The scholarships highlighted in BLUE will use the PBL Common Application (click on the link). Once you click on the PBL Common Application you will need to download the document. Once you have opened it enable editing the document.
The scholarships highlighted in RED have the scholarship link attached to them. Please note if it is a PDF file you can not edit it and you will need to print it off. Upon selecting on the link, you'll find more details. Unless specified, each scholarship award is distributed as a one time disbursement.
Evelyn Wylie Burton: Financial need, character, academics, activities. Award: $5,000 per year for four years. Further details regarding this scholarship needs to be read by selecting this Evelyn Burton link. Applicant must submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Please also fill out the information sheet attached to the Evelyn Burton Link. Due: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
CBAI Foundation For Community Banking Annual Scholarship Federated Bank: Provides monetary awards for top high school seniors statewide. These awards help deserving students highlight the importance of community bank. Federated Bank will award a $500 scholarship for 1 winner at each branch . The 2 best essays will be submitted to CBAI for their annual scholarship of $1,000 for up to 4 years. An essay is required for this scholarship. Deadline: February 15, 2025, to the Federated Bank. Please come to the counseling office for applications or visit the link.
CBAI Foundation For Community Banking Annual Scholarship Buckley State Bank: Provides monetary awards for top high school seniors statewide. These awards help deserving students highlight the importance of community bank. The CBAI Foundation is offering up to a $1,000 per year (up to four years) scholarship. An essay is required for this scholarship. Deadline: February 24, 2025. Please come to the counseling office for applications or visit the link.
CBAI Foundation For Community Banking Annual Scholarship Fredrick Community Bank: Provides monetary awards for top high school seniors statewide. These awards help deserving students highlight the importance of community bank. The CBAI Foundation is offering up to a $1,000 per year (up to four years) scholarship. An essay is required for this scholarship. Deadline: February 1, 2025 Please come to the counseling office for applications or visit the link.
Mr. and Mrs. David Arthur Frederick Memorial: Applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, participation and leadership in school and community activities. Further details regarding this scholarship can be read by selecting this Frederick Memorial link. Applicant must submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Award: $2,000 for four years. Deadline: April 4, 2025. Please turn in to the Counseling Office.
BOP/PBL Business Major Scholarship: Based on financial need, academic achievement, and class standing. Also pursuing a degree in Business. Award $1,500. This scholarship has its own application, please select the link. Deadline: April 10, 2026.
Loda United Methodist Church: The Loda United Methodist Church is offering financial scholarships for two graduating seniors. The Outreach Committee will award a $2,000.00 scholarship ($1,000 per semester) to one academic and one trade/career school payable to the school they are enrolled in for two equal payments. Please fill out the PBL Common Application. Applications are due by March 31 by mail to: Loda United Methodist Church, PO Box 235, Loda IL 60948.
Helen G. Moore: Based on need, character, leadership, citizenship, perseverance, resourcefulness and rank in upper one-third of graduating class. Winner of award will need to send college transcript to PBL high school after 1st Semester and again after 2nd Semester. Checks will be then provided to student upon each transcript being received. Applicant must submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Due: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
Nexstep Commercial Products: Student looking to continue their education at a two-year college or trade school. Award: $1,000. Preference will be given to students who are currently employed or who have a parent who is employed by Nexstep Commercial Products and to those enrolling in a trade school focused on a mechanical or electrical trade. Applicant must also submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Further details regarding this scholarship can be read by selecting the Nexstep Commercial Products link. Due: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
Paxton Park District: Student(s) looking to continue their education in a two or four year college or university. Award: 1-Female Student ($250) & 1-Male Student ($250) . The recipient must have been or is currently employed at the Park District, or has volunteered for the Park District. The award recipient will be chosen based on their quality of performance while employed at the Park District. Please provide one letter of recommendation from a non-family member. Applicants must also submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Due: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
Paxton Masonic Lodge: Criteria: Demonstration of compassion for others. Award: $2000 to 2 students. This scholarship also has a form along with the PBL Common Application, please click on the link. Applicant must submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Due: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
PBL Youth Football & Cheerleading: Based on applicant participated in the youth league. Award: $500 to 2 students. Applicant must submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Due: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
Nancy Fredrick Sweet Memorial Scholarship: Based on good academic standing. Primary consideration will be given to students continuing their education in the performing arts. Further details regarding this scholarship can be read by selecting the Sweet Performing Arts Memorial link. Applicant must submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Award: $4,000 ($1,000 provided directly to college beginning of each year). Deadline: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
Marilyn M. Weber Memorial Scholarship: This one-time $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating PBL senior who is registering for admission to a university or college, junior college or a vocational school and pursuing a business degree. This student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. This scholarship has its own application, please select on the link. Postmarked by April 4, 2025.
