Scholarships Page 2
Beginning April 1st
Scholarship List for 2024-2025 Continued
*Scholarships are listed in Date Order*
***Scholarship links are added when the application or site becomes available. The underlined titles are linked to either a website or an application document. Check availability often and HIT REFRESH in your browser to ensure the most recent update is shown.
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GFWC Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarships
Minimum award is $1,000 in multiple scholarships this year in art, civic engagement, drama, music, and vocational studies. Open to both Male and Female students. *Must attend an Illinois college/junior college/university/technical/trade school for Fall Semester 2024
Due Date - April 1, 2025
The Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois
A teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors and freshman and sophomore Illinois college students who have the determination and drive to be highly effective teachers in Illinois schools-of-need.
Due: April 1, 2025
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Scholarships will be awarded to Seniors of the current Mercer County High School graduating class.
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Applicants must have demonstrated positive moral and ethical values in his or her life. Other value factors include character, attitude, community service and leadership.
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Each Dennis Litwiler Scholarship will be presented upon proof or enrollment in either an accredited Vocational School or two or four year accredited college or University. Acceptance into an accredited Paramedic program would also be acceptable.
Due Date: April 1, 2025
Illinois Masonic Scholarship
In the Valley of Moline, we currently have 25 open Healthcare Scholarships to be given out for the 2025-2026 academic year. The dollar amount for this scholarship determined in May of each application year; the last three years each recipient has received $1,500 per year. When asked which Valley you are Affiliated with, select MOLINE.
Due Date - April 1, 2025
Tri-State Desk and Derrick Club
Recipient will receive up to $3,000 per school year for ONE year. Recipient must reapply for subsequent years.
The Tri-State Desk and Derrick Club invites all high school graduates and GED recipients who will be attending a TECHNICAL OR TRADE SCHOOL to apply.
Due: April 1, 2025
Lilamae Sipes Memorial Scholarship
Students pursuing non traditional schooling (trade school or certification program).
Due Date - April 1, 2025
Illinois Grand Council Nursing Scholarship Fund
To assist students who are pursuing a career in nursing.
Due Date - April 1, 2025
This one-time $1,000 scholarship will be awarded any senior that plans to further his or her education in a field that aims to help others live a better life.
Due date - April 1, 2025
Robert and Dorothy Sponsler Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship open to all Mercer County seniors who are planning on pursuing a post-secondary education.
Due Date - April 1, 2025
This scholarship is open to all Mercer County seniors who are planning on pursuing a post-secondary education. Return to counselor’s office.
Due Date - April 1, 2025
Brad’s Collision Service Industrial Arts Scholarship
Pursuing a career in an industrial arts field.
Apr. 1, 2025
Mercer County Retired Teachers Association
Entering Education Field
Due Date - April 1, 2025
GPA of 2.5 or above
Due Date - April 1, 2025
Several different scholarships available. Please check criteria & deadlines for each.
Due Date - April 1, 2025
P.E.O. is an international philanthropic organization of women whose goal is to promote education for women. The Aledo P.E.O. Chapter H is pleased to offer a minimum of $500 scholarship to a graduating senior girl from the Mercer County School District who plans to further her education at an accredited community college or a four-year institution. To be eligible, the young lady must be ranked 11th or lower in class rank and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Due Date- April 3, 2025
Must show financial need. Return to counselor’s office.
Due Date - April 7, 2025
Mail to: Kiwanis Scholarship, PO Box 92, Aledo, IL 61231
2nd Tues. of April (April 8, 2025)
The Aledo Lodge is offering two scholarships this year: one to a college bound student and one to a trade bound student.
Submit applications to Aledo Lodge No. 252 - 101 S.W. 3rd St. Aledo, IL 61231
Due Date - April 11, 2025
Mercer County Women for Women will be awarding four (4) scholarships this year. The Nancy Watkins Memorial Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1000. The Mary Louck scholarship, plus two additional Women for Women Community Scholarships, will be awarded for $500 each. These are available to female residents of Mercer County of any age who wish to further their education. This is not explicitly for high school seniors. Women pursuing 2-year, 4-year, vocational, or post-graduate education are welcome to apply. Scholarship recipients in 2024 are not eligible to apply, but previous winners from 2023 and earlier years may apply again.
Due Date - April 12, 2025 by 5PM
Must have graduated from an elementary D.A.R.E. program or participated in a junior high D.A.R.E. program.
*applicant must be drug, alcohol, & tobacco free
Due Date - April 14, 2025
Builder of Men Farmhouse Fraternity
To be eligible you must be a male student who will be attending the University of Illinois for the first time during the next fall semester. All majors are encouraged to apply.
Due Date - April 15, 2024
Offering (1) $1000 scholarship to a MCHS graduating senior. Must plan on attending a 2-year, 4-year, vocational, trade, or technical school. Preference given to the following: an athlete, band member, or arts student, and one with military family background (but not limited to these preferences and anyone is encouraged to apply). Greatest attributes of the applicant should include solid character, a sense of humor, a kind heart, and a friend to all. Please include a picture of yourself in your favorite place or with your favorite hobby, something that is meaningful to you. Completed applications must be turned into the Mercer County High School Guidance Office no later than
April 15 of the application year
Ken Cox Lions Agriculture Scholarship
The only stipulation is that the senior is steering himself or herself into the agriculture field of study.
