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Scholarships 2011--2012

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Kaskaskia College
Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship
  • Scholarships consist of a waiver of tuition & activity fees
  • Scholarships available in the following activities:
    • Visual Art
    • Instrumental Music
    • Vocal Music
    • Scroll Newspaper
    • Speech Team
    • Theatre
  • Scholarship contingent upon the recipient's compliance with requirements
  • Scholarships are valid for two academic years
  • See your counselor for an application or complete online at www.kaskaskia.edu
  • Application deadline is June 30, 2012
The Centralia Alumni Association will again be awarding four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors.  You may pick up an application in the Guidance Office and return it to Mrs. Copple in the Main Office by Friday, May 4.
Applications are currently being accepted from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States Military Academies.
Applications are being accepted through Congressman Shimkus for the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marie Academy.
 

Those seeking more information or are interested in applying should write or call for an application packet from Congressman John Shimkus
240 Regency Centre
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3065

Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) has announced multiple scholarships from the School of Polytechnic Studies.
The areas include: Agriculture and Industrial and Engineering Technology
A complete list of scholarships is available at www.semo.edu/financing/ or see your counselor.

Centralia Women's Club Scholarship
 

  • Only girls attending Kaskaskia College are elgible for this scholarship

  • Applications are available in the Guidance Office

  • Deadline is Monday, May 14, 2012

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship

·     RENEWED DEADLINE: June 15, 2012

AWARD VALUE: $1,000

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

Apply on line @ http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

 

LABORERS’ INTERNATIONAL UNION OF

NORTH AMERICA

LOCAL 1197

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

A.      This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who is:

    1. a student whose parent or guardian is a member from Local 1197
    2. a student whose grandparent is a member from Local 1197
    3. a student whose brother/sister or aunt/uncle is a member from Local 1197
    4. an existing member or spouse, brother or sister

 

  1. This scholarship will be given to the student who demonstrates the most need.
  2. The student must fill out this application and submit it to the Executive Board of  Local 1197.
  3. The student must demonstrate that he/she is enrolled or accepted to a college or university.
  4. $500.00 scholarship to be used for tuition, books or housing.

 

 

 B. Davis Scholarship

General Information
The generosity of our site sponsors have allowed us to offer a scholarship to help the students who visit our site.
The winner(s) of this scholarship will be notified by email and their name(s) will be shown on this site.



 


Deadline and Eligibility
DEADLINE: May 28, 2012
AWARD VALUE: $1,000

  • This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.

  • There is no age restriction

  • Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next

  •  This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.

    Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time.

Apply at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

 

Marion County Farm Bureau Foundation

  • High School Senior
  • Marion County Farm Bureau member, spouse or child of a member
  • Award amount is $1,000
  • Criteria is based upon academic performance & honors, class rank & ACT score
  • Demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field
  • Financial Need
  • Application deadline is 03/31/2012
  • See your counselor for application

AES Engineering

  • Offering scholarships to motivated students to help in furthering of their education

  • Offering scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays submitted

  • Not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible

  • Award amount $500

  • Apply online at http://www.asengineers.com/scholarships.html

  • Application deadline is 10/05/2012

 

ASQ Scholarship

  • Award amount $500

  • Completed applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2012

  • Applications are available online at www.psci.net/asq915 under section scholarship

  • See your counselor if you have any questions

 

