• LaVern and Nola McEntire Memorial Lineworker's Scholarship - due 4/30/26

  • Assists students in attending the lineworker's school conducted by the AIEC at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield.

  • $3,000 award

  • Must be an individual who is related to a rural electric cooperative employee or director in the State of Illinois; or is the son or daughter of an electric cooperative member in Illinois; or is enrolled in the LLCC lineworker's school; or has served or is serving in the US armed forces or National Guard.

  • Must have a high school diploma by July 2026.

  • More information and application at https://aiec.coop/lavern-and-nola-lineworkers-scholarship/.

• Illinois Masonic Scottish Rite Scholarships - due 4/1/26

  • Several different scholarships with different requirements.  Most require a 3.0 GPA (one is 2.75).

  • All information and application available at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/IllinoisMasonicScholarshipApplication2026

• Horatio Alger Association Scholarships - due 3/1/26

  • 600+ scholarships up to $25,000 each

  • Must be a US citizen with a household income under $100,000

  • Learn more and apply at horatioalger.org/scholarships

• Prairieland FS Scholarships - due 3/20/26

  • Must be involved in FFA, 4-H, or vocational classes

  • Current senior with minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Click here for application.

• Rotary Club of Jacksonville SSG Matt Weikert Scholarship - due 3/2/2026

  • $1,000 award

  • Must be a senior or recent graduate attending Vocational School, Technical School, or Community College

  • Cannot be a child of a current Rotarian

  • Scholarship applications available in Mrs. Chumley's office or online at www.jacksonvillerotary.org

• Harry G. Story Trust Scholarship - due 3/15/26

  • Awards range from $3,000-8,000

  • Current senior or graduate who resides in Morgan or Scott counties.

  • Must be a male pursuing a degree in law or agriculture

  • Contact Mr. Max Rhodes at 217-479-4041 or mrhodes@fsbtco.com for an application or more information.

• J.L. Wade Foundation Scholarship - due 3/31/26

  • $5,000 award, renewable for up to three consecutive years

  • Must be pursuing a degree that promotes the study of nature and the preservation of the environment and supporting studies related to nature (e.g., agricultural science, atmospheric science, coastal zone management, environmental engineering, environmental chemistry and toxicology, environmental health, environmental law, fisheries management and conservation, marine biology, etc.

  • Click here for more detailed information and application.

• Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank CBAI Foundation Scholarship - due 2/23/26 (5 pm)

  • $500 will be awarded to one student in Scott County

  • Students will also be entered to win $1,000 scholarship (renewable for 4 years)

  • Click here for more information and application.

• Hagan Scholarship - due 3/15/26

  • Parents 2024 Adjuted Gross Household Income must not have exceeded $125,000

  • Must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA

  • Must work 240 hours from Jan 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026

  • Will receive $2,000 to purchase essential items for college

  • Can receive up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters

  • More information and application at hsfmo.org

• Illinois Municipal Utilities Association Scholarship - due 3/13/26

  • $1,000 award

  • Must have a parent/legal guardian who is a residential customer of an IMUA member utility

  • 500 word or less essay

  • Four winners

  • More information and application here.

• Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship - due 3/13/26

  • $500 award per county

  • Must be a fulltime college student during 26-27 school yearMore information and application here.

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