Private Scholarships
Many community organizations, banks, credit unions, clubs, fraternal orders, businesses and employers sponsor a variety of private scholarships. Students are encouraged to contact these organizations about scholarship opportunities. High school guidance offices are also an excellent resource for scholarship listings, searches and assistance. Many private scholarships are awarded well before the fall semester begins, so students should start the search and application process early and pay close attention to deadlines.
Bree Montoya is an accountant based in Oklahoma. She wants to help the next generation of accountants in the United States, and would like to give back through the “Bree Montoya Scholarship for Accounting”.
This scholarship is available for students in the United States who are currently enrolled in a university to study to become an accountant.
The scholarship is meant to help a deserving student with scholarship funding who wishes to become an accountant.
Here is some brief information about our scholarship:
• Award of $1,000 to a Single Student
• Deadline for this scholarship is July 15, 2026
• A winner will be announced by August 15, 2026
All of the details and criteria can be found on our page:
https://breemontoyascholarship.com/bree-montoya-scholarship/
You can read some press about the scholarship from Yahoo News here:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bree-montoya-scholarship-accounting-announces-182200577.html
Available Scholarships:
- Must be enrolled in a Medical Field of Study
- Must be a resident of Coles or Cumberland Counties for the last 5 years
- Must be a full-time student (12 or more semester credit hours)
- Must be a graduate of Mattoon, Charleston, Cumberland or Neoga High School
- Must have been admitted to or attending an accredited college in the field of agriculture
- Must have attended a high school in Coles County and graduated or obtained a GED
- Must be entering a vocational field and not seeking a four year degree
- May be part-time, but must indicate intended hours
- Preference give to those already in the work force and who are also in the nursing or agricultural field
- Must be a graduate of Mattoon High School
- Must be a full-time student
- Must be enrolled in the field of nursing
- Must be a graduate of Mattoon High School
- Must be a full-time student
- Must be enrolled in the field of nursing
Skid Tracks Depot Annual Scholarship
Skid Tracks Depot is proud to support the next generation of professionals in the construction and farming industries. We are offering a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded annually to a deserving student pursuing a career in these essential fields.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, you must:
✔ Be enrolled at Lake Land College
✔ Be an incoming or current college/university student.
✔ The recipient must have a C or better cumulative GPA at the time of application.
✔ Be pursuing a career in the construction or farming industries.
How to Apply
To be considered for the scholarship, please submit an essay on a provided prompt. Send your essay and an email to scholarship@skidtracksdepot.com with the subject “Skid Tracks Depot Scholarship.”
A personal essay explaining how the student embodies the value of “service above self.”
Two (2) letters of recommendation.
Proof of admission to Lake Land College.
We look forward to supporting students who are passionate about making an impact in the construction and farming industries. Best of luck!
Need more information? View Skid Tracks Depot website
2026 Scholarship Application Form
The Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) is pleased to announce the availability of up to seven (7) $1000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships will be presented at the annual ICCFA Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference held at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois on Friday, November 13th, 2026.
Scholarship Criteria
- Applicants must maintain full-time status during the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters at an Illinois community college verified by official transcripts through the end of the Spring 2026 semester and a copy of Fall 2026 registration. Full-time status is defined as enrollment in a minimum of 12 semester hours.
- Applicants must have completed 30 semester hours by the end of the Spring 2026 semester with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 on a 4 point scale. Cumulative GPA must be verified by an official transcript received in a sealed envelope with the registrar’s signature or seal to guarantee authenticity. Only college level work and grades will be considered.
- Applicant must provide proof of Illinois residency. (Photocopy of Illinois Driver’s License or other such document).
- Applicant must provide a brief statement of his/her academic and personal goals, along with a description of unpaid, voluntary community service and campus activities.
- Applicant must provide a letter of recommendation, on official college letterhead, from a community college faculty member. The letter should address the candidate’s academic achievement, character, and ability to meet his/her goals.
- Each application must include the candidate’s complete mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, and be signed. All sensitive information (address, etc.) will remain confidential and be viewed only by the members of the ICCFA Scholarship Committee.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All materials must be received by October 1st or postmarked no later than Sept 20th, 2026. Materials received or postmarked after the deadline will not be considered and will be returned to the sender. Send all materials by mail to:
Carla Presnell, Chair ICCFA Scholarship Committee
Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd, Galesburg, IL 61401E-Mail: cpresnell@sandburg.edu
Jack Shaffer Educational Fund: Any member of the Arcola Community who may prove the need to meet educational expenses.
Mattoon Chamber Charitable Corporation Scholarship: 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: Mattoon High School graduates attending an Illinois tax-supported school (public only).
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3438: Any area student with 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 with a parent or grandparent in good standing with the Mattoon VFW Post #4325 (or Auxiliary)—no high school restrictions.
Charlie Brown Scholarship Fund: Any area high school graduate attending Lake Land College for Automotive.