SCHOLARSHIPS

Acorn Equality Fund
CRITERIA: Scholarships available to LGBTQ+ students and allies in downstate Illinois.
DEADLINE: September 20, 2024
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

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%

Other Scholarship Opportunities

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.