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1 | Local Scholarship List | ||||||
2 | * Seek out scholarship opportunites on your college's financial aid page & scholarship search engines. | ||||||
3 | * Visit the Scholarship Section of the PHS Student Support website for more info. | ||||||
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5 | SCHOLARSHIP NAME & LINK | TRADE or COLLEGE | CAREER AREA | GPA REQUIREMENT | AMOUNT | OTHER CRITERIA | DUE DATE |
6 | listed in black if we have not received an updated application | ||||||
7 | Illinois Agricultural Education & FFA Scholarships | Varies | Agriculture | Varies | Varies | Opens Nov 1st. Over 50 Agricultural Scholarship with various criteria. | Varies |
8 | Acorn Equality Fund | Various | No | $1,000-$4,000 | Academic financial support for LGBTQ students, allies or children of LGBTQ parents. | September 20, 2024 | |
9 | Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association Scholarship | College | Land Surveying | No | $500-$1,500 | October 29 each year | |
10 | United States Senate Youth Program Hearst Scholarship | College | Government | No | $10,000 | Must hold a student government position. Must be able to attend the entire conference in-person or online Washington Week. | October 4, 2024 |
11 | Elks Lodge Scholarships | College | Any | No | $1,000-$12,500 | Foundation Legacy award must be the child or grandchild of an Elk member. Most Valuable Student Scholarship does not. | November 12, 2024 |
12 | Kids' Chance | Any | Any | No | Varies | Awards college scholarships to kids whose parents have either been killed or seriously injured in work-related accidents. | May 31 for Fall semester & December 31 for Spring semester |
13 | The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver | UIUC | Any | No | Full 4-Year Tuition | Given to natural, step, or legally adopted children of service members who are veterans. | January 5 Each Year |
14 | Illinois JAYCEE Charitable Foundation Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,000 | January 15 Each year | |
15 | Illinois State Historical Society- Verna Ross Orendorff Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,000 | 1,500-word essay written by an Illinois high school student on the subject of Abraham Lincoln or the Civil War era in Illinois. | January 15 Each year |
16 | The Rock River Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers | College | Engineering | 3.00 | $1,000 or more | Minimum SAT 600 Math/300 English | January 17, 2025 |
17 | Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | February 15 Each year | |
18 | IAA Foundation Scholarships | Varies | Agriculture | Varies | $1,000-$7,500 | February 15 Each year | |
19 | Illinois Pork Producers Association - Keppy Memorial | College | Agriculture | No | Five $2,000 | Preference given to students with intent to pursue career related to pork industry | February 15, 2025 |
20 | Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA) - Post-Secondary Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,000 | ISCA awards 9 ($1,000) scholarships to students throughout the State of Illinois. A student from each ISCA Region will receive the $1,000 Scholarship. | January 17, 2025 |
21 | Dean Ritter Scholarship | Any | Any | No | Varies | Must have significant hearing loss in one or both ears. | January 31, 2025 |
22 | UIUC Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship | College | Any | No | 3,000 | The application consists of 5 parts: Personal Information, Current Education, Future Education, Community and Church Involvement, and Essay. The essay question at the end is, "What does being a Christian gentleman mean to you, and how do you strive to live up to these values?" | February 1, 2025 |
23 | Bureau County Farm Bureau Scholarships | Any | Agriculture | No | Varies | Students must be a member or a dependent of a Bureau County Farm Bureau member. | February 28, 2025 |
24 | ICTFL World Language Teacher Scholarship | College | World Language Education | No | Must have completed at least 3 high school years of World Language study or have earned a Seal of Biliteracy. | February 28 each year | |
25 | The Illinois Odd Fellow - Rebekah Scholarship Award | Any | Any | No | $500-$1,000 | Community Service | March 1st each year |
26 | Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships | Any | Any | No | Varies | 2 Scholarships: 1) senior student who is child/grandchild of veteran. 2) senior student whose parent is deceased veteran. Opens November 1st. | March 1st each year |
27 | Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship | College | Government | No | Varies | Enroll at Illinois college. Must have a history of leadership responsibilities, civic responsibility and community service. | March 1st each year |
28 | Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver (SETTW) Program | College | Education | top 50% of class | 4-year full tuition waiver | must enroll at an eligible Illinois college & commit to teaching in Illinois. | March 1st each year |
