Scholarships will start to be available to seniors before winter break and will be stated in the morning announcements. Students will receive applications and other information through their school emails and paper copies will be available in the counseling office. 

• Brimfield High School Alumni Association (BHSAA)

• Brimfield Mens Club

• Brimfield Health Services

• Building Business in a Small Town

• Princeville State Bank and CBAI

• F&M Bank

• Thomas Harmon Memorial Scholarship

• William Cinnamon Memorial Scholarship

• Jacob Look Memorial Scholarship

• Bob Forney Memorial Scholarship

• Brimfield Education Association (BEA) Future Educator Scholarship

• Brimfield District Dream Scholarship

• Henrietta Memler Memorial Scholarship

• Illinois DAR Spoon River Chapter 

• Kress Corporation

• Peoria County Sheriffs

• Peoria County Farm Bureau

• and more...

Each year during the Fall semester, students of all grades will have an opportunity to vote for the Senior they feel displays the following traits:

• Dependability: truthfulness, loyalty, punctuality and being worthy of trust

• Service: cooperation, courtesy, and contributing to the welfare of others

• Leadership: personality, self-control, ability to assume responsibility, ability to inspire others, and a decision-maker

• Patriotism: devotion to and support of one’s country, supporting service members and veterans, working for causes. that make one’s community stronger, and appreciating the cultural and historic importance of America’s unique population 

All Seniors are listed and eligible to receive a vote from their peers. The Senior with the most votes will be nominated for the DAR Good Citizen Award. This is especially notable due to the recognition coming from the student's peers, acknowledging their traits of a good leader and caring community member.

The Senior will then be invited to the award ceremony sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution the following Spring for recognition and the chance to win the DAR Scholarship. Time and place of award ceremony TBD.

The Lincoln Senior Award is presented annually to a graduating Senior who attends a Peoria County High School and demonstrates high qualities of character and conduct associated with Abraham Lincoln. 

The Lincoln Statue Committee has suggested some sample criteria to consider when choosing the Lincoln Senior: 

• Demonstrates diligence and preparation in school work

• Passionate and deliberate in the desire to learn

• Appreciates and initiates self-learning

• Selective and disciplined in reading

• Exhibits leadership and good organization

• Ambition to succeed

• Good sense of humor

• Demonstrates the ability to speak clearly and deliberately

• Knowledgeable about history and politics

• Believes in the equality of individuals and traditional values

• Courageous and exhibits persistsent effort in the face of adversity

• Honest and humble; loyal to family, friends, school and relationships

This award is presented to a Senior who has been voted by the BHS administration, teachers, and staff. 

Each award winner will be announced through media releases by the Peoria County ROE, will receive an award certificate, Lincoln Medallion, and an engraved nameplate placed on the high school Lincoln Senior Plaque hanging in the high school common area.

The Lincoln Senior Award recipient is recognized at the Lincoln Senior Award Banquet sponsored by the Peoria County ROE in the Spring semester, and will also be recognized at the BHS Award Banquet in May.

The objective of this award is to focus on the inspiring resilience of a student. This recognition will place an emphasis on the strength and perseverance a student has shown over the course of their high school journey while in the face of personal and academic challenges. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be nominated by a current Brimfield District employee, nominations sent to BHS Counselor, Ms. Ross

• Nomination must be for a graduating senior, completing their 8th semester of high school

• Must have post-graduation plans including but not limited to college, military, trade, employment/job

• Student meets the 3 BHS Goals:

  1. 1. to be a decent human being, 

     2. to prioritize personal betterment, 

     3. and show academic growth.

How to Apply

To nominate a graduating student, please send an email to the BHS Counselor, Ms. Ross. 

Subject Title: BHS RESILIENCE 

Be sure to include in the email:

1. the student's first and last name, and

2. a one-page essay described below (attached as a google doc, word doc, handwritten/scanned are all accepted) 

Essay instructions:

Using the following 6 areas of resilience for reference, the nomination needs to include a one-page essay describing how this student has overcome adversities and has shown growth personally and academically over their 4 years of high school. 

