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Woodland Community Scholarship Application

Acorn Equality Fund Scholarship: Scholarships range from $1000 to $4000.  The Acorn Equality Fund is a grassroots organization that provides scholarships for Gay, Lesbian,Bisexual, and Transgender (GBLT), persons, their children, and allies in Illinois' downstate counties.  Applications are available at acornequalityfund.org  Deadline: September 23, 2022

Golden Apple Award: Up to $23,000 in financial assistance for college, inclusive of paid Scholar InstitutesExtensive classroom teaching experience, Academic and social-emotional support, job placement assistance, Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty.  To Be Eligible:Students attending Illinois schools who are high school seniors, freshmen/sophomores in college and community college students, Illinois resident, U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens, or Illinois Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students, Please note: Standardized test scores are optional and not required for acceptance to the program this year. If Interested please see Mrs. Lee so she can recommend you. 

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: National Scholarships range from $4000-$50,000.  To apply visit enf.elks.org/MVS or stop by Mrs. Lee's office to pick up a brochure.   DEADLINE: November 14, 2022

Livingston County Pheasants Forever Scholarship Fund: Up to 3 $500.00 scholarships will be awarded based on the following: C+ or better GPA, involvement in hunting or interest in wildlife conservation, involvement in extra curricular activities, community service, HS senior from Livingston Ct., and completed scholarship application and essay.  Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Lee's office.   DEADLINE: February 24, 2023

Coca Cola Scholarship: Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. Eastern. The 2022-223 application is open to high school seniors until 5 p.m. Eastern on October 31, 2022. Find details at Cokeurl.com/scholarships.

Illinois Chemical Education Foundation: HS Senior Scholarship: $2000 scholarships to recognize high school seniors who have exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline: March 3, 2023

Illinois Chemical Education Foundation: HS Senior Scholarship: $2000 scholarships to recognize high school seniors who have exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline: March 3, 2023

Illinois Chemical Education Foundation: Lupita Turriff Hispanic Student Scholarship: $2000 opent to all Illinois Hispanic Students who are first generation students to attend college and are seeking a college degree.  Must be a future chemists, high school chemistry teachers, chemical engineers and/or environmental engineers to apply. See Mrs. Lee for application.   Deadline: March 3, 2023

Chesbro/Cushman/Kyser Scholarship: Scholarship for Livingston Ct. graduates.  Preference to students attending a 4 year college/university.  See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline: March 1, 2023

Flavorful Futures Scholarship: Scholarships may be applied to trade, vocational, 2 or 4 year programs.  To Apply go to FlavorfulFutures.com  Deadline: Feb 28, 2023

American Legion Auxiliary: Illinois Scholarship for Junior Members: Applicants for this award shall be Junior members of the Department of Illinois American Legion Auxiliary and held this membership for the las 3 years.  This is a $1000 scholarship.  See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline: March 15, 2023

American Legion Auxiliary: Past President's Parley Scholarship: This is a Nursing scholarship for an applicant who is currently accepted into an accredited nursing program or enrolled in classes required for the nursing program.   See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline: March 15, 2023

American Legion Auxiliary: Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship: Shall be children or grandchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forced during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.  This is a $1000 scholarship. Qualifications are based on character, essay, scholarship, and need based.  See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline: March 15, 2023

IVCC Foundation Scholarships: Please announce to your students the IVCC Foundation online scholarship application is now available for the 2022-23 school year. www.ivcc.edu/foundation This link also lists all scholarships available, general and program specific. The deadline is Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Every student applying for a scholarship through the IVCC Foundation is required to submit the 2023-24 FAFSA or alternate application.

SOCU Scholarship: It’s that time of year for your students to apply for our member scholarship! SOCU offers $1000 educational scholarships for SOCU members. Attached is the SOCU 2023-24 Scholarship Application PDF. We would greatly appreciate you posting this on your school website. The deadline for applications to be submitted is April 1st, 2023.  Further qualifications for these scholarships can be found in the attached PDF. Completed scholarships can be submitted through our website at https://socu.org/scholarship.

AES Engineering Scholarship: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our website https://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php   Scholarships are based on character.  You are not required to be taking engineering classes to qualify.

Coach Jerry Ross and the 1972 Elite 8 Woodland HS Basketball Team Scholarship:  $250.00Scholarship opportunity to one student athlete who exemplifies the characteristics that Coach Ross instilled in his players: character, integrity, and hard work both on the court and in the classroom.  See Mrs. Lee for application  Deadline: Feb 17, 2023

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Scholarships: There are 6 different scholarships within this application.  See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline: March 1, 2023

Rising Star: Elementary Education $5000 scholarship must be attending Illinois State University

Carol and Dick Janko Scholarship for Promising Entrepreneurs: must have entrepreneurial experience during high school  Total of $7500 will be awarded

The Internet of Things Scholarship: two $1500 scholarships. preference given to students who are interest in engineering, science, computers, and technology.

The mac-Aero Scholarship for Aeronautics and Aviation: one 10,000 scholarship must be pursuing a degree in Aviation or Aeronautics

The Tangled Roots Brewing Company Pie it Forward: $1000 for someone pursuing a degree in hospitality or culinary arts

Women Inspired Network scholarship: scholarship to help young women to pursue their dreams.

