Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship     Due February 29, 2012

The Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Foundation will be offering agricultural scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. The student must be a high school graduate or graduating in 2012; be accepted for enrollment or continuing enrollment in an accredited college, university, or community college that offers agricultural courses; be majoring or minoring in agriculture or agribusiness; be a resident of Illinois; and the student, the student's parents, or the student's spouse must be a member in good standing of the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau. For a complete listing of guidelines, click here. A completed application will include the typed application signed by both the student and the parent/guardian (if high school student), official high school transcript or most recent official college transcript if currently attending college, ACT scores, typed explanation on educational/professional goals, and two (2) letters of recommendation.

 

Applications MUST be typed--no handwritten applications will be accepted. Electronic applications can be found by visiting www.whfarmbureau.org. Completed applications must be turned in to the Warren Henderson Farm Bureau no later than February 29, 2012 by 4:30 PM. For questions and more information, call (309) 734-9401 or email whfb@whfarmbureau.org. Applications may be dropped off at the Monmouth or Stronghurst offices or mailed to one of the following addresses:

 

 

 

Posted December 14, 2011
Illinois Retired Teacher's Association Foundation Scholarship  Due March 7, 2012
The Illinois Retired Teacher's Association (IRTA) Foundation Scholarship will be offering a $1,500 scholarship to one full-time student each academic year for each IRTA Foundation area. The scholarship will be divided in two, $750 will be awarded in the Fall and $750 in the Spring, and is to be used for educational expenses. The recipient must be accepted into a Teacher Certification Program; be a second year student, or a student in the final year of their education, during the academic year the scholarship is to be awarded (i.e. scholarship awarded in 2012-2013, the student should be in the final year of classes in 2012-2013); and must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must complete the scholarship application, compose a one-page letter about their educational intent and special family circumstances, three (3) letters of recommendation from persons other than family members, and transcripts from all colleges the applicant has attended and/or the college currently attending.

Completed applications must be postmarked no later than March 7, 2012 and mailed to the IRTA office. Applications can be found here or a complete scholarship summary can be found at www.irtaonline.org. For questions or more information, please call Susan Goetz at the IRTA Foundation (217)523-8488. Completed applications can be mailed to the following address:

620 N. Walnut St.
Springfield, IL 62702

Posted August 19, 2011

 

                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

 

WQPT Quad Cities PBS Broadcast Scholarship - Due May 16, 2011         CLOSED

WQPT will be offering a $500 Broadcast Scholarship to a student pursuing a career in broadcasting.  The award can be applied to tuition, books, and fees for the Summer or Fall of 2011.  Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, any broadcasting classes taken must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA (not applicable to incoming college freshmen).  Preference will be given to full-time students, although part-time students are encouraged to apply. Applications must include a copy of the verification of acceptance to the school, copies of most current transcripts, an essay or personal statement at least 250 words but no more than 350 words that is signed and dated, and one letter of recommendation from a professional who has knowledge of your career plans/goals (i.e. professor, employer, counselor, faith leader, etc.)

 

Applications can be found here, or visit the CSC Foundation Office for more information.  All applications and application materials are to be postmarked or received by May 16, 2011.  Questions can also be directed to Dawn Schmitt at (309)764-2400 or dd-schmitt@wiu.edu. Completed applications can be mailed to the following address:

 

 

Illinois Community College Faculty Association Scholarships - Due August 1, 2011        CLOSED

The Illinois Community College Faculty Association will be awarding up to six (6) $1,000 scholarships to students attending Illinois community colleges during the 2011-2012 academic year.  Applicants must be full-time students during both the Spring 2011 and Fall 2011 semesters at an Illinois community college, with verified transcripts for the Spring 2011 semester and a copy of Fall 2011 registration.  Applicants must also have completed 30 semester hours by the end of Spring 2011 with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and verified on the official transcript sent in at the completion of the Spring 2011 semester.  Proof of Illinois residency must be provided with either a photocopy of the driver's license or similar document.  A brief essay is required describing academic and personal goals, and any unpaid, voluntary community service and campus activities. Applications must also contain 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.  A document including the applicant's complete mailing address, telephone number, Social Security number, and signature must also be attached with the application materials. 

 

Applications can be found here, or visit the CSC Foundation office for more information.  All application materials are to be postmarked or received no later than August 1, 2011. Any materials received after this date will not be considered and returned to sender.  Completed applications can be mailed to the following address:

 

 

The WIRC-CAA is offering $1,500 scholarships to assist lower income individuals continue their education in areas of study with high employability potential.  All scholarships will be available on a region-wide basis to individuals in Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren counties. An individual may not receive a WIRC-CAA scholarship more than two times.  A non-traditional student is defined as an individual 26 years of age or over, or an individual with one or more dependents.

 

Scholarship applicant must meet all of the following criteria:  (1) resident of Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, or Warren county; (2) Member of an income eligible household (at or below 125% of the 2010 poverty guidelines - see application for guideline); (3) Possess a high school diploma, GED, or must graduate by July 1, 2011 from an accredited high school of GED administering institution; (4) Must be accepted into an Illinois college or university, community college, or occupational training program on at least half time basis; (5) Demonstrate a commitment to civic and public affairs; and (6) Demonstrate goals and purpose commitment.

 

Scholarship Application deadline is March 25, 2011 by 4:00pm.  All scholarship applications require a completed application, copy of 2010 federal tax form, copies of high school and college transcripts, a 500-word essay, and three current letters of recommendation (forms provided).  Students may download a copy of the application here, or visit the CSC Foundation Office for a paper copy.  Completed applications must be mailed or submitted to the following address: