Scholarships

AMVETS SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 1

ILLINOIS AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP

q Be an Illinois high school senior

q A child or grandchild of a Veteran of the US who served after September 15, 1940, and was honorably discharged or is still serving in the military

q Have taken the ACT or SAT

ILLINOIS AMVETS LADIES WORCHID SCHOLARSHIP

q Be an Illinois high school senior

q Be a child of a deceased father or mother who was a Veteran of the US, serving 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.

q Have taken the ACT or SAT

ILLINOIS AMVETS SERVICE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

q Be an Illinois high school senior

q Have taken the ACT or SAT

ILLINOIS AMVETS SAD SACKS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

q Be an Illinois high school senior accepted into a pre-approved nursing program

q Prove satisfactory in academic record, character, interest and activity record

q Financial Need

ILLINOIS AMVETS JUNIOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIP

q Be an Illinois high school senior

q Have taken the ACT or SAT

q Participate in the Junior ROTC program

ILLINOIS AMVETS TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

q Be an Illinois high school senior who has been accepted in a pre-approved trade school program

ART INSTITUTE PASSION FOR FASHION

q High school senior

q 2.0 GPA

q Planning to go into Fashion Design or Merchandising

q Art Institute Applicant

ASHBY SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 15

q Pope County Senior

q Based upon financial need

q GPA, class rank, attitude & desire are also important

AXA COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP – FEBRUARY 15

q Check out www.axa-achievement.com for details

q Must set and reach ambitious goals

q Demonstrate drive and determination

q Respect for self, family and community

AXA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – DECEMBER 15

q Check out www.axa-achievement.com for details

q Demonstrate the same qualities as stated above

q Past winners have started clubs or community organizations

BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP – FEBRUARY 15

q Rewards students for their work inside and outside the classroom

q Apply at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships

BRENT RICHERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 15

q Must be accepted at a college/university/technical school

q Must attend full-time

BLACKBURN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP – FEBRUARY 15

q Cumulative GPA of 2.5

q Works at least 15 hours a week

q Demonstrates participation in community service

q Demonstrates financial need

q Plans to enroll in a voc-tech, 2 year or 4 year school

CHARLES GREEN SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 1

q Pope County graduate that received special education services

COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP – FEBRUARY 15

q High school senior who plans to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field

q Apply online at www.monstanto.com or www.nafb.com

CONCLAVE RADIO SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 2

q Check out www.theconclave.com or www.radioscholarships.com

q McNally-Smith Scholarship for students who plan to purse an AAS degree in Music Business at McNally-Smith College of Music

CREATE A GREETING CARD SCHOLARSHIP – JANUARY 15

q www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm

q $10,000 scholarship!

q High School & College Students can apply

DAR GOOD CITIZENS AWARD– CHOSEN BY FACULTY

DAR NATIONAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS

Some deadlines are February 15 and others are April 15

See Mrs. Anderson if you have any questions

q Political Science, History, Government or Economics major

q Nursing School Scholarships

q Occupational Therapy

q Medical Scholarships

q Music (Piano or Voice Major)

q Law

q Graduate School ONLY – Chemistry major

q Graduate School ONLY – Historical Preservation

q Museum Studies

q Secondary Education

DEMOCRATIC PARTY SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 1

q High School Senior at PCHS

q Must have a B average

q Must write a 150-200 word letter to state field of study

DISCOVER CARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – JANUARY 31

q High School Juniors

q Minimum of 2.75 GPA

q Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge

q Check out www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

q Math and Computer Science Scholarships

q University Honors Program for freshman

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION – JANUARY 11

q At or near the top of the class

q Active in school and community activities

q Recognized as leaders among peers

q Financial Assistance

ELKS PT / OT SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 9

q Must enroll full-time in a recognized Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy course of study, therapy assistant program is also acceptable

q Legal resident of Illinois

q Must have a B average

q Must plan to be a full-time practicing physical or occupational therapist or assistant therapist upon completion of your studies

