October Due Dates

·         10/02/17-Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship.  We want applications from both male and female student-athletes who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within their communities. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women whose senior year of high school is the 2017-2018 academic year, who have at least a “B” grade average, and participate in at least one of 43 sports. We want to hear from all student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for underclassmen.  Starting July 1, eligible high school seniors can nominate themselves for this prestigious honor by using the online form to give our judges a sense of who they are as athletes, scholars and citizens at www.wendysheisman.com

·         10/13/17-YoungArts.  Open to students 15-18 years old or in grades 10-12.  Support is offered in ten artistic disciplines: cinematic arts, dance, design, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing.  Apply at https://www.youngarts.org/apply

·         10/15/17-Russell Oil Company.  Russell Oil Company-Roc One Stop is proud to partner with Pepsi MidAmerica and Dr Pepper to provide a $1,000 scholarship to an area high school senior. Enter at any area ROC One Stop location.  Drawing will be held on October 15, 2017.    

·         10/25/17-Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program.  Applicants should show financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.  Applicants must submit an online application at https://scholars.horatioalger.org

·         10/31/17-Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.  Applications can be found at http://www.coca-colascholars.org  Applications must be received BEFORE the midnight October 31 deadline

·         10/31/17-Stokes Educational Scholarship Program at the National Security Agency.  Planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.  3.00 GPA and SAT score of 1200 (600 Evidence Based Reading and Writing and 600 Math) or ACT score of 25.  Apply at: https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html?Agency=NSA

      November Due Dates

• 11/01/17-Ron Brown Scholar Program.  Open to senior African-American students who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need.  Applications can be downloaded at www.ronbrown.org

·         11/01/17- Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition. Competition is open to students in grades 9-12.  Students must record an original 3 to 5 minute essay on an audio CD or a flash drive on this year’s theme, “American History: Our Hope for the Future” Interested students should contact Lori Crites at the Voice of Democracy VFW Post # 1567 by phone at (618) 925-3713 or write to the Post at 309 N 16^th, Herrin, IL 62948 for more information.

• 11/07/17-The 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award.  If you have taken part in community service activities over the past year, you are urged to fill out an online application form at http://spirit.prudential.com.    Once the form has been completed online, it must be printed out, signed and submitted to your principal by November 7, 2017.  Then, the school can select the most deserving applicant and recognize him/her as a role model for all of the students in your school.
• 11/27/17- Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship.  The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2018 competition. Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. American college or university. Applications are available at: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/

      December Due Dates

• 12/01/17-Greenhouse Scholars is a unique scholarship program for low income college students that seek students who are academically driven, exceptional leaders, and compelled to help their communities. They nurture the scholars with the financial, personal and professional support they need in college to reach their full potential. Eligibility requirements can be found at: http://greenhousescholars.org/our-scholars/become-a-scholar/
• 12/01/17-NRA Civil Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest.  The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund (NRACRDF) is once again sponsoring an essay contest celebrating the Second Amendment as an integral part of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Essays will be judged in two categories: Senior (grades 9-12) and Junior (grades 8 and below). First place $1,000, second prizes $600, third prizes $200 and fourth place $100. An application can be downloaded at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/nra-civil-rights-defense-fund-youth-essay-contest/4581
• 12/01/17-Golden Apple Foundation.  The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program identifies talented high school seniors who have the promise and drive to be excellent teachers in high-need schools. To apply, go to www.goldenapple.org.  

·         12/05/17-Stop Hunger Scholarship.  The Sodexo Foundation seeks applicants for the STOP Hunger Scholarships to recognize students in the fight against hunger in America.  Each national STOP Hunger Scholarship recipient receives a $5,000 scholarship and a matching $5,000 donation to their affiliated hunger relief organization. Added consideration is given to those students working to combat childhood hunger. Applications are available to students from kindergarten through graduate school. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp

• 12/15/17-AXA Achievement Scholarship Program.  Applications are available at www.axa-achievement.com.  Provides resources that help make college possible.  Applicants should have ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community and the ability to succeed in college. The 2018 program will be accepting applications from September 5, 2017 until 10,000 applications are submitted or December 15, 2017, whichever comes first. Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date. Apply early!
• 12/18/17-2017 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award.  Beginning midnight on Oct. 1st, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation will be accepting applications for the 2017 Young Entrepreneur Awards. High school seniors with a flair for entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply online at http://www.nfib.com/YEA for a chance to win a scholarship valued from $1,000-$10,000.

