SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship
CRITERIA: Seniors attending a 2-5 year college program in the fall with a major in education. A 750-1000 word essay is required.
DEADLINE: June 21, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
Illinois CPA Society Scholarship
CRITERIA: Pursuing a degree in accounting at an Illinois college or university. Academic achievement, leadership potential and financial need considered.
DEADLINE: May 8, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
Horatio Alger CTE Scholarship
CRITERIA: Plans to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school. Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $100,000 or less).
DEADLINE: June 5, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
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%
FastWeb - Although there are countless web-based scholarship searches available for you to find and use online, we have found FastWeb to be the most reliable and extensive.
Parkland Scholarship Search - Log onto the Parkland Connection and find out what Parkland scholarships for which you may be eligible
NOTE: Every college offers unique scholarship opportunities that are available upon request from that particular college or university. More information can typically be obtained by calling the college's financial aid.
ROTC - The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program is a college-based, officer commissioning program. It is designed as a college elective that focuses on leadership development, problem solving, planning, and professional ethics.