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.
Arvetta M. Lewis Scholarship: Must enroll as a full time agriculture student in the College of Agriculture at the U of I. Deadline: May 15, 2026.
Bank Of Pontiac/PBL Agriculture Major Scholarship: Based on financial need, academic achievement, and class standing. Also pursuing a degree in Agriculture. Award $1,500. This scholarship has its own application, please select the link. Deadline: April 10, 2026.
Birkey's Scholarship: The objective of the CNH Service Technician program is to provide scholarships to students who are enrolling in the diesel technician program at Parkland College. Criteria: scholastic ability, community involvement, and extra curricular activities. Award: $700 per semester 1st year and then $1,250 per semester for the second year. Please select on link for other pertinent details.
Brian Marshall Memorial Trade Scholarship: This scholarship is in honor of Brian Marshall to help fund a student entering into an automotive or trade school. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstration of leadership in school and extracurricular activities, work experience and statement of goals. Eligible trade school programs include: automotive/diesel program, welding, plumbing, electrical, carpentry/construction, HVAC and beyond. Applications must be turned into the Counseling Office. Due Date: April 10, 2026.
Caitlynn Riblet Memorial Scholarship: Caitlynn was a strong, caring, young woman who loved giving of herself to others. She was taken too early by cancer at the age of 19. This scholarship supports individuals committed to serving others through careers in special education or healthcare. Applicant must be a high school senior in good academic standing who is going on to a 2 year college or 4 year university to major in Special Education or Healthcare. Applicant must submit an essay, please see the last page of the PBL Common Application. Award: $1000+ Due Date: April 4, 2026. Please return to the Counseling Office.
Don D. Myrick: PBL student who is attending a trade, technical, or 2-year career program or majors in agriculture. Applicant must submit an essay, please see last page of the PBL Common Application. Award: $750. Deadline: April 4, 2026 Please return to the Counseling Office.
Ford County Pheasants Forever: Must be actively involved in Pheasants Forever/Young Guns or completed at least 2 years of high school agriculture classes and have been a member of the PBL FFA organization for at least 2 years. Award: 2 scholarships for $500. Due: April 11, 2026. Please return to the Counseling Office.
The Ford County SWCD Scholarship has been established by the Ford County Soil and Water Conservation District to assist outstanding agricultural students at any Illinois College. The student awarded the scholarship should demonstrate superior agricultural academic achievement, commitment to soil and water conservation and potential for innovation and/or leadership ability. The Ford County SWCD Scholarship is awarded in May of the academic year. The 2026 scholarship award will be $1,000. Deadline: March 6, 2026
Ford-Iroquois 4-H Foundation Scholarship: Offered to 4-H members of Ford or Iroquois County of 5 years. Have exhibited at last year’s 4-H show and a high school graduate who will be entering a 4-year college, junior college or trade school. Deadline: Not Updated - coming in March
Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau Foundation and Skog Family Trust Memorial: Student is continuing their education in agriculture or an agribusiness field. Award: $1000. Printable Application. Due: April 1, 2026 4pm (to their office).
Gibson Area Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships: The Gibson Area Hospital Auxiliary has many scholarships to award this year. This is for high school graduating senior students going into nursing and/or the medical field. Please go to the website and then go to supporting Gibson and then to auxiliary. Please remember to down load both pieces of the application in order to be considered Several Scholarships Available-see link. Deadline: March 16, 2026
Heritage FS Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by Heritage FS in recognition of its commitment to give back to families and communities that make up Heritage FS. Heritage FS is a farmer owned cooperative dedicated to providing customers: professional people, quality products, excellent service, and profitable solutions. As a local cooperative, we believe it is our responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. Terms: The scholarship will cover in-district tuition and fees for a two-year junior college or equivalent vocational program to pursue a career in agronomy operations. Deadline: (Postmarked) April 1, 2026.
Iroquois County Law Enforcement Association: Awarded to a senior that will attend an Illinois college to study law enforcement. Student must live in Iroquois County and must maintain a passing GPA in law enforcement studies. A total of $1,000 over two semesters will be awarded to the selected student. New applications will be posted in January. Postmarked by: April 10, 2026
Iroquois County Soil & Water Conservation District (in conjunction with Iroquois County Pheasants Forever): Must live in Iroquois county & be a full time student. Applicant will also have to describe their related activities in natural resource, soil, water, air, plants and animal conversation. Award: $1000. Deadline: Not Updated - coming in January Please return to the Counseling Office.
Jakub Pietkiewicz Memorial Scholarship: Knights of Columbus - Paxton Council 8229 is sponsoring a memorial scholarship to honor the life of Jake Pietkiewicz. Jake was a devout Catholic who loved the PBL community and his career in the IT field. A one-time $1000 Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a career in Information Technology (IT) or related fields. Applicants must submit an essay of 500 words or less describing how their faith has influenced their life. Applicants must complete the PBL common Application. Applications are due Not Updated
Kennedy Glazik-Entrepreneurial Scholarship: Students who are interested in self-made careers, (realtor, travel agent, farmer, business owner, hair stylist, esthetician, sales, etc.) Must have a 3.0 GPA and plan to attend a 2 year, 4 year or trade school. Essay: In detail tell me about yourself, your future career goals and how you plan to achieve them? Applicants must complete the PBL Common Application. Please turn into the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 4, 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 Not Updated - coming soon by mail to: Loda United Methodist Church, PO Box 235, Loda IL 60948.
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): April 20, 2026
Paxton Masonic Lodge 416 Trade and Apprenticeships Scholarship: will be offering one $500 for trade and one $500 for apprentice programs. For more information click on the link. Due Date: (Please return to the Counseling Office) April 4, 2026
Robert Rohlfing: Major in Ag related field. Any questions ask Mr. White or Mrs. Wyatt. The deadline for this application is January 15, 2026.
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 10, 2026
Trego Family Foundation Scholarship: is for a graduating senior from Iroquois and/or Vermilion County, Illinois who will be attending either a 4 year school or a 2 year school with the intent to transfer for a 4-year degree. Preference is for a student pursuing a degree related to Agriculture at Purdue University or the University of Illinois. If no Ag degree student, preference will be for a student attending Purdue or Illinois studying either Engineering, Business or Education. A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded. The applications are due March 25, 2026.
VFW POST 6750 Scholarship: This scholarship is for a graduating senior with a future in Armed Forces or profession as a First Responder. Award $500 Due April 4, 2026 Please return to the Counseling Office.
William A. Goetting: Must attend a trade, vocational, or junior college in a career program. Award: $500. Please use the PBL Common Application. Due: April 4, 2026. Please return to the Counseling Office.