·         12/30/17-Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship. To be eligible for this $500 scholarship, a student must have GPA of 2.5 or higher in his/her last academic year, and a student must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer (non-paid) service within his/her community over the last 12 months. Applications can be found at: http://odenzamarketinggroupvolunteeraward.com/marketingscholarship.php

·         12/31/17-Essay Music Contest 2018.  Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students in grades 4-12.  Applicants should visit www.sbomagazine.com  web site and click on Essay Contest. 

• 12/31/17-George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest.  This contest is open to all high school students.  The contest is for an original researched and proven topic which deals with: an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution.  Contest rules can be found at www.sar.org.  Select the tab, “Education” and then “Youth Contests and Awards” and then “Knights Essay”.

·         12/31/17-Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program.  Open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students.  The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program.  Apply at: http://www.gkscholarship.com/

• 12/31/17-SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative Memorial Scholarship Program.  Four $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students who are the sons or daughters of an Illinois electric cooperative member who is currently receiving services from the cooperative at the time the scholarship application is submitted.  Applicants must be high school seniors.   A fifth $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of an Illinois Electric Cooperative employee.  The sixth and seventh $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students enrolling full-time at a two-year Illinois community college who are the sons or daughters of Illinois electric cooperative members, employees, or directors.  Scholarships will be awarded based on GPA, college entrance test scores, work and volunteer experience, participation in school and community activities, biographical statement and knowledge of electric cooperatives as demonstrated by a short essay.  All applications must be submitted electronically at www.seiec.com. Click on “Member Services” at the top of the page and then select “Scholarship Information”.

      January Due Dates

·         01/04/18-John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest.  Open to students in grades 9-12.  Students are asked to write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.  Applications should be submitted online at: www.jfklibrary.org

·         01/04/18-GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program.  The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program honors the legacy and character of our nation's 40th President by rewarding college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. $10,000 renewable scholarship. Apply at reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

• 01/15/18-Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship.  The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the 48th annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards for students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year) who are planning careers in government service. More information can be found at www.gwcf.org
• 01/26/18-John A Logan College Writing Competition. John A. Logan College has provided information on their 39th Annual High School Writing Competition. Seniors who are interested in competing for a $500 scholarship to John A. Logan College should submit: 1. A brief personal letter of application. 2. Two letters of recommendation from teachers, administrators, or community members. 3. A portfolio containing four to six examples of writing in any of the contest categories or any combination of the categories (Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Song Lyrics, Personal Essay, or Research Essay.) Entries must be received by JALC by January 26, 2018. More information is available in the guidance office.

·         01/30/18-Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivorship Scholarship. Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, offers a college scholarship programs for childhood cancer survivors. Scholarship is for high school seniors and provides scholarships up to $5,000. The application process will begin on Friday, December 1, 2017 and will be accepted until January 30, 2018.

February Due Dates

·         02/01/18-Grow Ag Leaders National FFA Scholarship Program.  Applicants can earn a $1,500 scholarship.  Apply at https://www.ffa.org/participate/scholarships

·         02/02/18-Elks Legacy Award.  Eligibility: Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2015, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2015, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2018. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.  The applicant must be a high school senior.  Apply online at: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm              

·       02/02/18-CBAI Annual Scholarship Program.  The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking offers 13 scholarships to top high school seniors statewide each year. The scholarship awards available this year by the Foundation total $21,000. These scholarship awards help deserving students highlight the importance of community banking to the local economy. You could win up to $4,000 for higher education, and your school is eligible to win $500!  Essays must be sponsored by a participating CBAI member bank. For information about a local member bank, email jstricklin@legencebank.com 

·       02/03/18-JALC Imagine Scholarship. John A. Logan College in southern Illinois is offering a scholarship to a senior from one of our in-district high schools.  The scholarship will be a $500 award towards tuition/fee costs for the students first full-time fall semester matriculating straight from high school. The scholarship procedure will include letters of reference, high school transcripts, and a written essay.  The essay topic will be: “Embodying the spirit of the 1960’s (a great sense of possibilities of what you can achieve), write an essay on how this scholarship can help you fulfill your college/future educational goals”.   Students must have completed the general and high school scholarship application before completing the Imagine scholarship. Apply at https://jalc.academicworks.com for the main application then scroll though and find the 'Imagine Scholarship' area to do the essay.                    

