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Scholarships Currently Available for Application
Scholarship Name
Featured Eligibility requirements
How to apply
Deadline
Kiwanis On-Track Scholarship
Students who have overcome personal obstacles and have stayed on-track. See application for further detailss.
Click here for a printable copy
Forms can be returned to by mail to:
Robert Bahnsen
1406 Ironwood CC Dr
Normal, IL 61761
or by email to him at:
rabahnsen@comcast.netApril 30, 2020
College Board Scholarships
See link for requirements
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
Various. See link for more information.
UIUC’s FarmHouse fraternity chapter
MALE students only
FarmHouse offers multiple $500-$5,000 scholarships every year to incoming male students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Eligibility for the scholarship isn’t dependent on the student’s choice of major or on any commitment to membership in the fraternity. Last year we gave out $16,000 in funds and this year we are hoping to exceed that amount.
http://uifarmhouse.com/scholarships
April 15, 2020
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Must be black or African American
See application for further requirementsApplication must be POSTMARKED or EMAILED by May 2, 2020.
You can submit completed application packet two ways.
USPS Mail to:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 134
Bloomington, IL 61702
Electronic Email
AKAODQscholarships@Gmail.com
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Janine Peacher at (817) 819-5862
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
Students attending an engineering program accredited by the EAC-ABET. See application for further details and requirements.
Applications available in Guidance.
EXPIRED
***MUSIC LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS UP THROUGH 12TH GRADE!!!
Need-based SCHOLARSHIPS for Grades 2-12 in PIANO and VIOLIN LESSONS
Viola and Cello Also Available. The Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, talent, and motivation.
Pratt Music Foundation identifies talented students (grades 2-12) with financial need and awards them scholarships to the Illinois Wesleyan
University Music Preparatory Program in either strings or piano. The Prep
Program provides quality instruction on the campus of the University.
Apply by May 1
Any child in the Bloomington-Normal area is eligible (including public, private,
and home school students). Applications for the full academic year (Fall, Spring,
and Summer) are due by May 1.
For more information, or for applications,
Call 309-827-5534, or go to PrattMusicFoundation@gmail.com.
Downloadable applications are available at www.PrattMusicFoundation.com
Downloadable applications are available at
http://prattmusicfoundation.com/
Illinois Heartland Decorative Artists
Seniors who will be attending an ACCREDITED art program after graduation.
See website link for deadline.
Horation Alger Career & Technical Scholarship
Students enrolling in Career and Technical post-secondary programs
Online: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/
See website link for deadline.
Anne P. Bekermeier Memorial Scholarship- FEMALE STUDENTS ONLY
amount varies from year to year.
Must be a female student.
See application for further details.
All seniors will be sent an email with an invitation to fill out the Google Form application for this scholarship.
April 21, 2020
Rosemary Dustman Scholarship- amount varies each year
BHS Senior pursing post high school education- 4 year college/junior college/nursing school or trade school.
3.0 GPS minimum.
See application for further requirements.
All seniors will be sent an email with an invitation to fill out the Google Form application for this scholarship.
April 21, 2020
Temple Hoyne Buell Memorial Scholarship
Alpha Zeta Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity
This $1,000 scholarship opportunity is for incoming freshmen men who will be attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Fall of 2020. Chi Psi a social fraternity that is committed to the growth of individuals in an environment which nurtures integrity, dignity and maturity. Academic achievement is also fundamental as well as community involvement.
See website link for deadline.
Jim Rutherford Scholarship - Conservation
The Jim Rutherford Scholarship has been established by the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District to assist outstanding agricultural students at any Illinois College. The student awarded the scholarship should demonstrate superior agricultural academic achievement, commitment to soil and water conservation and potential for innovation and/or leadership ability. The 2020 scholarship award will be $500.
Eligibility:
Any student who is currently a high school senior and will be enrolled in an Agricultural program for the 2020-2021 academic year at any college (junior college or four year university) in Illinois is eligible.