The Stephen Charles Vogler Memorial Scholarship for Electronics or communications: must be pursuing an Associates degree at IVCC in Electronics or Communications

Financial Plus Credit Union Scholarship: 20 scholarships will be given, 10 $150.00 Bucks for books and 10 $500.00 scholarships.  See Mrs. Lee for application  Deadline: April 7, 2023

Arvetta M Lewis Scholarship: $500.00 scholarship has been set up to assist graduating seniors form Ford and Livingston Ct who plan to attend U of I and majoring in an agricultural field.  Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Lee's office. Deadline: May 8, 2023

Delta Kappa Gamma Society Scholarship: $200.00 grant for a senior woman who is committed to the education field.  See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline: March 1, 2023

Beckie Chismarick Memorial Community Service Award: $500.00 award to a Woodland female who displays leadership potential and a dedication toward community service.  Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Lee's office  Deadline: March 15, 2023

IVCC Theater Scholarship: Award amounts per scholarship range from $500-1000 in addition there are two tuition waiver positions For consideration you must: Enroll at IVCC full time, participate in an IVCC theater production/theater class, receive favorable recommendation from a high school speech or theater teacher or any theater professional or any community arts organization, participate in an audition or present a portfolio for review.  Auditions, interviews, and portfolio reviews will begin on Wed March 1st.  please contact david_kuester@ivcc.edu or call 815-227-0487  More information is in Mrs. Lee's office

Zonta Club International: Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship: Scholarship is offered to a graduating senior woman from Woodland HS.  Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Lee's office or online at https://www.zonta.org/images/docs/MyZonta/Tools/AwardScholarshipFellowshipTools/YWPA/YWPAApplication.pdf

Deadline: Feb 28, 2023

IAA Foundation Scholarships: The 2023 IAA Foundation Scholarship Application Period is NOW OPEN! The lineup includes 100 scholarships totaling $201,500 in tuition support. Apply Online Application link and all supporting materials including eligibility can be found at  www.iaafoundation.org.   Please read all instructions carefully and refer to the FAQ document on the website to help answer any questions. Deadline: Feb 15, 2023 As the charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau, our Mission is to fund education, research, and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture. We proudly offer scholarship opportunities for students pursuing degrees related to agriculture, and those with family farming backgrounds. Question can be directed to Jennifer Smith, Development Manager, IAA Foundation (309) 557-2232 or jsmith@ilfb.org

Streator Leading Ladies Scholarship: $500.00 scholarship must be a female from Woodland HS, must display leadership potential and a dedication towards community service.  Must have two letters of recommendation one academic and one personal. Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Lee's office  Deadline: March 31, 2023

The Streator Masonic Lodge Duane R. Beal Annual Scholarship: Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Lee's office   Deadline: March 6, 2023

Chapter IC of the PEO Sisterhood Scholarship: $400.00 to one graduating senior woman from Woodland HS who will be attending a 2 year, 4 year, or vocational school. The criteria is student academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. See Mrs. Lee for application. Deadline: March 10, 2023

Hank O Payne Scholarship: Trade school scholarship awarded to Mclean, Woodford, Logan, and Livingston Ct. award to be used toward a vocational school.  See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline: July 30, 2023

IFBWC Educational Foundation Scholarship: The BPW Illinois Educational Foundation (BPWI-EF), with funding from the Illinois Federation of Business Women’s Clubs, Inc., (IFBWC), is committed to providing financial assistance to females in the state of Illinois to further education beyond high school. Both organizations view a lack of education as the primary barrier to self-sufficiency and improved quality of life. 

Established in 2018, this scholarship program proudly offers financial assistance for students entering or returning to higher education for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications must be received electronically in PDF format to applications@bpwi-ef.org by March 25, 2023, to be considered.

Winners should be notified by April 20, 2023.

The Illinois Heartland Decorative Artists Scholarship: For a graduating senior whowill attend an accredited art program following highschool.  Visit http://www.ihda.us/education.html to download and instructions.  Deadline: Mrch 18, 2023

Dean Ritter Trust Scholarship: Award amounts $1000-8000 Must have a significant hearing loss in one or both ears, be a resident of IL, be a high school senior, and exhibit financial need.  Apply online at www.deanritter.org/2022-scholarship/  Deadline: May 1, 2023

Livingston County Home and Community Education Scholarship: $1000 scholarship for a person pursuing a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences or related field.  See Mrs. Lee for application.  Deadline May 31, 2023

Rock Scholarship: Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree at a 4 year college/university.  $5000 scholarship to a student  from Fieldcrest, Henry-Senachwine HS, Lowpoint-Washburn, Midland, Putnam Ct. or Woodland HS.  See Mrs. Lee for application. Deadline: April 14, 2023

Streator PEO Chapter CM Scholarship: $500.00  must be a female graduate of Woodland or Streator HS, will be enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution in the fall, shall be in good academic standing, must display leadership potential and dedication towards community service, and must have 2 letters of recommendation.  See Mrs. Lee for application. Deadline: April 3, 2023

DCFS Scholarship: To be eligible must ear a high school diploma or GED, meet the state criteria for HS graduation,  have a court ordered legal responsibility for the applicant or the applicant was formerly under the care of DCFS but has been adopted or placed in private guardianship.  See Mrs. Lee for application Deadline: March 31, 2023

Greater Livingston Ct. Arts Council Scholarship:  $500Awarded to one senior who lives in or attends school located in Livingston Ct. who has excelled in the visual arts while in high school.  See Mrs. Lee for application. Deadline: April 18, 2023

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 16th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship Deadline   -  June 12, 2022. Application Process Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm  Full details are available on our site.

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