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Bank of Pontiac Scholarships2 - $1000 ScholarshipApplicant must be a Dwight Township High School graduating senior. 1- Business Scholarship will be given as well as 1- Agriculture Scholarship. April 10, 2026Applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of BloomingtonScholarships Vary Please view visit link to view all 6 scholarship opportunities. April 1, 2026Valley of Bloomington
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Livingston Masonic Lodge Scholarship (provided by Livingston Masonic Lodge of Dwight and Masonic Grand Lodge of Springfield)3 - $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded 1- $1,000 vocational/training grant scholarship Applicants must be a DTHS graduating senior who plans to further their education after high school at a college/university, trade school or vocational schoolApril 10th, 2026Applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Associated Orthodontists Scholarshaip 5- $1,0000 ScholarshipsOpen to patients of Associated Orthodonists March 2, 2026Application
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Starved Rock Country Community Foundation ScholarshipsThe Rising Star Scholarship - One $5000 ScholarshipApplicant must plan to major in Elementary Education at Illinois State UniversityMarch 6, 2026SRCCF Scholarship Application
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Carol and Dick Janko Scholarship for Promising Entrepreneurs - Multiple scholarships totalling $7500 will be awardedApplicants need to have had entrepreneurial experience in high school and taken vocational courses
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The Internet of Things Scholarship for Engineering, Science and Technology - Two $1500 scholarships will be awarded, one to a male and one to a femaleApplicants should be able to demonstrate an interest in engineering, science and/or technology activities in high school and plan to pursue a college degree in any of those areas
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The Mac-Aero Scholarship for Aeronautics and Aviation - One $10,000 scholarshipApplicants must be pursuing a degree in Aviation or Aeronautics
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The Tangled Roots Brewing Company Pie It Forward Scholarship - One $1000 Scholarship will be awardedApplicant must be pursuing a college degree full-time with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to students interest in a career in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
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The Women Inspired Network Scholarship - One $3000 Scholarship will be awardedApplicant must be enrolled full time in a degree-seeking program or a certified training program in a skilled trade
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Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship$500 Scholarship will be awardedApplicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at an institute of higher learning for the 2024-2025 school yearMarch 13, 2026Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship Application
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Chesebro/Cushman/Kyser ScholarshipMultiple generous scholarships are awarded to graduates of high schools in Livingston County Applicant may be graduating senior or current college student pursuing a degreeMarch 2, 2026Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office
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Preference will be given to those students who plan to attend college on a full-time basis (students may reapply each year)
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Applicants may apply for larger scholarships based on need
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Applications will be evaluated on GPA, SAT scores, references, community service, etc.
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Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship 7- $2,000 Scholarships Must submit a 500- word essay on The Role of Township Government in Today's Society and in the Future.March 2, 2026Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office
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Roy and Mardell Carter Music Scholarship1- $500 Scholarship Graduating High School Senior, who is planning to major in Music, Theater, or Minoring in Music may apply.April 1, 2026Application
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Martin Scholarship FundScholarships ranging from $500-$5,000Applicant must live within the Odell Fire Protection District, Odell Public Library District, or Odell Grade School District. Applicant must be seeking continued education in the fields of Liberal Arts, Music, Science, Nursing, Business, or Engineering. March 2, 2026Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office
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For Samantha Foundation $1,000 Scholarship Must be a US citizen, graduating high school senior, must be accepted by or plan to attend higher learning within the US. Scholarship is NOT based on GPAApril 1, 2026Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office
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Dwight Music Boosters Scholarship1 - $500 ScholarshipDTHS graduating senior who has been involved in Band or Chorus for all four years in high schoolApril 10, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and been accepted to a 2 or 4 year college/university or trade school
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Dwight Sports Boosters Scholarship$500 Scholarship for one male and one female DTHS Athlete Graduating DTHS Seniors who have participated in at least two sports for 4 years, and have a 3.0 GPA. April 10, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Joliet Junior College Foundation Scholarship Up to $4,000 Scholarship renewable totaling $16,000 for one student from DTHSGraduating DTHS senior must plan to attend JJC full-time. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and a score of 1070 or higher on the SAT or ACTApril 1, 2026JJC Scholarships
