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ScholarshipCriteria (Includes, but not limited to):Scholarship Amount/Stipulations:How to Get Application?Due Date
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Acorn Equality Fund-Scholarships for LGBTQ+ students and allies in downstate Illinois
-Six different scholarships with varying criteria
-Scholarships range from $1,000 to $4,000Acorn Equality Fund ScholarshipsPostmarked by September 26, 2025
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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 yearhttps://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfmNovember 12, 2025
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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-$4,000CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship PacketMarch 2, 2026
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Golden Apple Scholarship-Up to $23,000 in total finanical assistance
-Extensive classroom teaching experience, mentoring, and job placement assistance
Golden Apple Scholarship ApplicationPriority Deadline:
December 1, 2025

Final Deadline:
March 1, 2026
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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 websiteNovember 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm
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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 scholarshipQuad Cities Community Foundation

Quad Cities Regional Auto Show Scholarhip Application
Various application deadlines. Auto scholarship is due by January 18, 2026.
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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 semestersHagan Scholarship Foundation WebsiteDecember 1, 2025
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Illinois State Historical Society-1500 word essay-1 - $1000 Scholarship Pick up application in the counseling officeJanuary 15, 2026
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Gold Star MissionFor 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.phpFebruary 1, 2026
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The Rock River Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Engineering ScholarshipApplicants 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 informationRock River Engineering Scholarship ApplicationJanuary 30, 2026
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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-$4,500IVCC Foundation ScholarshipFebruary 5, 2026
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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
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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 scholarshipSee Mrs. Lucas with any questionsPostmarked by February 13, 2026, and mailed to:
Illinois Valley Whitetails Unlimited
c/o Mike Carrow
1010 N. Gosse Street
Princeton, IL 61356
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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 scholarshipFarm Bureau ScholarshipFebruary 28, 2026
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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 amountsIAA Foundation ScholarshipFebruary 15, 2026
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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 2026TOI Scholarship ApplicationMarch 2, 2026
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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 IllinoisISCA Scholarship ApplicationJanuary 20, 2026
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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 $,1577Illinois DCFS Scholarship ApplicationMarch 31, 2026
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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-$10,000Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Scholarship DirectoryMarch 6, 2026
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Zearing Scholarship-Must graduate from a high school in Bureau County
-Must have been accepted for admission to the University of Illinois
-To be determinedZearing Scholarship InformationMay 1, 2026
-Must be mailed or emailed to the ROE by 4:00 pm
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Allegion Engineering and Business Scholarship-Students attending Illinois high schools that are pursuing a career in educationTotal award: $4,000, paid to the college or university in four annual installments of $1,000Allegion Scholarship Info and ApplicationApril 20, 2026
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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 scholarshipsIMUA Scholarship GuidelinesEmailed or mailed by March 13, 2026
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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 AwardIVHPC Trade Education Scholarship ApplicationMailed by March 16, 2026 to
P.O. Box 664 Mendota, IL 61342
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IVHPC Educational Scholarship- 2026 graduating senior
- One page essay
$750 AwardIVHPC Educational Scholarship ApplicationMailed by March 16, 2026 to
P.O. Box 664 Mendota, IL 61342
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Grow Spring Valley Volunteerism ScholarshipAvailable 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.
$500Grow Spring Valley Information
Application Template
February 26, 2026
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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 scholarshipHEA Scholarship ApplicationApril 2, 2026, to the Counseling Office
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"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
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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-$2,000OSF Healthcare Saint Clare Scholarship ApplicationApril 30, 2026
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Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Rock Island Post ScholarshipMaintain 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 ApplicationMarch 18, 2026
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Tri-County Opportunities CouncilApplicant 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 eachTCO Council Scholarship InformationMarch 13, 2026
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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 scholarshipSelection 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
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Trovillo ScholarshipTrovillo Scholarship - Available to any senior student, without restriction, who wishes to pursue a four-year university program leading to a Bachelor's DegreeTotal 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
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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
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Baker ScholarshipAvailable to students interested in pursuing a career in nursingDepending 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 amountApplications can be found in the counseling office or at the following link:
Hall Annual Scholarships Application
April 2, 2025, by 10:00 am
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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 $500Applications can be found in the counseling office or at the following link:
Hall Annual Scholarships Application
April 2, 2025, by 10:00 am
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Power Mechanics Club Scholarship in Honor of Patrick MahoneyAvailable 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 technologyApproximately $200Applications can be found in the counseling office or at the following link:
Hall Annual Scholarships Application
April 2, 2025, by 10:00 am
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George Brandner Memorial AG ScholarshipEntering 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 annuallyGeorge Brandner Memorial AG Scholarship ApplicationApplications 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
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Horatio Alger Senior Scholarshiphigh 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 StatesHoratio Alger Senior ScholarshipFebruary 15
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Horatio Alger Junior ScholarshipEnrolled 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 scholarshipsHoratio Alger Junior ScholarshipMarch 1st
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