Scholarships

Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards: the main pipeline to Hispanic Heritage Foundation's (HHF) system of talent that prepares and positions Latino youth through the award-winning Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school, and into their careers. *On GM site

• 3.0 Unweighted GPA
• Senior who will be attending an accredited higher education institution
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• Demonstrate financial need
• Due October 15.  

Equitable Excellence Scholarship : The Equitable Excellence Scholarship provides over $1.8 million in scholarships to young people throughout the nation representing all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. In addition, for every student who wins a scholarship, a grant in the amount of $1,000 will be made to the winner’s school. *On GM site

• Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric of our company, special consideration is given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety and/or emergency preparedness 
• Enrolling in college for fall 2020.
• Opens Oct. 1st-January 17th.
• ONLINE APPLICATION 

Quad Cities Community Foundation: The Quad Cities Community Foundation administers multiple scholarship funds, all started by donors who want to ensure students are able to continue their education at community colleges and four-year institutions. Over 40 scholarship applications are available through our website. When we include scholarships that are able to be renewed each year students are in school, these applications result in nearly $600,000 in scholarships being distributed by the Community Foundation every year to help students meet their higher education goals.

• ONLINE APPLICATION
• Opens November 1st

Greenhouse Scholar: Our vision is to create a community of leaders who will evolve the communities of the world. We work with the next generation of leaders and change agents, and together change the trajectory of their families, their communities, and broader global communities. *On GM site

• 3.5 Unweighted GPA
• Senior who will be attending a four-year accredited academic institution
• IL resident
• Demonstrate financial need
• Due November 22.  
• ONLINE APPLICATION 

Hagan Scholarship Foundation: To provide each recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four-year college education and graduate debt-free. And to provide practical life skills through our workshops *On GM site

• 3.75 Unweighted GPA 
• 24 ACT or 1150 SAT
• Senior who will be attending an eligible four-year accredited academic institution
• Due December 1st.  
• ONLINE APPLICATION 

Thomas H Moore IL Electric Cooperatives Memorial Scholarship : Five scholarships will be awarded to students who are the sons or daughters of an electric cooperative member who resides in Illinois and is receiving service from the cooperative at the time the scholarship application is submitted.  A sixth scholarship – the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship ­– will be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of an electric cooperative employee or director who resides in Illinois.  Three scholarships will be awarded to a high school senior who will be enrolling full-time at a two-year Illinois community college. Sons and daughters of electric cooperative members, employees and directors who reside in Illinois are eligible to apply.

• Essay Required.
• Enrolled in college/trade/tech school for fall 2020.
• Due December 31.
• ONLINE APPLICATION 

IAA- Illinois Agriculture Education & FFA Foundation: As the charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau, our Mission is to fund education, research, and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture. We proudly offer scholarship opportunities for students pursuing degrees related to agriculture, and those with family farming backgrounds. Our contributions were 78 scholarships totaling $124,000 in tuition support in previous years. 

• Due February 15
• ONLINE APPLICATION

Eureka College-Ronald Reagan Leadership Program: Full tuition scholarship program focused on leadership development. Become a Reagan Fellow and join leaders in business, medicine, law, politics, finance, non-profits, ministry, arts, and a variety of other careers. 

• Senior who will be attending Eureka College
• Due January 19.  
• ONLINE APPLICATION

Jim Vondra Memorial (Pearl City Elevator): Awarded based on academic achievement, service and leadership in the community, financial impact, and an essay  by the applicant. Up to 3 $5oo awards to qualifying students who are furthering their education.

• Senior who will be pursuing a two-year or four-year degree 
• Due January 20
• Link to Application

• Due February 1.
• ONLINE APPLICATION

Agriculture First (Pearl City Elevator): To improve and and support the future of  the agriculture industry. Up to 3 $5oo awards to qualifying students who are furthering their education in an agricultural field. 

• Senior who will be pursuing a two-year or four-year degree in livestock production, crop production, or closely related agricultural field.
• Due January 20
• Link to Application

First Gateway Credit Union: We take pride in supporting the educational goals of our members and their families. In

2020, we will award three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who are credit union members.

• Due Feb 12
• APPLICATION

Quad City Regional Auto Show: Scholarship for a senior who will attend an automotive program or other technical program in the fall 2020. 

• Senior who will be attending an accredited academic institution
• Carroll County resident
• Due Febuary 15.  
• ONLINE APPLICATION

IL Chemical Education Foundation: The ICEF objective is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular/employment activities an community involvement. 

• Senior who will be attending an accredited academic institution
• IL resident
• Due February 24.  
• ONLINE APPLICATION 

TheDream.us National Scholarship: TheDream.US scholarships are for highly motivated DREAMers who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost. They have no access to federal aid, limited access to state aid, and they sometimes face paying out-of-state tuition. The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $14,500 for an associate degree and $29,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation. 

