Scholarship Opportunities

Lake Land College Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students based on a wide range of criteria. Only one application is required to be considered for all Foundation Scholarships.

Students needing more information about Lake Land College Foundation Scholarships can contact  scholarships@lakelandcollege.edu.

The Rural King Annual Scholarship is available for full-time and part-time students who are active Rural King employees or dependents of an employee with financial need. Priority will be placed on students that live or work in a Rural King County, and demonstrate alignment with Rural King’s core values through community involvement. This new scholarship opportunity was created  as a new partnership between Rural King and Lake Land College to support the continued growth and development of Rural King associates and their dependents through providing access to post-secondary educational opportunities.

Note: The application is available from November 1- February 1, and again August 1-31.

Prospective Students

1. Create your Laker profile and submit your Intent to Enroll form.
2. Within a few business days, you can access your welcome letter in your Laker Profile. This will contain your student ID#, student username, and instructions to log into the Laker Hub.
3. Using your student information, log into the Laker Hub and click on the Foundation Scholarship button to access the application.

Current Students

1. Log into the Laker Hub.
2. Click on the Foundation Scholarship graphic within the Laker Hub to access the application.

Click here to access the Foundation Scholarship Application Guide

Students who meet one of the following criteria are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship:

• Be in the top 15 percent of students in the senior class at the end of 7th or 8th semester; or
• Have an ACT composite score of 26 or higher/SAT total score of 1230 or higher.

Qualifying students must also:

• Reside in the Lake Land College District at the time of graduation; or
• Graduate from a high school located in the Lake Land College District; or
• Graduate from a high school serving a portion of the Lake Land College District; and
• Enroll full-time the fall semester following graduation.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria should:

• Contact their high school guidance counselor to complete and submit the Presidential Scholarship Acceptance Form; and
• Enroll at Lake Land College full time the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.

Presidential Scholars must fulfill certain requirements to remain eligible to continue to receive the award including:

• successfully completing a minimum of 12 semester hours each semester; and
• obtaining either a 3.25 semester or cumulative GPA every term.

Note: Summer terms have different semester hour criteria as they are considered optional terms for the scholarship. Students should consult the FAQs for Current Presidential Scholars document for more information.

The following documents provide comprehensive answers to common questions regarding the Presidential Scholarship:

• FAQs for High School Students & Parents
• FAQs for High School Counselors
• FAQs for Current Presidential Scholars

For more information about the Presidential Scholarship, contact Grayson Gough at 217-234-5231 or ggough2@lakelandcollege.edu.

Students interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics at Lake Land College should complete the Athletic Interest form. Upon receiving your information, the Athletics department will reach out to you regarding your interest.

Student-athletes must fulfill certain requirements to remain eligible to continue to receive their scholarship including:

• successfully completing a minimum of 12 semester hours each semester; and
• obtaining a 1.75 grade point average the first semester or term that they receive the Athletic Scholarship and either a 2.00 grade point average or a 2.00 cumulative grade point average every semester or term thereafter.

Note: Summer terms have different semester hour criteria as they are considered optional terms for the scholarship. Student-athletes should consult their Athletic Scholarship Agreement for more information.

For more information on Lake Land College Athletics, visit the Athletics webpage or call the Field House at 217-234-5333.

Students interested in participating in intercollegiate livestock judging at Lake Land College should contact Hayden Wilder, livestock judging coach, at 217-234-5360 or hwilder@lakelandcollege.edu. Upon receiving your information, he will reach out to you regarding your interest.

Livestock judging students must fulfill certain requirements to remain eligible to continue to receive their scholarship including:

• successfully completing a minimum of 12 semester hours each semester; and
• obtaining either a 2.00 semester or cumulative GPA every term.

Note: Summer terms have different semester hour criteria as they are considered optional terms for the scholarship. Students should consult their Livestock Judging Scholarship Agreement for more information.

For more information on the Lake Land College Livestock Judging team, visit the Livestock Judging webpage or contact Hayden Wilder at 217-234-5360 or hwilder@lakelandcollege.edu.

