Local and Regional Scholarships:
All local area scholarships and most other scholarship applications will be available/due in the spring. Deadlines and availablitity of scholarships can change from year to year. Please visit scholarship websites and SHS school website often.

Delta Kappa Gamma (Delta Epsilon) Scholarship.  Female students pursing a degree in Education.  Deadline March

Outstanding Diocesan Catholic Female High School Senior.  Deadline March.

Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship.  Information will be in the Guidance Office in March.

Charter Collegiate Scholarship.  In Guidance Office.  Deadline March.

Notre Dame Club of St. Louis Scholarship.  Seniors with financial need applying to Notre Dame University. Deadline March.

National Defense Transportation Association Scholarship. Must Major in business, transportation logistics, or physical distribution. Deadline March. 

Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship.  Be a child of a deceased father or mother who was a Veteran.  Deadline March.

Beta Sigma PSi Alpha Alumni Scholarship $1000, Lutheran Male Student attending University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign Only.  Deadline March.

U of I Children of Veterans Scholarship- www.osfa.uiuc.edu click forms then click children of veterans scholarship. Deadline March

St. Francis Hospital Health Occupations Scholarship- Macoupin or Montgomery County resident. Scholarship is not available every year. Deadline March

Staunton VFW Post 1241 Scholarship- March deadline

Shell Community Leo H. Rohde Memorial Scholarship.  Senior w/ 3.0 GPA with proof of continuing education.  Deadline April.

American Illinois Minority Scholarship.  A 2.67 GPA and major in engineering. Deadline April.

Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Scholarship.  High school senior enrolling in an accredited trade school.  Deadline April.

Bertha O. Eldred Scholarship- One time scholarship to any Macoupin County graduate. Must be recommended and must be in the upper 50% of graduating class. Deadline April.

Blackburn College- Walter M & Elsie C. Horner- Based on character, leadership, citizenship, and financial need. Must be recommended. Deadline April.

Blackburn College- Macoupin County Scholarship- Macoupin County Resident. Deadline April.

Staunton Athletic Booster Club- Deadline April.

American Foundry St Louis Chapter of the American Foundry Society- St. Louis area resident (90 miles radius from downtown St. Louis) planning to study metallurgy, materials science, engineering, Industrial Technology, or other Foundry-related fields at an accredited Missouri or Illinois college or university. Deadline April

Louis & Temple Marsch Scholarship- Macoupin County resident. Priority is given to students planning to study engineering or a related field. Deadline April

Illinois Association of Mortgage Brokers- Ted Farrell memorial Scholarship- $1500 GPA 3.0 or better. Must have a parent, grandparent or sibling in the Mortgage Industry who must work for a company that is a member of the Illinois Association of Mortgage Brokers. Deadline April.

Macoupin and Montgomery Counties Crime Stoppers- Deadline April.

Senator Vince Demuzio Education Fund- 2.0 GPA. Deadline April.

University of Illinois Extension Agriculture Scholarship- $800, Macoupin County high school senior, planning to attend a college, university, junior college, or vocational school to study an agricultural area.

Walter V. Spotti Vocational Scholarship- $2500 for students who plan to attend a vocational school. Deadline April.

Zonta Club Scholarship- $500 Deadline April

Lois McBride Scholarship- $1000 Deadline April

SHS Academic Merit Scholarship- $3500 Seniors planning to pursue a medical or engineering degree. Deadline May 1

Jamie Jo Broderick-Fernandez Scholarship- Seniors planning to pursue a degree in education. Deadline May 1

Walgreen's Scholarship.  Seniors with high GPA and ACT scores.  St. Louis College of Pharmacy only
Deadline May.

Excellence in Ag Scholarship. www.treasurer.il.gov $2,500 Seniors planning to pursue college degree and career in agriculture or agricultural related field. Deadline May

American Legion- $500 Deadline May

Chamber of Commerce- $500 GPA 3.0 or above. Deadline May

Community Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship- $1000 Seniors planning to pursue a health related degree. Deadline May

Congressional Black Caucus School- http://www.cbcfinc.org/CBC%20spouses/scholarships.index.html
Open to all college bound students attending an Illinois college or university regardless of race. Deadline May

Knights of Columbus- $500 Deadline May

Patrick B Heise Memorial Healthcare school –Community Memorial Hospital. Senior planning to pursue health care degree. Deadline May

Opportunity Fund- $1000

Optimist Fund- 3.0 GPA, Deadline May

Ruth & Dean Oettel Memorial Scholarship- Deadline May.

