|
Due in their
office. Mail Early |
Application Link |
Information &
Application Instructions |
Amount |
| 10/01 |
Susan Cook House Student of the Year
Program |
Top 15% of class, activities, leadership and
responsibility, ambition and citizenship, participates in a wide
variety of activities inside and out of school, class officer,
honors, committee chair or part-time employment, goal oriented,
cooperativeness, volunteer. Tell Mrs. Broderick that you
would like to be nominated. |
up to $ |
| 10/7 |
VFW Voice of Democracy |
Speech. Talk to Mr. Ken Carter for
Details for GHS. |
up to $30,000 |
| 10/10 |
Outstanding Students of America |
Academics & need, community and school
involvement, well-rounded, intelligent, 3.0 GPA. Tell Mrs.
Broderick that you would like to be nominated. |
$1,000 |
| 10/12 |
DAR Good Citizen Award |
Daughters of the American Revolution Essay
Contest. Student must be nominated based upon exemplary
leadership, dependability, service, and patriotism in the home,
school and community. Tell Mrs. Broderick that you would
like to be nominated. |
$250- $3,000 |
| 10/12 |
SAR Good Citizen Award |
Sons of the American Revolution. This is an
honor that can be listed on scholarship and other applications
where people are judging your character. Tell Mrs.
Broderick that you would like to be nominated. |
? |
| 10/15 |
American Legion High School Oratorical |
Give an 8-10 minute speech on the assigned
topic of the year. The recorded speech competes at GHS first for
$250. Winners then goes on to district, state, and national
levels for higher dollars. Submit speech recorded
according to rules to Mrs. Broderick. |
$250 to $16,000 |
| 10/15 |
CenterLine Dressage |
Member of CenterLine Dressage, academic
ability (25%), Involvement in equine activities (20%), Service
to and involvement with CenterLine Dressage (30%). |
$500 |
| 10/15 |
Danforth |
Washington University St. Louis. ACT of
31+, Academic success & proven stellar leadership, highest moral character,
community service that changed the world for the better. Tell Mrs. Broderick that you would like to be
nominated. |
up to full tuition for four years |
| 10/30 |
Horatio Alger
Association of Distinguished Americans |
family income of $50,000 or less, integrity &
perseverance in overcoming adversity, commitment, community
involvement |
up to $20,000 |
| 10/31 |
Coca-Cola Scholars |
Employment part-time & academic achievement,
leadership in school, commitment to community |
up to $20,000 |
| 11/01 |
Toyota |
3.0 GPA, demonstrated school leadership,
commitment to community service by initiating or being actively
involved in a service program addressing a school or community
need. Tell Mrs. Broderick that you would like to be nominated |
up to $20,000 |
| 11/30 |
Stokes |
Computer science, electrical, computer
engineering major, agree to work for National Security Agency
for 1.4 times the length of your academic program, ACT composite
of 25, GPA 3.0, demonstrated leadership |
Tuition, salary, housing, travel, books |
| 11/30 |
Focus on Your Future |
Senior, employment or family
responsibilities, C grades, community service and
responsibilities at home. |
up to 2 semesters of tuition at SCI, UIS,
LLCC, or RMC |
| 11/30 |
Golden Apple |
Teaching Major. Must be nominated. Must
plan to graduate from a college in Illinois, Teach in Il school
of need for 5 years after grad, participate in mentor program.
Tell Mrs. Broderick that you would like to be nominated. |
up to $18,000 |
| 12/3 |
Dollars for Scholars Lincolnland Legends |
Essay up to 750 words. See Mrs. Broderick for application. |
up to $3,000 |
| 12/14 |
DAR Christopher Columbus
|
Essay 750 or fewer words. Open to
9-12th grade students. See Mrs. Broderick for application. |
$1,200 |
| 12/15 |
AAUW |
American Association of University Women.
For women with bachelor's degrees working on 1st master's or
certification. |
up to $12,000 |
| 12/15 |
AXA Achievement |
Start a service organization |
up to $25,000 |
| 12/31 |
Von Behren
|
Springfield Area Homebuilders Association.
Building Industry, construction related major (drafting,
architecture, building trades, heating and air conditioning, and
other related fields. C+ GPA, leadership and extra curricular
activities, community involvement, awards, honors &
achievements. Tell Mrs. Broderick that you would like to
be nominated. |
up to $1,000 |
| 01/01 |
Rural Electric Co-op |
Child of Co-op customer or employee.
|
$1,200
|
| 01/09 |
Delta Kappa Gamma Florence A. Cook Recruitment Grant |
Female high school senior.
