SCHOLARSHIPS

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Thousands of dollars will be awarded to MSHS seniors through the local scholarship program. The scholarships have different criteria and are available to all current MSHS seniors who qualify. Applications can be found below. 

Please note that applications must be accessed using student school Google account.

The deadline for all local scholarships is 8:00am on April 1, 2026.
Questions? Contact Mr. Tim Lybarger at tlybarger@ms.k12.il.us

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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1015 Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: Related to a veteran, 2 essays required
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

American Legion Post 1015 Scholarship - (2) $500 each
CRITERIA: Child/grandchild/sibling of a veteran. 3.0+ GPA. Preference given to someone pursuing a vocational degree.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Athletic Boosters Scholarship - (2) $1000 each
CRITERIA: Two years of participation in varsity level sport, essay and recommendations required.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Campion STEM Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: Enrolled in a STEM field of study
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Carol Allen Legacy Scholarship - (2) $500 each
CRITERIA: Graduating seniors who have demonstrated dedication to theater and/or music and plan to continue their education after high school.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Charles Daniel Thomas Memorial Scholarship - Multiple @ $1,000 each
CRITERIA: Academics, activities, community service, and financial need considered. Emphasis may vary to provide a diverse group of recipients.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Chris Craig Memorial Scholarship - 2 @ $500 each
CRITERIA: Average student who took Agriculture and/or vocational classes at MSHS. FFA members will be given preference, but all students may apply. Financial need, activities, character, and work ethic considered.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Drama Boosters Scholarship - $2000
CRITERIA: Thespian involved in at least 3 MSHS productions and majoring in theatre, performing arts, or education with related major.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

FFA Alumni Senior Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: Currently active in FFA and other agriculture related experiences.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Frank Dutton Blue Dot Society Scholarship - $1500
CRITERIA: The Community Foundation of Champaign County Frank Dutton Blue Dot Society Scholarship is a $1500 scholarship that was created in honor of Coach Dutton to support Blue Dot football members attending college or trade school.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Hazen-Hall Education Scholarship - $750
CRITERIA: Plans to continue education at an Illinois Community College or State (Illinois) University with the goal of becoming a teacher/PreK-12 educator.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Honorary Benevolence Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: This scholarship is awarded by Johnny and Cassey in memory of their daughter Nora Lianne. There is no application required for this award as it is based solely on teacher recommendation of a student continuing his/her education who consistently exemplifies qualities of selflessness, compassion and kindness.
APPLICATION: None (See above)

Ida Haack Memorial Scholarship - 1-3 awards @ minimum $1000/year for 2 years
CRITERIA: Essay, transcripts, and recommendations required. Academics, activities, and financial need
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Illinois Top Dawg Wrestling Scholarship - 2 @ $500 each
CRITERIA: Mahomet-Seymour student-athletes who have exhibited strong personal character and integrity, demonstrated leadership qualities, and have been active in the M-S wrestling program for all 4 years of high school.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Jacob Hamilton Memorial Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: Strong personal character and integrity, academic success, leadership qualities, active in athletics and/or other extracurricular activities.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Kathy Murphy Scholarship
CRITERIA: Participation in performing arts, intention to continue such participation
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Luke Busch Memorial Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: Character and attendance considered. Looking for a student who "makes a difference."
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Mackenzie Byrd Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
CRITERIA: Preference given to students pursuing a major in the medical field.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Mahomet Area Business Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - (3) @ $2,000 each
CRITERIA: Minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0. Academics, activities, and financial need considered.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Mahomet Rotary Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: Pursuing an education at Parkland College in the fall.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Mahomet Town & Country Women's Club Scholarship - $750
CRITERIA: Activities, career goals, and financial need considered.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Masonic Lodge Gift Fund - $500
CRITERIA: MSHS Senior, M-S resident for the 12 months prior to selection of recipient.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Matthew Prather Scholarship - $1,000
CRITERIA: Strong character, academic achievement, community service
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

