Mercer County High School

The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking provides $21,000 in scholarship funds for top high school seniors statewide. One semi‐finalist may be chosen from each of the CBAI groups via an essay‐writing contest. We have the ability to award a $1,000 scholarship to a student in 11 of CBAI’s 12 groups along with $500 to a second-place person in each group,...

Four $2000 Scholarships are offered annually:  The Friends of Volo Bog are offering two scholarships for students Entering College to study environmental or natural science and two scholarships for students Continuing College who are pursuing an environmental or natural science careers.To be eligible for the Entering College scholarship the applicant must have a permanent Illinois residency and attend high school...

The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS is very involved with students in our region. We offer up to $36,000 in scholarships each year through our charitable arm, the Foundation of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3). We also have both college and high school award programs and have an active Junior Board made up of students and...

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...

Program DetailsThirty $2,500 Agriculture Scholarships are available to high school seniors who will study an ag-related curricula or trade in a college or vocational school next fall and pursue a career on the farm or in the industry. Two applicants of color will be designated Diversity in Agriculture Scholars.Selection criteria include participation and leadership contributions within school and community organizations,...

The Community Foundation administers a variety of college scholarships. Each scholarship was established by generous donors and is unique, with its own set of criteria for applicants.Students may apply for and be awarded multiple scholarships. There are scholarships available for graduating seniors as well as current and returning college students. Currently, the majority of awards are offered to students from...