SHS Class of the 50’s Alumni- $750 Deadline May.

Staunton Education Foundation Scholarship- $1000 Deadline May.

Staunton Fire Protection District- $500 Deadline May.

Staunton Lions Club- $250 Deadline May.

Touchdown Club Sponsors of Jaguar Junior Football Scholarship- $500 SHS Jaguar football player for all years eligible and SHS football player all 4 years. Deadline May.

Macoupin County Chapter Whitetails Unlimited Inc. Scholarship- Macoupin County school graduate, planning to pursue a career in wildlife management or conservation related field of study. Deadline May.

Morgan County Garden Club- $200 Resident of Morgan, Scott, Greene, Macoupin, Cass, Pike, Schuyler or Brown county. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and plan to major in horticulture. The fields of horticulture included are floriculture, landscape design, horticulture, botany, biology, plant  pathology, forestry, agronomy, environmental concerns, city floriculture planning, land management and other allied subjects.

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State and National Scholarships
Contact the Guidance Office for additional information and applications.

Vantage Credit Union Scholarship Program. http://vantagecreditunion.com/page/quest-education-scholarship Must be a member of Vantage Credit Union.  Deadline December.

SICHE Scholarships                                                                                      
            The Southern Illinois Healthcare Engineering Program is offering scholarships up to $1,000 for students entering the field of engineering, architecture, biomedical technology, building operations, and maintenance. See a counselor for more details. Deadline December.

Sally Beauty Scholarships            http://www.ncacares.org/resources/scholarship.cfm This $1,000 scholarship is for a high school graduate under the age of 25 that is planning on earning a degree in the cosmetology profession. Deadline January.

AT&T Technology and Education Essay Contest – Multimedia computer
Write an original essay of 200 words or less.  Entries will be judged on the following criteria, originality, creativity, use of language/vocabulary, and relevance to the theme. Grades 6-12. Deadline January.

Columbia College Chicago Young Authors Writing Contest- $50-$200 & one Best of Contest Scholarship will be awarded for one college-credit Fiction Writing I course in Columbia College Chicago’s High School Summer Institute. Winning entries will be published in Columbia’s High School Summer Institute Anthology –http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Fiction_Writing/YA/YA10.php
Deadline January

Discover Tribute Award - $1,250 - $20,000 - www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml
Student must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale and plan to continue his or her education/training beyond high school in any accredited training, licensing or certification program or institution of higher education.  Deadline January.

Elks National Foundation - $1,000 - $5,000 – www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm
Must have Elks Lodge endorsement to be accepted for judging.  For high school seniors only, must be a citizen of the United States.  Show awards and activities.  Deadline January.

Gates Millennium Scholars – www.gmsp.org
This scholars program is aimed at increasing minority enrollment in undergraduate and graduate degree programs.  This program is available to entering freshman with at least a 3.3 GPS attending any college or university.  Deadline January

Washington University in St. Louis – http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships Click on Undergraduate Admissions to access information pertaining to all Washington University scholarships. Deadline January

MENSA- $100 $1,000 – www.us.mensa.org
Write an essay that contains no more than 550 words.  Awards will be made on the basis of the essay that describes the applicant’s career, vocational, or academic goals.  It is not necessary for the applicant to be a member of MENSA. 
Deadline January

National Peace Essay Contest - $1,000 - $10,000 – http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/national-peace-essay-contest Answer the essay contest question in a well-organized, well reasoned essay of no more than 1,500 words.  Essays will be graded on the quality of the research, quality of the analysis, form, style, and mechanics.  Fill out the Student Registration Form, and follow the checklist.  Deadline January.

Washington Crossing Foundation - $5,000 - $10,000 – http://www.gwcf.org/
Competition open to all high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the U.S. in local, state or federal government.  Entrants receiving full four-year tuition scholarships shall be ineligible but may quality for other special awards.  Deadline January.