·         02/05/18-We the Students Essay Contest. “Should schools be able to keep tabs on students’ social media to prevent bullying?”  Essay contest open to students in grades 8-12.  $5,000 scholarship for 1^st place.  Apply at: http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

·         02/09/18-Courageous Persuaders Video Scholarship Competition.  In Courageous Persuaders, high school students create television commercials targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking or the dangers of texting while driving.  High school students attending a United States High School can participate.  It’s easy to enter, just go to www.courageouspersuaders.com  students can fill out entry forms on-line and upload their completed commercials.

·         02/10/18-Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest. Open to students in grades 9-12. Each student’s five to six minute speech will be judged based upon its composition, delivery, significance, and historical accuracy and relevance. The speech must be of original composition. A complete set of rules is available online at https://www.sar.org/education/youth-contests-awards/joseph-s-rumbaugh-historical-oration-contest.

·         02/15/18-Illinois PTA Scholarship.  Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and preparing to enter an Education or Education-related degree program requiring certification from a state board of education.  Education related fields includes teachers, librarians, instructional media specialists, school nurses, school psychologists or social workers. Apply at http://www.illinoispta.org/scholarshipapplication.html

·         02/16/18-World Class Mediacom Scholarship Program.  $1,000 non-renewable scholarships to senior high school students.  Apply at www.mediacomworldclass.com

·         02/19/18-The Christopher’s’ Twenty-Eighth Annual Poster Contest for High School Students.  Open to grades 9 to 12. Log on to www.christophers.org then click on “Youth” tab for more information.  First prize is $1,000.

·         02/20/18-Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship. 

·         The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2018.  Apply at https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian_resource_group_scholarships_scholarship.php

·         02/20/18-The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation.  The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation "GAR" has established the Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship Program to support the higher education goals of exceptionally qualified high school students whose parents work in the financial services industry. Eligibility requirements are: (1) Be dependent children of full-time employees who are in good standing with the financial services companies for which they work (2) Must be currently enrolled high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university (3) Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (4) Must demonstrate financial need.  For the application & more information on our Foundation please visit our website http://www.gordonrich.org/html/req.html

·         02/23/18-Marion Memorial Health Foundation Scholarship.  Two to four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to area graduating seniors who are planning a career in human health care.  Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office by February 23, 2018. 

·         02/23/18- The Kay and Walter Pape Scholarship Fund is providing a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior or to an applicant who is presently attending or planning to attend college or trade school, or is enrolled in building construction classes, or has shown interest in the field of education through volunteer work in early childhood or in the field of education.  Students with a high school record of membership in F.F.A. will receive strong consideration as would students involved in working with children.  $500 will be presented when the applicant is enrolled and attending classes as a full-time student.  The additional $500 will be presented at the beginning of the second semester if the student remains in good standing. Application is available on the high school’s web page.

·         02/23/18-Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarship. The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois presents several $2,000 scholarships each year to top high school senior science students. Additional information on the scholarship can be found at www.cicil.net.

·         02/28/18-Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarships.  Each year, scholarships are awarded to college-bound high school seniors who are pursuing agriculture-related curriculum and careers. In 2018, Farm Credit Illinois will present $1,500 Agriculture Scholarships to 24 high school seniors. Recipients will receive a $1000 credit on their college student account in the fall and an additional $500 will be applied in the fall 2019 semester. Applicants must reside in one of the 60 central or southern Illinois counties served by Farm Credit Illinois. Apply at www.farmcreditIL.com.  Click on the “Resources” tab and then “Community” and then “Agriculture Scholarships.”

March Due Dates

·         03/01/18-AICPA Legacy Scholarship.  This scholarship award grants financial assistance to outstanding full-time undergraduate or graduate-level accounting students who demonstrate potential to become leaders in the CPA profession. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Apply at ThisWayToCPA.com/scholars18

·         03/01/18-Project Yellow Light Billboard Scholarship.  Create a design for a billboard advertisement to encourage safe driving for young drivers who are new to the road.  A lot of texting and driving prevention creative uses scare tactics or preachy messaging that addresses the consequences of texting and driving (crashes or death), but we want you to address what motivates people to think they can safely text and drive. And, like drivers, billboards are better when they are focused and without a lot of clutter. Please limit your design to a clear image with 7 words or less. Please note that you should not include logos or branding. If your entry is selected, your work may be turned into a professional public service billboard by the Ad Council and shown on billboards across the U.S. courtesy of Clear Channel Outdoor.  Apply at https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14801/project_yellow_light_billboard_design_scholarship_scholarship.php 