2024 Charleston Rotary Club Scholarship for Charleston High School Graduates or Lake Land College Students Who Graduated from CHS and will Enroll at EIU

The Charleston Rotary Club Scholarship for Charleston High School Seniors and Lake Land College students recognizes a student who exemplifies service beyond self and has been accepted to enroll in Eastern Illinois University in the upcoming academic year. Students eligible to apply for the scholarship are Charleston High School seniors and Lake Land College students who have graduated from Charleston High School.

The selection criteria are:

Citizenship and Service: The recipient must exemplify the Rotary motto “Service Above Self’ through involvement in school and community activities that benefit others. Service Above Self conveys the humanitarian spirit of Rotary’s 1.2 million members. Fellowship and meaningful community and international service projects characterize Rotary Worldwide.

Integrity and Dependability: The recipient must consistently demonstrate qualities of honesty, fairness, and responsibility.

Academic Achievement: The recipient must have a C or better cumulative GPA at the time of application- for Charleston High School seniors, a 3.0 or better GPA (based on 1 to 5 scale) and for Lake Land College applicants, a 2.0 or better GPA (based on a 1 to 4 scale)

Education: The nominee must have gained and accepted admission to Eastern Illinois University.

Application process:

Charleston High School seniors will apply by submitting application materials directly to the Charleston High School Guidance Office.

Lake Land College students will submit applications to: Charleston Rotary Club, ¼ Doug Bock, 1416 Krishire Drive, Charleston, IL 61920, or email dgbock@eiu.edu.

All application materials are due by March 22, 2024.

A completed application consists of:

• The Charleston Rotary Service Club Scholarship application
• A personal essay on why the student exemplifies service above self
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Documentation of notification of admission from Eastern Illinois University

Application Deadline March 22, 2024
Scholarship selection will be made by a committee of the Charleston Rotary Club. The scholarship award is a one-time payment of $1000, payable to the recipient after confirmation of 10th Day enrollment status in the upcoming fall semester.

2024 Charleston Rotary Club Scholarship Application

The Crawford County Farm Bureau Board of Directors annually presents at least one $1,000 (one-thousand dollar) scholarship to a qualified applicant. The recipient is selected by the Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors, based on the consideration of all completed applications submitted. The decision of the committee is final. The award will be presented to the successful applicant at a time and place to be determined by the committee.

All applicants must:

• Be a farm bureau member, member’s child or grandchild, in good standing of the Crawford County Farm Bureau
• Be a high school senior or current college student intending to or currently pursuing a degree related to agriculture at an accredited community college, college, or university.
• Provide appropriate verification of current class rank and cumulative GPA
• Provide one letter of reference from a teacher, guidance counselor, principal, or other school official
• Provide one letter of reference from a non-school related person as evidence of good character (may not be written by an immediate family member)
• Complete and return the selected essay by the deadline
• Complete and return the application form by the deadline

RETURN THE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO THE CRAWFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU OFFICE AT 1221 N ALLEN ST, ROBINSON, IL 62454 BY 4:30 PM ON APRIL 17, 2024.

Click here to download the application (pdf)

GFWC Mission Statement: GFWC is a philanthropic organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. This year, GFWC Illinois will award scholarships to students pursuing arts, drama, education, music, and vocational studies.

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Pursuing a related major or minor in the selected field of study listed above.
• Must attend a community college, college, university, or vocational school physically located in the state of Illinois during the Fall 2024 semester.
• Must be a graduating high school senior, current college/university/vocational student, and/or an adult returning to school.
• Must be a resident of the state of Illinois.

Submission:

Applications must be mailed in one sealed envelope, postmarked by APRIL 1, 2024. Materials that are late or incomplete will not be accepted.

Gina Fritz
Attn: GFWC Scholarship Committee
1613 Barton Drive, Normal, IL 61761

Disqualification:

• Failure to meet eligibility requirements
• Late or incomplete application
• Letters of recommendation from family or friends

Award Notification:

Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship committee. The minimum award is $1,500. Scholarship winners will be notified by June 15th via email and postal mail. Winners will be posted on the GFWC Illinois Website.

If selected to receive a scholarship, the student will be required to show a letter of acceptance from the school the student will attend in the Fall, 2024 semester. Checks will be mailed and written directly to the college, university, or vocational school.