Young Epidemiology Scholars – up to $50,000 – www.collegeboard.com/yes
For students who are interested in the scientific method used to investigate, analyze and prevent or control a health problem in a population.  Deadline – January

Wal-Mart Scholarships- http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving - The Sam Walton Community Scholarship- $3000. Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and a demonstrated financial need
The Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship- $3000. Available to Wal-Mart associates or dependents of associates who are graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and a demonstrated financial need.
The Wal-Mart Higher Reach Scholarship- $3000 scholarship to Wal-mart associates who have been out of school for at least one year.
Scholarship Program administered by the Wal-Mart Foundation- $13,000 scholarship paid over 4 years. Applicants must be dependents of Wal-Mart associates, have at least a 22 ACT or 1030 SAT and prove financial need.
All scholarship deadlines are January

Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Scholarship-  http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/ Essay Contest Deadline January

PAPA John’s Scholarship. http://www.papajohnsscholars.com/ $1000 scholarship.  Applicants with a 2.5 GPA  or above,  essay on “obstacles overcome”, life goals, and quality of character.  Deadline January.

AXA Achievement Scholarship – $10,000 - $15,000 – www.axa-achievement.com
To qualify, students should be well-rounded, committed to making a difference and have demonstrated achievement – at a job, sport or extracurricular activity.  Deadline February.

Eastern Illinois University Scholarships- http://www.eiu.edu/~scholars/  EIU’s database of scholarships is constantly growing and being updated. This links provides you with an EIU scholarship search engine. Deadline February.

GFWC IL Federation of Women’s Clubs  http://www.gfwcillinois.org/scholarships.html. There are several scholarships available through the Women’s Club. Deadline February

IAA IL Farm Bureau Scholarships   http://www.iaafoundation.org/iaafoundation/default.html There are up to 9 scholarships offered for students entering college for an agricultural related major. Deadline February

Southwestern Electric Scholarship  http://www.sweci.com/scholarships.html

$500 scholarships awarded to high school seniors planning on attending 2-4yr college or trade school.  Parent or guardian must be an active member of Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc. prior to submitting application. Deadline February.

Monsanto Scholarships http://www.monsanto.com/responsibility/youth/scholarship.asp Students can apply for 3 different scholarships through Monsanto Agriculture. Students must be applying for agricultural-related programs.

ESA Foundation Scholarship Seniors with a 4.0 GPA, and a 22 on their ACT may apply for this scholarship. Scholarship awards vary on financial need. See a counselor for an application or visit www.esaintl.com/esaf/. Deadline February.

Bank of America $1,000.00 Scholarship.  Any high school student. www.bankofamerica.com. Deadline February.

Burger King Scholars - $1,000 – http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html
Eligibility criteria; 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, work an average of 15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year, participation in community service, and financial need. Deadline February.

All USA High School Academic Team - $2,500 – www.allstars.usatoday.com
The key element will be a student’s outstanding original academic or community service endeavor.  High school transcript must accompany the nomination form.  Factors considered by the judges include a nominee’s academic record, creativity, leadership and independent scholarly or artistic work.  Deadline February.

The National Co-Op Scholarship Program. www.co-op.edu.  Deadline February.

Best Buy– $500 – www.bestbuy.org   click on Community Relations at the bottom of the page.
Applicants must live within 100 miles of a Best Buy store and plan to enroll full time at an accredited two or four year college, university, or technical school in an undergraduate program of study. 
Deadline February

American Chemical Society Scholars Program.  African-American, Hispanic, Latino, & American Indian students with strong academics.  Deadline  February.

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship - $1,500 – http://www.monsanto.com/responsibility/youth/scholarship.asp
Open to high school seniors across the U.S, the scholarship program awards one-time gifts of $1500 to 100 students annually. To qualify, a high school senior from a farm family must have an above-average academic record and plan to enroll as a full-time student in an agriculture-related academic major at an accredited school.  Deadline February

D.A.R. – American History Scholarship - $2,000 – www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Graduating high school senior who will be majoring an American History.  Scholarship is first judged at the state level.  Only State Winners are eligible for judging on the Division level.  Division level First and Second place winners are judged on the National level.  Deadline February

D.A.R. – Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship - $500 - www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
A one-time scholarship for students who are in financial need and desire to attend or are attending an accredited school of nursing.  Deadline February

D.A.R. – Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 - www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
A one-time Scholarship awarded to deserving students accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States who are majoring in Political Science, History, Government or Economics.  Deadline February

D.A.R. – J.E. Caldwell Centennial Scholarship - $2,000 - www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
A one-time Scholarship awarded to outstanding students pursuing a course of graduate study in the field of historic preservation.  Deadline February
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship. Two Scholarships, One to SIUE and one to any school in Missouri or Illinois. Must be majoring in Engineering. 