29 | Princeton Area Chamber Ag Scholarship | College | Agriculture | No | Varies | Must be high school senior in Bureau County. | March 1st each year |
30 | Illinois Pork Producers Association - Adam Fesser Scholarship | College | Agriculture | No | $1,000 | Illinois graduating seniors who are 4-H or FFA members. | March 1st each year |
31 | Marquis "What Fuels You" Scholarship | Any | Any | No | Up to $2,500 | Students that live within a 90 mile radius of Hennepin. Must complete essay. | March 1st each year |
32 | Illinois Conservation Scholarship | Any | Agriculture | 2.50 | $2,000 | Applicant must be able to provide specific examples of voluntary, effective contributions to Illinois’ natural resources | March 1st each year |
33 | Gateway Services Scholarship | College | Human Services | No | $2,500 | Student must study field related to intellectual disabilities, ie. human services, psychology, etc. | March 1, 2025 |
34 | Illinois Valley Community College Foundation Scholarships | IVCC | Any | Varies | $500 up to full-tuition | Over 50 scholarships with various requirements. Almost everyone who applies receives something. Opens Feb 6, 2025. | March 6, 2025 |
35 | Chief William T. Bauer Scholarship | Any | Law Enforcement | No | $1,000 | The fund provides academic scholarships to qualifying residents furthering their education in law enforcement, who are current residents in Stark, Marshall, Henry and Bureau counties. | March 5, 2025 |
36 | Starved Rock Country Community Scholarship Opportunities | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | IL State University Elementary Ed majors, Entreprenuers, STEM, Aviation/Aeornautics, Hospitality/Culinary Arts, Young women. | March 7, 2025 |
37 | Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (ICEF) Scholarships | College | Science | No | $2,000 | The $2,000 scholarships are presented to students who demonstrate academic excellence in the pursuit of a science-related career. | Postmarked by March 7, 2025 |
38 | Illinois Municipal Utilities Association Scholarship Program | Any | Utilities | No | $1,000 | Essay Contest. Parents/guardians are residential customers of an IMUA member utility. | March 14, 2025 |
39 | Illinois Elks Association Children's Care Program - PT/OT | College | Physical or Occupational Therapy | 3.00 | $500-$1,000 | March 14, 2025 | |
40 | Sinnissippi Centers College Scholarship Program | College | Human Services | studying social work, psychology or other human services related field | March 14, 2025 | ||
41 | PHS: Chris Friend Graphic Arts Scholarship | College | Art | No | $1,000 | preference given to those studying graphic arts or graphic communication | March 14, 2025 |
42 | PHS: Karen Carlson Greer Art, Science, and Education Scholarship | College | Art, Science, Education | No | $500 | field of Art, Science or Teacher Education, with preference given to a student enrolled in an art or science education program. | March 14, 2025 |
43 | PHS: Marcella Borge Keener Art Award | Any | Any | No | $100 | Must submit examples of artwork. | March 14, 2025 |
44 | PHS: Roger W. Gustafson Memorial Scholarship | College | Any | No | $1,000 | demonstration of financial need | March 14, 2025 |
45 | PHS: Hodkins Memorial Scholarship | College | Art, Writing, Journalism | No | $500 | Financial need, artistic potential, leadership and scholarship will be used as a basis in determining the recipient. | March 14, 2025 |
46 | PHS: Vera E Fletcher Education Scholarship | College | Education | No | $500 | Demonstrate financial need & display academic achievement, citizenship, and leadership. | March 14, 2025 |
47 | PHS: Virgil Fletcher Engineering Scholarship | College | Engineering | No | $500 | Demonstrate financial need & display academic achievement, citizenship, and leadership. | March 14, 2025 |
48 | PHS: Teddy & Barbara Reed All Academic Sports Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $500 | Demonstrate financial need and commitment to learn | March 14, 2025 |
49 | PHS: Mildred A. Eckstrom Memorial Fund | College | Accounting, Business, Banking | No | Up to $8,000 | To be judged on scholarship ability, worthiness, leadership, need, and community service. | March 14, 2025 |
50 | Tri-County Opportunities Council Scholarship | College | Any | No | $1,250 | Preference will be given to applicants wishing to pursue high demand careers. Must meet income eligbility, must be planning to attend an Illinois institution of higher learning. | March 14, 2025 |
51 | Compeer Financial | College | Agriculture | 3.00 | $1,500 | March 15 each year | |
52 | Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship | College | Any | No | $500-$1,000 | March 15 each year | |
53 | Adele Zearing Gibbs Performing Arts Scholarship | College | Performing Arts | No | $5,000 | Up to 2 scholarships will be given. Renewable up to 3 years. | March 15, 2025 |