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Dwight Lions Club Scholarship1 - $1000 ScholarshipGraduating high school senior from Dwight Township High School who plans to further their education at a college/university, trade school or vocational schoolApril 10, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Dwight Lions Club-Keith Lauritzen Memorial Student/Athlete Scholarship1- $1,000 ScholarshipGraduating high school senior from Dwight Township High School who plans to further their education at a college/university, trade school or vocational schoolApril 10, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Applicant must have participated in at least one sport each of their four years in high school
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Off to Great Places Scholarship 1- $500 Scholarship Must be pursuing a degree or career in one of the following fields: Agriculture, Medical, Teaching. April 10, 2026Application
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B+ Scholarship (In memory of Jerry Beier)2- $1,000 ScholarshipsGraduating senior from DTHS who has earned a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plans to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university Applicant must document several hours of volunteerism at school and in their communityApril 17, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Livingston County Home and Community Education Association$1,000 ScholarshipMust reside in Livingston County and be enrolled as a full-time college student for the fall. May 31, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Vicki Briner Memorial Nursing Scholarship1 - $1,000 ScholarshipGraduating DTHS senior pursuing a degree in nursing, OR a former DTHS graduate currently enrolled in a nursing program who best exemplifies financial need, academic success and the desire to be of service to others.April 17, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Cathy and Lee Nelson Educational Fund Scholarships1 - $1,000 Scholarship or 2 - $500 Scholarships will be awardedGraduating DTHS senior who will be pursuing a career in teaching at the grade school and/or high school levelsApril 1, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Hagan Scholarship Foundation Up to $7,500 each semester
Must have achieved a 3.5 GPA
March 15, 2026Hagan Scholarship Foundation
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Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule
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Must enroll in an eligible college or university
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Applicant’s Adjusted Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not Exceed $85,000.
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Gertrude K. Terwillegar Nursing Scholarship1 - $1000 Scholarship will be awardedGraduating senior from DTHS pursuing a degree in nursing who best exemplifies academic success, and the desire to be of service to others.April 17, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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A.B. Terwillegar Agriculture Scholarship1- $1000 ScholarshipGraduating DTHS Senior pursuing a degree in an agricultural related fieldApril 17, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Steiniche Scholarship4 - $500 Scholarship will be awardedGraduating DTHS seniors who plan to pursue a career in the medical field.April 17, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Dwight Education Association Scholarship 1 - $600 ScholarshipApplicants must be a DTHS graduating senior who plans to continue their education at a two or four year college/university. The applicant must have plans to major in Education and become a teacher. April 17, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of BloomingtonScholarships Vary Please view visit link to view all 6 scholarship opportunities. April 1, 2026Valley of Bloomington
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Delta Kappa Gamma Society International$300 Grant Must be a female senior who plans to enter the education field. March 1, 2026Application
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Zeke Zimmerman Scholarship1-$1500 ScholarshipApplicant must be a Dwight Township High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a business-related degree in collegeApril 17, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Fred Drendel Memorial Agriculture Scholarship3- $1,000 ScholarshipsApplicant must be pursuing a degree or certificate from a college or technical school in the field of agriculture. April 17th, 2026Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Streator Onized Credit Union Scholarship Scholarships up to $1,ooo Student must be a member in good standing of Streator Onized Credit Union. This
means candidates must not have any delinquent loans, charge off accounts or negative balances. Note: The applicant must be or become a primary member of SOCU by April 1, 2025 to apply for the scholarship. Student must be enrolled, or will be enrolled as a full-time student, in an accredited
college, university, or trade school. Student must have a current minimum GPA of 2.0. Student must attend college during the school year listed on the scholarship application. Students who have previously received a Streator Onized Credit Union Scholarship may NOT reapply.
April 1, 2026Application
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VFW AUXILIARY POST 2608 SCHOLARSHIP$500 ScholarshipMust be a past or present DTHS graduate and have an immediate family member who served in the military. Must have a copy of DD-214 if out of service, or if still active, a copy of your military ID must accompany application. If not a vet, then the DD-214 must be from the qualifying family member that is a vet. This can be a parent, grandparent, sibling, or step-parent. Must be attending a technical school, junior college, or university with proof of enrollment attached.April 10, 2026Applications were emailed to the Class of 2026
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VFW AUXILIARY POST 2608 Grant Amount TBD Must be a 2026 DTHS graduate or have a close relative of Dwight VFW Post 2608 or VFW Auxiliary 2608 entering the military. Must have proof of signing with a branch of serviceApril 10, 2026Applications were emailed to the Class of 2026
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