Questions:
Please email GFWCscholarshipsIL@aol.com with questions.
Communication will only occur between the scholarship committee and the applicant.

Applications can be found by visiting the following links:

2024 GFWC Art Lorado Taft Scholarship Application
2024 GFWC Drama Arthur Grant Smith Scholarship Application
2024 GFWC Education Vina Miller Scholarship Application
2024 GFWC Music Hamilton Ridge Scholarship Application
2024 GFWC Vocational Scholarship Application

Adult Scholarship Application

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a philanthropic organization, founded in 1894, is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.

This year, our organization has $15,000 in monetary scholarships for the academic fall semester of 2024.

The scholarships available are in the studies of: Art, Education, Drama, Music, and Vocational Studies.

• Applicants (male or female) must be a graduating high school senior, current college student and/or an adult returning to school.
• The applicant must be attending a vocational school, community college, college, or university located IN the state of Illinois.
• Applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 1, 2024.

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Each year the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers awards up to five scholarships of at least $2,000. These scholarships are a one-year grant for direct educational expenses. Students may re-apply in subsequent years.Applications for these scholarships are due January 4, 2024

Please share the following scholarship opportunities with undergraduate students pursuing an education in a field of study that will open opportunities to work in the crushed stone, sand, gravel, and industrial mineral mining industry in Illinois or a career teaching Earth Science or Geology. More information, including scholarship requirements and an online application, can be found at https://www.iaap-aggregates.org/education-foundation-scholarship.html.

 Education Foundation Scholarship

(apply online or printable application)

This scholarship supports students learning and training to be the next generation of professionals in the industry. Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in the aggregates industry such as (but not limited to):

• Civil Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Geological Engineering
• Mineral Science
• Mining Engineering

Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial Scholarship

(apply online or printable pdf)

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the education of individuals seeking a career in teaching Earth Science or Geology to students or the general public. Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in education. Possible areas of study may include Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, or Natural History Museum Programs.

Learn more about careers in the industry by visiting letsrockillinois.com

Feel free to reach out to the IAAP office if you have any questions.

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation is offering six $2,000 scholarships to aspiring educators entering their junior or senior year of college.  Below is the 2024 information and application for the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation Scholarship.  These documents can also be accessed from our website at www.irtaonline.org, at the top tool bar under the Foundation tab and by clicking on scholarships.

Apply Here and View Consent

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The scholarship will be awarded to one full-time student each academic year for each IRTA Foundation area.
2. The scholarship recipient shall receive a grant of $1,000 each for fall and spring semesters, totaling $2,000 for the year, to be used for educational expenses.
3. If for any reason the recipient does not conform to any or all policies, the IRTA Foundation Board has the right to revoke the scholarship.
4. All applications must be postmarked/emailed on or before March 7, prior to the applicant’s junior or senior year in college, and mailed or emailed to the office of the IRTA Foundation. Recipients will be notified by April 21 of that same year.

ELIGIBILITY

1. An application must be postmarked or emailed no later than March 7 and mailed or emailed to the IRTA office prior to a student’s junior or senior year in college. The student must be accepted into a Teacher Certification Program in order to receive IRTA Foundation Scholarship funding.
2. Applicants must be a resident of Illinois or have graduated from an Illinois high school.
3. Applicants may attend school in any state as long as the school attended maintains an accredited Teacher Training program.
4. Applicants must have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
5. The recipient must furnish a copy of the university or college official transcript prior to receiving funds.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Each applicant must complete an application provided by the IRTA Foundation.
2. The applicant must submit a One page (double spaced) personal statement and reason(s) for applying for the scholarship.
3. Three letters of recommendation, from other than family members, must accompany the application. Please include name of reference, applicant’s relationship to the reference, and a means of contacting the reference.
4. An official transcript from all colleges attended by the student must accompany the application.
5. Each applicant must sign a Consent to Release Information form authorizing the IRTA Foundation to verify the accuracy of all information and documentation submitted with the scholarship application.
6. Verification of acceptance in a Teacher Education Program. (If a Community College student, a letter of acceptance from the University or University class schedule with course of study indicated.) (If a University student, school of study must be on the official transcript.)