Teaching major. |
$1,000 |
| 01/09 |
Elks Legacy |
Child or grandchild of current Elks member, |
$4,000 |
| 01/09 |
Elks MVS Most Valuable
Student |
Academics & community involvement. High
grades, high ACT, Proven financial need. |
up to $60,000 |
| 01/11 |
Gates Millennium Scholars |
Pell eligible African American, American
Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or
Hispanic American, 3.3 GPA, leadership in community, service &
extracurricular activities. See Mrs. Broderick for
application |
up to unmet need |
| 01/14 |
Walton |
Work at Wal-Mart (or parent works at
Wal-Mart), 22 on ACT, involvement, Must use money in first year
of college. |
up to $10,000 |
| 01/15 |
MENSA |
Essay of fewer than 550 words |
up to $1,000 |
| 01/20 |
IL Society of Professional Engineers |
Engineering major, 3.0/4.0 GPA, ACT-Math score of
29 and ACT English score of 25 |
up to $3,000 |
| 01/27 |
Sikich Accounting |
Major in accounting. See Mrs. Broderick for
Application. |
$500 Renewable for up to 4 years |
| 01/21 |
LLCC Foundation |
LLCC student next fall. Affiliated with
the Springfield Urban League, or plan to major in art, fine art,
music, speech, or theater, or direct descendant of current
member of AARP Springfield, or intend to play in the LLCC Jazz
Band, or a parent seeking educational improvement.
|
$125 per semester up to the HONORS PROGRAM
scholarship of up to FULL TUITION for 60 credits. |
| 01/31 |
Discover for Juniors |
Junior, 2.75+ GPA, overcome obstacles,
service |
$30,000 |
| 01/31 |
BSA
Hall/McElwan |
Eagle Scout |
? $$ for tuition, room & board, books |
| 01/31 |
BSA
National Eagle Scout Academic |
Eagle Scout, ACT of 26+, strong record of
participation in activities outside of scouting |
up to $48,000 |
| 02/01 |
American Legion -
Department of Illinois Americanism Essay |
Americanism essay, patriotism
and good citizenship, 7-12th grades. (Junior or
Senior, Essay 500 words according to rules). Give essay to
Mrs. Broderick. |
11 & 12th grades $1,200
7-10th grades $200
|
| 02/01 |
BSA
Scout |
Senior, Eagle Scout OR Ventures or Explorers
with exceptional scouting experience |
$2,500 |
| 02/01 |
Mayme I Lawrance Pre-Law Scholarship |
Pre-law |
? |
| 02/01 |
BSA George T. Preckwinkle Eagle Scout |
Eagle Scout |
$1,000 |
| 02/01 |
LLCC First Generation |
First in family to graduate from college |
? |
| 02/01 |
LLCC Trustee's Honors Program |
25+ ACT |
Up to full tuition for up to 60 credits |
| 02/10 |
KFC
Colonel's Scholars |
Senior, 2.75+ GPA, pursuing bachelor's degree
at public in-state school |
up to $20,000 |
| 02/15 |
AXA Community |
Goal Oriented, demonstrated drive and
determination, respect for self, family and community and the
ability to succeed in college. |
$2,000 |
| 02/15 |
Best Buy |
2.5 GPA, Outstanding community service |
up to $10,000 |
| 02/15 |
IL
Women in Leadership |
Female, leadership, strong
potential and desire for professional growth |
$1,000 |
| 02/15 |
Jackie Robinson |
Senior, minority, show leadership potential
and demonstrat financial need, ACT composite 21+ |
? |
| 02/28 |
US Bank Internet Scholarship |
Drawing |
$1,000 |
| 03/01 |
American Chemical Society |
African American, Hispanic,
native American, chemical sciences major |
up to $15,000 |
| 03/01 |
AMVETS
- Ladies Auxiliary
Memorial |
Parent or Grandparent in armed forces 1940 or
later |
$500 |
| 03/01 |
AMVETS
- ROTC |
Senior, taken ACT, participate in junior ROTC |
$3,000 |
| 03/01 |
AMVETS
- Sad Sacks Nursing |
Senior, accepted into nursing major,
academics, character, activities/interests, need |
to be determined |
| 03/01 |
AMVETS
- Service Foundation |
Senior, have taken the ACT |
$3,000 |
| 03/01 |
AMVETS
- Trade School |
Senior, accepted to trade school |
$3,000 |
| 03/01 |
AMVETS
- Worchid |
Child of deceased veteran parent (after
1940). Parent's death need not be related to military
service. |
$500 |
| 03/01 |
Bunn Memorial |
Need & high moral character. Pick up
application from Mrs. Broderick and RETURN APPLICATION TO MRS.
BRODERICK |
Depends on need and amount in fund from year
to year |
| 03/01 |
Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver |
Veteran's Children.
