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.

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.

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/