Inquiries or questions, please contact Susan Goetz at the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation, 828 S Second St, Springfield, IL 62704, 1-800-728-4782 or email susan@irtaonline.org.

2024 Helen Kennedy Scholarship Application

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• A declared major in education
• Enrollment in any recognized college/university
• Graduate of an Illinois High School
• Incoming Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in College

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The scholarship will be awarded to one full-time student each academic year.
2. The scholarship recipient shall receive a grant of $1,000 each for fall and spring semesters, totaling $2,000 for the year, to be used for educational expenses.
3. If for any reason a recipient does not confo1m to any or all the policies, the IRTA Foundation Board has the right to revoke the scholarship.
4. All applications must be postmarked and mailed or emailed to the office of the IRTA Foundation on or before March 7, 2024, prior to the applicant’s sophomore, junior, or senior year in college. Recipients will be notified by April 21 of that same year.

ELIGIBILITY

1. The student must be accepted into a Teacher Certification Program in order to receive IRTAF scholarship funding.
2. Applicants must be a graduate of an Illinois high school. The recipient of the Helen Kennedy scholarship must submit proof of graduation from an Illinois high school before receiving funds.
3. Applicants must have a declared major in education.
4. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized college or university.
5. Applicants must have a 3 .0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
6. Applicants must provide official college/university transcripts prior to receiving funds.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Each applicant must complete an application provided by the IRTA Foundation.
2. Each applicant must submit a one page (double-spaced) personal letter of introduction, also stating reasons for applying and reasons why the applicant should be named a recipient.
3. All official college/university transcripts must accompany the application.
4. Proof of graduation from an Illinois high school must accompany the application.
5. A signed “Consent to Release Information” form must be submitted with each application.
6. Verification of acceptance in an accredited Teacher Education Program must be provided. (School of study on the official transcript is acceptable)

Inquiries or questions, contact Susan Goetz at the IRTA Foundation at 1-800-728-4782 or email susan@irtaonline.org.

A $1500 scholarship is being offered by the Jasper County Retired Teachers Association.  It is available to any Newton Community High School graduate who will be a college junior or senior, majoring in education, for the fall semester of 2024.  Interested parties may email rkerner@frontier.com for an application or call Ruth Kerner at 618-554-5632 for other information.  Applications must be received by Friday, May 31, 2024.  Former winners and applicants may reapply.

It’s Go Time for the Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarship!

The Lariat STEM Scholarship is designed to empower students aged 18 to 24 who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math.

The financial assistance provided to award recipients is ongoing and substantial:

• $6,000 as a Freshman or Sophomore
• $8,000 as a Junior
• $10,000 as a Senior

To be eligible, students should be from a small town with a population of fewer than 25,000 people and have a family household income of $55,000 or less. We seek those who are highly motivated, have a track record of excelling in projects or winning science/math awards and demonstrate a passion for STEM studies. Strong performance in math and science (3.5 GPA or above, AP courses, mostly A’s) is also valued.

The final deadline for submissions is June 15, 2024.

Click here to visit The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation Scholarship website for more information and to apply.

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The Synchrony Scholarship is a $2500 unrestricted scholarship for Illinois LGBTQ+ undergraduate, graduate, and continuing students from 17 to 28 years of age with the purpose of encouraging LGBTQ+ people to continue their educational and career aspirations after high school. All responses are confidential.

The Student must be a:

• Member of the LGBTQ+ Community
• Senior in High School
• State of Illinois Resident
• Accepted to the Post Secondary Institution of their choosing
• Undergraduate,
• Graduate or
• Continuing Education student
• Ages 17 to 28 years of age

Open to Any Major, GPA not required, FAFSA not required, DREAMers welcome

Promotion begins 1/27/24 and will continue through numerous and varied outlets

On-line Applications will be accepted 1/27/24 through 3/30/24

Scholarships will be awarded by 5/1/24

This application will close after March 30, 2024.

The Synchrony Scholarship is made possible by a generous grant from the Synchrony Foundation and the Synchrony Pride+ Network in partnership with the PFLAG Council of Northern Illinois (PCNI). Synchrony’s Education as an Equalizer program is an initiative to expand access to higher education, skills training in high-growth fields, and financial literacy for underserved communities and its own workforce.

