West Carroll Middle School

Union membership helps workers build a better future for their families. AFSCME members and their families benefit from annual scholarship opportunities to pursue their education goals.Children of AFSCME members who are high school seniors or college students under the age of 25 are eligible to apply for AFSCME Council 31's annual Larry Marquardt Scholarship, as well as members in good...

Michael McCready is a family man by default. Being a family man, Michael stays very involved in his children’s lives, and as they have grown, he has seen the massive impact cyberbullying can have on individuals, their friends, and especially their peers. Cyberbullying is much more comprehensive than what we consider “traditional” bullying. With the copious amount of technology at...

These scholarships are intended to help qualified students pursue an education, which will lead them into productive careers in the real estate industry. It is the Foundation’s hope that each recipient will, during his or her career, contribute to the Foundation in support of the scholarship they received. The resulting growth of the fund will ensure other qualified individuals a...

The Illinois Engineering Initiative offers scholarships to Illinois students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs.The deadline to apply for IEI scholarships is April 24, 2026.Peppy Moldovan Scholarship  $1,000Applicants must be female engineering students currently enrolled as a sophomore at one of the following colleges or universities.Illinois Central College, PeoriaKaskaskia Community College, CentraliaRend Lake Community College, CentraliaBradley University, PeoriaSouthern Illinois University, CarbondaleSouthern...

Larry Hall was a president of ISA, a dedicated Illinois arborist, a true tree enthusiast, a 1999 Arborist of the Year, and a lifelong learner who believed in the education of young arborists as the next generation of tree ambassadors. He began his 60-year career in the tree care industry at the age of 18 with no formal training, but...

Up to three scholarships will be awarded to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or those pursuing a master’s degree.  Students must be actively and successfully pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agricultural-related course of study.  This scholarship was created in memory of Ken F. Ebersold of Downers Grove, IL.  Mr. Ebersold was a past president of the DuPage...