Scholarships

Local Scholarships will added as they are received. Local Scholarships are not typically available until 2nd semester of the student's senior year. There are a few available in the fall and will be added as they are received.

Scholarships for 2018-19:

Staunton Clinic Scholarship- this is a merit based scholarship for students pursuing a career in healthcare.
Elbon Shrine Club Scholarship Eligible students must be an active with charitable organizations and plan to enter the health care field or education.
Knights of Columbus Jospeh Spernoga Memorial Scholarship- All SHS seniors are eligible to apply
Lois McBride Memorial Scholarship- Seniors who are anticipated to graduate from Staunton High School in May 2019 and participated in athletics while enrolled at SHS are eligible. Students must submit the SHS Common Local Scholarship application and the additional essays and recommendation.
Trooper Kyle Deatherage Memorial Scholarship- Seniors who will be studying criminal justice are eligible. Students must submit the SHS Common Local Scholarship application.
St. Clair Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship- Any senior who plans to study engineering is eligible.
Staunton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship- Any senior with a GPA of 3.0 or above is eligible. Students must submit the SHS Common Local Scholarship application. Make sure to fill out the additional needed information for this scholarship
Scholarships listed on the ROE website
Staunton VFW Scholarship- based on financial need
Criminal Justice Scholarship- Any senior who plans to major in criminal justice or a related field is eligible.
Zion Lutheran School Scholarship- Any senior who graduated from Zion Lutheran School in Staunton, IL is eligible.
SHS Academic Merit Scholarship- Any senior who plans to purse a degree in a medical field or engineering.
SHS Technology Scholarship- Any senior who plans to pursue a degree in technology is eligible.
SHS Sports Booster Club Scholarship- Any senior who has lettered in at least one SHS Booster recognized high school sport during his/her senior year.
Staunton Education Foundation Scholarship- Any senior with a "C" or better GPA is eligible. Students must submit page 1 of the SHS Common Local Scholarship application. Make sure to fill out the additional needed information for this scholarship
Tori Carroll Memorial Scholarship- Any senior with a 2.0 GPA or better is eligible. Students must submit the SHS Common Local Scholarship application. Make sure to fill out the additional needed information for this scholarship
George Oehler Jr. Memorial Scholarship sponsored by: Staunton American Legion Post No. 362- Financial need is the primary criteria for eligibility. Students must submit the SHS Common Local Scholarship application. Make sure to fill out the additional needed information for this scholarship
Lions Club of Staunton Scholarship- Financial need is the primary criteria for eligibility. Students must submit the SHS Common Local Scholarship application. Make sure to fill out the additional needed information for this scholarship
Local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship- Any senior with a valid hunting license is eligible
Staunton First United Baptist Church Scholarship- Students planning to attend a vocational/trade school or community college and who have a GPA between 2.0-3.25 are eligible. Students must submit the SHS Common Local Scholarship application. Make sure to fill out the additional needed information for this scholarship
Jaguar Jr Football Touchdown Club Scholarship- Individual must have completed all years eligible to play Jaguar Football and SHS Football to be eligible
Opaa! Food Management Inc. Kenneth L. Short memorial scholarship- Graduating high school seniors from a school district currently served by Opaa! are eligible.
Staunton Fire Protection District Scholarship- Students with current or future ties to the SFPD are eligible. Students must submit the SHS Common Local Scholarship application. Make sure to fill out the additional needed information for this scholarship
Patrick B. Heise Memorial Healthcare Scholarship- Students enrolling in a health care field are eligible- Students must submit the SHS Common Local Scholarship application as well as the documents detailed within the scholarship cover page.
Kathryn G Hansen Scholarship application- Students who have a strong commitment to pursuing a higher education in an office professional, secretarial, or business-related field within the State of Illinois with preference given to attendance at the University of Illinois are eligible.
Heneghan and Associates Scholarship- Students who are in the process of enrolling in either a Civil-Engineering or Surveying higher education program are eligible.
Migratory Waterfowl Hunters Scholarship- Students with an interest in Science, Biology, Conservation, and/or related field are eligible
Bob Price Memorial Scholarship- Students with a career choice in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, or Public Safety are eligible.
Macoupin County Agriculture Education Foundation Scholarship- Students majoring in agriculture are eligible
Illinois Valley Economic Development Scholarship- must be income-eligible according to current poverty income guidelines
Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women- Cathloic Senior Girls are eligible
Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Fraternity- Lutheran males are eligible
Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship- based on financial need
Midwest Member Credit Union- Must be a member of credit union
Delbert W Stiegemeier Scholarship- Seniors who plan to enroll in a vocational education/ trade school program are invited to apply. Use the SHS Common Scholarship form to apply.
Jamie Jo Broderick Fernandez Scholarship- Any senior planning to go into Education is eligible to apply. Use the SHS Common Scholarship form, but make sure you also see the cover page detailing the additional essay.
3M Firefighters' Association Scholarship- Eligible students must be currently pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies, a certification program or job skills training at an accredited institution in the fire service field
ISCA Scholarship- Students who will be completing high school in 2019 are eligible for this non-renewable $1,000 scholarship
Carlinville Area Hospital Scholarship- Any high school student graduating in 2019 from Macoupin County, Illinois who is accepted to an accredited college or university with the intention of entering a hospital related health care career.
Selma J. Hartke- Based upon financial need. Deadline February 28, 2019 Application, Instructions, History & Guidelines
Golden Apple -Teacher preparation & scholarship program
MJM Scholarship- For high school seniors who are the sons or daughters of an MJM member and are planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, community college, or vocational/technical school.
Worden Sons of the American Legion Post #564 Scholarship - available to high school students and home-schooled students whose parents, grandparents, or legal guardians have served in the United States Armed Forces and who have been honorably discharged, who intend to continue their education as a four year college or university, community college, or trade school, and who reside in Worden, Hamel, Prairietown, Carpenter or Holiday Shores.