1. Vision: Self-awareness, strength of character, goals created 

2. Composure: Self-regulation, coping skills, welcomes challenges 

3. Tenacity: Perseverance, optimism, bounce-back 

4. Reasoning: Problem-solving, resourcefulness, seeks guidance/help when needed 

5. Wellness: Stress management, humor, sleep, nutrition, hydration, rest 

6. Connection: Collaboration, perspectives, empathy and compassion towards others, acquires their own support system 

Nominations may be sent in starting December 1st, 2025

Deadline to send in nominations by March 20th, 2026

The State Scholar Program recognizes students attending approved high schools (typically, Illinois public high schools) for outstanding academic achievement. State scholar designation provides honorary recognition with no monetary award. Approximately the top 10% of graduates from approved high schools are announced as State Scholars each year. 

To be considered for State Scholar eligibility, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen or meet the “undocumented student” criteria of the RISE Act

• Be a resident of Illinois

• Attend an approved high school

• Take the ACT or SAT between August 1 and June 30 (by the end of the third semester before high school graduation*)

• Perform in the top one-half of your high school class at the end of the third semester prior to graduation*, and/or score at or above the 95th percentile on the ACT or SAT

• Graduate from high school during the academic year in which you were selected as a State Scholar

Note that meeting the requirements listed above qualifies the student to be considered for this program, but does not guarantee State Scholar designation. Each year, a specific formula is established to select State Scholars. Further details are provided HERE.

Students who qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program will be notified by the NMSC and by the counselor. After qualifying, an online application and school profile is required from student, counselor, and administrator. The student will be notified by NMSC they have moved on to a semi-finalist and/or finalist position during their senior year. They will also receive recognition at the BHS Awards Banquet in the Spring. More information about this program available at NationalMerit.org.

National Merit® Scholarship Program

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college scholarships that began in 1955. The program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. United States high school students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which serves as an initial screen of over 1.3 million entrants each year, and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.

To enter the National Merit Scholarship Program and compete for recognition and 7,880 scholarships to be offered in 2026: 

• Take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall.

• Meet all other program entry requirements.

The 2025 PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry to the 2026 program. Program entrants must take the test in the specified year of the high school program (see When to Take the Test). Most entrants will complete high school and enroll in college in Fall 2026.

National Merit Scholarship Program Guide

This award recognizes the top 8% grade point averages of the graduating senior class (at the end of the 7th semester). The seniors must also be completing their 8th full semester of high school (they cannot have graduated early).

There is an award banquet held each year and sponsored by the Peoria Rotary Club. In previous years, the award banquet has been held at the Peoria Civic Center in May and recognizes the top seniors from all participating Peoria County and surrounding area high schools. 

More information about this award can be found HERE.

If you received a scholarship and would like it listed here, please email melissa.ross@brimfield309.com

Elliot Barnes DAR Good Citizen Award, Fashion Farm Boutique Scholarship

Joseph Burkitt F&M Bank Scholarship

Abigail Bussey Brimfield CUSD309 DREAM Scholarship, Brimfield Area Health Services Scholarship

Cole Davenport BHS Trap Team Scholarship, BHSAA Scholarship

Kylie Frail Thomas Harmon Memorial Scholarship

Savannah Grachek Brimfield CUSD309 Dream Scholarship, BHSAA Scholarship, Building Business In A Small Town Scholarship, William Cinnamon Memorial Scholarship, Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Award

McKenzie Hamilton Brimfield Area Health Services Scholarship, Brimfield CUSD309 Henrietta Memler Memorial Scholarship

Ava Heinz Thomas Harmon Memorial Scholarship

Delaney Helms Brimfield Area Men's Club Scholarship, BHSAA Scholarship

Mackenzie Jenkins Peoria County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Brady Johnson Jacob Look Memorial Scholarship

