Scholarships

High School National  Army ROTC Scholarship -   College program looking to provide leadership and problem-solving skills as well as      opportunities to pay for college.   https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships

Army ROTC Illinois State Tuition Waiver - The ISTW comes with no military commitment. This waiver will cover tuition costs at one     of the State Universities in Illinois. Click here for more info  

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships for Juniors - The Horatio Alger Association supports deserving young people, Juniors in high     school, who are overcoming significant challenges and are committed to pursuing higher education. Our scholarships and services serve         as a powerful symbol of recognition of Scholars’ character and of our belief in their potential.  Click on link for more information 

 www.https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/

Devon Mikuleza Memorial Scholarship - In honor of the late Devon Mikuleza who had intended on joining a trade. Open to anyone     joining a trade. Minimum of $500. Currently accepting applications with no deadline. Click here to apply 

University of Illinois Scholarships - The Lincolnland Illini Club is pleased to announce the decision to award two $1,100.00        scholarships to Sangamon County high school seniors entering the University of Illinois at Champaign with the fall 2025 semester. Deadline is June 16 at 6:00p.m. Click here to apply

 Illinois College Full Tuition Nursing Scholarship - Illinois College and Memorial Health have teamed up to provide aspiring nursing      students with full tuition scholarships.  Visit https://www.ic.edu/nursing/scholarships to learn more.

 Displaced Energy Worker Dependent Transition Scholarship Program -  offers tuition and fee coverage at any public or community         college to dependents of a person who was laid off because their coal mine  (Viper Coal Mine) closed on or after September 15, 2016.  Visit   https://www.isac.org/displacedenergyworker  to learn more.

Voice of Democracy Scholarship  - Established in 1947, the Voice of Democracy® audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regard to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay.  Each year, more than 26,400 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.4 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.  Deadline is October 31, 2025.   Use link for more information Voice of Democracy 

Gold Star Mission Scholarship Program -  Gold Star Mission is proud to offer scholarships to anyone with an Illinois connection seeking higher education, whether it be an undergraduate degree, a certificate, or a trades/technical certification. For the 2026 Scholarship Program (1 November 2025 - 1 February 2026 and awarded in March 2026) we are only accepting online applications.  Use link for more information -- Gold Star Mission Scholarship 

Acorn Equality Fund - Provides scholarships to LGBTQ+ students and allies in downstate Illinois.  Scholarships range from $1000 to $4000.  Visit https://www.acornequalityfund.org/ for a list of the many scholarships offered.

Coca-Cola Scholarship  - The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.  Visit: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ for more information

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program - Encourages academically talented Illinois students, especially minority students, to pursue teaching careers, especially at high-need, hard-to-staff schools by providing tuition assistance (tuition, fees and room and board or commuter allowance) at one of the participating colleges.  You may qualify for up to $2,500 as a freshman or sophomore, and up to $5,000 as a junior or senior.  Visit https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/golden-apple-scholars-of-illinois.html

Quest Bridge - Full four-year scholarships for students from low-income backgrounds. A national nonprofit that has been creating opportunities for high-achieving students from households earning less than $65,000 annually.  For more information visit: https://www.questbridge.org/ Deadline September 30, 2025