National Scholarships Applications that have been received in the guidance office...

Air Force ROTC-
Imagine America- Students planning to attend a career school.
Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship- Students earning at least a "C" average who also can demonstrate financial need are eligible.
U of I Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver- four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois(Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Health Sciences Center, or Springfield).
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Scholarship
Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Education Foundation- Male members of a Lutheran congregation are eligible.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship- for seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Grow Ag Leaders Scholarships- for students interested in Ag careers
Golden Apple Scholars Program- identifies talented high school seniors, as well as first and second-year college students who have the promise and drive to be excellent teachers in high-need schools.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program- Grades 5-12 students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service are eligible,
Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship- Must have participated in one sport and have a 3.0 or better GPA
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest-
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Annual Scholarship- Essay contest focusing on the importance of community banking to the local economy.
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program- students (particularly minority students) planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation- Need based scholarship for high achieving students
BETA SIGMA PSI- National Lutheran Fraternity Educational Foundation- Lutheran Males who are attending University of Illinois, Indiana University, or Purdue University are eligible.
Vivint Smart Home Scholarship- see website for eligibility and guidelines
Agriculture Scholarships- see list of scholarships for students pursuing agriculture
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship- This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs.
3M Firefighters Association Scholarship- Currently pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies, a certification program or job skills training at an accredited institution in the fire service field
Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship

Scholarships 2017-18 school year:

