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1 | 2023-2024 Scholarship Postings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Scholarships are continuously added to this database. Check back often. PCHS Local Scholarships are typically posted in mid-December. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4 | Area Scholarship | Female | AAUW: American Association of University Women | 3/22/24 | AAUW Scholarship Application 2024.docx | The AAUW Pekin Chapter will award a $1,000 scholarship to a PCHS senior girl who has a high probability of success in college, who might have financial need and who intends to pursue a career/vocation geared toward advancing the status of girls and women. | 1/30/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | National | Acorn Equality Fund | 9/22/23 | acornequalityfund.org | The Acorn Equality Fund is a non-profit organization that provides college scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender students, allies, or the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender parents in downstate Illinois. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | National | Open to all fields of study | AES Engineers | 10/8/23 | http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php | AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Their belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. | 9/14/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Area Scholarship | Altrusa Club - Judy Streid Scholarship | 3/22/24 | Altrusa Scholarship Judy Streid Application Revised 2024.docx | Altrusa Club of Pekin will award a $1,000 scholarship to a PCHS senior who will, upon graduation, be enrolled as a full-time student in an approved college, who has a high probability of success in college, who might have financial need and/or who plans to pursue a career/vocation in education, particularly in language education. Judy Streid, a long-time Altrusa Club member, was a Latin and English teacher at PCHS for over thirty years | 2/9/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Area Scholarship | Altrusa Club - Reinhard/Leifheit Scholarship | 3/22/24 | Altrusa Scholarship Original Application Revised 2024.docx | Altrusa Club of Pekin will award a $1,000 scholarship to a PCHS senior who will, upon graduation, be enrolled as a full-time student in an approved college or vocational school, who has a high probability of success in higher education, who might have financial need and/or may be entering a business related field | 2/9/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Area Scholarship | Child or grandchild of veteran | AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Chapter 169 | 3/25/24 | Auxiliary 169 Scholarship Application.pdf | AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Chapter 169 has a $500 scholarship opportunity available for the child or grandchild of a veteran. | 1/10/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Area Scholarship | Child or grandchild of veteran | AMVETS RIDERS Chapter 169 | 3/25/24 | Riders Scholarship App.docx | AMVETS Riders Chapter 169 has a $500 scholarship opportunity available for the child or grandchild of a veteran. | 1/10/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | National | Army | Army JROTC | 10/7/22 | https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships.html | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sFOWjwCpPcC9wuO_q_7M8yyLuVD-Qdx0/view?usp=sharing | 8/17/22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Area Scholarship | Metallurgy and/or Materials. | ASM International | 5/31/24 | https://forms.gle/4ZhVqzcHGRNKr2uz7 | The intent of the ASM scholarship application form is to recognize and financially assist talented and dedicated students interested in a career in Metallurgy and/or Materials. It was established to encourage qualified students to take an active role in promoting the field of materials through active participation in ASM. Completion of this form confirms your eligibility for the Julia Bjerke, Richard Van Pelt, Gerald Hoefft, and other possible ASM scholarships. | 1/24/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | National | database, CTE | Association for Career &Technical Education Grants and Scholarship Resource Center | Varies | https://www.acteonline.org/professional-development/opportunities/scholarships/#tab-id-2 | This resource is designed to support career and technical education professionals and their students to seek support for their CTE programs and for funding assistance for tuition to pursue postsecondary CTE studies. Check back frequently as new programs are announced routinely. Several scholarships are available through this one site. | 6/2/22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | National | B. Davis Scholarship | 5/21/24 | http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm | The creators of the "Student Award Search Aid" website are offering a $1,000 scholarship. Details and the application can be accessed at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | National | Beauty Changes Lives | https://beautychangeslives.submittable.com/submit | Beauty Changes Lives is a nonprofit that is driven to make beauty professions a first-choice career. https://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships-at-a-glance/ | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | National | Male, Lutheran, | Beta Sigma Psi | 3/4/24 | http://scholarships.betasigmapsi.org | The Beta Sigma Psi Educational Foundation is offering several scholarships to graduating senior males who are members of a Lutheran congregation who plan to attend any accreditted 4-year college or University in the U.S., University of Illinois, Indiana University, Purdue University. Applications are available at http://scholarships.betasigmapsi.org. | 2/22/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Statewide | Better