Due Date - April 15, 2025
Open to all students with priority given to students entering a Medical Field.
Due Date - April 15, 2025
Open to all students with priority given to students entering a Medical Field.
Due Date - April 15, 2025
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo Auxiliary
Offering five $500 scholarships to applicants who are Mercer County residents planning to study in the medical field.
Due Date - April 15, 2025
Dale Garner Memorial Scholarship
Available to any senior who will be attending college or trade school to pursue a career in the Ag field. (Future welders, electricians, plumbers and millwrights are also encouraged to apply)
Due Date - April 15, 2025
Johnny Green Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Green was a kind supporter of New Boston Volunteer Ambulance Service. Upon his passing it was decided to award a $1500 scholarship to a Mercer County High School graduating senior in his memory. The student must be interested in pursuing a career as an Emergency Medical Services (EMT or Paramedic), other healthcare programs will be considered as well. The scholarship will be awarded upon proof of acceptance into a program.
Due Date - April 15, 2025
Hessman/Feldman Education Scholarship
A $1000 scholarship is given every May to an MCHS senior who will be attending a community college or 2 year/4 year university (In IL or IA) majoring in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education. Please turn in to the counseling office.
Due: April 15, 2025
Mercer County Education Association
Intend to work toward teacher certification. Return to counselor’s office.
Due Date - April 16, 2025
S.O.A.R. Scholarship
S – Strength of Character
O – Creating Opportunities to give back to the community
A – Achievement in academics and Voluntarism
R – Resolve shown when faced with an adversarial situation
Due Date - The deadline is 11:59pm CST April 14, 2023 and mailed in entries must be post marked by April 14, 2023 and received by no later than 5pm April 18, 2023.
William and Alice B. Cubbage Scholarship
Mercer County High School seniors only
Due Date 3rd Friday in April - April 18, 2025
Mercer County Athletic Booster Scholarship
Student’s parent/guardian must be member of the Mercer County Athletic Booster Club with paid dues.
Student must be a senior at Mercer County High School and participated in one or more of the following sports/activities: Cross Country, Football,Volleyball, Dance Squad, Cheerleading, Flags Squad, Basketball, Wrestling,Track, Softball, Baseball and/or Fishing Team.
Have formal plans to pursue a post high school education at a college, university pursuing bachelor’s or associate’s degree, trade, technical or vocational school.
Due Date - April 18, 2025
Rock Island Optometric Mercer County Family Eye Care Scholarship
To be turned into the Guidance Office at MCHS
Due Date - April 18, 2025
For seniors who are either planning to pursue one or more of the following career paths: (1) major in education, (2) return to the coaching profession, or (3) a licensed official.
Due: April 22, 2024 by 12pm.
Henderson County Central Committee and Republican Women's Club Scholarship
Applicant must be a Henderson County resident. Applications are to be mailed or emailed.
Due Date -April 25, 2025
Herbert & Elizabeth (Bogguss) McMeekin Scholarship
*turn in to guidance office.
*GPA of at least 3.0
Fourth Friday of April of year applying - April 25, 2025
Mercer County Jaycees Scholarship
Application must be mailed to Mercer County Jaycees PO Box 97 Aledo, IL 61231.
Due Date - April 27, 2025
By completing this survey by 04/30/2025 you will be entered to win a - $100 scholarship given
out by Aledo Main Street during MCHS Awards Night in May 2025.
Due: April 30, 2025
WIN (Women's Issues Network) Scholarship
Residing within a 30-mile radius of Galesburg, Illinois (if currently attending college this would be the person’s permanent address not the school address)
Due Date:April 30, 2025 by 4:30pm
Mercer Credit Union Scholarship
For a graduating senior planning to further their education. Must be a member of Mercer Credit Union.To become a member or acquire a scholarship application please email: mercercu@mercercountyil.org
Due Date - April 30, 2024
Illinois Nursing Education Scholarship Program
This program provides assistance to individuals pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, a hospital-based nursing diploma, a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a graduate degree in nursing.
Due Date - April 30, 2025
Mellinger Education Foundation
Application and transcript must be received by May 1
Mellinger Foundation, 1025 East Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462
(Application available starting Feb. 1)
Due: May 1, 2025
Consumer Credit Scholarship - Susan J. Heusing
Due Date - May 1, 2025
NursingExams.org Student Scholarships
NursingExams.org has increased our scholarships this year to $1,000 each. Both scholarships have an application.
Due Date - June 1, 2025
American College Foundation Visionary
Due: June 1, 2025
**NEW** Schoolhouse Scholarship
For homeless youth.
Due: June 2, 2025
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Program
Due: June 30, 2025
The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio.
Due: June 30, 2025
Recipient will receive up to $3,000 per school year for ONE year. Recipient must reapply for subsequent years. The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board invites all high school graduates and GED recipients who will be attending a 2-4 YEAR COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOL in 2024 to apply.
Due June 30, 2024
City Property Management HOA Service Scholarship
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Applicant must plan to attend college by fall semester of 2024.
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Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
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A transcript must be attached to application for consideration
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Due: July 31, 2024