MAYC Foundation Lee Jessup Youth Leadership Award - $625 for up to 4 years
CRITERIA: Participated in a MAYC supported program, community service, economic need
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Ms. Sunny Sunrise Farmhouse Memorial Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: MSHS seniors attending a 4-year college, 2-year college or trade school in the fall.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

M-S Girls Basketball Academic Scholarship
CRITERIA: Member of the M-S girls basketball team, continuing education, 3.0+ GPA for first semester of senior year.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

MSHS Student Council Scholarships - Multiple ranging from $250-$500 each
CRITERIA: 3.0+ GPA, accepted to a college, university, or vocational/technical school. Academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, essay and financial need considered.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Music Boosters Scholarship - (2) @ $1000 each
CRITERIA: Plans to major in music or participate in a credited music group during college
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Rayburn Family Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: Plans to continue education at a community college, technical school, or four-year college or university with plans to study education or science education.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Tucker Morefield Memorial Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: Awarded to a graduating senior who has made an impactful contribution to the MSHS COMPASS program through dedication to our students with special needs. There is no application for this scholarship as it is awarded based on staff nomination.
APPLICATION: None (See Above)

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

Parkland College Foundation Scholarships
CRITERIA: Graduating seniors planning to continue their education and Parkland College.
DEADLINE: April 12, 2026
APPLICATIONS: APPLY ONLINE

General Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarships
CRITERIA: Various awards available to students with future plans in multiple areas including fine arts, education, environmental students, and multiple vocational areas.
DEADLINE: March 15, 2026
APPLICATIONS: APPLY ONLINE

Champaign County Extension Education Foundation Scholarships
CRITERIA: Letters of recommendation required. Educational/career goals, service activities, and involvement with 4-H and/or Extension programming considered.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Mitch Webb Scholarship
CRITERIA: Senior wrestler from the Apollo Conference planning to continue education after high school. Essay and letter of recommendation required.
DEADLINE: April 3, 2026
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Engineering Society of Illinois Scholarship
CRITERIA: 3.0+ GPA, enrolling in a college/university engineering program that has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET-EAC). Teacher recommendations and essay required.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2026
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

BLDD (Because Life Deserves Design) Scholarship
CRITERIA: 2.5+ GPA; high school credit in 2D/3D art, graphic design, interior design or drafting; accepted into a university, college or certificate program in a field directly related to architecture, interior design or graphic design.
DEADLINE: March 16, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Deputy Taylor Biggs Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: 2.0+ GPA and plans to attend some form of continuing education after high school.
DEADLINE: April 10, 2026
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Gibson Area Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
CRITERIA: Seniors pursuing further study in a medical field
DEADLINE: March 13, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Lake Fork Sportsman’s Club Jim Guthridge Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: 3.0+ GPA, pursuing  a degree at an accredited institution of higher education after high school. Extra-curricular involvement and leadership  considered. Essay and official transcript required.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2026
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

The Chorale Young Artist Scholarship
CRITERIA: Open to any central Illinois high school senior who will graduate this spring and will enroll in a college or university this fall to continue musical studies.
DEADLINE: March 9, 2026
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

ISAC / Birth to Five Illinois Scholarships
CRITERIA: Multiple opportunities for students planning to pursue a degree in early childhood education.
DEADLINE: Various
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Be Like Austin Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating seniors pursuing a career in a vocational trade.
DEADLINE: N/A
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Bob & Marilyn Sinclair Scholarship for Future Teachers
CRITERIA: Mahomet-Seymour High School graduate currently in final two years of post-secondary teacher certification program
DEADLINE: July 15 of each year.
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Parkland Trustees Scholarships -- 50% of tuition and fees for 2 years
CRITERIA: Top 10% of the class determined at the end of the 7th semester
DEADLINE: N/A
APPLICATION: You will receive a letter from Parkland if you make the top 10%