If you have any questions, please contact info@pflagillinois.org.

Access more information and the application by scanning or going here: http://tinyurl.com/sbbpnvy5

The objective of the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Program is to provide scholarships to outstanding students in the Shelby County area. The following scholarships will be awarded based on academics, scholarship and financial need, activities, an essay question, and letters of recommendation.

SCHOLARSHIPS

This year, the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation will offer 27 awards ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. Some scholarships have specific requirements, which you will need to review. Not all scholarships are included in this application. For questions, please visit www.shelbycofb.com/faq.

2024 AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Chris Barker Memorial Scholarship (Four $1,000 scholarships awarded)

• The applicant or parents must be a member in good standing of the Shelby County Farm Bureau
• Must be a permanent resident of Shelby County
• Must be pursuing a field of study in agriculture or an agriculture related field

Buffett Scholarship (Two $2,000 scholarships awarded)

• The applicant or parents must be a member in good standing of the Shelby County Farm Bureau
• Must be a permanent resident of Shelby County
• Must be pursuing a field of study in agriculture or an agriculture related field

Hunter Legacy Scholarship (One $1,500 scholarship awarded)

• Must be a Central A & M student senior
• The applicant must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college
• Pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field or study leading to a career which impacts the agricultural industry

• The applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student to qualify for the scholarship.

• Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5/4 or 4.5/5 or higher

• The student applying must have a family member (Parent/Grandparent/Aunt/Uncle) in good standing with Farm Bureau
• Application must be returned TYPED; no handwritten applications will be accepted!

• Qualified applicants must complete an application and enclose a certified high school transcript confirming GPA and provide a certified transcript confirming GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Certified transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope or electronically via email

John Culumber Memorial Scholarship (Ten $1,000 scholarships awarded)

• The applicant or parents must be a resident of the Pana or Shelbyville School District
• Must be pursuing field of study in agriculture, agriculture related field or a science related field

Shelby County Farm Bureau Scholarship (Ten $1,000 scholarships awarded)

• The applicant or parents must be a member in good standing of the Shelby County Farm Bureau
• Must be a permanent resident of Shelby County
• Must be pursuing a field of study in agriculture, an agriculture related field, or a science related field

Applications must be submitted or mailed on or before March 8, 2024, no exceptions.

Direct questions to (217) 774-2151 or shelbycofbmgr@outlook.com

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants need only to complete one application. Applications are scored and ranked by an independent committee appointed by the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation not affiliated with Shelby County, Shelby County Farm Bureau or Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation.

The application can be completed online at www.shelbycofb.com/scholarships-and-grants.

The application period runs from January 8, 2024 to March 8, 2024. Completed applications must be submitted on or before March 8, 2024.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Applicants may have been the recipient of a previous Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship. All applicants must meet the following general criteria to be considered for a Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship. Please see each scholarship for specific requirements, limitations, and guidelines.

1. Must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college, university, or community college.
2. Must be a full-time undergraduate student to qualify for the scholarship.
3. Selection will be based on academics, scholarship, activities, an essay question, and letters of recommendation.
4. The student applying must be or must be a dependent of a Shelby County Farm Bureau member in good standing.
5. Must reside in Shelby County.
6. Must be TYPED; no handwritten applications will be accepted.
7. Must complete an application and enclose a high school or college transcript and send to the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation.
8. Minimum of TWO Letters of Recommendation from individuals not related to the applicant must be forwarded to the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation.

DEADLINE AND REVIEW PROCESS

1. Applications are scored and ranked by an independent committee appointed by the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation not affiliated with Shelby County, Shelby County Farm Bureau, or Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation.
2. Recipients will be notified via email and announced in the Agriculture Advocate in May.
3. Scholarship funds will be credited to the applicant’s account at the school they attend following successful completion of the first semester upon proof of grades. A “C” average is deemed as successful completion. A transcript must be submitted following the first semester, a request will be sent via email in December.
4. All information contained in each application will be kept completely confidential.
5. All application materials must be received in the Shelby County Farm bureau office by 4 p.m. on March 8, 2024, NO EXCEPTIONS.
6. All correspondence with recipients will be via email.