D.A.R. – Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship - $2,000 - www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Awarded for up to four years to well qualified, deserving sons and daughters of members of the NSDAR for four years of college.  Outstanding recipients will be considered for an additional period of up to four years of study. 
Deadline February

D.A.R. – Madeline Picket Halbert Cogswell Nursing Scholarship - $500 - www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
A one-time scholarship for students who desire to attend or are attending an accredited school of nursing, who are members of the NSDAR, descendants of members of the NSDAR, or are eligible to be members of NSDAR. 
Deadline February

D.A.R. – Mildred Nutting Scholarship - $500 - www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
A one-time scholarship for students who have been accepted for are currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.  Preference will be given to candidates from the greater Lowell, MA area.  Deadline February

D.A.R. – Occupational Therapy Scholarship - $500 - www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
One-time scholarships for students who are in financial need and have been accepted or are attending an accredited school of Occupational Therapy including art, music or physical therapy.  Deadline February

Educational Tours Global Citizen Award – www.eftours.com/globalcitizen
Applicants must be college-bound high school seniors who are permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada. Applicants must be nominated by their schools and each school may nominate only one student to apply.  Deadline February

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers- $1500 Seniors planning to study engineering at an accredited Illinois or Missouri college or university that is ABET-accredited. Deadline February

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program- www.kfcscholars.org. $5000 per year. Seniors maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75 and who are planning to enroll in a public, in-state college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree are eligible for the KFC Colonel’s Scholarship. Deadline February

University of IL Department of Material Science and Engineering- Seniors interested in attending University of Illinois to study engineering. Deadline February

MSCPA Scholarship - $300 - www.cpatrack.com
Scholarships are offered without regard to financial need.  You need to prepare a one-page essay on any aspect of accounting, and complete the other requirements shown on the inside of this brochure.  Deadline February.

MU Alumni Association ~ Scholarship Program – www.mizzou.com
For students interested in attending MU.  26 or higher ACT, Rank in top 20%.  Deadline February

National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement – $2,000 - $15,000 - www.eee.org/bus/nasa Applicant must; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a GPA of 2.75 or higher, complete SAT or ACT, complete application and essay question, supply a letter of recommendation from teacher or administrator.  Deadline February

Academy of Hair Design Cosmetology School Scholarship – 1,000 – 2,500 – www.AOHD.com
Applicants must complete an application, questionnaire and submit a photo along with the application and question

Illinois Association of County Official. Open to all graduating seniors. Deadline March

Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver.  Offers tuition waivers at Illinois public 4 year universities to students studying to become teachers in a special education field. www.collegezone.com/.  Deadline March.

The American Assoc. of Physicians of Indian Origin Scholarship.  Students with an ACT of 29, Top 10% of class and write an essay.  Deadline March.

National Defense Transportation Assoc. Scott/St. Louis Chapter Scholarship.  Student majoring in business, transportation and physical distribution will have priority, but any can apply.  Deadline March

US Bank www.usbank.com/studentbanking $1000 Seniors planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college full-time are eligible. Recipients are selected by a random drawing. Deadline March.

AMVETS Scholarship Program.  Several scholarships with different eligibility and academic requirements. Financial need is a major consideration.  Deadline March.

Scott Community Scholarship Program.  Dependent of an active, reserve, retired, or deceased military member.  Deadline March.

Children of Veterans Scholarship.  Must be son/daughter of W.W.II, Korean, Vietnam, or Persian Gulf Wars.  University of Illinois only. www.osfa.uiuc.edu.  Deadline March

Association of the U.S. Army St. Louis Gateway Chapter.  Applicants must have parent who served/or currently serving in the U.S. Army, Guard, or Reserve.  Deadline March.

Alpha Kappa Lambda Scholarship. Young men only. Applicants must show scholastic excellence, leadership experience, and active participation in the community.  University of IL Urbana-Champaign only.  Deadline March.

National Federation of Independent Business Scholarship.  www.NFIB.com/education.  Deadline March.

Nevco Scholar-Athlete Scholarship   www.nevco.com Scholarships are awarded to senior athletes that show excellence in the classroom, success in athletics, leadership among peers, and community involvement. See a counselor for more details or visit the following website. Deadline March

Alpha Delta Kappa Illinois IOTA Chapter Scholarship.  Women who are majoring in education may apply.  Deadline March.

General Assembly Public Affairs Scholarship.  Students who has been active in public and civil affairs
College/University in Illinois only.  Deadline March.