Criteria:
1. Demonstrates academic ability and achievement
2. Commitment to soil and water conservation
3. Potential for innovation and leadership ability
4. McLean County Resident
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N4QtwVZWiR8XWSEhk0bS2_D1upeWmkYEOarE_DWFwAc/edit
Submit applications to:
McLean County Soil & Water Conservation District
402 N. Kays Drive
Normal, IL 61761
See website link for deadline.
Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding over 100 scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2020-2021 academic year. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois. There shall be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin.
The only limitations are the following: Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents. Scholarships are to be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois. Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2020-2021 school year (excluding summer session).
How to Apply:
Applications are available at local sheriff’s offices or the internet at www.ilsheriff.org
Fill out the application, complete the written essay and return all documentation to the sheriff’s office in the county of your permanent residence by March 15, 2020 (must be postmarked by this date). Do not send completed applications to the ISA Office! You must mail them to the Sheriff’s office of the county in which you reside!
Email: Teri Schroeder at TERI@ILSHERIFF.ORG
EXPIRED
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Annual Scholarship Program
Recipients are determined by an essay-writing contest and in impartial panel of judges. Eligible students are Illinois high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2020 and entering an institution of higher education in the fall of 2020. They must be U.S. citizens and Illinois residents. The immediate family member of community bankers and part-time employees are not eligible to enter.
The prize awarded for the overall winner is $1,000 per year for up to 4 years of higher education, with up to 11 additional awards of $1,000 and up to 12 second place awards of $500 each. A check for $500 will be presented to the winning student’s school.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TRoibSsV2L_l4svvsf5Dpn0FxL3suzo6/view
Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship for Children of Hy-Vee Employees or Hy-Vee Employees
The Illinois Food Retailers Education Foundation will award a number of Illinois Food Retailers Scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year.
High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are:
1. Sons and daughters of full-time employees of firms that are members of the Illinois Food Retailers Association. The parent employee must have been employed for at least two years as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.
2. Part-time employees who are full-time students employed by firms that are members of the Illinois Food Retailers Association. The applicant must have been employed for at least six months as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.
All applicants will be notified in May of 2020. Winners must enroll in college as full-time students in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.
You may apply online or print an application to complete and send in.
Contact IFRA at 630-627-8100 or ifrascholarship@ilfood.org to receive an application by mail.
https://www.ilfood.org/ifra-scholarship-program/
See website link for deadline.
ICF Conservation Achievement Scholarship
The Illinois Conservation Foundation offers the Conservation Achievement Scholarship to promote the value of our natural world and encourage the next generation of leaders to engage in personal efforts to preserve and enhance a sustainable outdoor environment.
Eligibility:
This opportunity is available to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who have demonstrated effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection, enhancement and/or promotion of Illinois’ natural resources.
Qualifications:
--Be a senior in an Illinois high school during the year of the scholarship award
--Be an Illinois resident
--Be able to provide specific examples of voluntary, effective contributions to Illinois’ natural resources throughout his/her high school enrollment
--Be enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university program of study in the calendar year of his/her high school graduation
--Be a student in good standing at his/her high school and possess a 2.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale (3.1 grade point average or better on a 5.0 scale).
See website link for deadline.
Leon M. Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarship
The applicant must be a member of or directly related (bloodline or by legal means) to a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
Also eligible are a members of youth organizations sponsored by the Masonic fraternity in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. The recipient must be either an undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year. While all other scholarships require a B average, The Abbott has a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 grade scale.
https://www.valleyofbloomington.org/WP/scholarships-given/
See website link for deadline.
Grand Lodge of A.F. & A. M. Illinois Scholarship
To qualify, applicants must have a father or grandfather who is an Illinois Master Mason. There is no residency restriction for the applicant. The applicant must have a “B” average. Applicant will receive the scholarship for one year only but may re-apply for additional years.
https://www.valleyofbloomington.org/WP/scholarships-given/
See website link for deadline.
ARMY ROTC Scholarship
The Four-Year High School Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program.
Click on the link below to learn more about the scholarship criteria and commitment requirements.https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html
See website link for deadline.
