Local Scholarships

Jacksonville Promise 

15th - VFW: We encourage our students to express their Americanism and Patriotism thoughts through our Scholarships programs. By doing our scholarships they show support for our country and are able to earn money for their further education. They are able to show in their own words or in their art work.

1st - Lincoln Land Community College Scholarship: One application for all foundation scholarships.

1st -  Bobby Hoffman Memorial Scholarship: A non-renewable award of $500 will be given to at least one JHS Boys Basketball player

annually who meets the eligibility requirements.

1st - Illinois Masonic Scottish Rite Scholarship: The Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarship Program takes pride in having sponsored over 40 students from our region for the past several years. For the 2021-2022 school year, hundreds of deserving Illinois students were awarded over $500,000 in scholarship money. 

1st- Community Foundation: Variety of college scholarships. Each scholarship was established by generous donors and is unique, with its own set of criteria for applicants. Students may apply for and be awarded multiple scholarships. There are scholarships available for graduating seniors as well as current and returning college students.

First Friday of March - Elks Association Physical and Occupational  Majors and Therapy Assistant Program:  Application available online beginning December 1st.  Submit the application to the local Elks Lodge. 

15th - Macmurray Foundation and Alumni Association Scholarships: Offering 13 different scholarships valued at $1,500 or more each

18th - Jacksonville Rotary Scholarship: Service activities, leadership activities, two letters of recommendation, 300 word essay that describes intended major and plans after college. 

22nd - PrairieLand FS Scholarship: See flyer below

30th – Ladies Education Society Scholarship: Female graduating senior pursuing a degree in education who demonstrates a financial need.  Write a letter requesting an application including: personal and family information, academic record and work experience, future plans, estimated cost per year, and plans for meeting that cost.

30th - Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship: The Women of the Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women are offering four $2,000 college scholarships to four outstanding Catholic Senior young ladies. 

31st - Herman Dieckamp University of Illinois Scholarship: **FOR SPRING 2024 APPLICANTS -- Due to the FAFSA delay, we are aware that you will be unable to provide a copy of your FAFSA results by March 31.  Please submit all other documents noted in the application, and just acknowledge in a quick letter to the scholarship committee that you will provide a copy of your FAFSA results as soon as you receive them from the U of I.**

The intention of the gift is to award an annual, basic tuition and fees scholarship to an eligible and deserving student. Assuming funding availability and the recipient meeting the outlined renewal criteria during each semester of continuous enrollment, the scholarship may be awarded for a total of four consecutive years (eight fall and spring semesters) of undergraduate study.

1st - Terry Hickey ’95 Vocational Program Award: A $500 non-renewable award will be issued annually to a JHS Senior who has been actively engaged in the JHS Vocational Program during his/her time at JHS.

1st - The Bud Walker Golf Award: To honor Bud, and in memory of his life on and off the course, the Walker family will annually gift a $250 award to a male or female JHS Senior who shares Bud’s love of golf.

1st - Helen C and Orville N. Foreman: Criteria shall include but not be limited to: Citizenship and Leadership; School and Community Activities, Educational and Career Plans and Academic Achievement

15th - McLain Family Scholarship: The McLain Family will award an annual $500 scholarship to help a JHS Senior alleviate some of the financial stress of continuing his/her pursuit of higher education or trade school. Only persons planning to attend a college or trade school after high school graduation should apply.

15th - Parker Oldenettel “Gearhead” Scholarship: The intention of this scholarship is to assist young people interested in pursuing a career in the automotive technology field, but is open to all fields of study, and to honor Parker’s life, and his love of all things automotive. This $1,000 award will be issued annually to a graduating senior from Jacksonville High School.

15th - Ron York, Jr. Memorial Agriculture Scholarship: This $500 award will be presented to a JHS senior who is a member of the FFA with high leadership capabilities, outstanding character, a sincere interest in agriculture, and someone who plans to continue his/her work in the agricultural field.

15th - Rusty Vernor Scholarship: A non-renewable award of $500 will be annually gifted by the family of Rusty Vernor to a JHS Senior. The funds will be applied toward tuition at the school of the recipient’s choice to help defray the costs of the first year of higher education.

30th - Lavern and Nola McEntire Lineworkers Scholarship: Scholarships are awarded based on an essay, a biographical statement, references, and a recommendation that will be submitted. 

30th - Brandon Lee Bork Memorial Scholarship: $500 scholarship for JHS Senior, 3.35 GPA minimum, participation in at least 1 JHS athletic team

1st- Calhoun, Jersey, Macoupin, Morgan, Sangamon, and Schuyler County Fair Association Scholarship Program:  Graduating seniors with a record of volunteerism in the community in non-school sponsored activities and participation in extracurricular school activities.       * Applicants must plan to attend a vocational, trade, or technical school.

6th - Newton Bateman Scholarship: It is the intention of Jacksonville Harmony Lodge #3 to award a one-time scholarship of a minimum of $500 to a graduate of JHS and/ or Routt, who is pursuing a degree in science, math, or technology at any four year accredited college or university. 

25th – JEA (Jacksonville Education Association) Teacher Scholarship: a child of a JEA member who is a college junior, personal recommendations, essay of interest in entering into the field of education, school and community activities.

28th - MCS (Morgan, Cass, Scott Counties) Community Services Scholarship: (See Below) This scholarship program is designed to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged persons of high academic attainment or potential.