Scholarships 4/13/18
Post Date / Scholarship Title & Deadline Date
4/13/2018
IL Association of School Administrators (IASA) KC Region Scholarship - $500 scholarship for one senior student planning to go into Teacher Education. Applications are available in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer. Due to the Guidance Office by May 1, 2018.
3/26/2018
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship – University of IL at Urbana/Champaign – One-time $2,500 award to a graduating male who enters the Univ. of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign in the Fall of 2018. Must have a 3.0 GPA, and complete all application requirements. Application may be found in the Guidance Office Scholarship file drawer. Deadline is July 15, 2018.
2/27/2018
StudentScholarships.org - 11 Scholarship programs that will give out more than $2,100,000 to students in scholarship money. Find the newsletter for scholarships at this link: studentscholarships.org/images/2018_february_scholarship_newsletter.pdf?
2/26/2018
BCCU#2 Character Education Scholarship - $500 scholarship available to BCCU#2 graduating senior. Must be planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. All students welcome to apply. Applications are available in Guidance Office Scholarship drawer. Deadline is April 20, 2018.
2/22/2018
Criminal Justice Scholarship – Two $250 awards to be given to 2018 graduates who plan to major in Criminal Justice or a related field of study. Minimum GPA of 2.5 earned after the 7th semester. See full criteria on the application which is located in the Guidance Scholarship drawer. Application due to the Guidance Office by April 20, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Corn, Cunningham, and Nevinger – For graduating seniors who meet relevant criteria per scholarship description. The criteria for these scholarships vary slightly, but involve scholastic performance, extracurricular activities, athletic participation, leadership, community service, personal character and future goals. This one application serves to apply for the following three scholarships:
- Dotti Corn Scholarship - $500
- Sara Cunningham Memorial Scholarship - $500
- Jan Nevinger Memorial Scholarship - $2,500
Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Art Bollinger Scholarship – $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior who has been involved in athletics at Bond County High School, and who have maintained excellent scholarship. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Ralph and Audrey Broom Scholarship – This 4-year $1,500 renewable scholarship will be awarded to an exemplary senior who plans to attend a four-year public college in IL. The criteria for this scholarship involve scholastic performance, demonstrated leadership in school and community service, and financial need. Application and essay required. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Keaster Scholarship – This 4-year $1,000 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a senior who has been accepted at a four-year college or university. Applicant must be planning to become a Teacher at any level. The criteria for this scholarship involve academic achievement, good moral character, community service, a good work ethic, and have financial need. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Riedemann Scholarship – This 4-year $1,000 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university. The criteria for this scholarship involve academic achievement, good moral character, community service, a good work ethic, financial need, and an understanding of the value of money. Preference will be given to study in the fields of Business, Finance, Agriculture, or Music Education; preference also given to a student attending Greenville University or the Univ. of IL Urbana/Champaign. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
Comets Sports Boosters Club Scholarships: two $500 scholarships - The Comet Sports Boosters Club will present the Dale Jurgena Memorial Scholarship of $500 to one male athlete, and the Dotti Corn Memorial Scholarship of $500 to a female athlete who has demonstrated during their high school years true “Comet Spirit.” Team managers are also eligible for consideration. To apply students must be: graduating senior, possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate dedication, hard work, good sportsmanship, team spirit and selflessness, students must be an active participant (player or manager) in a sport during his/her senior year, and preference will be given to students based on financial need. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer. Return the application to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/8/2018
Teri A. DeShazo Memorial Art Scholarship – A $1,000 scholarship for Bond, Effingham or Fayette County high school seniors pursuing an advanced arts degree from an accredited program. Minimum 3.8 GPA in art classes is required to apply. See all application requirements with the application and essay requirements at http://thedeshazoartscholarship.blogspot.com/. Application must be postmarked by May 1, 2018.
1/26/2018
ILLINOIS SOCIETY War of 1812: Charles Schweizer History Essay Contest 2018 – Award of $1,000 for the winning essay; 2nd and 3rd place will receive $200 and $100 respectively. This contest is open to all students who are United States citizens. See contest rules and guidelines in the Guidance Scholarship file drawer. Entries must be received by May 31, 2018.
1/22/2018
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program – Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are offering up to $1,000 to the winner(s) of an essay contest. These scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors. Find information on the scholarship page of their web site: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php. Deadline is June 14, 2018.
1/18/2018
GREENVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS: General Scholarship and Bill Wise Scholarship – $1,000 each. The application will qualify you for both the Greenville Optimist General Scholarship and the Bill Wise Optimist Scholarship. Criteria for these scholarships are academic achievement, financial need, extra-curricular involvement, and volunteer activities. Specifically for the Bill Wise Optimist Club Scholarship, priority will be given to students entering a major field of study which emphasizes working with youth; priority also given to family members of the Optimist Club, or other service organizations. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 20, 2018.
10/26/2017
BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000 award to a graduating senior, who has maintained a high GPA and displays qualities of leadership, dependability, and honesty. You may download an application at http://bradfordbank.com/bnb_scholarship.php. Applications must be typed and submitted to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
10/26/2017
B. Davis Scholarship – The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” – a website that was created for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships – are offering a $1,000 scholarship for 2018. Details are on the website http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline for applications is May 22, 2018. If you have questions, please e-mail questions to awards@studentawardsearch.com.