Bloomington Junior High PTO
$500 Scholarship
Must have attended BJHS during 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Must be a current BHS graduating Senior.
Applications on WALL ACROSS from Guidance hallway!
***EXPIRED***
March 2,2020
Your Guidance Counselor MUST SIGN OFF on the application before you turn it in!!
Lions of Illinois (for SPECIAL ED MAJORS only!)
Must be majoring in Special Ed, with preference to those who received Special Ed services themselves during high school. See application for further requirements.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CPWNpTF5inKihnPJAflZn5tUPLXAXy-xQvOFB7siEV0/edit
April 1, 2020
IACAC - Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors
See website for details.
https://www.iacac.org/scholarship/
***EXPIRED***
All materials from the counselor must be submitted online or postmarked by Friday, February 7, 2020.
Dean Ritter Trust
Significant hearing loss in one or both ears.
www.deanritter.org/2020-scholarship/
See website.
Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship
See website for list of all requirements.
Go to www.ilsheriff.org
March 15, 2020
IFBWC- IL Federation of Business Womens Clubs.
Six $2,000 scholarships to deserving young women in Illinois
High school seniors, first-time college students and returning college students are eligible to apply.
Go to http://www.ifbwc.org/scholarships
***EXPIRED***
March, 1, 2020
Illinois School Counselor Associate
Students who will be completing high school in 2020 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/Vocational program
Using the student's school Google account, link to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScF7wuW06FxDSvFKPpLMdhkBbscAfhxUS12rvUGXLkwnBVV_w/viewform
***EXPIRED***
Friday, February 7, 2020
Illinois Elks Association: Physical and Occupational Therapy majors
Must be FT student majoring in Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistant program at college. See website for further requirements.
March, 6, 2020
AOPA- Flight and Aviation Scholarships
See website link for details.
https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/flight-training-scholarships
March 1st, 2020 for priority consideration.
Beta Sigma PSI- Lutheran men
For Lutheran men only
Must attend U of I, Indiana U or Purdue U
See website for further details.
Apply online:
http:/scholarships.betasigmapsi.org
***EXPIRED***
Deadline is February 15, 2020
Illinois Odd Fellow- Rebekah
High school seniors, US citizen.
Based on financial need and scholastic ability.
Tax returns required.
Paper copies of application available in Guidance.
***EXPIRED***
March 1, 2020
African American Hall of Fame Museum
Min. 3.2 GPA
African American resident of Bloomington and Normal high schools.
Graduating 2020 high school senior
See application for further criteria.
Paper copies of application available in Guidance.
***EXPIRED***
Deadline is January 31, 2020
Scottish Rite Valley of Bloomington- various scholarships, some requiring a relative to be a Mason, some open to the public. See website for details.
Resident of Illinoi and display and maintain a certain level of academic achievement.
***EXPIRED***
March 1, 2020
Bradley University Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Must be an applying and accepted incoming Bradley University freshman for 2020-2021 school year, in the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences. See application for full details.
https://www.bradley.edu/academic/departments/fcs/scholarship/
***EXPIRED***
January 24, 2020
Illinois State University McLean County Scholarship. All applicants (who will attend ISU) will receive a one-time $500 scholarship. See specific details on website.
See website for full list of eligible schools a student must be graduating from.
https://illinoisstate.edu/admissions/scholarships/mclean-county/
***EXPIRED***
February 1st. See website for more information.
https://illinoisstate.edu/admissions/scholarships/mclean-county/
Illinois Wesleyan - McLean County Scholarship
Students who are residents of McLean County* and an accepted student at Illinois Wesleyan University will be offered a total scholarship package of at least $30,000 per year. Depending on the academic status of the student, it is likely you could be eligible for even more scholarships monies.This award is renewable for a total of four years
Apply at www.iwu.edu/apply
Your application for admission to IWU also serves as your application for this scholarship!
See website for further information.
Temple Hoyne Buell (U of I, men only)
Men only; incoming freshmen for Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Fall of 2020; see website for further requirements.
May 9, 2020