ELMHURST COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP BOOKLET

EMILY NOVOTONY SCHOLARSHIP FOR TEACHERS – APRIL 1

q Must be a PCCHS graduate

q Be pursuing a 4-year degree in the field of education

EMORY UNIVERSITY SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

EUREKA COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

EVELYN KEEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – MAY 1

q High School Senior

q Must be accepted and enroll at 1 of the 32 eligible Art Institutes

FRANKS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 1

q High school senior planning to enroll at SIC

q Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better

q Extreme Financial Need

q Good character

GEORGE MANGIARACINA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 1

q High School Senior

q Must demonstrate extreme financial need

q Must be in top 50% of class

q Priority will be given to those with an interest in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting

q Students must attend an Illinois educational institution

GLOBAL CITIZENS AWARD – FEBRUARY 28

q Must be a high school Sophomore or Junior

q Download an application at eftours.com/globalcitizen

q Must write an essay about your role in the world

q Must be able to travel globally the following year in order to put your words into practice

GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLARS OF ILLINOIS – NOVEM BER 30

q Must have a desire to teach in an Illinois school of need

q Must major in education and complete a 4-year degree

q May apply from April of your junior year to November 30 of your senior year

q Scholars must participate in four summer institutes

HAROLD HALTER / HENRY WALTER SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 1

q Must have been enrolled at PCCHS for at least the past 2 years

q Must have exhibited excellence in academic work

q Must have contributed a favorable image of Pope county

q Demonstrate leadership, outstanding character, participation in non-school activities, desire to grow academically and socially, must show responsibility, consistent kindness for classmates, and show a level of financial self-support

IACO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – MAY 15

q High School graduate

q Grandchild or child of an active due paying member of IACO

IEC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – JANUARY 1

q A total of 7 scholarships will be awarded

o 4 scholarships will go to sons/daughters of an Illinois Electric Cooperative who is currently receiving services from the cooperative

o 1 scholarship – The Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a son/daughter of an Illinois Electric Cooperative employee or director

o 2 scholarships will be reserved for use at a 2 year community college in Illinois

q Must be a high school senior

q Must be a member of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives

q Must begin college the following fall after it is awarded

q Will be based on GPA, test scores, work and volunteer experience

ILLINOIS CHEMICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 3

q For future chemists, chemical engineers, and environmental engineers

q High school senior who has exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement

q Illinois resident

q Check out www.cicil.net

ILLINOIS LUMBER AND MATERIAL DEALERS – APRIL 1

q Intent to pursue a degree in the lumber and building material industry

ILLINOIS ODD FELLOWS & REBEKAHS SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 1

q Illinois resident & citizen of the United States

q Continuing your education at any post-secondary institution

q Apply online at http://www.ioof-il.org/

ILLINOIS PTA – LILLIAN GLOVER SCHOLARSHIP - MARCH 1

q High school seniors graduating from an Illinois public high school

q Upper 25% of class

q Enrolling in a college/university in an education or education-related program, which may also include Librarians, Instructional Media Specialists, School Nurses, School Psychologists or Social Worker (must require certification from the State Board of Education)

ILLINOIS SHERRIFFS’ ASSOCIATION – MARCH 15

q Must enroll full-time at a certified institution of higher learning in the state of Illinois

q Must be permanent Illinois residents

q Check out www.ilsheriff.org

INDIANA UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP

q Journalism Scholarships

KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 15

q Rewards students for dedicating their time to community service

q May be nominated by an educator or community leader at www.kohlscorporation.com