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One $1,000 scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving student who has graduated from a Christian County high school and is enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must be in or have completed their first year in a nursing program. Application deadline is Feb. 15.

Obtain an application by contacting the Taylorville Memorial Foundation at 217–707–5271, TMHFoundation@mhsil.com or online at memorial.health/tmf.

Applications will be accepted from Jan. 1 – Feb. 15 annually.

Former recipients are encouraged to apply.

Criteria

• Applicants must be a graduate of a high school located in Christian County.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a two- or four-year college and be in or have completed the first year in a nursing program.

Material To Be Included In Application Packet

1. Completed and signed application
2. College transcript
   (Does not have to be an official transcript)
3. Two reference letters
   (Including one nursing school faculty reference)
4. Essay
   (Maximum 300 words) What do you hope to accomplish with a nursing education? What has influenced your decision to enter the nursing field? How do you forsee the completion of this program contributing to your career goals?

Mail application packet to:
Taylorville Memorial Foundation Carolyn M. Butterfield Trust Nursing Scholarship
201 E. Pleasant St.
Taylorville, IL 62568

or email to:
TMHFoundation@mhsil.com

For questions contact:
Taylorville Memorial Foundation 217–707–5271
TMHFoundation@mhsil.com

SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY
Carolyn M. Butterfield was one of the charter members of the St. Vincent Memorial Hospital Foundation Board. At the time of her death, Mrs. Butterfield provided a trust to the hospital foundation that funds scholarships annually. It was her wish to financially assist students from Christian County who are pursuing a career in healthcare, especially in the field of nursing. She hoped that by financially assisting Christian County students, perhaps it would also help in decreasing the shortage of these professional individuals in this service area. It was her hope that these scholarships would lead the recipients to a nursing degree that would benefit Taylorville Memorial Hospital formerly known as St. Vincent Memorial Hospital.

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This scholarship is awarded to deserving students who have graduated from a central Illinois high school, with priority given to Christian County residents. Applicants must be accepted into an institution’s CNA program. Scholarship awards vary and can be used for tuition, books and/or fees. Applications are accepted year-round.

Obtain an application by contacting the Taylorville Memorial Foundation at 217–707–5271, TMHFoundation@mhsil.com or online at memorial.health/tmf.

Applications accepted year round. Awards determined by fund availability.

Criteria

• Applicants must be a graduate of a central Illinois high school, priority given to a Christian County resident.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a CNA program.

Material To Be Included In Application Packet (Attached in this order)

1. Completed and signed scholarship application
2. Documentation of enrollment into a CNA program
3. Documentation of total program expenses
4. A professional or academic reference letter

Mail application packet to:
Taylorville Memorial Foundation Katie McCarty Nursing Excellence CNA Scholarship
201 E. Pleasant St.
Taylorville, IL 62568

or email to:
TMHFoundation@mhsil.com

For questions contact:
Taylorville Memorial Foundation 217–707–5271
TMHFoundation@mhsil.com

SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY
As a 19-year-old, Katie McCarty had a big dream for the future. She would finish college, earn a nursing degree and pursue her passion of caring for others. Katie McCarty was a CNA, enrolled in nursing school and working toward her goal when her life was cut short.

In memory of her daughter, her mother established the Katie McCarty Nursing Excellence Fund. Through the Katie McCarty Nursing Excellence Fund, this scholarship is used to train certified nursing assistants in Taylorville, where Katie was born and where her mother is a member of the Auxiliary at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

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Two $2,500 scholarships are awarded to Taylorville High School seniors who have been accepted at a two- or four-year college or university with a major in a health care field. Applications can be obtained and submitted to the Taylorville High School guidance counselor and are due April 1.

Criteria

• Minimum of a 3.0 grade point average
• Minimum of two years of life sciences at THS, including Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Minimum of two years of physical sciences at THS, including Chemistry
• Acceptance to a two- or four-year college or university with a major in a healthcare field
• Written essay of 275–300 words, 1–2 pages, size 12 font, typed and double spaced on: “What healthcare career have you chosen, what do you hope to accomplish and what has influenced your decision? ”

Materials Required for Application

1. Completed application
2. Class rank, GPA and ACT score
3. Transcript from THS
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. College or university chosen with proof of enrollment (Copy of acceptance letter or copy of fall class schedule)
6. Designated field of study
7. Essay

Return completed application, unofficial transcript, letters of recommendation, proof of enrollment and essay by 3 p.m. April 1 to: Ms. Archibald, karchibald@tcusd3.org or call 217–824–2268, ext. 1030.

