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5 | SCHOLARSHIP NAME & LINK | TRADE or COLLEGE | CAREER AREA | GPA REQUIREMENT | AMOUNT | OTHER CRITERIA | DUE DATE |
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34 | Starved Rock Country Community Scholarship Opportunities | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Several scholarships available in the following areas: IL State Elementary Ed majors, Entreprenuers, STEM, Aviation/Aeornautics, Hospitality/Culinary Arts, Young women. | March 6, 2026 |
35 | 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 6, 2025 |
36 | PHS: Chris Friend Graphic Arts Scholarship | College | Art | No | $1,000 | preference given to those studying graphic arts or graphic communication | March 12, 2026 |
37 | 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 12, 2026 |
38 | PHS: Marcella Borge Keener Art Award | Any | Any | No | $100 | Must submit examples of artwork. | March 12, 2026 |
39 | PHS: Roger W. Gustafson Memorial Scholarship | College | Any | No | $1,000 | demonstration of financial need | March 12, 2026 |
40 | 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 12, 2026 |
41 | PHS: Vera E Fletcher Education Scholarship | College | Education | No | $500 | Demonstrate financial need & display academic achievement, citizenship, and leadership. | March 12, 2026 |
42 | PHS: Virgil Fletcher Engineering Scholarship | College | Engineering | No | $500 | Demonstrate financial need & display academic achievement, citizenship, and leadership. | March 12, 2026 |
43 | PHS: Teddy & Barbara Reed All Academic Sports Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $500 | Demonstrate financial need and commitment to learn | March 12, 2026 |
44 | 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 12, 2026 |
45 | Illinois Municipal Utilities Association Scholarship Program | Any | Utilities | No | $1,000 | Essay Contest. Parents/guardians are residential customers of an IMUA member utility. | March 13, 2026 |
46 | Sinnissippi Centers College Scholarship Program | College | Human Services | studying social work, psychology or other human services related field | March 13, 2026 | ||
47 | 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 eligibility, must be planning to attend an Illinois institution of higher learning. | March 13, 2026 |
48 | Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship | College | Any | No | $500-$1,000 | March 13, 2026 | |
49 | GFWC Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarships | College | Various | No | $1,500 minimum | Several Scholarships in the areas of: Arts, Civic Engagement, Drama, Health, Music, Vocational and Environmental Studies. | March 15, 2026 |
50 | 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 |
51 | Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Council Scholarship | College | Any | 2.00 | $750 | Graduating Hispanic/Latino Senior student (ACC students encouraged to apply) | March 16, 2026 |
52 | Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Trades Education Scholarship | Trade School | Vocational | 2.00 | $750 | Graduating Hispanic/Latino Senior student (ACC students encouraged to apply) | March 16, 2026 |
53 | 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. | March 18, 2026 |
54 | Princeton Public Schools Foundation (PPSF) - IVCC Tuition Assistance | IVCC | Any | 3.00 | $4,000 | Awarded to each graduationg senior student who applies, given that they meet all application criteria. | March 19, 2026 |
55 | PPSF - College Scholarship | College | Any | No | up to $24,000 | 2 offered. Must attend a 2 or 4 year college. Maintain minimum GPA standards. $3,000 per semester, renewable for 2 to 4 years. | March 19, 2026 |
56 | PPSF - First Generation College Scholarship | College | Any | No | up to $24,000 | 2 offered. Must be the first person in your family to attend college and maintain minimum GPA standards. $3,000 per semester, renewable for 2 to 4 years. | March 19, 2026 |
57 | PPSF - Healthcare Scholarship | College | Healthcare | No | up to $24,000 | 2 offered. Must be pursuing a degree in healthcare and maintain minimum GPA standards. $3,000 per semester, renewable for 2 to 4 years. | March 19, 2026 |
58 | PPSF - Nelson Family Vocational Scholarship | Trade School | Vocational | No | $2,000 | Graduating PHS senior who plans to attend a trade/vocational school. | March 19, 2026 |
59 | PPSF - Velma and Hugh Morrison Education Scholarship | College | Education | No | $16,000 | Graduating PHS senior who plans to attend an Illinois institution and major in K-12 education | March 19, 2026 |
60 | 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 cosmetology | March 20, 2026 |
61 | Illinois Elks Association Children's Care Program - PT/OT | College | Physical or Occupational Therapy | 3.00 | $500-$1,000 | March 20, 2026 | |
62 | 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, 2026 |
63 | Bureau County Democratic Party Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $500 | Graduating Senior who will be attending a four year, two year or technical institution in the upcoming Fall semester. | March 27, 2026 |
64 | 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 31, 2026 |
65 | Dennis Gillan Memorial Scholarship | Any | Ag or Trades | No | $2,000-$4,000 | Graduating senior who will continue his or her education in agriculture-related area or the trades. | March 31, 2026 |
66 | 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 |