Ella Johnson Vernon "Butch" Gudat Memorial Scholarship

Jilian Jones BEA Education Scholarship, BHSAA Scholarship

Adrienne Metz Brimfield CUSD309 Henrietta Memler Memorial Scholarship

Nolan Meyer Jacob Look Memorial Scholarship, Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Conner Moody 2025 Lincoln Senior Award, Brimfield CUSD309 DREAM Scholarship, BHSAA Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition, National Merit Commendation

Victoria Myagka Brimfield Health Services Scholarship, Princeville State Bank/CBAI Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Saige Rumbold Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Madeleine Rust Brimfield CUSD309 Henrietta Memler Memorial Scholarship, Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Brooke Sumner Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Micah Thompson Thomas Harmon Memorial Scholarship, Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Abigail Van Farowe BHSAA Scholarship, Illinois State Scholar Recognition, Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Award

Erik Vazquez Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Zachary Zimmermann BHS Trap Team Scholarship, Peoria County Farm Bureau Scholarship

If you received a scholarship and would like it listed here, please email melissa.ross@brimfield309.com

Ashley Baker BEA Education Scholarship

Ethan Barnewolt 2024 Lincoln Senior Award, Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Grace Doering Brimfield CUSD309 DREAM Scholarship, Thomas Harmon Memorial Scholarship, BHSAA Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%)

Bailey Grunow DAR Good Citizen Award, Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Award, Illinois State Scholar Recognition

LJ Higgs F&M Bank Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition, National Merit Commendation

Isaiah Hill Thomas Harmon Memorial Scholarship, BHSAA Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition, National Merit Scholarship

Olivia Kappes DAR Spoon River Chapter Scholarship & Kress Corporation, Jacob Look Memorial Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Landon Binder Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Award

Alli Johnson Brimfield CUSD309 DREAM Scholarship

Rainer Kuhn Brimfield CUSD309 DREAM Scholarship

Sam Larson Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Callista Lundell Brimfield CUSD309 Henrietta Memler Memorial Scholarship

Annette Oppe Brimfield Area Health Services Scholarship, Scottish Rite Masonic Scholarship

Charlee Ross 2024 Resilience Award

Mitchell Scherler Peoria Country Farm Bureau Scholarship, Building Better Business in a Small Town Scholarship

Celeste Shuster Brimfield Men's Club Scholarship

Ava Simpson Brimfield High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Brady Sumner Jacob Look Memorial Scholarship

Adeline Symonds Princeville State Bank Scholarship, BEA Education Scholarship, Thomas Harmon Memorial Scholarship, BHSAA Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

CJ Troxell Brimfield Area Health Services, Peoria County Sheriff's Association

Kylie Vaughn Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Lauren Wiesehan Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Haiden Wertz William Cinnamon Memorial Scholarship

Lucy Ziemba Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

If you received a scholarship and would like it listed, please email melissa.ross@brimfield309.com

Jacob Avery Brimfield CUSD309 Trap Shooting Award, F&M Bank Scholarship

Sydney Barnes Brimfield CUSD309 DREAM Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Jayden Brandt Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Livi Bryant 2023 Lincoln Senior Award, DAR Good Citizen Award, DAR Spoon River Chapter Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Hannah Burkitt Brimfield Area Health Services Scholarship

Kate Carroll Brimfield CUSD309 Henrietta Memler Memorial Scholarship, Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Ella Florey Jacob Look Memorial Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Aiden Frail Richard "Dick" McKown Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by BHSAA), Brimfield Area Mens Club Scholarship, Sterling Merit Award (Top 8%), Illinois Principals Association Achievement Award, Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Megan Gargiulo Illinois State Scholar Recognition

Chloe Kelly Princeville State Bank Scholarship, William Cinnamon Memorial Scholarship, BHSAA Scholarship

Samantha Moore Brimfield Area Health Services Scholarship

Sarah VanFarowe Tom Harmon Memorial Scholarship

Taylor Wiewel BHSAA Scholarship, Illinois Principals Association Achievement Award

Ashley Wolcott BHSAA Scholarship

AJ Zimmermann Tom Harmon Memorial Scholarship, Brimfield CUSD309 Trap Shooting Award, Peoria County Farm Bureau Scholarship