Banks | 2/26/24 | https://www.betterbanks.com/other/scholarship-opportunity?utm_campaign=CBAI+Scholarship+Opportunity&utm_content=2024+CBAI+Scholarship+Email++%28Email%29&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=onovative-core-iq | Better Banks is excited to announce a scholarship competition that enables Illinois high-school seniors to enter a statewide essay-writing contest. It is offered as part of a program sponsored by Illinois community banks and the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking to increase public awareness of locally owned banks and their contributions to the community. Better Banks is a member of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI), which formed the Foundation in 1996. A monetary award of $1,000 yearly for up to four years of higher education will be awarded to the author of the best essay submitted to the CBAI Foundation by a participating Illinois high school senior. Up to 11 additional first-place $1,000 awards and 12 second-place, $500 awards are available in each state's region. An additional $500 will be awarded to the high school of the overall winner. | 12/13/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | National | Juniors | Bezos Scholars Program | www.bezosscholars.org/lead | The Bezos Scholars Program is a year-long leadership program that amplifies youth voice and action. Current high school juniors are eligible to apply for an opportunity to engage with global leaders on an all-expenses paid trip to the Aspen Ideas Festival. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | National | Class of 2024 | Big Futures - College Board | Monthly prizes | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM800281-&rid=148705526 | Every month, BigFuture awards two $40,000 scholarships and lots of $500 scholarships. We hope your students will be among our next winners! When seniors in the class of 2023 complete specific steps on their BigFuture dashboard, they automatically earn entries into drawings for BigFuture Scholarships for use at two- or four-year institutions. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | National | Database | Bold.org | varies | bold.org | Database of various scholarships and grants | 2/26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Area Scholarship | Bradley University Hometown Scholar Program | https://bradley.edu/admissions/freshman/cost/hometown-scholars/application/ | Students selected as Bradley Hometown Scholars receive a financial aid award that will cover Bradley tuition and up to 75% of the cost of housing and meal plan to live on campus, pending eligibility for Federal Pell Grant and Student Loan programs. | / | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | National | Caring.com Scholarship | Varies | Scholarships for Students Who Are Caregivers - Caring.com | Two scholarships of $1,500 are awarded each year to student-caregivers to help cover costs of tuition and books. Applicants must be full-time college students at an accredited two-or-four-year college or university in the United States, or full-time high school students who are registered to attend a qualifying institution the following semester. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | National | Cirkled In - "No Sweat" Scholarship | Varies | https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/?ref=102721IL2376 | Cirkled In is offering a $2,500 scholarship that can be used for schooling or summer camps. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Area Scholarship | Softball | CISA Tim Smith Memorial Softball Scholarship | 4/19/24 | https://cisa-peoria.org/tim-smith-scholarship | With the start of IHSA Softball season Central Illinois Softball Association Officials Group (CISA) has opened up the application process for Senior softball players who attend the schools that the CISA assign umpires. This scholarship was started as a memorial for a past member official Tim Smith. We will be awarding at least two (2) $750 scholarships and may have the possibility to award more if funding/applicants allow. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | National | Database | College Covered by Discover | https://www.collegecovered.com/?acmpgn=E_EAW_CSEM_BM_X_BMHS3 | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | National | CollegeBoard Scholarship Partners and Programs | Varies | https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM366125-&rid=83951240 | The College Board provides a database of more than 15 different scholarship opportunities for junior and senior students. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Area Scholarship | Database | Community Foundation of Central Ilinois | https://communityfoundationci.org/scholarships/ | CFCI manages more than 60 scholarship funds. Each scholarship fund has its own application process. In addition to the application, each scholarship fund has a selection committee that determines the recipient(s) of that scholarship. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | PCHS Local | Conner: Isaac Conner Scholarship | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | Isaac Conner taught for three years at Pekin Community High School. He created this scholarship to aid students from Pekin, Illinois who have financial need and, at the same time, have the academic ability to obtain a higher education. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need and evidence of academic achievement. | 12/15/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | PCHS Local | Industrial Arts or Teaching | Davis: Delmar Davis Scholarship | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | The Delmar Davis Scholarship was established in 2019 in remembrance of O. Delmar Davis (1926-2019) who not only taught woodshop and other industrial arts (CTE) courses at PCHS from 1953 to 1985, but also served as chairman of the Industrial Arts department prior to his retirement. Delmar, an avid golfer, also coached PCHS' golf team. The annual $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving graduate(s) of PCHS who wishes to further his/her education in industrial arts or teaching fields and may be used for trade school or college. Recipients are welcome to reapply for the scholarship in subsequent years. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | PCHS Local | Top 50% of Class | Delahunt: Lloyd Delahunt | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | The Lloyd Delahunt Scholarship was established in 2016 as a result of a trust created by Mr. Delahunt to provide scholarships for Pekin Community High School students. The scholarship(s) will be awarded to a deserving graduate(s) of PCHS who wishes to further his/her education at either a two-year or four-year post-secondary institution. The recipient(s) of this scholarship must be in the top half (50%) of his/her graduating class and demonstrate a strong potential for future success in his/her chosen program of study. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | National | Database | Discover Business Scholarship Database | https://www.discoverbusiness.us/resources/business-degree-scholarships/ | A database of 50+ privately funded awards available to college students seeking a degree in the business field. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | National | Database | Discover Scholarship Search Tool | Click Here for Additional Information | Discover offers a college scholarship search tool that they advertise gives you access to over 3 million scholarships. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Area Scholarship | ICC (Business, Hospitality & Information Systems) | Disney: Bill R. Disney Memorial Scholarship | 3/1/24 | https://apps.icc.edu/scholarships/ | The Bill R. Disney Memorial Scholarship is for ICC students interested in selected certificate or vocational Business Majors such as accounting, banking and finance, fiance, clerk typist, data entry clerk, office management, small business management, and/or work processing specialist. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Area Scholarship | ICC | Disney: Michael Disney Scholarships | 3/1/24 | https://apps.icc.edu/scholarships/ | The Michael Disney Scholarship is for non-traditional students who are interested in select health careers and/or social sciences. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Area Scholarship | ICC | Disney: The Disney Family Scholarship | 3/1/24 | https://apps.icc.edu/scholarships/ | The Disney Family Scholarship is for non-traditional students who graduated from PCHS or resides in the PCHS district. Interested applicants apply through the ICC Scholarship Application. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | National | Junior Girls | Distinguished Young Women | www.DistinguishedYW.org | Distinguished Young Women is the oldest and largest scholarship program for high school girls. Last year, they made more than $1 billion in cash tuition and college-granted scholarships available nationally. Scholarships are available in two ways: cash tuition scholarships (which can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning) and college-granted scholarships (over 100 colleges and universities offer scholarships to program participants – several scholarships are available just for taking part in a local or state program!) | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | PCHS Local | Elementary Education | Eimer: Janet E. Eimer Memorial | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | The Janet E. Eimer Memorial Scholarship annually awards a scholarship to a deserving graduate of PCHS who intends to seek a degree in elementary education studies. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Area Scholarship | Elks Club of Pekin Illinois Elks Children's Care Program | 3/8/24 | illinoiselksccc.org | The Pekin Elks Lodge#1271 and the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation are sponsoring scholarships for interested high school seniors who are attending a college or university in the fall of 2024 with a major in Physical & Occupational Therapy and for majors in a Physical & Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. | 12/15/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Area Scholarship | Elks Club's "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship | 11/13/23 | enf.elks.org/MVS | The Pekin Elks Lodge #1271 and the Elks National Foundation sponsor the "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship for interested seniors planning to attend college or university next Fall. The MVS is open to young men and women graduating from high school the Spring of 2024, or the equivalent thereof, who are also US citizens, and who are planning to attend a college or university next Fall. The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April. | 9/26/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Area Scholarship | North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102, Can be a Mid-Term Graduate | Enhance the Future | 3/22/24 | 2024.Enhance.the.Future.Scholarship.docx | The Enhance the Future Scholarship is for Pekin High School seniors who graduate this school year (mid-year or end-of-year) who attended North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 for, at least, six (6) years and who will be attending an accredited college, university or trade school. Students who attended District 102 Schools who still live within the District 102 boundaries, but will be graduating from a different high school may still apply for consideration. This scholarship is an ongoing project originally established by Mr. David Perkins, a retired District 102 teacher. This is a $500 scholarship. | 2/1/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | PCHS Local | Evans: Karen Evans Memorial Scholarship | 3/19/24 | Karen Evans