Centralia Lady Elks
  • Applicant must be planning to attend or currently attending Kaskaskia College
  • Two $250 awards
  • application deadline is 04/15/2012
  • See your counselor for application or if additional information is needed
Washington County Farm Bureau
  • Open to high school seniors pursuing an agriculture-related degree
  • Must be a Washington County Farm Bureau member or dependent
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Application deadline is 03/31/2012
  • See your counselor for an application
Agriculture Future of America
  • Application deadline is 03/31/2012
  • See your counselor for an application
G. Scott Jones Memorial Scholarship
  • Must be a graduating senior of Centralia High School
  • Award amount is $1,000
  • Applicant must have participated in a minimum of one varsity sport
  • Grade point average of 3.0 or above
  • Deadline is April 20, 2012
  • See your counselor for an application
Balanced Man Scholarship
  • Incoming freshman at the University of Illinois
  • Male who excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service during high school
  • Award amount up to $1,750
  • Application deadline is April 16, 2012
  • Apply on line at www.illinoissigeps.com
  • See your counselor for additional information
Illinois Lumber & Material Dealers Association
  • Open to students interested in the lumber & building materials field
  • Scholarships range from $500 to $2000
  • Application deadline is April 3, 2012
  • See your counselor for an application
BCMW Scholarship
  • Available to low-income residents of Bond, Clinton, Marion & Washington Counties
  • Award amount $500
  • Scholarship may be used for tuition & special fees, textbooks, & supplies, room & board, child care and transportation
  • Eligibility based on income, most current grade point average, goals statement, letters of recommendation & an interview
  • Application deadline is March 26, 2012
  • See your counselor for an application or if any questions
Summer Experience

Challenge to Excellence Summer Program

  • For academically talented students
  • June 24-29 for current 8th, 9th, 10th graders
  • Camp classes & activities are held at SIU Carbondale campus
  • Recommended for students that have a score at the 90th percentile or above on the math, science &/or language arts sections of an achievement test
  • Application deadline is June 1, 2012
  • See your counselor for details and an application or go to www.dce.siu.edu

PSI U Scholarship

  •  Open to incoming male freshmen attending the University of Illinois,Urbana-Champaign

  •   Award amount of up to $2000

  •  Looking for individuals who exhibit the highest moral, intellectual, and social excellence

  •  Proof of financial need is not required

  • Applications available online at http://

  • Application deadline is August 2, 2012

Sigma Phi Epsilon, Balanced Man Scholarship

  • Open to incoming male freshmen attending Southern Illinois University, Edwardsvill

  • Award amount $1,000

  •  Offering the scholarship to a student who excels in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, community service, and who exemplifies the Balanced Man ideals of sound mind & sound body

  •  Applications are available in the Guidance Office

  • Application deadline is June 1, 2012

Van & Vicky Bell Leadership Award

  •  Applicant must have lettered in a varsity sport

  •    Has a “B” average or better

  •   Has demonstrated high levels of leadership

  •     Award amount of $2,000

  • Application deadline is May 1, 2012

  •    Applications are available in the Guidance Office

Kaskaskia College

TRiO/Student Support Services

  •   First generation college student (neither parent has a four year college degree)

  • Financial need &/or documented disability

  •  Support services include:

    •    Tutoring

    • Academic & Career Advising

    • College Visits

    • Workshops…and More!

See your counselor for an application

Sons of the American Revolution
  • One student from CHS will be chosen to compete
  • Applications must be turned in to your Guidance Counselor on or before Thursday, April 12, 2012
  • Award will be earned by the student who best exemplifies the high standards of good citizenship
  • Scholarship amount is $400
  • Judging will be based on the answers to five questions
  • See your counselor for an application or if you have any questions
Code Enforcement Officials Of Southern IL
Eligibility requirements:
  • Be a full time high school student
  • Graduate in the upper 50% of their class
  • Post secondary plans to go into a building construction technology program or associated trade program
  • Two Letter of Recommendations
  • Submit current transcripts
  • Application deadline is March 30, 2012
  • Award amount $1,000
  • See your counselor for an application

 

Margaret Leleniewski Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility requirements:
  • Be a full time high school student
  • Graduate in the upper 40% of their class
  • post secondary plans to go into an architecture, construction related engineering, building construction technology program or associated trade:
  • Two letters of recommendat
  • Submit current transcripts
  • Application deadline is March 30, 2012
  • Award amount $1,000
  • See your counselor for an application
Peg Edwards Nursing Scholarship
  • Award amount $1,000
  • Applicant must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing
  • May attend a two year program before receiving a Bachelor's degree
  • Demonstration of initiative and leadership skills &/ or abilities
  • Requires 2 letters of recommendation
  • Application deadline is April 14, 2012
  • See your counselor for complete details & an application

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