Attend UIUC, UIS, UIC Health Sciences Center or Global Campus;
be the son or daughter of an Illinois Veteran who served in any
of the following wars: WWII. Korea, Vietnam, Southwest Asia,
Operation Enduring Freedom, Southwest Asia, Operation Iraqi
Freedom. One per war per county. The application can
be found at www.osfa.uiuc.edu |
Up to full tuition for four
years. Tell the financial aid office
at UIUC, UIS, UIC, Health Science Center or Global Campus, that
you are interested and qualify. |
| 03/01 |
Catholic Female High School Senior
Leadership |
Catholic, female, outstanding
example of leadership, faith and service. Pick up an
application from Mrs. Broderick. |
$1,000 |
| 03/01 |
King Eagle Scout |
4 generation ancestor chart,
500 word essay, |
up to $8,000 |
| 03/01 |
National Defense
Transportation Association |
IL or MO High School Senior or
college student. Any major. Preference given to
those majoring in business, transportation logistics or physical
distribution. |
up to $2,500 |
| 03/01 |
Odd Fellow - Rebekah |
C average GPA, service, need |
? |
| 03/01 |
PTA- of Illinois Every
Child One Voice |
Education major, upper 25% of
class |
up to $1,000 |
| 03/01 |
Roesch Vocal Music |
Vocal music performance major,
audition |
$1,500 renewable for 4 years |
| 03/01 |
Skelton |
Economic hardship (will look at academic achievement and
involvement |
up to $2,000 |
| 03/06 |
Scholar Athlete Milk
Mushtache of the Year
SAMMY |
Excellence in academics,
athletics, community service, leadership and include milk as a
part of a healthy lifestyle |
$7,500 |
| 03/10 |
Frontiers International
Springfield Club |
African American, substantial
financial need, C average GPA, resident of Sangamon County |
$500 |
| 03/15 |
Charlie Cottle |
GHS varsity team senior,
sportsmanship & high moral character, hard work, integrity,
humility, sportsmanship |
$1,000 |
| 03/15 |
Hoff |
Member of Boys & Girls Club or
other similar fraternal or community organization, leadership,
compassion |
$1,000 renewable for 4 years |
| 03/15 |
Kashmer |
Nursing, health, medical
career or veteranary science, 2.0GPA, financial need, passion
for learning |
$5,000 |
| 03/15 |
National Image |
Latino background (one parent
must be full Latino or both parents must be at least half
Latino), 2.0 GPA |
$1,000 renewable for up to 2
consecutive years. |
| 03/15 |
Pitman |
One other sibling currently enrolled in
college and/or who plans to attend college. 3.2 GPA (or
top 10% of graduating class). Be involved in two
extracurricular activities (sports, drama, music, art, speech,
debate). |
$1,000 |
| 03/15 |
Spanish American
Cultural Center |
Latino Descent (1st, 2nd, or
3rd generation) with either applicant, parent or grandparent
born outside the United States, 2.0 GPA |
$2,000 |
| 03/30 |
McCourtney Foundation |
Technical or scientific major, resident of Sangamon County, 3.0/4.0
GPA |
up to $5,000 Renewable
based upon college GPA |
| 03/31 |
1st
Farm Credit Services "At the Heart of Growing America" |
Planning an
agriculturally-based college curriculum |
$1,000 |
| 03/31 |
Mary MacDill Napheide |
Legally blind, academic
excellence, service to the community, financial need |
$1,500 |
| 03/31 |
Kenneth Jernigan |
Legally blind, academic
excellence, service to the community, financial need |
$1,250 |
| 03/31 |
Peter Grunwald |
Legally blind, academic
excellence, service to the community, financial need |
$2,000 |
| 04/01 |
Hamilton
Teachers Scholarship Loan
|
Student can borrow up to 2/3rd's of
the cost of one year in college or professional school. The loan may be
forgiven if after graduation, the student teaches for two years in an
elementary or secondary school. |
? |
| 04/01 |
Lions Club |
Health care major, 3.0/4.0 GPA |
up to $1,000 |
| 04/01 |
Mangiaracina |
Illinois Community College or University,
Rank Top 50% |
? |
| 04/01 |
McElroy
Grant/Loan |
Male. Pre-med, medical , and scientific research |
to be determined |
| 04/01 |
Over the Moon |
Theater Arts major. Tell
Mrs. Broderick that you would like to be nominated. |
$500 |
| 04/07 |
Ameren
Illinois Minority |
Engineering major. 2.667 /
4.0 GPA.
|
$2,500 Renewable |
| 04/11 |
Delta Sigma Theta
|
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Scholarships for African American female seniors. Four
scholarships (DST-any field--high need, Barton-science or math,
Bowman-Lott--fine arts, and the Washington-music education). |
? |
| 04/15 |
American Dream |
African American, Pell
eligible, financial need, 2.5 GPA |
$500- $5,000 |
| 04/15 |
American
Legion Chatham Post 759 Community Service |
academic performance, a
wonderful record of community service, and financial need.
