Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors



For each scholarship, if there is an online application, the name of the scholarship will have a hyperlink.  Click the hyperlink for the application site. Scholarships with * are a local scholarship. 

Scholarship Websites​
Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Every month
  • Write an essay based on that month's current topic
  • Most votes via social media are entered for the drawing 

The Horatio Alger Scholarship
Amount: up $25,000
Deadline: October 25, 2017
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at a non-profit institution
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($55k or lower adjusted gross family income)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance
  • Hold a minimum GPA of 2.0

Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $1,000- $5,000
Deadline: September 1, 2017
  • 3.5 GPA or higher
  • 23 or higher on ACT
  • work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to the start of each academic year of college
  • EFC must be less than $7,500
  • Not convicted of felony

Acorn Equality Fund 
Amount: $1,000- $5,000
Deadline: September 22, 2017
  • Provides scholarships for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) persons, their children, and allies 

United States Senate Youth Program
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: October 4, 2017
  • Actively serving in an elected capacity of student government
  • Have personal qualities in leadership, high scholastic standing, high communication, and logical thought
  • Attend Week-long government and leadership program in Washington DC in March 2018
  • See Ms. Williams for application and more info

Burger King Scholars Program
Amount: $50,000
Deadline: October 15 - December 15, 2017
  • graduating high school senior
  • minimum 2.5 GPA 
  • enroll in 2 or 4 year college or university

MENSA Education & Research Foundation
Amount:  $300-$1,000
Deadline: September 15-  January 15, 2017
  • 550 words or less describing academic or career goals

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 7, 2017
  • Complete community service hours
  • Submit online application

10 Words or Less Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  November 1, 2017
  • 10 words or less write why you deserve this scholarship

Get a Boost Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: December 31st, 2017
  • Essay
  • Application

Phil's Review 2017 Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 31, 2017
  • Post video and review on a bike
  • Submit application

Technology Awareness Scholarship 
​Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30, 2018
  • Submit application online
  • If selected as a finalist, must submit 500-1000 word essay

*CBAI Foundation for Community Banking
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 1, 2018
  • Essay writing contest
  • Application

America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 1, 2018
  • have two farmer endorsements
  • seeking an Ag-related field of study

DAR Scholarships- Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 15, 2018
  • Application
  • Reference Letters
  • Career objective of 1,000 words or less
​
Illinois Odd Fellow- Rebekah Scholarship
Amount: 
Deadline: March 1, 2018 (must be postmarked February 28, 2018)
  • Resident of Illinois
  • Proof of financial need
  • at least "C" average 
  • complete application

*Christian County Ag Group Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: TBA
  • Senior in Christian County
  • Personal Letter
  • Pursuing major in Ag related field 

Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: TBA
  • Maintain at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Accepted into a Teacher Certification Program
​
*Sharon Miller Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: TBA
  • Must be majoring in Education
  • Graduating High School senior or former grad of Morrisonville
  • Essay

*CWA Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: TBA
  • Female's only
  • Application
  • Reference letters
  • Biographical Statement

*Morrisonville Lodge #681
Amount: $600
Deadline: April 1, 2018
  • Statement on career goals
  • transcript

Illinois Masonic Scholarship 
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1, 2018
  • One application for all scholarships
  • Some require Masonic relationship, some do not

*Louis and Temple Marsh Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2018
  • Majoring in Engineering or a Science related field
  • Maintain "C" Average
  • Application
  • References
  • Tax forms

Point Pest Control 
Amount: $750
Deadline: TBA
  • Student Aid report
  • 3.0 GPA minimum
  • Judged on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need

Runabees Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 15, 2018
  • 800-1000 word essay on sports or fitness topic

E-Waste Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2018

Future of Water
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
  • 700-1500 word essay on required topic
  • open to incoming or current students enrolled in a community, undergrad, or grad program

*Warren Peterson Scholarship
Amount: $500-$1000
Deadline: May 1, 2018
  • Application
  • Recommendation letters

Got a Spine Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: TBA

Global Lift Equipment Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: TBA
  • Submit a short story

Review It Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2017
  • Have GPA 2/5 or greater during last academic year