·         03/01/18-National Farmers Farm Kids Scholarship. The competition is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue agriculture-related degrees. Students must pursue degrees from accredited colleges or universities. All three winners receive $1,000 each. The award is disbursed directly to the college or university. This is a non-renewable, freshman scholarship. Applicants write two brief essays, submit two letters of reference, official transcripts, GPA and ACT or SAT scores.  Apply at https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13249/national_farmers_farm_kids_scholarship_scholarship.php

·         03/01/18-Create a Greetings Card $10,000 Contest.  The Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest is open to high school, college, and graduate students. Applicants are asked to design the front of a greeting card that could be sold as an actual card in our line. Contest submissions accepted from: May 30th, 2017 - March 1st, 2018. Designs may consist of original photographs, artwork, and/or computer graphics. The student with the winning design will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship and his or her design will be made into a greeting card to be sold on our website.  Application can be downloaded at: https://www.gallerycollection.c om/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

·         03/01/18-The Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship. Applicants need not be affiliated with the Independent order of Odd Fellows, but must be a resident of Illinois and a citizen of the United States.  The application may be found at http://www.ioof-il.org  Go to the forms area across the top of the site and click on forms and then the scholarship application.

·         03/01/18-Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship.  One-year scholarship for $1,000 a year.  Applicant must be an Illinois High School Senior and have taken the ACT or SAT. Applications can be downloaded at www.ilamvets.org Click on the “What we do” tab and then select Programs and then Scholarships.

·         03/01/18-Illinois AMVETS Trade School Scholarship.  One-year scholarship for $1,000 a year.  Applicant must be an Illinois High School Senior who has been accepted in a pre-approved trade school program.  Applications can be downloaded at www.ilamvets.org  Click on the “What we do” tab and then select Programs and then Scholarships.

·         03/01/18-Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship.  One-year scholarship (the amount varies yearly). Applicant must be an Illinois High School Senior and a child or grandchild of a Veteran of the United States of America who served after September 15, 1940 and was honorably discharged or who is presently serving in the military and have taken the ACT or SAT. Applications can be downloaded at www.ilamvets.org  Click on the “What we do” tab and then select Programs and then Scholarships.

·         03/01/18-Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship.  One-year scholarship (the amount varies yearly).  Applicant must be an Illinois High School Senior and be a child of a deceased father or mother who was a Veteran of the United States of America who served after September 15, 1940 and was honorably discharged.  They need not be killed in action or died as a result of a service-connected disability.  Applicant must also have taken the ACT or SAT. Applications can be downloaded at www.ilamvets.org  Click on the “What we do” tab and then select Programs and then Scholarships.

·         03/01/18-Illinois AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship.  One-year Scholarship (The amount varies yearly).  Applicant must be an Illinois High School Senior who has been accepted into a pre-approved nursing program and must have satisfactory academic record, character, interest and activity record, and financial need.  Applications can be downloaded at www.ilamvets.org  Click on the “What we do” tab and then select Programs and then Scholarships.

·         03/01/18-National Defense Transportation Association.  Applicants must be high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2018, or full-time college students.  College students may be enrolled in any field of study, but priority will be given to those in a degree program related to business, transportation logistics, or physical distribution.  Community colleges in which the applicant plans to enroll must offer a four-year college transfer program. Applications may be downloaded at www.ndtascottstlouis.org or picked up in the guidance office.

·         03/02/18- Peoples National Bank.  The Peoples National Bank has established a $500 Scholarship which will assist high school graduates in continuing their education.  Student/Applicant or one or both parents/guardians of applicant must be a customer of Peoples National Bank and have a “B” average or better.  Applications are available on the school’s web page and must mailed to the Peoples National Bank in Mt Vernon by March 2, 2018. 

·         03/02/18-Johnston City Education Association Scholarship.  The JCEA will award two to three scholarships to graduating 2018 seniors.  Applications are available on the JCHS website. Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office by March 2, 2018. 