• Arrived in the US prior to November 1, 2014
• Renewable
• Due February 25.
• ONLINE APPLICATION

Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah: Awarded to deserving students wishing to continue their education in any post-secondary school or accredited vocational/technical school. Applicants do not need to be affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. 

• Due March 1

Carroll County Farm Bureau Foundation/Harold Schmidt Memorial Forestry: Awarded to students majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study. Based on scholastic ability and/or financial need. 

• Due March 1
• Must be a Carroll County Farm Bureau member, spouse, or child
• ONLINE APPLICATION

Illinois AMVETS: The Illinois AMVETS have been providing various scholarships since almost their beginnings. We offer scholarships for the following dividuals: Veterans currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year institution, 2nd year nursing students - Provided by the Illinois Sad Sacks, Ladies Auxiliary memorial scholarships, Freedom's Foundation for high school sophomores

• Due March 1
• ONLINE APPLICATION

IL Conservation Foundation: The Illinois Conservation Foundation offers the Conservation Achievement Scholarship to promote the value of our natural world and encourage the next generation of leaders to engage in personal efforts to preserve and enhance a sustainable outdoor environment. 

• Due March 1
• ONLINE APPLICATION

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Freeport: One of the guiding principles of Freemasons is providing influence to strengthen our community. We believe investing in our young people will strengthen our communities.  The Scottish Rite Scholarships are sponsored by the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, and the Illinois Council of Deliberation.

• Due March 1.
• ONLINE APPLICATION

The Branch Networks Scholarship: for Indiana State University-Scott College of Business prospects. Created from a grant in the Lily Endowment, Inc. for students studying for a career in business and financial services-all majors in the Scott College of Business are eligible. 

• 3.5 Unweighted GPA
• Top 15% of Graduating class
• Senior who will be attending a Indiana State University-Scott College of Business
• 4-year Full Tuition valuing over $40,000, Professional Development including International programs
• Open December 1-March 1st. 
• ONLINE APPLICATION 

Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship: Each year the University of Illinois, Illinois Administrative Professionals offers the Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship competition to students planning to pursue higher education in the office professional, secretarial, or business- related fields. The Illinois Administrative Professionals is an organization composed of employees in civil service classifications with qualifications that meet or exceed those of Office Support Associate. Ms. Hansen was one of the founding members of the State Universities Civil Service System and Illinois Administrative Professionals. In her honor, Illinois Administrative Professionals has created the Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship Fund.

•  Due March 8
• ONLINE APPLICATION

Midwest Technical Institute Scholarship: MTI scholarship for graduating high school seniors interested in going to MTI campus for a technical trade.

• Due March 8
• INFORMATION

Compeer Financial: Through the Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America, they award scholarships to students from Ag backgrounds who are pursuing a career in Agriculture. *On GM site 

• GPA 3.0
• Due March 15
• APPLICATION

Savanna Rotary Scholarship: Applicants must be a graduating senior of West Carroll High School planning to continue their education in either an academic or vocational program. Students must submit 3 letters of recommendation from adults (such as teachers, pastor, etc.) who are not related to them. Students must include a copy of your high school transcript and include a recent photo with your application.

General - $2000 total to be distributed at $500/year for 4 years, Berenice Hussey - $1000 total to be distributed at $250/year for 4 years, L.B. Hussey - $1000 total to be distributed at $250/year for 4 years

• Due March 17th
• APPLICATION (same application as 2020)

Wayne A. Greene Memorial: A secondary education teacher for 31 years, Mr. Greene taught industrial arts, architectural drawing, and mathematics in the Mount Carroll and West Carroll school districts. He is survived by his wife Karen and two children, Brian Greene and Julie (Greene) Katzenberger. In applying for the Wayne A. Greene Memorial Scholarship, applicants should be a West Carroll High School senior. In addition, applicants must be intending on pursuing a postsecondary degree in education or a trade field. 

• Deadline March 18th, 2022
• Send completed application and materials to Mrs. Katzenberger's email [email protected]

RIA Credit Union: Available to any primary member of R.I.A. FCU with an account in good standing (no delinquent or charge-off loans) and a U.S. citizen may apply. An individual may join R.I.A. for the sole purpose of eligibility.

• Due March 17
• ONLINE APPLICATION

Savanna Ambulance: Applicant must be a graduating senior from the West Carroll High School and live within the Savanna Fire & Ambulance Protection District.  They must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

• Due March 17th

Mt. Carroll Home Center: The Mt. Carroll Home Center Academic Scholarship is a $500.00 scholarship. It is available to any West Carroll Senior who is planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university. Complete the basic application that follows and attach a copy of your transcript along with an essay. Applications must be mailed (post marked) or hand delivered to the Mt. Carroll Home Center by the 3rd Friday in March.