4/13/2018
IL Association of School Administrators (IASA) KC Region Scholarship - $500 scholarship for one senior student planning to go into Teacher Education. Applications are available in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer. Due to the Guidance Office by May 1, 2018.
3/26/2018
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship – University of IL at Urbana/Champaign – One-time $2,500 award to a graduating male who enters the Univ. of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign in the Fall of 2018. Must have a 3.0 GPA, and complete all application requirements. Application may be found in the Guidance Office Scholarship file drawer. Deadline is July 15, 2018.
2/27/2018
StudentScholarships.org - 11 Scholarship programs that will give out more than $2,100,000 to students in scholarship money. Find the newsletter for scholarships at this link: studentscholarships.org/images/2018_february_scholarship_newsletter.pdf?
2/26/2018
BCCU#2 Character Education Scholarship - $500 scholarship available to BCCU#2 graduating senior. Must be planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. All students welcome to apply. Applications are available in Guidance Office Scholarship drawer. Deadline is April 20, 2018.
2/22/2018
Criminal Justice Scholarship – Two $250 awards to be given to 2018 graduates who plan to major in Criminal Justice or a related field of study. Minimum GPA of 2.5 earned after the 7th semester. See full criteria on the application which is located in the Guidance Scholarship drawer. Application due to the Guidance Office by April 20, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Corn, Cunningham, and Nevinger – For graduating seniors who meet relevant criteria per scholarship description. The criteria for these scholarships vary slightly, but involve scholastic performance, extracurricular activities, athletic participation, leadership, community service, personal character and future goals. This one application serves to apply for the following three scholarships:
- Dotti Corn Scholarship - $500
- Sara Cunningham Memorial Scholarship - $500
- Jan Nevinger Memorial Scholarship - $2,500
Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Art Bollinger Scholarship – $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior who has been involved in athletics at Bond County High School, and who have maintained excellent scholarship. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Ralph and Audrey Broom Scholarship – This 4-year $1,500 renewable scholarship will be awarded to an exemplary senior who plans to attend a four-year public college in IL. The criteria for this scholarship involve scholastic performance, demonstrated leadership in school and community service, and financial need. Application and essay required. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Keaster Scholarship – This 4-year $1,000 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a senior who has been accepted at a four-year college or university. Applicant must be planning to become a Teacher at any level. The criteria for this scholarship involve academic achievement, good moral character, community service, a good work ethic, and have financial need. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Riedemann Scholarship – This 4-year $1,000 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university. The criteria for this scholarship involve academic achievement, good moral character, community service, a good work ethic, financial need, and an understanding of the value of money. Preference will be given to study in the fields of Business, Finance, Agriculture, or Music Education; preference also given to a student attending Greenville University or the Univ. of IL Urbana/Champaign. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/12/2018
Comets Sports Boosters Club Scholarships: two $500 scholarships - The Comet Sports Boosters Club will present the Dale Jurgena Memorial Scholarship of $500 to one male athlete, and the Dotti Corn Memorial Scholarship of $500 to a female athlete who has demonstrated during their high school years true “Comet Spirit.” Team managers are also eligible for consideration. To apply students must be: graduating senior, possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate dedication, hard work, good sportsmanship, team spirit and selflessness, students must be an active participant (player or manager) in a sport during his/her senior year, and preference will be given to students based on financial need. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer. Return the application to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
2/8/2018
Teri A. DeShazo Memorial Art Scholarship – A $1,000 scholarship for Bond, Effingham or Fayette County high school seniors pursuing an advanced arts degree from an accredited program. Minimum 3.8 GPA in art classes is required to apply. See all application requirements with the application and essay requirements at http://thedeshazoartscholarship.blogspot.com/. Application must be postmarked by May 1, 2018.
1/26/2018
ILLINOIS SOCIETY War of 1812: Charles Schweizer History Essay Contest 2018 – Award of $1,000 for the winning essay; 2nd and 3rd place will receive $200 and $100 respectively. This contest is open to all students who are United States citizens. See contest rules and guidelines in the Guidance Scholarship file drawer. Entries must be received by May 31, 2018.
1/22/2018
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program – Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are offering up to $1,000 to the winner(s) of an essay contest. These scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors. Find information on the scholarship page of their web site: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php. Deadline is June 14, 2018.
1/18/2018
GREENVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS: General Scholarship and Bill Wise Scholarship – $1,000 each. The application will qualify you for both the Greenville Optimist General Scholarship and the Bill Wise Optimist Scholarship. Criteria for these scholarships are academic achievement, financial need, extra-curricular involvement, and volunteer activities. Specifically for the Bill Wise Optimist Club Scholarship, priority will be given to students entering a major field of study which emphasizes working with youth; priority also given to family members of the Optimist Club, or other service organizations. Applications are in the Guidance Office scholarship drawer and are due to the Guidance Office by April 20, 2018.
10/26/2017
BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000 award to a graduating senior, who has maintained a high GPA and displays qualities of leadership, dependability, and honesty. You may download an application at http://bradfordbank.com/bnb_scholarship.php. Applications must be typed and submitted to the Guidance Office by April 27, 2018.
10/26/2017
B. Davis Scholarship – The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” – a website that was created for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships – are offering a $1,000 scholarship for 2018. Details are on the website http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline for applications is May 22, 2018. If you have questions, please e-mail questions to awards@studentawardsearch.com.
