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1 | Scholarship | Criteria (Includes, but not limited to): | Scholarship Amount/Stipulations: | How to Get Application? | Due Date | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 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 26, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 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, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 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 | March 2, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Golden Apple Scholarship | -Up to $23,000 in total finanical assistance -Extensive classroom teaching experience, mentoring, and job placement assistance | Golden Apple Scholarship Application | Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025 Final Deadline: March 1, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | National Honor Society Scholarship | -575 semifinalists will receive $3,200 -24 finalists will receive $5,625 -1 national finalist will receive $25,000 | NHS Scholarship website | November 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 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 January 18, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | The Hagan Scholarship | -Must be attending a 4 year college or university -Applicant's adjusted gross household income reported for 2024 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, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Illinois State Historical Society | -1500 word essay | -1 - $1000 Scholarship | Pick up application in the counseling office | January 15, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Gold Star Mission | For the 2026 program year, GSM will award up to 34 scholarships to students who embody the spirit of selfless service in their communities. | $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ANY AND ALL EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES. | https://goldstarmission.org/Scholarship.php | February 1, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 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 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | IVCC Foundation Scholarship | -Must have applied to IVCC -Must be attending IVCC for the 2026-2027 school year | -Various amounts depending on scholarship ranging from $500-$4,500 | IVCC Foundation Scholarship | February 5, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Financial Plus Credit Union Scholarship New Union Ready Grants | -The applicant must be a primary member in good standing with Financial Plus Credit Union Please review Scholarship and Union Ready Grant Criteria | -Five $1000 Union Ready Grants -Ten $500 scholarships -Ten $1000 scholarships | Scholarship Criteria Scholarship Application Union Ready Grant Criteria Union Ready Grant Application www.financialplus.org | 4/4/2026 - Scholarships 3/15/2026 - Union Ready Grants | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 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 Mrs. Lucas with any questions | Postmarked by February 13, 2026, and mailed to: Illinois Valley Whitetails Unlimited c/o Mike Carrow 1010 N. Gosse Street Princeton, IL 61356 | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 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, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 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, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 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 2026 | TOI Scholarship Application | March 2, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA) Scholarship | - Must be graduating high school in 2026 - At least one school counselor at the student's high school must be an ISCA member - The applicant must be enrolled in one of the following post-secondary options: 4-Year College/University, 2-Year College/University, Trade School, or Apprenticeship/Vocational Program - Students must answer all application questions | ISCA awards nine $1,000 scholarships throughout Illinois | ISCA Scholarship Application | January 20, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Illinois DCFS Scholarship 2026 | - Must meet one of the following requirements: - Earned a high school diploma from an accredited institution OR Earned a General Education Development (GED) certificate/diploma OR Met the state criteria for high school graduation before the start of the school year for which they are applying for the scholarship. In addition, applicants must meet one of the following criteria: - The Illinois DCFS has court-ordered legal responsibility for the applicant, or - The applicant aged out of Illinois DCFS' care at age 18 or older, or - The applicant was under Illinois DCFS legally responsibility immediately before achieving their permanency goal through adoption or private guardianship. Scholarship recipients must maintain full time enrollment status and a 2.0 term GPA to remain eligible for the monthly grant payment. | Monthy grant of $,1577 | Illinois DCFS Scholarship Application | March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 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 6, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Zearing Scholarship | -Must graduate from a high school in Bureau County -Must have been accepted for admission to the University of Illinois | -To be determined | Zearing Scholarship Information | May 1, 2026 -Must be mailed or emailed to the ROE by 4:00 pm | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Allegion Engineering and Business Scholarship | -Students attending Illinois high schools that are pursuing a career in education | Total award: $4,000, paid to the college or university in four annual installments of $1,000 | Allegion Scholarship Info and Application | April 20, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Illinois Municipal Utilities Association Scholarship (IMUA) | -Current high school senior in National Honor Society -Must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US college or university after high school -Scholarship recipients selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character | -Four $1,000 scholarships | IMUA Scholarship Guidelines | Emailed or mailed by March 13, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | IVHPC Trade Education Scholarship | • 2026 Graduating Senior student (ACC students encouraged to apply) • Maintained an overall academic GPA of 2.0 + • Student intends to pursue/enroll in Trade skill program in 2026. | $750 Award | IVHPC Trade Education Scholarship Application | Mailed by March 16, 2026 to P.O. Box 664 Mendota, IL 61342 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | IVHPC Educational Scholarship | - 2026 graduating senior - One page essay | $750 Award | IVHPC Educational Scholarship Application | Mailed by March 16, 2026 to P.O. Box 664 Mendota, IL 61342 | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Grow Spring Valley Volunteerism Scholarship | Available to all Hall High School seniors who have expressed an interest/passion for volunteering. No GPA requirement. Students must submit one document with 2 pages via Google form. | $500 | Grow Spring Valley Information Application Template | February 26, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 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 | April 2, 2026, to the Counseling Office | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | "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 | March 2, 2026 Please submit all application materials to scholarships@marquisinc.com, or upload your materials directly to the website at www.marquisinc.com/scholarships | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 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 | April 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Rock Island Post Scholarship | Maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale • Maintain full time student status progressing towards a four-year degree in engineering or the physical sciences | Multiple one-year and two-year scholarships will be awarded at the $1,500 and $3,000 ($1,500 per yearfor two years) Four-year scholarships will be awarded at the $6,000 level ($1,500 per year for four years) to graduating high school seniors. | SAME Rock Island Post Scholarship Application | March 18, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 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 10 scholarships worth up to $2,000 each | TCO Council Scholarship Information | March 13, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 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 Annual Scholarships Application | April 2, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 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 Annual Scholarships Application | April 2, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 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 Annual Scholarships Application | April 2, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 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 Annual Scholarships Application | April 2, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 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 Annual Scholarships Application | April 2, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | 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 Annual Scholarships Application | April 2, 2025, by 10:00 am | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | George Brandner Memorial AG Scholarship | Entering college studies in an Agriculture related field Graduate of Hall High School, LaMoille High School or St. Bede Academy or a High School graduate known by the Brandner Family Entering a 2 or 4 year college or university program Selection is not dependent upon grade point average or class rank | $500 annually | George Brandner Memorial AG Scholarship Application | Applications are to be returned to North Central Bank by April 1st Mail to: North Central Bank Attn: Deb Schultz P. O. Box 427 Ladd, IL 61329 | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Horatio Alger Senior Scholarship | high school seniors with financial need who will be pursing a college degree. | selected scholars receive $10,000-$52,000 in scholarships to targeted colleges and universities across the United States | Horatio Alger Senior Scholarship | February 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Horatio Alger Junior Scholarship | Enrolled as a full-time high school junior Demonstrate critical financial need (NEW INCOME LEVEL < $100,000) Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity At least a 2.0 GPA Be a United States Citizen | Selected scholars receive financial support in the form of up to $25,000 in scholarships | Horatio Alger Junior Scholarship | March 1st | |||||||||||||||||||||
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