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Current Scholarships
*If you have trouble accessing any of the scholarships listed please email Mrs. Wilson at anwilson@altonschools.org
September
September
Can receive up to $4000
Provides financial assistance for students who identify as LGBTQIA+, allies, or children of LGBTQIA+parents
Students who exhibit strong academic achievement, participation in volunteerism, and community advocacy are encouraged to apply
Deadline 9/26/25
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
Awards vary based on individual
Must earn a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above
Deadline 11/12/25
Illinois teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for students who have the determination and drive to be teachers i Illinois schools-of need.
Must teach for five years in an ILlinois school-of-need within 7 years of graduation
Must have Hispanic with Brazilian, Filipino, or Spanish ancestry
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must participate in community service or leadership
Deadline 12/31/25
Lewis and Clark Community College General Scholarship Application-Opens on Oct 1
If you are going to Lewis and Clark you can fill out this one application for all scholarships available at Lewis and Clark
Awards range from $1,000-$2,500
Deadline 12/1/2025
Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship
Students must provide a 300 word essay on how Denny's can unite communities
GPA 2.5 or higher
Scholarship Opens 9/8/25
"Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less that 2 minutes to apply.
Award of $25,000
Deadline 10/1/25
United Sates Senate Youth Program- Illinois
Up to $10,000
Deadline 10/3/25
Jerome Burke Foundation Scholarship
African American Male Students Residing in Illinois
Deadline 10/15/25
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Up to $20,000
3.0 GPA or higher
Deadline 9/30/25
Go Merry Future Fund Scholarship
$500
Deadline 9/30/25
Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs Scholarship
Must be entering a program which leads to a manufacturing career.
$1,500
Deadline 9/30/25
$100,000
Deadline 9/30/25
$3,000
Deadline 9/30/25
Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship
$2,500
Deadline 10/1/25
Everett J. Collins, Jr. Music Scholarship
Must be majoring in Music
$2,500
Deadline 10/1/25
October
October
November
November
Deadline 12/1/25
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline 1/7/26
Future of STEM Scholars Imitative (FOSSI) Scholarship
Deadline 1/15/25
Deadline 2/1/26
Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarships
Deadline 12/31/25
Burroughs Education Scholarship
Deadline 1/31/26
December
December
Deadline 3/21/26
Please turn completed scholarship application to Mrs. Lacy in the Guidance Office
Farm Credit Illinois Scholarship
Deadline 2/27/26
Scott Spouses' Club Scholarship
Deadline 2/9/26
Deadline 1/15/26
Deadline 4/1/26
United States Junior Chamber International Senate Foundation
Deadline 1/12/26
Aya's Future Travel Nurse Scholarship
Deadline 12/31/25
Illinois Elks College Scholarship(Physical/Occupational Therapy Scholarship)
Deadline 3/6/26
Deadline 12/31/25
Deadline 2/1/26
Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship
Deadline 3/14/26
Deadline 12/31/ 25
Deadline 8/26
January
January
Elijah P. Lovejoy Memorial Scholarship-Information Page
Deadline March 3, 2026
Application for Tuskegee Airman Scholarship Foundation
Deadline January 26, 2026
Please mail your application to : Hugh J. White/ Lewis Lynch
2736 Lake Lucerne Dr.
Shiloh, ILLLL62221
Attention: Yolandea Wood
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking 2026 Annual Scholarship
Deadline February 13th 2026
Please turn in completed Essay and Application to Mrs. Lacy in the Guidance Office
Farm Credit Illinois- Agriculture Scholarship
Deadline February 27, 2026
Deadline March 13, 2026
Successful Candidate must be planning to attend Vocational or Trade School
Please turn in completed application to Mrs. Lacy in the Guidance Office
Josephine Marley Beckwith Future Leader Scholarship Application
Deadline February 20, 2026
Scholarship will be awarded to a girl living in Madison County
Friends of the 60's/Alton Black Alumni Association Scholarship Application
Deadline March 31, 2026
Friends of the 60's/Alton Black Alumni Association Vocational Scholarship Application
Deadline March 31, 2026
Deadline January 20, 2026
Deadline March 13, 2026
Awarded to a student going into Education
AFCEA 2026 STEM Grant Application
Deadline April 1, 2026
AFCEA International Scholarship
Deadline April 1, 2026
Deadline March 1, 2026
Deadline March 2, 2026
First Presbyterian Scholarships-Information Page
Please read above link for information on multiple scholarships offered
Deadline February 19, 2026
NCNW Alton Section Scholarship
Deadline March 13, 2026
February
February
March
March
April
April
May
May
Deadline June 3, 2025
Understanding Scholarships
Understanding Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded by civic groups, charitable organizations, foundations, corporations and others who believe in the importance of a good education. They realize earning a college education is an expensive proposition, and wish to offer financial support to those who demonstrate the ability and desire to build a successful future. Some award scholarships on merit alone. Perhaps those receiving scholarships today will one day be in a position to pay it forward.
Scholarships are not just for those at the top of the class academically. Check each scholarship application, as the criteria for who can apply varies widely. Through the individual essay, students can convey goals and interests in a way that will give the reviewers the confidence to know this student is serious about reaching his or her potential through higher education.
Each year, millions of scholarship dollars go unused simply because students did not apply! Parents generally have a keener sense of what it takes to finance a college education than their students might, so we advise parents to take an active role in encouraging their child to pursue scholarship opportunities. There is no limit to the number of scholarships a student can receive, so do not hesitate to apply to all for which you are eligible.
Scholarships are not just for those at the top of the class academically. Check each scholarship application, as the criteria for who can apply varies widely. Through the individual essay, students can convey goals and interests in a way that will give the reviewers the confidence to know this student is serious about reaching his or her potential through higher education.
Each year, millions of scholarship dollars go unused simply because students did not apply! Parents generally have a keener sense of what it takes to finance a college education than their students might, so we advise parents to take an active role in encouraging their child to pursue scholarship opportunities. There is no limit to the number of scholarships a student can receive, so do not hesitate to apply to all for which you are eligible.
Finding Scholarships
Finding Scholarships
Many large employers also offer scholarships to employees and/or their children, so be sure to ask your/your parents' human resources or benefits department if they have a scholarship program. Professional and trade organizations may also offer scholarships to the children of their members so inquire there as well. College Board and others have search engines to help you find appropriate opportunities. Feel free to do your own Internet searches too and see what comes up based on your areas of interest and personal background!
Athletic Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships
Please speak with your school counselor and the athletic department to learn about the athletic scholarships and recruitment process.
Military Scholarships
Military Scholarships
You can find scholarships for the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps at www.goarmy.com/rotc, Air Force Reserve Officer Training (AFROTC) College Scholarship Section at www.afrotc.com, or Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at http://www.nrotc.navy.mil.
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