pursuing a career in education | -$500 scholarship | HEA Scholarship Application | March 31, 2025, to the Counseling Office | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Lions International of Illinois-District 1-BK | -High school senior living in Lions District 1 -Applicant must be pursuring education relating to children with special needs, specifically vision and/or hearing impairments (special education, vision, audiology, speech-language pathology, and other related areas) | -$750 scholarship renewable | Paper copies of the application are in the Counseling Office | Postmarked by April 1, 2025 -Mail to: District 1-BK Scholarship Lion John Joseph Honiotes 1228 Massachusetts Avenue Joliet, IL 60435 | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Friends of the Hennepin Canal Scholarship | -Any high school senior in Bureau County is welcome to apply -Special consideration will be given to students with high academic achievements, a strong history of community service, and who plan to major in an environmental, STEM, or engineering field of study | -$1,000 scholarship | Paper copies of the application are in the Counseling Office | April 1, 2025 -Mail to: Friends of the Hennepin Canal Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 147 Ladd, IL 61329 | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | The Princeton Closet Shirley and Dale Espel Memorial Scholarship Program | Applicant must: -Reside in Bureau County -Share your personal faith story along with your Christian service -Have leadership, community service, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities experience in high school | $1,000 scholarship | Princeton Closet Scholarship | April 1, 2025 -Emailed to theprincetoncloset@gmail.com or mailed to: The Princeton Closet Scholarship Committee 2026 N. Main Street Princeton, IL 61356 | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Brandner Memorial Agriculture Scholarship | -Current senior at Hall, La Moille, or SBA -Planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college program studying an agriculture-related field | -$500 scholarship | Brandner Memorial Ag Scholarship Application | Applications should be submitted to North Central Bank by April 1, 2025. Mail or drop off to: North Central Bank Attn: Deb Schultz P.O. Box 427 110 N. Main Ladd, IL 61329 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | SOCU Member Scholarship | -Must be a member in good standing at SOCU -Must be enrolling full-time at an accredited college, university, or trade school -Must have a 2.5/5.0 GPA or higher | -Twelve $1,000 scholarships | Scholarship Website | April 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Financial Plus Credit Union Scholarship | -The applicant must be a primary member in good standing with Financial Plus Credit Union -Must be attending a college, university, or trade school full-time next year -Must have a 3.75/5.0 GPA or higher | -Ten $500 scholarships -Ten $250 "Bucks for Books" scholarships | Scholarship Criteria Scholarship Application | April 4, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Mary Ann Matthews Scholarship | Applicant Must Be: -A Hall senior on track to graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or better -Planning to enroll in a college or university and pursue a degree in teaching, healthcare, or nursing. | $500 Scholarship | Mary Ann Matthews Scholarship | April 4, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Chuck & Carolyn Frund Scholarship | Applicant Must Be: -A Hall senior on track to graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or better -Planning to enroll in a college or university and pursue a degree in criminal justice or a related field. | $500 Scholarship | Chuck and Carolyn Frund Scholarship | April 4, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Hall High School Annual Scholarships: - Trovillo Scholarship - Franckey Scholarship - Baker Scholarship - Power Mechanics Club Scholarship in Honor of Dominic Rochetto - Power Mechanics Club Scholarship in Honor of Patrick Mahoney | Please see the next 5 rows for specifics on each scholarship | Selection Criteria: All scholarships administed by Hall High School use a 100 point rating scale, further divided into four subcategories: a) Academic Records, 20 points b) Test Scores, 15 points c) School Activities, 5 points d) Financial Need, 60 points Each of the entries provided by the applicant are double-checked for accuracy fron each student's records, and verification or reported family income through federal or state income tax returns | Applications can be found in the counseling office or at the following link: Hall Anual Scholarships Application | April 4, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Trovillo Scholarship | Trovillo Scholarship - Available to any senior student, without restriction, who wishes to pursue a four-year university program leading to a Bachelor's Degree | Total amount divided into four installments, one for each year of college work, typically around $500 a year Note: This scholarship can be deferred to the final two years of learning- frequently done by recipients who attend their first two years at IVCC or a community college prior to going to a Univeristy of their choice | Applications can be found in the counseling office or at the following link: Hall Anual Scholarships Application | April 4, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Franckey Scholarship | Available to students who intend to enroll in a two-year secretarial science program at IVCC in general secretarial work, secretarial accounting, and court reporting | One-time grant of around $450 | Applications can be found in the counseling office or at the following link: Hall Anual Scholarships Application | April 4, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Baker Scholarship | Available to students interested in pursuing a career in nursing | Depending on the amount of the scholarship, it may be divided into equal amounts for two or three years, if it is less than $500 then it will be a one-time award for the full amount | Applications can be found in the counseling office or at the following link: Hall Anual Scholarships Application | April 4, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Power Mechanics Club Scholarship in Honor of Dominic Rochetto | Available to a student who is planning on pursuing a certificate or degree program in automotive technology | Approximately $500 | Applications can be found in the counseling office or at the following link: Hall Anual Scholarships Application | April 4, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Power Mechanics Club Scholarship in Honor of Patrick Mahoney | Available to qualified students interested in pursuing a career in the field of engineering, consideration will be given to students who are intending to pursue a certificate or degree program in automotive technology | Approximately $200 | Applications can be found in the counseling office or at the following link: Hall Anual Scholarships Application | April 4, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Hall Booster Organization (HBO) Scholarship | Applicant must be: -Senior at Hall High School -Planning to further their education at any university, community college, or trade school | -Two $500 scholarships | HBO Scholarship | April 11, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Hall Booster Organization (HBO) Excellence in Engagement Scholarship | -Current senior at Hall -Merit-based scholarship awarded to two seniors that have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement while exemplifying the values of school and community engagement -Any senior planning to attend a university, community college, or trade school after graduation may apply | -Two $500 scholarships | HBO Excellence in Engagement Scholarship Application | April 11, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | The City of Spring Valley Police Department Public Service Scholarship | Applicant Must Be: - A high school senior, under the age of 21, on track to graduate from Hall or St. Bede - Planning to enroll full-time in a two or four year college or university - Actively and substantially involved in community service, having completed at least 50 hours of community service during high school - In good academic standing with a B+ average - Able to demonstrate an exemplary record of school and community involvement | - (2) $500, one for HHS student and one for SBA student | SVPD Public Service Scholarship | April 15, 2025 In person to the SVPD or email to acurran@springvalleyil.gov | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | OSF Saint Clare Scholarships | - High school senior or higher education student - Reside in Bureau County - Pursuing a career in health care and/or nursing | -Each scholarship is a different amount, varying from $1,000-$2,000 | OSF Healthcare Saint Clare Scholarship Application | May 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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