67 | 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 |
68 | The Princeton Closet Scholarships | Any | 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 |
69 | Dean Ritter Scholarship | Any | Any | No | Varies | Must have significant hearing loss in one or both ears. | April 1, 2026 |
70 | PHS Class of 2025 Community Service Scholarship | College | Any | No | $500 | Must have completed between 24-100 hours of community service and submit a 500 word essay. | April 1, 2026 |
71 | Friends of the Hennepin Canal Scholarship | College | Any | No | $1,000 | Special consideration given to applicants with high academic achievements, a strong history of community service, and who plan to major in an environmental, STEM or engineering field of study. | April 1, 2025 |
72 | Princeton Lions Club Scholarship | College | Any | 2.00 | $1,000 | PHS Senior who practices humanitarianism, leadership and citizenship. | April 3, 2026 |
73 | Financial Plus Credit Union Member Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $500-$1,000 | Must be a Financial Plus member. | April 4, 2026 |
74 | Financial Plus Credit Union Union Ready Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,000 | Must be a Financial Plus member. | April 4, 2026 |
75 | Princeton Rotary Community College & Trade School Scholarship | Trade or Community College | Any | 3.25 | $1,000 | Must be enrolling in a Tech School, Trade School, or Junior College Vocational program for Fall 2023 | April 3, 2026 |
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 3, 2026 |
77 | FBI Buildings Scholarship | College | Construction, Agriculture, Design | Any | $5,000 | Must have a history that demonstrates an interest in agriculture or construction via special projects and/or courses. The ideal candidate would be interested in securing a summer internship and a potential long-term career with FBi Buildings. | April 3, 2026 |
78 | Princeton Youth Soccer League Scholarships | College | Any | No | $250 | This scholarship will be awarded to a Princeton High School senior boy and girl. Must have played soccer for Princeton High School a minimum of 2 years. | April 7, 2026 |
79 | Christian Service Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,000 | Graduating Senior from Bureau County who demonstrates Christ-centered through volunteer service to church, school and community | April 15, 2026 |
80 | Princeton Youth Baseball & Softball League Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $500 | Will be awarded to 1 senior baseball player & 1 senior softball player. | April 17, 2026 |
81 | Princeton Federation of Teachers Scholarship | College | Education | No | $500 | April 18, 2025 | |
82 | 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 |
83 | 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 24, 2026 |
84 | Saint Clare Health Career Scholarships | College | Healthcare | No | $1,000-$2,000 | 3 scholarship opportunities for students pursuing health/nursing careers. | April 30, 2026 |
85 | Kurt Garvin Memorial Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,000 | Must display volunteerism/community service. | May 1st each year |
86 | Delyte K. & Robert I. Zearing (U of Illinois) | 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 |
87 | 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 |
88 | 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 2026 |
89 | Princeton Memorial Scholarship (PMSF) | College | Any | No | $1,000-$5,000 | Presented to graduates of PHS pursuing a bachelor's degree. | May 7, 2026 |
90 | 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, 2026 |
91 | PMSF: Lottie Mae Schell Art Scholarship | College | Art | No | $500 | Presented to graduates of PHS pursuing a degree in art. | May 7, 2026 |
92 | PMSF: Edward R. Schwartz Communications Scholarship | College | Communication | No | $500 | Presented to graduates of PHS pursuing a degree in communication. | May 7, 2026 |
93 | PMSF: Robert B. Schell Architecture Scholarship | College | Architecture | No | $500 | Presented to graduates of PHS pursuing a degree in architecture. | May 7, 2026 |
94 | 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. | Noon May 7, 2025 |
95 | Second Story Teen Center Scholarship | Any | Any | No | $1,500 | Must regularly attend our Second Story programs. | May 11, 2026 |
96 | 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 15, 2025 |
97 | Black Hawk College Foundation Scholarships | Black Hawk College | Varies | Varies | Varies | The Black Hawk College Foundation offers hundreds of scholarships every year to outstanding students based on financial need, academic merit or both. One application - hundreds of opportunities. | May 15th Each Year |
98 | Association of IL Township Committees on Youth | College | Social Science | 3.00 | $500 | Demonstrate an interest and has participated in serving his or her community. | May 16, 2025 |
99 | LCN/Allegion Scholarship | College | Business or Engineering | 2.75 | $4,000 | Graduating senior attending 2 or 4-year college and studying business or engineering | May 10, 2026 |
100 | Bureau County Cattlemen's Scholarship | College | Agriculture | No | $500 | May 17. 2024 | |
101 | OSF Healthcare Foundation I-80 Scholarship | College | Healthcare | 3.00 | $5,000 | Seniors planning to continue their education in the healthcare field at an accredited instituion. Must live within the Interstate-80 service corridor. | June 10, 2026 |