54 | Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Council Scholarship | College | Any | 2.00 | $500 | Graduating Hispanic/Latino Senior student (ACC students encouraged to apply) | March 17, 2025 |
55 | Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Trades Education Scholarship | Trade School | Vocational | 2.00 | $500 | Graduating Hispanic/Latino Senior student (ACC students encouraged to apply) | March 17, 2025 |
56 | Princeton Public Schools Foundation (PPSF) - IVCC Tuition Assistance | IVCC | Any | 3.00 | $4,000 | Awarded to each student who applies, given that they meet all application criteria. | March 20, 2025 |
57 | PPSF - Nelson Family Vocational Scholarship | Trade School | Vocational | No | $2,000 | March 20, 2025 | |
58 | PPSF - Velma and Hugh Morrison Education Scholarship | College | Education | No | $8,000 | Graduating PHS senior who plans to attend an Illinois institution and major in K-12 education | March 20, 2025 |
59 | PPSF - Healthcare Scholarship | College | Healthcare | No | up to $16,000 | 2 offered. Must be pursuing a degree in healthcare and maintain minimum GPA standards. $2000 per semester, renewable for 2 to 4 years. | March 20, 2025 |
60 | PPSF - First Generation College Scholarship | College | Any | No | $2,000 | 2 offered. Must be the first person in your family to attend college and maintain minimum GPA standards. $2000 per semester, renewable for 2 to 4 years. | March 20, 2025 |
61 | Gordon Shipp Memorial Scholarship | College | Wildlife Conservation or Fishery | No | $500 | March 21, 2025 | |
62 | Midwest Technical Institute/Delta Technical College | Trade School | Varies | No | $1,000-$5.000 | Interest and passion for learning a skill, such as welding, HVAC/R, medical assisting, dental assisting, truck driving, or cosmetolog | March 21, 2025 |
63 | Bureau County Democratic Party Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $500 | March 25, 2024 | |
64 | Jim & Lynn Mortensen Scholarship | Any | Any | 2.00 | $1,000-$5,000 | Several offered. Must be attending an accredited 2 or 4 year school, or a trade school. Can be renewed for up to four years. | March 26, 2025 |
65 | Charles Phelps Family Scholarship | College | Any | No | Full Tuition | The Charles Phelps Family Scholarship can cover up to the cost of tuition, room and board, fees, and books. | March 26, 2025 |
66 | Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship | College | Education | 2.50 | up to $7,500 per year | be a minority student of either African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native American origin, or a qualified bilingual minority applicant | March 31 each year |
67 | The Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship | College | Engineering | 3.00 | $1,000-$4,000 | A combination of one-year, two-year, and four-year scholarships. | February 21, 2025 |
68 | DCFS Scholarship | Any | Any | No | Full Tuition | Open to youth who have an open DCFS case, whose cases were closed through adoption or guardianship or who aged out of care at 18 or older. | March 31st each year |
69 | Helena Ag Homegrown Scholarship | College | Agriculture | No | $1,000 | 500 word essay required. | April 1, 2024 |
70 | Golden Apple Scholarship | College | Education | 2.50 | Up to $23,000 | Scholars commit to teach in Illinois schools-of-need for five years after college graduation from an Illinois partner university. | April 1 each year |
71 | The Princeton Closet Scholarships | College | Any | No | $1,000-$4,000 | Strongly suggest 10 hrs+ of service and The Closet and demonstrated Christian service. At least 3 scholarships awarded each year. | April 1 each year |
72 | GFWC Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarships | College | Art | No | $1,500 minimum | 4 Scholarships in the areas of: Arts, Drama, Music, Vocational and Environmental Studies. | April 1 each year |
73 | Princeton Lions Club Scholarship | College | Any | 2.00 | $1,000 | PHS Senior who practices humanitarianism, leadership and citizenship. | April 4, 2025 |
74 | Financial Plus Credit Union Member Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $150-$500 | Must be a Financial Plus member. | April 5, 2025 |
75 | Princeton Rotary Club Vocational Scholarship | Trade School | Vocational | 3.00 | $1,000 | Must be enrolling in a Tech School, Trade School, or Junior College Vocational program for Fall 2023 | April 7, 2025 |
76 | Princeton Rotary Club Swan-Eickmeier Scholarship | College | Any | 3.50 | $2,000 | Enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university with the intent to complete a college degree | April 7, 2025 |
77 | Princeton Rotary Club Community College Scholarship | Community College | Any | 3.25 | $2,000 | PHS graduating Senior who plans to attend a two-year community or two-year private college as a full time student in pursuit of an associate degree. | April 7, 2025 |