Memorial Scholarship 23-24 | Karen Evans worked at Pekin Community High School for 33 years as a biology teacher and was involved in many different committees and extracurricular activities at PCHS. She provided for all learners an engaging classroom full of hands-on life science activities which inspired many of her students to become science teachers themselves. Her friends and loved ones wish to continue her legacy through this scholarship to deserving graduate(s) of PCHS who will pursue a career in science education and/or a career within the life sciences. | 2/26/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | PCHS Local | Basketball | Ford: Andrew "Eddie" Ford Memorial Scholarship | 3/19/24 | Ford Scholarship 2024.pdf | This local scholarship opportunity is available to PCHS seniors who have participated in Pekin High Boys or Girls Basketball Program for at least one year as a player, manager or statistician. Scholarship or scholarships total $1000. | 1/10/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Area Scholarship | Automotive | Ford Autotech Scholarship | 8/31/24 | AutoTech2024_Flyer_ENG_General[54].pdf | Ford Fund and Ford Dealers welcome the next generation of auto technicians by awarding $5,000 tuition scholarships to students pursuing careers in auto and auto/diesel technology. This need-based scholarship is applied to a student’s school tuition account and may be used for all cost of attendance, including tuition, tools, living expenses and transportation. | 3/6/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | National | Interest in Field of Education in Illinois | Golden Apple Scholars Program | 4/15/24 | Additional Information Here | Golden Apple Scholars program no longer requires a counselor recommendation on their website. Any senior interested in education in Illinois can apply. The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a scholarship program that identifies talented high school seniors, as well as first and second-year college students who have the promise and drive to be excellent teachers in high-need schools. The program is more than a scholarship program that only awards funding. They provide four years of residential summer institutes, providing on-site classroom experience, as well as mentoring from a Golden Apple teacher. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Area Scholarship | Groveland Township | Groveland Township Barb Hart Scholarship | 4/12/24 | Application | Groveland Township has established three annual scholarships in honor of their most senior member of the Groveland Township's Board of Trustees, Barb Hart. Applicants must be a resident of Groveland Township. | 1/23/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | PCHS Local | CTE, Food Science, Food Preparation | Hall; Jerry & Vinetta Hall | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | This Fund was established to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Pekin High School who are pursuing a course of study in a field related to food science or food preparation. The recipient must demonstrate a strong desire to achieve future success in these fields and a commitment to community service. At least one scholarship of at least $1,000 is to be awarded annually. Must be a senior at Pekin High School pursuing a course of study in a field related to food science or food preparation and commitment to community service | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | PCHS Local | Haussler: A.G. “Frenchy” Haussler | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | A.G. “Frenchy” Haussler: Awarded to one male and one female graduating senior. Selection is based on: (1) financial need (2) probability of success in college. Recipient(s) must have participated for three years on a PCHS athletic team, as a player or manager, as a member of the cheerleading squad, or as a member of the pompon squad. | 12/15/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | National | Athletes | Heisman High School Scholarship | 10/18/23 | https://heismanscholarship.com/ | The Heisman Memorial Trophy is renowned for symbolizing the pursuit of excellence with integrity. The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed male and female high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them. | 8/23/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | PCHS Local | Upper 3rd of graduating class | Holman: Bill Holman Memorial Rotary Scholarship | 3/19/24 | Application available here | This Rotary Scholarship is available to graduating PCHS students who have exhibited "Service Above Self" in school and community. Applicants must demonstrate a reasonable chance of success in college on the basis of class rank and college entrance test scores. A ranking in the upper third of the graduating class is required. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | National | Financial Need, CTE | Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program | application.horatioalger.org | The Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Progam provides up to $2,500 for a student to pursue career and technical education. The student must have completed high school or earned equivalency credential. The student must be enrolled in a 2 year or less career or technical degree/certificate program that will lead to employment. The student must demonstrate financial need and be Pell Grant eligible. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | National | Juniors | Horatio Alger National Scholarship Programs | 3/15/24 | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/ | The Horatio Alger Scholarship Progams offeres various scholarships in several areas including State, Career and Technical, Target, and National. Visit the Horatio Alger for information on this plethora of scholarships. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Statewide | FFA | IAA Foundation | 2/15/24 | www.iaafoundation.org. | The IAA Foundation endeavors to enhance the future of agriculture by providing college scholarships to Illinois Farm Families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses, or their children who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study. The IAA Foundation is pleased to administer scholarships on behalf of agricultural partners and families who wish to support future generations and help assure a well-qualified and professional agricultural workforce in Illinois while supporting farming communities | 2/9/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Statewide | ICC | ICC (Illinois Central College) Educational Foundation Scholarships | https://apps.icc.edu/scholarships/ | The ICC Educational Foundation offers hundreds of scholarships for all kinds of students. One could have your name on it! | Opens 10/1/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Statewide | Illinois Professional Land Surveyors | 10/29/23 | https://www.iplsa.org/scholarships.html | IPLSA offers scholarships and awards for students, surveyors and other individuals in the surveying profession. Below is a listing and brief purpose of each scholarship. To review the full requirements, please visit the links below. Scholarship submissions are evaluated by a committee of Professional Land Surveyors. Scholarships are presented at the IPLSA Annual Conference, held in February of each year. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Area Scholarship | Athletes, Sports | Independent Sports Club of Central Illinois (ISC) | 5/1/24 | 2024 ISC Scholarship Packet.pdf | The Independent Sports Club of Central Illinois (ISC) is proud to announce the 31st Annual ISC Student-Athlete Scholarship Program. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to select, eligible student-athletes. The intent of the Scholarship Program is to recognize and support outstanding high school student-athletes with financial assistance as they continue their education at an institution of higher learning in the 2024-2025 academic year. | 04/08/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Statewide | Illinois School Counselor Association Student Scholarship (ISCA) | 2/16/24 | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcFAGnLUGAu6hGzUeCzvhlpBX3oOZcayEwv-7dNInRxL9TPg/viewform | Students who will be completing high school are eligible for this non-renewable $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship can be used to support the following post-secondary options: 4 year college/university, 2 year college/university, trade school, apprenticeship program. Once finalists have been selected, all school counselors for finalists must be current ISCA members in order to move forward in the selection process. By submitting a completed application, participants agree to allow the Illinois School Counselors Association to use the responses on their website for recognition purposes or for other communications about Illinois School Counselors. | 12/08/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Statewide | Illinois State University (ISU) | Varies | https://financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/scholarships/ | Various departmental and alumni scholarships available at Illinois State University. | 12/08/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Area Scholarship | Physically Challenged Students | Jefferson: Thomas Jefferson Educational Foundation | 4/30/24 | Thomas Jefferson Educational Foundation.pdf | The Foundation intends to award several scholarships, ranging from $500.00 to $2,500.00, to physically challenged students in need of funds to further their education in a school of higher learning. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. | 4/8/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Area Scholarship | DePauw University | Jones: Sherry H. & Ralph T. Jones Endowed Scholarship | Varies | https://www.depauw.edu/ | The Sherry H. & Ralph T. Jones Endowed Scholarship is offered at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. The Jones Scholarship is available to graduates of Muncie Central High School in Muncie, IN or Pekin Community High School in Pekin, IL. Students of DePauw are automatically entered into eligibility for the scholarship through the DePauw financial aid process. There is no additional application or application process. | 9/8/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | PCHS Local | Kahl: John H. Kahl Memorial | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | John H. Kahl worked for 40 years at the Caterpillar Mapleton Foundry. He had a full scholarship to Bradley University but chose to work instead to support his mother. As a result, he felt it was very important that his eight children all attend school. His children are continuing his support of education by awarding one deserving graduate of PCHS who wishes to further his/her education at a post-secondary institution (including university, college, community college, and trade school) a one-time $1,000 scholarship. Financial need will be given consideration. | 12/15/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | statewide | Parent killed or seriously injured on the job | Kids Chance | 5/31/23 | https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/a0D1R00000kj9CtUAI | Kids’ Chance Inc. of Illinois was founded with the goal of awarding academic college scholarships to deserving children of workers seriously injured or killed on the job. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | PCHS Local | Krigbaum: Kevin Krigbaum CPR Scholarship | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | Kevin Krigbaum CPR Scholarship Foundation: The Kevin Krigbaum CPR Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2020 to honor deserving senior students who plan to become first responders in the fields of paramedics, EMT, and/or police work. The scholarship was founded to honor the Police officers and first responders who attempted to save Kevin's life and to aid the educational expenses of the next generation of first responders and police officers. Student must be going into the fields of Police work / first responders paramedics / EMT | 12/15/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | PCHS Local | Lohnes: Dorothy Mae Lohnes Memorial | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | The Dorothy Mae Lohnes Educational Trust has established a scholarship in memory of Pekin Grade School District 108 primary teacher Dorothy Mae Lohnes. The Lohnes Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to deserving graduates of PCHS who wish to further their education at a post-secondary institution. The recipients of this scholarship must demonstrate both financial need and strong potential for future success in their educational program of study. Each recipient will receive a one-time award to be used to further their education. | 12/15/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Statewide | Marquis Energy - Illinois What Fuels You Scholarship | 3/1/24 | Marquis.pdf | This year Marquis is offering the Marquis "What Fuels You" Scholarship, awarding a total of $10,000 in scholarships with up to two $2,500 scholarships for all students that live within a 90-mile radius of Hennepin and will be enrolled in college, graduate school, or a technical institute for the Fall 2024 semester. | 1/24/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | PCHS Local | Marzolf: Jack Marzolf | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | Awarded to an outstanding senior with probability of success in college. Financial need may be taken into consideration but is of secondary importance. | 12/15/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Area Scholarship | Golf | Maxheimer: Steve Maxheimer Memorial Scholarship | 3/22/24 | Maxheimer2024.pdf | The Steve Maxheimer Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. seeks to award college scholarships to young men and women from the Tri-County area. Students must plan to attend an accredited two or four year college or university and have an interest in golf. | 2/21/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | PCHS Local | International or Government Affairs | McNaughton: John T. McNaughton | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | Awarded to a senior who plans to enter the field of international or government affairs. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | statewide | CTE | Morrison Tech | 3/19/23 | See your counselor | The Morrison Institute of Technology offers a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating high school student looking to attend Morrison Tech in the fields of Building & Highway Construction, Computer-Aiden Design & Drafting, Nework Administration, or Automation and Intelligent Controls Processes. | 9/26/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | PCHS Local | U of I | Neumann Scholarship: PCHS/UIUC | 3/19/24 | Application available here | The Pekin Community High School/UIUC Scholarship Fund, referred to as the Neumann Scholarship, will provide merit-based scholarships to graduates of Pekin Community High School who are incoming freshman students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign OR who are transfer students to UIUC from non-four year degree granting institutions. Need may be considered as an additional factor in selecting the scholarship recipients. Scholarship recipients may receive the scholarship for up to four years as long as the recipients continue to make satisfactory progress each year toward obtaining their degrees. No student who is or who has been a valedictorian at Pekin Community High School or has received scholarship assistance through any other scholarship program associated with Pekin Community High School shall be considered for this scholarship. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | National | NROTC Naval Reserves Officers Training Corps | https://www.nrotc.navy.mil | The NROTC Scholarship Program offers students the opportunity to earn their degree and recieve valuable leadership and management skills while enjoying the benefits of an exciting career. The basic requirements and benefits of the program can be found at https://www.nrotc.navy.mil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Statewide | Olsen, Dorothy: Dorothy Olson Scholarship | 4/14/23 | https://www.dorothyolsonscholarship.com/ | The purpose of this scholarship is to award $1,000 to a rising senior or senior in high school, classically-trained, who can also play other genres of music and wants to entertain, teach, perform, and volunteer. The applicant has a passion for music and aims to share it. | 6/2/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | PCHS Local | PCHS Athletes | PCHS Booster Club | 3/15/24 | Scholarship Form Booster Club 2024 | This scholarship is available to all male and female athletes who participated on a PCHS athletic team, as a player or manager, as a member of the cheerleading squad, or asa member of the pompon squad for at least 3 years including her/his junior and senior year. Individual monetary awards for successful applicants will be a minimum of $500. Eligibility for this scholarship is not based on financial need. | 1/25/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | PCHS Local | Various career fields | PCHS Local Application #1 | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | Various scholarships available only to PCHS Seniors. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | PCHS Local | Various career fields | PCHS Local Application #2 | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | Various scholarships available only to PCHS Seniors. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | PCHS Local | PCHS Scholarships | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | Several awards will be given to students on the basis of financial need and likelihood of successfully completing their respective education program. | 12/15/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Area Scholarship | Pekin Women's Club | 3/25/24 | PWC Scholarship App.docx | The Pekin Woman’s Club awards a $500 scholarship to a PCHS senior who is continuing his/her education in a two-year or four-year college. | 1/10/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Area Scholarship | Female | PEO: Philanthropic Educational Organization, Chapter AS, Illinois, Scholarships for Women | 3/1/24 | PEO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, 2024.docx | PEO Chapter AS, Illinois, Scholarships are provided annually for the support of actively involved students to obtain higher education at an accredited, not-for-profit college or university, community college or trade school. The scholarship is for full-time students. It is currently a $500 grant, which is renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains a minimum 2.7 grade point average, for a maximum of $2000. The scholarship will be directly deposited in the student’s college, university, community college, or trade school account. A scholarship committee comprised of Chapter AS members reviews the applications, interviews the top candidates, and makes recommendations for awarding the scholarship. The award is then approved by the International PEO Foundation. Relatives of members of the scholarship committee are not eligible. | 1/11/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | PCHS Local | Teaching | Peterson: F. M. Peterson | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | One Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who plans to further his/her education in the teaching profession. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Area Scholarship | Law Enforcement | Quarello: Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship | 5/1/24 | Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship Application.doc | The applicant must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a law enforcement or related professional curriculum, or enrolled in classes in preparation for a career within law enforcement or related field. | 1/30/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | PCHS Local | Nursing | Rushford: Rosemary Rushford Scholarship | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | The Robert Rushford family has established a scholarship in memory of Rosemary Rushford. Rosemary served as the PCHS school nurse from 1967-1971. The Rosemary Rushford Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving graduate of PCHS who is interested in pursuing a career in the nursing field or a nursing-related field. Preference will be given to a student of color and students who would not otherwise have access to furthering their education due to financial challenges. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | National | Database | Scholarships.com | Varies | Scholarships.com | Scholarships.com has over 3.7 million college scholarships & grants. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Area Scholarship | Trades | Sheet Metal Local 1 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee | 4/5/24 | SheetMetalLocal2024.pdf | Consolidated Sheet Metal Local 1 Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund offers testing for apprenticeship on April 15, 2024. Applications must be recieved by April 5, 2024. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Statewide | Engineering, Physical Sciences | Society of American Military Engineers (SAME): Rock Island Post | 3/31/24 | SAME 2024.pdf | The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Rock Island Post, has a scholarship to encourage and support talented students in their pursuit of careers in engineering and the physical sciences. SAME is offering a combination of one-year and four-year scholarships to qualified students who are pursuing a bachelors degree in these fields. A downloadable version of the scholarship is available at http://posts.same.org/rockisland. | 3/7/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | PCHS Local | Parks and Rec, Theatre Arts, Bradley, Brown | Soldwedel: Tim Terry Soldwedel | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here | The Timm Terry Soldwedel Scholarship is available to a senior who will be doing one of the following: obtaining a four-year bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Sciences, obtaining a four-year bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts/Sciences, obtaining a four-year bachelor's degree in any major at Bradley University, or obtaining a four-year bachelor's degree in any major at Brown University. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | PCHS Local | CTE | Stowe: Frank B. "Pop" Stowe Memorial | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | The Frank B. “Pop” Stowe Memorial Scholarship annually awards a scholarship to a deserving graduate of Pekin Community High School who intends to further his or her vocational education studies. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | PCHS Local | School counseling | Stowe: Mary Stowe | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to acquire a degree in high school counseling. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | National | Database | StudentScholarships.org Database | Varies | https://studentscholarships.org/ | StudentScholarships.org offers a database of 15 scholarship programs available to Illinois Students. Please see the attached newsletter for more information. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | National | Student-View Scholarship | 5/1/24 | www.student-view.com | The Student-View Scholarship Program is offering over $14,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. | 1/19/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Area Scholarship | Sunset Hills Best Ball 2024 | 4/26/24 | SunsetHillsBestBall2024.pdf | The Sunset Hills Best Ball Golf Scholarship is awareded annually. It is a $1,500 scholarship based on extra-curricular activities in school, community, church and overall academic achievement. The applicant need not have played high school golf. However, there should be some connection to the game;such as participation in junior golf, a recreational interest in the game, or parent/grandparents who play golf. | 2/27/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | PCHS Local | Sutton: Dale and Norma Sutton Memorial | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #2 With Essay) | The Dale and Norma Sutton Memorial Scholarship was established to annually award a scholarship for higher education to an exemplary graduate of Pekin Community High School who has an aptitude for grammar and writing skills. | 12/15/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Area Scholarship | Ag, Ag business, ag-related | Tazewell County Farm Bureau | 4/15/24 | 2024+TCFB+Scholarship+Application+.pdf | The Tazewell County Farm Bureau Agricultural Educational Grant Program is to provide scholarships to college students who major in agriculture, agribusinesses, or an ag-related course of study. The purpose of this scholarship is to enhance interest in and development of qulaity education of young people in agricultural and related fields. | 3/15/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | PCHS Local | CTE | Thomas: Nelson E. “Bud” Thomas | 3/19/24 | Application available here | Nelson E. “Bud” Thomas was a 1957 graduate of PCHS. Upon graduation, Bud joined the United States Navy where he became a skilled Electrician. Bud loved to use his trade skills to help out friends, family, and the elderly with their projects. To honor Bud, a scholarship is being offered to graduating PCHS seniors who are looking to pursue a career or further education in a skilled trade. | 12/15/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Area Scholarship | IEP Students | Timberline Billing Services | 1/16/24 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f-8svAv-Avty0P3q8lIOiXv89RicOUMU/view?usp=sharing | Timberline Billing created the TBS Scholarship in 2010The primary qualifications are for the student to have been on an IEP at some point during their Middle/High school years. They do not have to be on one at graduation and they do not have to be on Medicaid. We select five recipients each year for the $2,000 scholarship. They can pursue their education at a 4 year university/college, community college or trade school. We look forward to receiving the many deserving applications again this January. | 9/26/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | PCHS Local | Basketball | Torrey: Patrick "Pat" Torrey Memorial Scholarship | 3/19/24 | Patrick Torrey | In honor of Patrick "Pat" Torrey #40, Two one-time $500 scholarships will be awarded to two senior PCHS students (one boy, one girl). Eligible students must be pursuing a career in the Mental Health field, must show financial need, and must have participated in the PCHS Basketball program. Return completed applications to the PCHS Counselor’s office by March 19th, 2024 @ 3:05PM. | 2/2/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Statewide | Township Officials of Illinois | 3/1/24 | https://www.toi.org/2024-scholarship-application/ | Each year, since 1989, the Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship Fund awards funds to graduating high school seniors to continue their education at Illinois colleges/universities | 1/17/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Statewide | Tricoci University | 5/1/24 | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYdvuVv8t7oOsjRxWLk72Sj10KeSn5lgFAo5bRvET5ZP1MQ/viewform | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity for our recent high school graduates. One (1) applicant per Tricoci University campus will be rewarded $3,500 to help fund their Tricoci education and come closer to becoming a licensed professional in the beauty industry. Application deadline is no later than 11:59pm CT on March 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2023. Application details are listed below. | 12/14/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | National | Database | Unigo Scholarship Database | Varies | https://www.unigo.com/scholarships | Unigo is a scholarship database that boasts over 3.6 million scholarships. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | National | US Army JROTC | https://drive.google.com/file/d/13E39umt1bFU7Lg0hC3knIre3j7GQJN9-/view?usp=sharing | The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps is an educational program offered at more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the United States. | 6/2/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Area Scholarship | ISU, 3.0 GPA | Whitton: Ron Jr. & Cathy Whitton Dentsmart Endowed Scholarship | https://scholarshipfinder.illinoisstate.edu/scholarships/ron-jr-cathy-whitton-dentsmart-endowed-scholarship/ | This scholarship will be awarded to a PCHS senior who plans to attend ISU and major in business or to a graduate of Illinois Central College with a major in the College of Business. Applicants should have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA or have an ACT composite score of 24 or above. Qualified applicants will have demonstrated a commitment to serving others through involvement in school and/or community. | 12/8/23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | PCHS Local | Math or Chemistry | Wolfer: J. Edgar Wolfer | 3/19/24 | Application Available Here (Local #1) | Awarded to a graduating senior selected on the basis of financial need and academic promise. Special consideration will be given to students planning to major in mathematics or chemistry. | 12/15/23 |