American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members –www.legion-aux.org/  $1,000 Must be a senior in high school.  Must be a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years and must hold a membership card for the current year.  Applicant must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the four-year scholarship period.  Applicants must be of good character and have grades which meet entrance requirements at the institution of their choice.  Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA using a 4.0 base.  Deadline – March.

American Legion - $1,000 - $15,000
Must be a citizen of the U.S.  Grades nine through twelve.  Only one essay may be submitted by a contestant.  Criteria for judging will include will include clarity and strength of argumentation, quality and originality of essay/research, and understanding of the right of citizens to petition their government under the U.S. Constitution.  Deadline March.

Art Institute of Colorado – www.aic.artinstitutes.edu
Two two-academic year and eight one-academic year scholarships are offered to high school graduates who demonstrate ability and commitment in one of The Art Institute’s programs of study.  The value of the two-academic year scholarships is approximately $32,830 each.  The value of the eight one-year scholarships is approximately $16,415 each.
Deadline March 1st

Conclave Broadcasting Scholarship – combined value of three scholarships is over $60,000 – www.theconclave.com
Radio scholarships are for those who want careers in any area of radio/broadcasting – air personality, advertising/sales, programming, writing, news, sports, production, etc.  Deadline March

Cynthia Edward’s Scholarship – Changes year to year
The recipient must have maintained at least a “B” grade point average.  The recipient must be planning to major in journalism or communications in college either in a two-year or a four year program.  Deadline March.

Knights of Columbus - $1,500
Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus, the son or daughter of such a member or deceased member, or a member in good standing of the Colombian Squires.  Awarded on the basis of academic excellence.  Deadline March.

Kohl’s Kids Who Care - $1000
An annual opportunity for Kohl's to recognize and reward kids who volunteer in their communities.  Deadline March.

National Art Honor Society – 2,500 – 25,000 – www.artinstitutes.edu
For students who are interested in Computer animation, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Multimedia, Interactive Multimedia Programming, Photography Video Production, and Web Site Administration.  Deadline March

National Farmers Youth Scholarship-$500 - $1,000 -
Must be a high school senior.  Must major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university. 
Deadline March.

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Free Enterprise Scholars Award - $1,000 – www.nfibeducationfoundation.org
High school senior or any student entering freshman year at an accredited, nonprofit two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute; applicants should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative.  Deadline March

Park-Davis: Epilepsy Scholarship Program - $3,000 – www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7352.html
Open to high school seniors who have applied to a college or university, and college students continuing with college or graduate school.  Applicant’s must me currently under a physician’s care for the treatment of epilepsy and must be currently taking anti-epileptic medication.  Deadline March 1st

Teacher’s Selection:  Anthology of Eleventh Grade Poetry – www.anthologyofpoetry.com
Any 11th grade student.  Criteria for each poem is as follows:  Originality, Rhythmic sounds, Rhymes, Audience appeal, Also considered are a writer's fresh approach to a simple subject and works that exhibit the author's involvement in the subject matter.  Deadline March

Illinois Odd Fellows-Rebekahs Scholarship.  Any high school senior.  www.ioof-il.org/.  Deadline March

CWO3 Charles E. Nalley Scholarship.  Relative, i.e. son, daughter or grandchild of current active, dues paying member of the Southwest Illinois Chapter of Military officers Assoc.  Deadline March.

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship.  Applicants must be under care of a physician for Epilepsy.  Deadline March.

Illinois PTA Scholarships/ Lillian E. Glover Scholarship. www.illinoispta.org $500-$1,000 scholarship for seniors that are in the top 25% of their class. Students must be entering a program to acquire a degree in education or education-related field. This would include librarians, instructional media specialists, school nurses, school psychologists, or social workers (all of which require certification from a State Board of Education). Deadline March.
Illinois Jaycee Charitable Foundation Roger D. Colbert Memorial Scholarship Award- Senior who is related to an Illinois Jaycee member or JCI Senator is eligible. Recipients are chosen based upon involvement, leadership roles, honors and awards, Jaycee organization participation, employment, personal statements, financial statement, scholastic achievement, and sponsor letter. Deadline March 1
Asthma Athlete Scholarship - $1,000 - $10,000 – www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid6528.html
All high school students with asthma who have achieved both excellence in competitive sports and a superior high school academic record are eligible.  Leadership qualities and notable extracurricular activities and accomplishments are considered. Deadline April.

Josten’s Foundation Scholarship - $1,000 - www.jostens.com/renaissance/scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who have shown outstanding leadership qualities in school, community and academic activities.  Deadline April.

Aynn Rand – $1,000 - $10,000 - www.aynrand.org/contests
Write a story on one of the topics given to you.  All essays must be solely the work of the entrant.  Deadline April.

Christian Science Monitor - $2,500
To honor the inspired and selfless service of a college bound young woman, who is graduating from high school and has made a significant contribution to the well being of young people in her community.  Must have letters of reference and an essay.  Deadline April

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis.  Must have a GPA of 2.0 and demonstrate financial need.
Deadline April.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Scholarship.  Major in a technical or scientific field.  Deadline April.

George Mangiaracina Memorial Scholarship.  Students interested in business administration emphasis in accounting.  College/University in Illinois only.  Deadline April.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.  Son/daughter of a former Marine, active, reserve, or U.S. Navy corpsman attached to the Marines. www.marine-scholars.org.  Deadline April.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship.  Male students who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service.  University of IL Urbana-Champaign only.  Deadline April.

D.A.R. – Alice W. Rooke Scholarship - $5,000
Awarded for up to four years to students who have been accepted into a program and pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (pre-med does not qualify) at approved, accredited medical schools, colleges and universities.  Deadline April

D.A.R. – Irene and Daisy MacGregor Scholarship - $5,000
Awarded for up to four years to a student of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre med) at an approved, accredited medical school.  It is also available to students who have been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study in psychiatric nursing graduate level, at accredited medical schools, colleges or universities.  Deadline April

Holocaust Remembrance Project - $1,000 - $5,000 – http://holocaust.hklaw.com
A national essay contest for high school students that is designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust
Deadline April

National Wild Turkey Federation’s Academic Scholarship Program
Conservation scholarship, applicant must have hunter’s registration.

Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest - $1,000
Juniors and seniors write an essay on one of the three topics posed for this year’s competition.  Must be submitted by a high school English teacher on behalf of the student.  The essay will be judged on style, content, grammar, and originality. 
Deadline April.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache - $7,500
If you excel in a high school sport at the varsity level, have a history of academic achievement and are considered a leader by peers, teachers and coaches, fill out the entry form and mail it along with the documents listed in the complete contest rules.  Deadline April.

Society of Professional Journalists - $350 - $1,000
Freshmen through seniors enrolled in public and private schools are eligible.  Write an essay on the chosen topic.  Deadline April.

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship - $1,500/Full Time, $750/Part Time
This scholarship is open to high school seniors, incoming college students or currently enrolled college students who:
*Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full time undergraduate or graduate coursework or part time undergraduate coursework at an accredited two or four year college, university, vocational/technical school or graduate school.  GED recipients also are eligible.  Students must be enrolled for the entire academic year, beginning fall term and continuing through February 1 of the upcoming academic year.
*Have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less.
*Are  U.S. citizens or eligible non citizens.
*Are not currently in default on any student loans.   Deadline April

Education Communication Scholarship Foundation - $1,000
All high school students who are U.S. citizens and who have taken the SAT or ACT examination may compete. 
Deadline May.

Morrison Institute of Technology Counselor Scholarship- $500-$1000, Seniors planning to study Building & Highway Construction and Technology and Surveying, or Mechanical Design and Drafting and CAD, or System and Networking Administration at Morrison Institute of Technology. Recommendation only.

DeVry University- www.high-school.devry.edu/students 

Great Clips of Hair (Cosmetology Scholarship) - $500
There is an opportunity to become a salon manager with all the advanced management training necessary to succeed.  Deadline May.

George Washington Awards – Up to $20,000
The purpose of the George Washington Award program is to encourage future generations to take leadership roles benefiting abused, exploited and abandoned children. Deadline June.

Tau Kappa Epsilon, Gamma Chapter.  Two Scholarships awarded to male high school graduates who will attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Deadline June

Abbott & Fenner Annual Scholarship Award Juniors and Seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. The application is essay based. Applications must be submitted via email. Pick up a paper copy with the directions & essay topics in the guidance office. Deadline June

ROTC - $60,000
ROTC scholarships are based only on your achievements and academic record – not financial need.  Students do not “join” ROTC or the military.  They simply take an ROTC class like any other college class.  It is considered an elective.  For all branches of the military including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, and Coast Guard.  Deadline July.

Psi U Scholarship Grant Program     www.illinipsiu.com  This scholarship is for senior males planning on attending University of Illinois. It is given to the applicant with the highest moral, intellectual, and social excellence. Deadline September.