78 | FBI Buildings Scholarship | Any | Constuction, Agriculture, Design | Any | $5,000 | Students planning to major in construction, agriculture, or design. Potential career positions could be consultative sales, design, project management, or construction foreman. Candidate must have a history that demonstrates an interest in agriculture or construction via special projects and/or courses. Students must enroll in a college offering a two or four-year undergraduate degree. The ideal candidate would be interested in securing a summer internship and a potential long-term career with FBi Buildings. | April 11, 2025 |
79 | LCN/Allegion Scholarship | College | Business or Engineering | 2.75 | $4,000 | Graduating senior attending 2 or 4-year college and studying business or engineering | April 12, 2024 |
80 | Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District | College | Natural Resources | No | $1,000 | High school senior or current college student and is seeking to obtain a degree in a natural-resource related field (agriculture included) is eligible. | April 12, 2024 |
81 | Princeton Youth Baseball & Softball League Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $500 | Will be awarded to 1 senior baseball player & 1 senior softball player. | April 11, 2025 |
82 | Princeton Youth Soccer League - Girls Scholarship | College | Any | No | $250 | Must have played PYSL and be planning to play college-level soccer. | April 14, 2024 |
83 | Princeton Youth Soccer League- Boys Scholarship | College | Any | No | $250 | Must have played PYSL and be planning to play college-level soccer. | April 14, 2024 |
84 | SOAR Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $5,000 | Seniors that best exemplify the S.O.A.R. characteristics. S – Strength of character. O – Optimism – predictions for future success and where will you be making a difference. A – Achievement in academics and volunteerism. R – Resolve shown when faced with an adversarial situation. | April 14, 2023 |
85 | Christian Service Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,000 | Graduating Senior from Bureau County who demonstrates Christ-centered throuh volunteer service to church, school and community | April 14, 2025 |
86 | Ruth Patterson Lang Essay Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $300 | Awarded to the senior writing the best essay on the history of the State of Illinois. | April 22, 2024 |
87 | Saint Clare Health Career Scholarships | College | Healthcare | No | $1,000-$2,000 | 3 scholarship opportunities for students pursuing health/nursing careers. | May 1st each year |
88 | Kurt Garvin Memorial Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,000 | Must display volunteerism/community service. | May 1st each year |
89 | Princeton Federation of Teachers Scholarship | College | Education | No | $500 | May 1, 2023 | |
90 | Delyte K. & Robert I. Zearing (U of I) | UIUC | Any | No | Varies | Must obtain application from the Regional Office of Education (309) 936-7890. | Must be received by 4pm on May 1 each year |
91 | US Army Reserve Minutemen Scholarship | College | Any | No | full tuition +stipends | Student must enlist in the Army Reserve & participate in ROTC at their college. | May 1, 2025 |
92 | American Red Cross Blood Drive Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $250 | Student must be an active participant in the high school’s blood program and should exhibit a leadership role in the coordination and recruitment of blood drives. | May 2025 |
93 | Princeton Memorial Scholarship (PMSF) | College | Any | No | $1,000-$5,000 | Presented to graduates of PHS pursuing a bachelor's degree. | May 7, 2025 |
94 | PMSF: Ruth E Patterson Lang Scholarship | College | Any | No | $1,000-$3,000 | Must reside in Berlin or Princeton Township 10 out of the last 12 years | May 7, 2025 |
95 | PMSF: Lottie Mae Schell Art Scholarship | College | Art | No | $500 | Presented to graduates of PHS pursuing a degree in art. | May 7, 2025 |
96 | PMSF: Edward R. Schwartz Communications Scholarship | College | Communication | No | $500 | Presented to graduates of PHS pursuing a degree in communication. | May 7, 2025 |
97 | PMSF: Robert B. Schell Architecture Scholarship | College | Architecture | No | $500 | Presented to graduates of PHS pursuing a degree in architecture. | May 7, 2025 |
98 | Gene Haas Machining and Engineering Scholarship | Any | Machining or Engineering | No | $2,500 | Be a SRAVTE or ACC district student pursuing machining or engineering program. | May 3, 2024 |
99 | Impact Life Blood Drive- Life $avings Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $250 | Given to a graduating senior student who plans to attend college in the Fall. Monies will be sent directly to the post-graduate institution. | Must be received by Noon May 6, 2024 |
100 | Second Story Teen Center Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,500 | Must regularly attend our Second Story programs. | May 11, 2024 |