Scholarships & Important Info for Seniors

2025-2026

(Newest Listed First)

Peoples National Bank 2026 Scholarship
Award: $500
Instructions to apply
Due March 6th 

Central City School Glenn J Champ Memorial Scholarship

  • Currently enrolled at Centralia High School or Christ Our Rock

  • Be a graduate of Central City School

  • Must be a member of the 2026 graduating class

  • Have at least a 3.0 GPA through the Fall 2025 semester

  • Submit a copy of high school transcript for all coursework through the Fall 2025 semester

Successful applicants must submit a printed copy of Fall 2026 enrollment verification of at least 6 credit hours before the scholarship will be dispersed. Failure to submit Fall 2026 enrollment verification by July 31, 2026, will mean forfeiture of scholarship funds.

Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office

Due to the Guidance Office by March 31, 2026 or postmarked on or before March 31, 2026 to:

Central City School
Glenn J Champ Memorial Scholarship
129 N. Douglas
Centralia, IL 62801

SIU Credit Union Scholarship

1,000 scholarship 

Applicant or the applicant's legal guardian must be a SIU Credit Union member in good standing and maintain that membership status throughout the duration of the award to apply for the scholarship. A member in good standing is defined as one with a minimum balance of $5 in his or her account and no loan delinquencies.

Membership is open to any of the following individuals:

• Anyone who lives or works in the following Illinois counties: Alexander, Clinton, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, or Williamson.

• Immediate family members of existing members (parents, spouse, children, siblings, grandchildren, or grandparents). 

• Anyone who works or belongs to one of our select employer groups (SEGs) or eligible associations. See our website for a full listing. 

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior enrolling into a two or four year college; community college student transferring into a four-year university; or adult student returning to college. 

Applicant must fully complete the Scholarship Application and return it to SIU Credit Union with all appropriate support material by the March 31, 2026 deadline for the application to be considered by the committee. SIU Credit Union employees, committee members, board members and their immediate family members are not eligible  

Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at https://siucu.org/about/scholarship/.

Due by March 31st to the Guidance Office or to the address listed on the application.

Herb and Garden Club Scholarship

A one time $500.00 scholarship is offered each year to any student entering a program leading to a degree/certification for a career or profession in Horticulture or Agra Business. Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply, and the non-traditional student will also be given consideration. It is not that the applicant be affiliated with Herbs for Health and Fun Club; however, this will be anadditional favorable factor. Students interested in continuing their education are encouraged to apply.

Pick up an application in the Guidance Office.

Application must be returned to the Guidance Office by April 1st.

Centralia Foundation Scholarships

19 various scholarships 


BPW Education Foundation Scholarship

  • Applicant must currently be enrolled at Centralia High School, Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School, or a child/grandchild of a current Centralia BPW member.

  • Applicant must be a member of the 2026 graduating class.

  • Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA through Fall 2025 semester.

  • Applicant MUST submit a copy of high school transcript for all coursework through the Fall 2025 semester.

  • Successful applicants must submit a printed copy of Fall 2026 enrollment verification of at least 12 credit hours before the scholarship will be dispersed. Failure to submit Fall 2026 enrollment verification by July 31, 2026 will mean forfeiture of scholarship.

Application available in the Guidance Office and on Google Classroom. 
Application may be submitted to the Guidance Office.
The deadline is February 26.

Timberline Billing Service

  • Student must have or have had an IEP in high school 

  • Applied to a two-year college, a four- year college or a trades program 

  • Award amount is $2,000

  • Deadline is Jan. 14th

  • See your counselor for an application

Golden Apple Scholars

  • Students attending partnering Illinois colleges pursuing a degree in teaching

  • Award is up to $23,000, academic support, mentoring and job placement assistance  

  • Deadline is Dec. 1st

  • Apply at https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-illinois

  • Completion requirements include:

Meet ISAC program requirements 
Code of Conduct compliance 
2.5 GPA
Participation in Golden apple Scholar Institutes (institutes are listed in the link  above)

Bachelor's degree from an IL partner university
IL teaching certification

Teach for five years in an IL school of need within 7 years of graduation
An anticipated college graduation date no earlier than the summer of 2028