LEHMAN JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP – MAY 25

q High School Senior living in Illinois

q Interested in pursuing a career in Journalism

q Must have 3.8 or higher GPA 4.0

q Demonstrate financial need

LINCOLNLAND LEGENGS SCHOLARSHIPS – DECEMBER 3

q Any current Illinois high school junior or senior

q Must write an essay on a business or community leader who has made an impression on you and has made a significant difference in the community

q Check out www.illinoisdollarsforscholars.org

MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILARY – APRIL 15

q High School Senior

q In need of financial help

q Pursuing a career in medical or nursing services

MCKELVEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – JANUARY 31

q High School Senior

q Must have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school

q Must attend a 4-year college or university after high school

q Non-profits are also eligible

q Have at least one employee, even if it is only part-time

q Apply online at www.mckelveyfoundation.org

MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

q Academic Scholarships

MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP – MAY 15

q Illinois resident

q Accepted for or enrolled in an allopathic or osteopathic medical school in Illinois

q Financial need

MEGAN KLUGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 1

q Pope County High School Senior

MENSA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS – JANUARY 25

q www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships

q Woman returning to school after an absence of 7 or more years

q Aeronautical Engineering or Aerospace

q Graduate student planning a career in professional writing

q Liberal arts field

q Graduate student in history

q Female student with a focus in Journalism

q Studying Natural Science or Mathematics

q Studying Journalism

q Studying in the Arts, including Creative Writing & Journalism

q Studying Fine Arts

MILDRED BARGER MCCORMICK SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 1

q Must graduate and have attended PCCHS for at least 2 years

q Maintain a C average

q Must not have a full scholarship from other sources

q Must have been accepted by an accredited college/university and attend full-time

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

q Leighty Science Scholarship

MISS CHEERLEADER OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP

q www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com

MORRISON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

q High School Senior

q Planning to attend Morrison Institute of Technology

MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

q For Graphic Design students

q Telecommunications Systems Management Scholarships – Feb 1

q Check out www.murraystate.edu/scholarships

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS – DECEMBER 11

q High School Senior

q Planning to major in television, communications or similar communications-related field

q Download an application at www.emmyonline.tv/emmy/scholarship.html

NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

q Be enrolled as a high school student

q Must be a United States Citizen

q Must take the PSAT/NMSQT

NATIONAL ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 4

q Must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a 4 year college

q Must be a US Citizen

q Must have a GPA of 2.75

q Completed the SAT or ACT test

q Visit www.eee.org/bus/nasa for updates

NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP – FEBRUARY 15

q Online application @ www.co-op.edu

q Must be accepted at one of these 10 colleges

o CW Post Campus of Long Island University

o Drexel University

o Johnson & Wales University

o Kettering University

o Northeastern University

o Pace University

o Rochester Institute of Technology

o University of Cincinnati

o University of Toledo

o Wentworth Institute of Technology

NATIONAL DEFENSE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 1

q Promotes careers in Business, Transportation Logistics, and Physical Distribution

q Must reside in Illinois or Missouri

q High School Senior

NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE – NOVEMBER 9

q Must attend Middle Tennessee State University, Alpena Community College, Rhodes State or another university with a concrete-specific program

NEXT GENERATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 31

q 1 scholarship will be awarded per state

q Must be attending a college or university in the fall

q The most important factor in awarding this scholarship will be the applicant’s desire to use their education to improve the Mississippi Delta region

NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENUERUS SCHOLARSHIP

q High School Senior

q Interest in starting his/her own business

q Participation in organizations such as DECA, FBLA, etc.

q Apply between November and February

q Meet or exceed recommended academic standards

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

q Leaders and Scholars Program

NURSING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP – MAY 31

q Must apply between April 1 and May 31

q Visit the website for the Illinois Department of Public Health Center for Rural Health

POPE-HARDIN FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 25

q Applicant or parent must be a Pope-Hardin Farm Bureau Member

q Applicant should have an agriculture background and or be an active FFA member

q Preference will be given to those applicants pursuing an ag-related degree

PRESIDENTIAL FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP – MAY 12

q High school juniors or seniors

q Must have completed over 100 hours of community service

q Applications are available at www.nationalservice.gov/scholarships

PURDUE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP BOOKLET

q Scholarships for honors program

REND LAKE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

q Full-time Agriculture student attending Rend Lake

REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 15

q High School Senior

q Write an essay on “Why Government is Important”