|
2-$500
scholarships. 1 each for male/female |
| 04/15 |
First in My Family |
Hispanic, first in family to
attend college, financial need, 3.0 GPA |
$500-$1,000 |
| 04/15 |
General Assembly |
Resident of 100th District,
Activity in public affairs, Acceptance at a state university as
a full time student, relative need among applicants.
Applications will be sent in January to GHS. Ask Mrs.
Broderick for an application. |
1 year free tuition at ISU,
UIC, UIUC, UIS, SIUC, SIUE, WIU, NIU,Gov. State U, Chicago State
U, EIU, NEIU |
| 04/15 |
Masonic Lodge #333
|
Academics, service, need |
$1,000
|
| 04/16 |
Sherel
Nutt-Springfield
Lakeshore Association |
Essay, "What Lake Springfield Means to Me" |
$750 |
| 04/21 |
Workman-Chatham
Jaycees Service to Humanity |
Service to Humanity |
$500 |
| 04/25 |
Chatham
Chamber Scholarship |
GHS seniors, academic
achievement, activities, honors & achievements,
leadership/officer positions, volunteer/work experience,
recommendations and a personal statement
|
$500 |
| 04/25 |
Chatham
Junior Women's Club
|
Help to enhance the
quality of life in Chatham and maintain a solid academic
performance
|
$1,000 |
| 04/28 |
Epilepsy Foundation |
Students with Epilepsy |
$1,000 |
| 04/30 |
American Legion Department of
Illinois Eagle Scout Award |
Eagle Scout & 500 Word Essay.
Contact the local BSA office at 546.5570 or the American legion
Dept. of Illinois PO Box 2910 Bloomington, IL 61702 |
$1,000 ($200 for four
runner-up awards) |
| 04/30 |
Ball Chatham Education Association
(BCEA) - College Students -
|
Former GHS graduates currently
enrolled in college and majoring in education. |
$500
|
| 04/30 |
Ball Chatham Education Association (BCEA) - GHS Students
|
Current GHS senior who will be
majoring in education |
$500 |
| 04/30 |
Ball Chatham Education Association (BCEA) - Members |
Current BCEA members to continue
their education. |
$250 |
| 05/01 |
Mayoral- Chatham
Kiwanis |
Good conduct, moral character |
? |
| 05/01 |
Springfield Civic Garden Club |
Plan to study in an
environmentally related field such as conservation,
horticulture, botany, landscape design, or turf management. |
$1,000 |
| 05/05 |
Illinois Society Sons of the
American Revolution Rumbaugh Oration Contest |
Speech about event, document,
or personality in Revolutionary War and its relationship to
America today. |
up to $3,000 |
| 05/07 |
Lincolnland Illini |
Senior accepted to University of Illinois at
Urbana |
$750 |
|
05/09 |
SLICE Scholarship for
Low-Income College Entries. Sangamon County Department of
Community Resources. |
Low-Income, Resident of Sangamon
County, Demonstrate financial need (125% of poverty; i.e. family of 3
earning $22,000/year or less), be accepted for full time enrollment at an
accredited Illinois College, University, or Vocational School, Complete
the application process to determine eligibility. |
? |
| 05/14 |
Old Capitol Art Fair
Outstanding Artist |
Submit Three or four pieces of
art work to be displayed and judged. |
$600 |
| 05/15 |
Davey Loan Fund |
|
? |
| 05/15 |
Excellence in Agriculture |
Planning an
agriculturally-based college curriculum, answer short essay
question. |
$2,500 |
| 05/15 |
Illinois College-plan to
attend IC |
Top 10% of graduating class,
ACT composite of 25 or higher, 3.5 or higher GPA in core (English,history/social
sciences, foreign language, science) |
Juniors, tell Mrs. Broderick
that you are interested |
| 05/30 |
Imagine
America |
Attend a trade school. Tell
Mrs. Broderick that you would like to be nominated. |
$1,000 |
| 05/31 |
Unmet Need |
Earn <$30,000 combined income
of parents. |
$1,000-$3,800 |
| Ongoing after April
of junior year |
Navy Reserve Officer
Training Corp
(NROTC) |
Military Reserve Officers
Training Corp interest, ACT math 21 and 22 in English, good
character, physically fit |
up to $180,000 +books & fees +
$250+/month stipend |