Robert E. Woodworth, Jr.: This individual attended Paxton High School and is looking to give back to PBL High School students. Criteria: Attending 4-year university in Illinois, 3.0 GPA financial need, and majoring in architecture, engineering or music. Applicant must submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Award: $1,500. Due: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
The Michael D. Terry Memorial Scholarship: Established by his daughter, Dr. Miranda Terry, in honor of her dad, Mike Terry, He graduated from Buckley-Loda High School in 1976 and was a mechanic and talented artist. He died of melanoma in 1994. This scholarship is to assist a student who will pursue a trade, vocational, or junior college in a career program. Preference will be given to a student in financial need to help them achieve their career goals. Applicant must submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. The award amount is $500.00. Due: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
Iroquois County Republican Women Scholarship: This organization will be awarding a $500 scholarship this year to a resident of Iroquois County. This scholarship is open to graduating female high school seniors. Deadline: (Postmarked) April 3, 2025.
Nexus-Onarga & Grand Prairie Seminary’s: Have partnered to award two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to Iroquois County school district seniors who plan to enroll as full-time students in a post-high school curriculum. Special consideration will be given to students pursuing degrees in psychology, sociology, social services, criminal justice, education and other related fields, but all students are encouraged to apply. Due Date: March 20, 2025.
The Hofer Family Foundation Scholarship: Would like to award a $1,000 scholarship for students who “believe in who they are” in memory of their son, Seth Hofer. Seth was a well-rounded young man and very comfortable with whom he was as a person. Please complete application with an essay and return to the counseling office. Due Date: May 1, 2025.
Harold (Bud) Beck Memorial Scholarship: Beck Well Drilling is giving a $500 scholarship in memory of Harold, (Bud) Beck this year. Mr. Beck passed away April 7, 2023. He graduated from Buckley Loda high school 1958. He had a strong passion for the golf game and competition. He had four Lakeview country club championships and six holes- in –one, which he was very proud of. This scholarship needs to go to a student that demonstrates good academic performance, as well as strong, golfing skills and was a member of the golf team at least one year during high school. Applicants must complete the PBL Common Application. No essay is required. Deadline is: April 4, 2025. Please turn into the Counseling Office.
Slick Finish Renovation Scholarship: This scholarship celebrates those characteristics by seeking out others who are cut from a similar cloth. A $500 one-time scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who is interested in career trades such as, but not limited to, fabrication, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and beyond. Deadline: (postmarked) April 4, 2025.
Paxton Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: The Paxton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted in 2023 to fund an annual scholarship for one male and one female graduate of Paxton Buckley Loda High School. The Chamber wants to support the next generation of trade specialists. Each scholarship will provide the graduating senior recipient with $1,000 payable to his or her trade school for tuition expenses. Applicants must complete the PBL Common Application. More details on this scholarship can be found here. Due Date (Postmarked): March 20, 2025.
Delmar D Darrah Scholarship: Delmar D Darrah Chapter 1021, Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois, is offering a PBL student who is willing to work with others for the greater good. Must be a high school senior who lives in and or attends PBL High School. Masonic affiliation is not required. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office or see attached link. Deadline: April 22, 2025.
Illinois Sheriff’s Association: Applicant must be a permanent Illinois Resident – One time, $500 scholarship. Student must enroll as a full-time student for college. Please visit the website or the Counseling Department for application. Return all documents to the county of your permanent address. Deadline: (postmarked) March 15, 2025.
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship: are now open and available to income-eligible students. Applicants are welcomed to apply for this scholarship, if they meet the following requirements: Deadline: June 9, 2025
1. Applicant is a full-time enrolled student in an institution that is located in Illinois. Student must be enrolled to attend on or before September 15, 2025;
2. Applicant must be a resident of Ford, Iroquois, or Vermilion County; and
3. Applicant must be income eligible according the 2025 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines