Scholarship    

Eligibility/Requirements

Deadline

Opportunity Fund
Traditional, Vocational, and
Duty & Service Awards

Two Scholarships for $1,000 each to be awarded to one traditional college applicant and to one vocational education applicant.  Two $500 Duty and Service Awards for seniors entering the military.  Graduating seniors pick up applications in the guidance office.  Selected applicants will be interviewed by the Hawkins’ family on 5/23/08.

Written application due to Mrs. Brown by May 12, 2008.

George Oehler, Jr. Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Staunton American Legion Post #362

Two $500 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school.  Applicants must turn in the application form plus a copy of the students Expected Family Contribution from the Federal Student Aid  report.  See the guidance office for applications.

Applications due in the guidance office by May 9, 2008.

Anycollege.com
Scholarship

Quarterly scholarship drawings at https://www.anycollege.com/scholarship.cfm

Quarterly deadlines of December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30

Tri-County Beauty Academy

One ($1,000) scholarship to a high school graduate who
Has never attended college or vocational training & is interested in a career in cosmetology.  See counselor for application

Application deadline is
April 30, 2008.

Walter V. Spotti
Vocational Award

One $2500 award to a graduating senior with financial need planning to attend a vocational/technical school.  Winner chosen on basis of application and personal interview.  See counselor or Industrial Arts teacher for app.

Application due to Mrs. Brown by April 15, 2008

Community Memorial Hospital Ladies
Auxiliary Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who is entering college to pursue education in a health care field.  Applications available in high school guidance office.  Students from Staunton, Livingston, Bunker Hill, Gillespie, Mt. Olive are eligible to apply.

Application must be received by CMH by May 1, 2008.

Patrick B. Heise Memorial Healthcare Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who is entering college to pursue education in a health care field.  Applications available in high school guidance office.

Application must be received by CMH by May 1, 2008.

Jamie Jo Broderick Fernandez Memorial Scholarship for
Ed. majors.

One scholarship offered to SHS graduating senior planning to become a teacher.  Application consists of essay.  See counselor for details.

Essays due to high school counselor by May 2, 2008

Staunton Lions Club Scholarship

Two ($250)  scholarships to eligible seniors enrolled in accredited post-secondary school, including tech or trade school.  Financial need is primary criteria.  Students must submit letter of application and copy of financial aid report.  See
Counselor for scholarship requirement form.

Application must be mailed and postmarked by
May 2, 2008.

Staunton Education Foundation Scholarship

Two ($1,000) scholarships awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education at college, vocational/technical school, business school, law enforcement or fire training.  Applications available in the guidance office.

Application to be returned to the guidance office by
May 1, 2008.

Morgan County
Garden Club
Scholarship

One ($200) scholarship to resident of Macoupin County with a 3.0 GPA planning to study in a field of horticulture.  Application available in the guidance office or online at www.casscomm.com/~twb4201/scholarship.pdf

Application may be e-mailed or mailed by May 1, 2008

Lincolnland Legends Education Award in honor of Mrs. Eleanor Gregory

Seniors planning to enter the field of education are eligible for a one-time $500 award for their interest in teaching.  Applications including an essay are available in the guidance office.  See Mrs. Brown for details.

Application/essay
Due in the guidance office by May 15, 2008.

The Selma J.. Hartke Scholarships

Renewable scholarships for Montgomery and Macoupin county students based on financial need.  Special consideration given to students pursuing a career in agriculture or religious studies.  See counselor for application.

Application must be received by board of directors no later than February 29, 2008

Christian College Scholarship Drawing

Free Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing.  Visit website for information and be automatically entered into the $2,500 drawing.

Visit website at www.ChristianConnector.com

IL Children
Of Veterans
Tuition Waiver

Four-year in-state tuition waiver at the U of I for children of veterans. Go to www.osfa.uiuc.edu,
Click on orange “forms” button, choose 2008-2009 forms.  App. Listed under “tuition waivers”
Section.

Priority deadline is
March 1, 2008.

AES Engineering Scholarships

$500  scholarship given to future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study.  Award available to seniors and students attending post-secondary institution.  See website for essay questions:  www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Deadline for entry:  September 15, 2008

Springfield
Area Home
Builders
Association

Monthly awards for students interested in the
Construction trades.  See counselor for details.

Postmark deadlines of
March 31st for April award, April 30 for May
Award

National Defense
Transportation Assoc. Scholarship

4 ($2,000-2,500) scholarships awarded to IL or MO high school applicants graduating in 2008.  Students studying business, transportation logistics or physical distribution eligible to apply.  Applications available in guidance office.

Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008.