Staunton Clinic Scholarship- this is a merit based scholarship for students pursuing a career in healthcare.
- Superintendent's Future Educator Scholarship- this scholarship is being offered to assist a member of the senior class who is pursuing a career in education
- Knights of Columbus Joseph Spernoga Memorial Scholarship for Leadership
- Staunton Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship- All graduating seniors are eligible who have Current and future ties to the fire service: Current participation in SFPD Junior Firefighter Program, or current family participation in SFPD activities, or future plans to attend fire service/EMS/Nursing related schooling
- Lions Club Scholarship- Based on financial need
- Lois McBride Memorial Scholarship- Students who have participated in athletics at SHS are eligible
- Staunton Education Foundation Scholarship-
- Staunton Sports Boosters Scholarship- Students who have lettered in at least one SHS Booster recognized high school sport during the senior year are eligible.
- Mt. Olive Anti-Theft Association 314 Criminal Justice Scholarship- Students planning to pursue Criminal Justice studies or a related field are eligible.
- Staunton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship (cover letter, form) - all seniors with a 3.0 GPA or better are eligible.
- Staunton VFW Scholarship- based on financial need
- Staunton American Legion Scholarship- based on financial need
- Touchdown Club Sponsors of Jaguar Junior Football Scholarship- Students must have played all years eligible within in Jaguar Football and High School Football.
- Elbon Shrine Club Scholarship- Eligible students must be an active with charitable organizations and plan to enter the health care field or education.
- SHS Academic Merit Scholarship- local scholarship for students pursuing a degree in healthcare or engineering.
- SHS Technology Scholarship- local scholarship for students pursuing a degree in technology.
- Imagine America Scholarships- offers scholarships for students attending a trade school in Illinois
- Heneghan & Associates Scholarship- Students pursuing engineering are eligible to apply. Letter, Application
- Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation Community Services Block Grant Scholarship- based upon financial need
- Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis-
- Community Hospital of Staunton Patrick B. Heise Memorial Scholarship- students who will be pursuing a degree in healthcare are eligible
- Community Hospital of Staunton Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship- students who will be pursuing a degree in healthcare are eligible
- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 578 Scholarship-
- First United Baptist Church Scholarship- students with a GPA between 2.0-3.25 are eligible.
- Illinois Society of Professional Engineers St Clair Chapter- students who intend to study engineering are eligible.
- Migaratory Waterfowl Hunters Scholarship- students who intend to study Biology, Science, Conservation, and/or related fields are eligible
- Midwest Members Credit Union Scholarship- applicants must be a member of Midwest Members Credit Union for at least 3 months prior to applying
- Jamie Jo Broderick Fernandez Scholarship- this scholarship is being offered to assist a member of the senior class who is pursuing a career in education. Application
- Bob Price Memorial Scholarship- Eligible student(s) should have a career choice in criminal justice, fire science, or public safety
- Macoupin County Agriculture Education Foundation Scholarship Fund- To be eligible for a scholarship, one must be a high school senior graduating in the Spring; or a current College Freshman, Sophomore or Junior enrolled in an Illinois junior college, college, university or trade school and majoring in agriculture.
- Tori Carroll Memorial Scholarship- Graduating SHS students who will be attending a vocational, trade school, technical college, or university and have a 2.0 or better GPA
- Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln is administering more than 30 scholarships-
- ISCA Student Scholarship- Students who will be completing high school in 2018 are eligible for this non-renewable $1,000 scholarship.
- 3-M Firefighters' Association- Students who are planning to pursue a certification at an accredited institution in the fire service field. Application 1, Application 2, Application 3
  - Kathryn G Hansen Scholarship- Eligible students must be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the 2018-2019 academic year in Illinois and have a strong commitment to pursuing a higher education in an office professional, secretarial, or business-related field within the State of Illinois with preference given to attendance at the University of Illinois
  - Scottish Rite Scholarship- Many areas of eligibility- check website
- Trooper Kyle Deatherage Scholarship- Eligible students who will be majoring in Criminal Justice studies.
- Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarship- open to all future Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Environmental Engineers, or High School Chemistry Teachers.
- Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship- Students earning at least a "C" average who also can demonstrate financial need are eligible.
- U of I Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver- four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois(Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Health Sciences Center, or Springfield).
- Selma J. Hartke- Based upon financial need.
- Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship- Macoupin Co high school senior who intends to major in a health care career (medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, radiology, occupational/physical/speech therapy.
- MJM Scholarship- For high school seniors who are the sons or daughters of an MJM member and are planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, community college, or vocational/technical school.
- National Scholarships Applications that have been received in the guidance office.
- Alzheimer's Foundation of America Scholarship
- Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Education Foundation- Male members of a Lutheran congregation are eligible.
  - GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship- for seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
  - Grow Ag Leaders Scholarships- for students interested in Ag careers
    - Golden Apple Scholars Program- identifies talented high school seniors, as well as first and second-year college students who have the promise and drive to be excellent teachers in high-need schools.
    - Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program- Grades 5-12 students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service are eligible,
  - Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship- Must have participated in one sport and have a 3.0 or better GPA
  - JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest-
  - CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Annual Scholarship- Essay contest focusing on the importance of community banking to the local economy.
  - Stokes Educational Scholarship Program- students (particularly minority students)
  - planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.
  - Hagan Scholarship Foundation- Need based scholarship for high achieving students
  - BETA SIGMA PSI- National Lutheran Fraternity Educational Foundation- Lutheran Males who are attending University of Illinois, Indiana University, or Purdue University are eligible.
  - Vivint Smart Home Scholarship- see website for eligibility and guidelines
  - Agriculture Scholarships- see list of scholarships for students pursuing agriculture
  - Aspiring Nurse Scholarship- This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs.
  - 3M Firefighters Association Scholarship- Currently pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies, a certification program or job skills training at an accredited institution in the fire service field
  - Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship

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