• Due March 19
• APPLICATION

• Due March 17

Eligibility: 

∙ Applicant must be going into and accepted into a Nursing program. 

∙ Minimum GPA 2.5 

Lions Clubs of West Carroll: This application is for a $500, one-year, scholarship to be awarded to a senior student living in the West Carroll School District.  Scholarship is available for any accredited two or four-year college, university, vocational or trade school.  Selection will be based on leadership and community service; financial need, future goals, and scholastic accomplishments.  Each of these four criteria will have equal weight (25%) in the ranking process.

• Due March 31st
• APPLICATION 

Vaughn E. Hungerford: Must be a West Carroll High School graduating senior who lives within the Mt. Carroll School District as it existed when the will was signed in 1991, or a Mt. Carroll High School graduate

• Due APRIL 3
• APPLICATION

West Carroll Education Association:  WCEA will award 2 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in Education or a similar field of study. This is a non-renewable scholarship.

• Due MARCH 15th
• APPLICATION

IL Dept of DCFS: Provides tuition waivers and grants to students who attend their local community college or an IL university. Must be in the custody of the State. *On GM site

• Due March 31
• Information
• Application

Carroll County Soil & Water Conservation District: The Directors of the Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are taking applications for a scholarship of $500.00. This will be awarded to a Carroll County youth who is or has graduated from a Carroll County school to further his or her education beyond high school in an agricultural field. This includes fields such as Agribusiness, Forestry, Agronomy, Ag-Economics, Natural Resources, Aquaculture, Wildlife Management, Ag-Science, etc.

• Due March 31
• Information
• Application

Morrison Tech: The Counselor's Choice Scholarship will be awarded to one student who demonstrates career readiness and outlines a clear career plan.

• Senior who will be attending Morrison Tech next year
• WCHS Stuent
• Due April 1.  
• ONLINE APPLICATION 

Jo-Carroll Energy: Several awards offered to students who will be working as a linemen, or attending a 2-year school, or are children of members. Many different opportunities.

• Due Varies
• APPLICATIONS

Carroll Service Company: Carroll Service Company is offering three (3) $1,000 scholarships to seniors who will major in Ag-related fields OR pursuing a degree/certification in the Building & Trades or Welding.

• Due April 10
• APPLICATION

SOAR Scholarship-WQAD: (Begins around Jan. 30th) 

We are looking for seniors that best exemplify the S.O.A.R. characteristics.

S-Strength of character,

O-Optimism–predictions for future success and where will you be making a difference;

A–Achievement in academics and volunteerism;

R–Resolveshown when faced with an adversarial situation

5 high school seniors will be selected to receive a $1000 scholarship to be used towards further education and training.  Applicants must fill out the application attached.

• Due April 15
• ONLINE APPLICATION

TBK Bank: a $1,000 scholarship for ten hardworking students who qualify as low to moderate income, in keeping with standards set forth by the Community Reinvestment Act. We encourage any student living in a community served by TBK Bank and demonstrating financial need to apply. (Open Feb. 10th-April 15th)

• Submit brief essay 
• Senior who will be attending an accredited higher education institution
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Begins Feb. 10th, Due April 15.  
• ONLINE INFORMATION

Smaltz-Kness/York Township Trust: The Smaltz-Kness/York Township Trust will offer scholarship grants to residents of York Township who have been accepted for post-secondary enrollment at an accredited institution. All applicants must have been a resident of York Township for a minimum of 1 year prior to the date of applying for this scholarship.Grant recipients shall be selected by the Trustees upon review of all submitted applications. Preference, as determined by the Trustees, will be given to:

• Graduating High School Seniors
• Those applicants who are pursuing their first year of post-secondary education
• Students enrolled in full-time status

The amount of this year’s grant will be determined by the funds available as well as the number of scholarship grants awarded.  Payment of the grant will be made later in the summer when proof of enrollment has been received by the Trustees. Applications are available from and can be returned to any of the following:

• West Carroll High School Counselor
• Jessica Edwards (Trust Secretary), 2507 Market St., Thomson, IL  61285, (815)757-9528 or [email protected]
• Thomson Village Hall 
• Due APRIL 3
• Cover Letter
• APPLICATION

Crime Stoppers: Carroll County Crime Stoppers are offering a $200 scholarship to 2020 Carroll County graduating seniors.  Those applying intending to enter criminal justice related degrees would receive preference during the review of their submitted applications.  No handwritten applications will be accepted.

• Due April 20
• APPLICATION