·         03/02/18-Johnston City Lions Club Scholarship.  A onetime $500 cash scholarship will be awarded to one Johnston City High School graduating senior.  Fund must be applied toward the cost of tuition at a college, university, technical or vocational school of the student’s choice.  Applications are available on the JCHS website. Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office by March 2, 2018.

·         03/02/18- The Brenda Stroud McKeand Nursing Scholarship is a one-time scholarship that will be awarded to a Johnston City High School senior pursuing a degree in nursing.  Applications are available on the JCHS website. Applicants must have at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA..  Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office by March 2, 2018. 

·         03/02/18-Hessie, Mary, Alice and Ruth Grant Memorial Scholarship.  This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating female senior student with an interest in the field of English/Communications, History or Geography/Social Sciences.  Applications are available on the JCHS website. Applicants must have a 3.0/4.0 GPA or an ACT score of 21 or above or a SAT total score of 1060 or above.  Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office by March 2, 2018. 

·         03/02/18-Manna Mission.  A one-time $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Johnston City High School graduating senior.  Monies will be applied toward the cost of tuition at the college, university, technical or vocational school of the student’s choice.  This scholarship will be paid to the college upon receipt of a copy of the student’s class schedule.  Application with one teacher/school recommendation and one church/community recommendation letter must be submitted to JC Manna Mission, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 424, Johnston City, IL 62951 by March 2, 2018. 

·         03/02/18-Class of 1971.  The Class of 1971 will be awarding a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a Johnston City High School graduating senior student based on financial need.  The application is available on the school’s website.  Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office by March 2, 2018.

·         03/02/18- Doug Smith Insurance Agency scholarship will be awarded to two Johnston City High School graduating seniors who plan on pursuing a post-secondary degree in a business related field. Students majoring in science related fields are also eligible to apply.  GPA and financial need will be taken into consideration in awarding scholarships.  Two $250 scholarships will be awarded and will be applied to the college/university bursar account of the scholarship recipients.   Scholarship application is available on the school’s website must be completed and turned into the guidance office by March 2, 2018.

·         03/09/18-Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program Scholarship. Offers scholarships to students pursuing degrees in physical or occupational therapy programs or physical or occupational assistant programs. Apply at illinoiselksccc.org and click on “Forms”

·         03/15/18-Illinois Sheriffs Association Scholarship.  Scholarship information and applications are available each year around February 1^st. The applications can be obtained through the county Sheriffs’ office or the ISA website at http://www.ilsheriff.org.  You must submit your completed application to the sheriff’s office of the county in which you reside by the due date.

·         03/15/18-Student Journalist Investigative Reporting Award.  This award recognizes a high school student (or a team of students who worked on the same entry) who, through the study and practice of journalism, has made a significant difference in his/her own life, the lives of others, the school he/she attends and/or the community in which he/she resides.  One winner will receive a cash prize of $1,000. Honorable mentions may be given.  For more information, please visit: http://jea.org/home/awards-honors/student-journalism-impact-award/

• 03/15/18-2018 SAE Engineering Scholarships.  Applicant must intend to enroll in an engineering program accredited by ABET (http://www.abet.org) or a related science (Examples of related science include: math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science).  Applications can be downloaded at http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

·         03/19/18-2018 Future Healthcare Hero Award.  $500 award to a graduating senior.  Applicant must be a student pursuing entry into a health career program with at least a 3.0 GPA.  Applications are available on the school’s web page.

·         03/22/18-Auxiliary of Heartland Regional Medical Center Scholarship.  This is a $2,000 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a health related career or profession.  Applications are available on the JCHS website. Completed applications must be returned to the guidance office by March 22, 2018.

·         03/23/18-Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship.  Open to graduating seniors who are deaf or hard of hearing in the state of Illinois. $1,000 to $8,000 scholarships.  Apply at www.deanritter.org/2018-scholarship. 

