Unity Scholarships 2022
Local scholarships for Unity seniors are now available in the Guidance Office. Students need to fill out a Common Application and attach it to each scholarship they wish to apply for. Students should see their counselor if they have any questions. All scholarships are due Wednesday, April 20th at 8:20AM. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Local Scholarships
2022 CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Annual Scholarship Program
Recipients are determined by an essay-writing contest and an impartial panel of judges. Eligible students are Illinois high school seniors graduating in the spring and entering an institution of higher education in the fall. They must be United States citizens and Illinois residents. The immediate family member of community bankers and part-time employees are NOT eligible to enter. Essays are due at the CBAI Foundation office by 5PM on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Click the link above for a copy of the application and essay theme.
Beta Sigma Psi Scholarship
The Alpha Alumni Chapter of Beta Sigma Psi is offering a $3,000 scholarship to Christian male freshman attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2022. There is no obligation to join Beta Sigma Psi or be related to a member of the fraternity to receive this award. Applications are available here. Application deadline: March 5th, 2022.
Additional scholarship and grant opportunities are available for members of the Lutheran community at: https://www.betasigmapsi.org/scholarships-for-high-school-students/
Rotary District 6490 Literacy and Education Committee 21-22 Essay Contest
Information and application available here. First place is $500 and will be a guest of the District at the Spring Assembly in May of 2022. Second place is $250. Entries must be received no later than March 20, 2022.
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois has the Kenneth Freeland Memorial Scholarship available for graduating students of Unity High School. Those students who have participated in theater can also apply to our Kathy Murphy Memorial Scholarship. Above is a link to a common application for both scholarships. The application deadline is April 1.
Women's Business Council of Champaign County
The Women's Business Council of Champaign County is committed to supporting the growth and development of not only our members, but also young women in our community. In support of this commitment, WBC is offering Jump Start Scholarships which aims to provide up to three (3) high school seniors with $500 to pursue higher education. Applications are available at the above link. Deadline to apply: April 1st.
Deputy Taylor Briggs Memorial Scholarship
This is a $500 scholarship available to one Champaign County senior. To be eligible the student must have a minimum of a C average and be planning to attend a college, university, vocational school, or other form of continuing education directly after high school. Please email all applications to jwrightfop17@gmail.com with "application" in the subject line. Applications are available at the link above. Deadline to apply: Friday, April 8th.
Champaign County Extension Education Foundation Scholarship
The award is for the amount of $1000 and is intended to encourage Champaign County residents who wish to further their formal education. Formal education includes both certificate and degree programs. The award will be paid directly to the academic institution. Applications are available at the link above. Application deadline is Friday, April 15, 2022.
2022 Prairie State Bank & Trust Scholarship
Prairie State Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the availability of applications for the 2022 Prairie State Bank & Trust Scholarship. Applications are available at the link above. A selection committee will review the applications in light of the criteria for the award. Applicants for this scholarship should be graduating seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field. Deadline to apply: April 30th.
Temple Hoyne Buell Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is available to incoming freshmen men who will be attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign beginning in the Fall of 2022. Three $1,000 scholarships are available to individuals who exhibit the values of Chi Psi Fraternity. More information and applications are available at the link above. Deadline: May 15, 2022
This website handpicks scholarships from a national database. Students must create a profile including their intended major and career plans. Scholarships are then emailed directly to the student based on these interests.