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One $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who has graduated from a central Illinois high school, with priority given to a Christian County resident. Applicants must be in or have completed the first year in an agriscience or food nutrition program at a two- or four-year college or university. Application deadline is Feb. 15.

Materials required for Healthcare or Agriculture Science scholarship applications:

• Completed and signed application
• High school or college transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
• Proof of enrollment (copy of acceptance letter or copy of fall class schedule)
• Essay (maximum of 300 words). What do you hope to accomplish with this degree? What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in healthcare or agricultural science? How will this scholarship assist you in your educational pursuits?

For more information or to obtain an application please visit memorial.health/tmf or contact The Taylorville Memorial Foundation at 217-707-5250 or TMHfoundation@mhsil.com.

Waldo E Honn and Son Scholarship

Description and Requirements

The Waldo E Honn and Son Scholarship was established by Gene Honn in honor his father, Waldo Honn, who farmed in the Oakland and Isabel area. The scholarship is funded by Gene, a 1968 graduate of Oakland High School, and administered by the Oakland Hindsboro Charitable Foundation.

The $1000 scholarship is awarded to an OHS senior planning to attend Lake Land College or OHS graduate currently enrolled at Lake Land College. Preference will be given to students in agriculture related study, or technical career trade program.  Volunteerism in school and community organizations is encouraged. Half of the scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and half for the spring semester.

Application Requirements:

1. All responses except signatures must be typewritten. Hand-written applications are not accepted.
2. In an approximately 300-400 word essay,
   1. describe your interest and enthusiasm for a career in agriculture, agriculture related field, or technical career trade program, and
   2. the agriculture program you plan to attend, and
   3. describe your career goals.
3. Provide an official school transcript.
4. Provide a letter of recommendation from a supervisor, faculty member, or community member who knows you well and knows your career plans. Recommendations from family members are not accepted.
5. Sign and return the signature page with your essay, transcript, and letter of recommendation.
6. Return the completed application by March 30.
7. Mail the application to: OHCF, P.O. Box 331, Oakland IL  61943 by March 30.

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2024-2025 Academic Year | New & Renewal Applicants

This application will cover only the 2024-2025 academic year. The application must be completed in full to be considered. All information collected is confidential and used only to verify the financial information reported on the application. Applications are available starting March 1st and must be returned by 4:00 pm April 19th (or postmarked no later than April 19th) to:

Washington Savings Bank
Wealth Management
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1117 Broadway Ave East
Mattoon, IL 61938

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General Requirements of ALL Scholarships offered:

• Student must be enrolled as full-time status.
• Student must reapply each year to determine financial eligibility.
• Student must maintain at least a “C” average.

Scholarships available:

Mattoon Chamber Charitable Corporation Scholarship (Essay required)

High School seniors living in the Mattoon school district attending any traditional or vocational school.

Jacob and Clara Mae Stump Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mattoon or Charleston High School graduates attending an Illinois tax-supported school (public only).

Stephen Dexter and Emily Tipton Dole Scholarship Trust

Any area high school graduate from the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie or Shelby who are attending any branch of The University of Illinois. Preference is given to Ag students, but all majors may apply.

Florence Ramsey Memorial Scholarship

High School graduates only attending an Illinois tax-supported school (public only).

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3438

Any area student that has a parent or grandparent in good standing with the Mattoon Fraternal Order of Eagles #3438 (or Auxiliary) – no high school restrictions.

Bill Boyd Memorial Scholarship Fund

Any area high school graduate from the following counties: Coles, Cumberland or Moultrie who are continuing athletic participation.

Mattoon V.F.W. Post #4325

Any area student that has a parent or grandparent in good standing with the Mattoon VFW Post #4325 (or Auxiliary) – no high school restrictions.