·         03/26/18- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Scholarship. The AFA scholarship essay contest asks students to describe how Alzheimer's disease changed or impacted their lives. Whether they've had a loved one with the disease, volunteered or worked as a caretaker or are just passionate about the cause, the next generation of leaders in the fight against Alzheimer's have a story tell. We want to hear it! All high school seniors who are US citizens or permanent residents and plan to enter a four year college/university in 2018 are invited to take part in the 2018 contest. Apply at https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/afa-teens/2608-2/

·         03/30/18-Lee J. Brockway Scholarship 2018. Scholarship is a regional competitive, merit based award to provide financial support for high school students intending to enroll in a field related to educational facility planning and design. These would include, but not be limited to, education, architecture, engineering, interior design, facility planning, and construction management. Application is available at https://www.a4le.org/A4LE/Midwest/Awards_Scholarships.aspx

• 03/30/18-SIU Energy Boost Undergraduate Scholarship.  Accepted into SIUC’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes program. $5,000 a year for four years.  Apply at http://acerc.siu.edu/energyboost/scholarships/undergraduate.php
• 03/30/18-Hispanic Scholarship Fund.  Applicants must be a graduating senior, be of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA.  Applications can be downloaded at www.hsf.net

·         03/30/18-2018 SIU Credit Union Scholarship Application.  Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.  Applications can be downloaded at https://www.siucu.org/scholarship and returned to any of their branch locations or mailed to SIU Credit Union, Attn: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 2888, Carbondale, IL 62902.  

·         03/30/18-Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship. Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, offers a college scholarship programs for siblings of childhood cancer survivors. Scholarship is for high school seniors and provides scholarships up to $5,000. The application process will begin on February 15, 2018 and will be accepted until March 30, 2018.

April Due Dates

·         04/01/18-Crosswalk Scholarship-The Crosswalk Community Action Agency is awarding scholarship to students that meet household income guidelines.  Applications are available in the guidance office.

·         04/01/18-American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship. Ten (10), $2,000 scholarships will be awarded.  Entries accepted 09/01/2017 thru 04/01/2018.  Apply at: http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html

·         04/06/18-Legence Bank Academic Scholarship. Legence Bank awards to help students in their community to pursue their educational dreams. They will award 13 scholarships to local area high school students. The value will be $250.00 each.  The deadline for applying is Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Application is available on the school’s website.

·         04/10/18-Lake Creek Masonic Lodge #729 Scholarship. Applicant must be a Johnston City High School senior student and a resident of Johnston City or have a family member who is a member of the Lake Creek Lodge. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office. They must be mailed back by the due date to: Lake Creek Lodge Masonic Lodge #729, 501 Washington Ave, Johnston City, IL 62951.

·         04/14/18-Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest.  Open to high school juniors and seniors.  This year’s $1,000 essay competition is based on the book, “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.”   You must write an essay on one of five selected topics listed on the web site to be considered for this award.  Additional information at http://www.penguin.com/services-academic/essayhome/  

·         04/30/18-Kids’ Chance, Inc Scholarship.  Applicant must have a parent who has been killed or seriously injured as a result of a work related accident that meets the criteria of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and that has resulted in demonstrated financial need. Appy at: www.kidschanceofillinois.com/scholarships/

• 04/30/18-Southeastern Electric Cooperative: LaVern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s scholarship.  This $1,500 scholarship will help pay the costs to attend the lineworker’s school conducted by the AIEC in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois.  This scholarship will be based on an essay, a biographical statement, references and a recommendation that will be submitted.  Applications are available at www.seiec.com. Click on “Member Services” at the top of the page and then select “Scholarship Information”.

May Due Dates

·         05/01/18-Ayn Rand’s “Anthem” Essay Contest for 9^th and 10^th graders.  Students should read the novel and write an original essay on one of several given topics.  First place is $2,000 cash award. See www.aynrand.org/contests for more details.

·         05/15/18-Ayn Rand’s Novel, “The Fountainhead” Essay Contest.  This scholarship is open to 11^th and 12^th graders.  Students should read the novel and write an original essay on one of several given topics.  First place is a $10,000 cash award.  See www.aynrand.org/contests for more details.

·         05/15/18- Ayn Rand’s Novel, “Atlas Shrugged” Essay Contest.  This scholarship is open to 12^th graders and college undergraduates.  Students should read the novel and write an original essay on one of several given topics.  First place is a $10,000 cash award.  See www.aynrand.org/contests for more details.

·         05/31/18-Charles Schweizer History Essay Contest. Illinois Society War of 1812 sponsors this contests to all students attending a public, parochial, or private high school. The topic of the essay shall deal with an event associated with the War of 1812. Applications and details can be obtained in the guidance office of with Mr. Hammonds.

June Due Dates

• 06/15/18-Global Lift Equipment Scholarship.  To be eligible for this $500 scholarship, you must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and submit a short story.  Details and application can be found at www.usedforkliftsontario.ca