SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarships
CRITERIA: Seniors who will study an ag-related field or trade in a college or vocational school next fall and pursue a career on the farm or in the agriculture industry.
DEADLINE: February 27, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
CRITERIA: Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income). Involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. 2.0+ GPA.
DEADLINE: February 15, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
American Legion Oratorical Scholarship
CRITERIA: Public speaking competition which requires students to deliver an 8–10-minute prepared oration on a chosen aspect of the Constitution, emphasizing citizens' duties and obligations along with a 3-5 minutes topic on a specific constitutional provision, presented with limited preparation time. Contestants progress from local to division to state levels, with the state winner advancing to the national competition. Scholarships awarded at both state and national levels. . Download an informational brochure about this scholarship opportunity.
DEADLINE: February 20, 2026
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD
American Legion Americanism Essay Contest
CRITERIA: Open to students in grades 7-12. Focus on principles of Americanism and good citizenship. Cash awards given for grades 7-10 and scholarships awarded for grades 11-12.
DEADLINE: February 6, 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
CBAI Foundation For Community Banking Scholarship
CRITERIA: Current high school senior. Essay required.
DEADLINE: February 20, 2026
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD
Verna Ross Orndorff Student Scholarship
CRITERIA: Open to all current Illinois high school students. Essay of 1,500 words on the topic of Abraham Lincoln or a significant event in the Civil War period in Illinois.
DEADLINE: January 15, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
Mediacom World Class Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating high school seniors planning to pursue further education.
DEADLINE: January 5, 2026
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
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%
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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.