ROBERT DAISY AG SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 1

q High School Senior

q Farm or agriculture related field of study

ROBERT MORIS COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARHIPS

SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – DECEMBER 1

q High School Senior

q Intend to earn a degree in engineering or related science

q Be a citizen of the United States

q Visit http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIP

q Academic scholarships

SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP – JANUARY 14

q High school senior

q Must NOT be a child of a Wal-Mart employee

q See website www.walmartfoundation.org

SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 21

q High School Senior

q Based upon income level

q Must be planning to attend an Illinois college or university

SIC ALUMNI & FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIP – MAY 1

q Applicant must be planning to attend SIC

q Parent/Guardian is an SIC Alumni & Friends Association Member

q Must have a minimum B average

q Academic achievement, work experience, and extra-curricular activities will also be taken into consideration

SIC CATERPILLAR/FABICK CAT SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 14

q Pursuing a degree in Diesel Technology at Southeastern IL College

q See Mrs. Anderson for more information and an application

SIC STUDENT AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP – MAY 31

q High School Senior

q Must attend SIC full-time after graduation

q Must adhere to general scholarship requirements set forth by Southeastern Illinois College and be responsible for recruitment visits, parade participation, working campus events, and acting as a new student liaison

SICEA SCHOLARSHIP – MAY 15

q High School Senior

q Planning to attend Southeastern Illinois College

q Must be in the upper 50% of the graduating class

SIEMENS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

q Encouragement in Math, Science & Technology

q Applications are online at www.siemens-foundation.org

SIU-C SCHOLARSHIPS

q Academic Scholarships

q Tau Kappa Epsilon, Beta Chi Chapter Scholarships

q College of Engineering Scholarships

q College of Agriculture Scholarships

SIU-E SCHOLARSHIPS

q Academic Scholarships

SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 15

q High School Senior residing in Illinois

q Must plan to attend a community college, college or university

q Must be a descendent of a male who served who served honorably in the Army, Navy, Judicial, Executive, or Civil Service of the Confederate States of America

q “KNIGHT ESSAY” please view at www.sar.org and scroll down under “education/youth” then select “Knight Essay” – deadline February 13, 2008

q www.sar.org<http://www.sar.org>. for “Joseph S. Rumbaugh Contest” - deadline April 5, 2008

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BUCKMASTERS SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 1

q High School Senior

q Must be majoring in one of the following

o Forestry

o Wildlife Management

o Conservation

o Agriculture

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

q Must be enrolled as a full-time student

q After graduation student will be placed for work at an SIH facility

q Based on the need for healthcare professionals in the following disciplines

o Health Information Technology

o Medical Lab Technician

o Radiologic Technologist

o Registered Nurse

o Respiratory Therapist

o Surgical Technologist

o Physical Therapist

STOKES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP – NOVEMBER 30

q US Citizen

q High School Senior

q Majoring in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering

q ACT of 25 +

q A 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

q Demonstrate leadership abilities

TED FARRELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – APRIL 27

q Applicants 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

q High School Senior

q Must be an Illinois resident

q Must have a B average

TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS – DECEMBER 2

q Applicant is nominated by the high school

TRINITY COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

q Academic Scholarships

UNITED STEELWORKERS SCHOLARSHIP – MARCH 31

q Applicant must be the son, daughter, or legal ward of any member of any affiliated and per capita paid Local Union of the United Steelworkers of District 7, Sub District 2

q High School Senior

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOLARSHIPS

q Academic Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE SCHOLARSHIPS

q Academic Scholarships

q American Corporate Scholars

q Cultural Diversity Award

q Fine/Performing Arts Scholarship

q Leadership Activity Award

q Toyota Scholars

q Trustee Scholarships