Centralia High School District

Illinois Elks Association Physical & Occupational Therapy Scholarship
PT or OT majors only
Enrolled as a full-time student in a recognized PT or OT program
No affiliation with the Elks is required
Must plan on being a full-time practicing physical or occupational therapist upon completion 
Must maintain a "B" cumulative GPA 
Deadline March 1st
http://illinoiselksccc.org 
Make sure to select the Physical or Occupational Therapy Majors Application (not the assistant PT or OT application)

Illinois Elks Association Physical & Occupational Therapy Assistant Scholarship
PT or OT Assistant majors only
Enrolled as a full-time student in a recognized PT or OT Assistant program
No affiliation with the Elks is required
Must plan on being a full-time practicing PT or OT assistant upon completion 
Must maintain a "B" cumulative GPA
Deadline March 1st
http://illinoiselksccc.org
Make sure to select the Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistant Majors Application (not the PT or OT application)

CBAI Foundation For Community Banking Annual Scholarship
Eligible students are Illinois high school seniors graduating in the spring and entering an institution of higher education in the summer or fall immediately following
Must be United States citizens and Illinois residents
Immediate family members of community bankers and part‐time bank employees are NOT eligible to enter from ANY CBAI member bank
Award amount of up to $1,000 per year for 4 years
Application can be picked up in the Guidance Office 
Application deadline is February 13, 2025 to the Guidance office or to
1NB Bank 891 Fairfax St. Carlyle, IL 62231

Centralia Foundation Scholarships
19 various scholarships
Deadline March 14th
Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office or can be filled out online https://centraliafoundation.com/scholarships/

Farm Credit Illinois Scholarship
Thirty $2,500 Agriculture Scholarships available
Two applicants of color will be designated "Diversity in Agriculture Scholars"
Must be studying an ag-related curricula or trade in the fall to pursue an ag related career 
Participation and leadership within a school and community organizations
Passion for farming and/or agriculture
Deadline Feb 28th
Apply at https://www.farmcreditil.com/About/community-engagement/Scholarships

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)
Students pursuing degrees in STEM fields, languages, Nursing, Pre-Med and other majors. 
Full tuition and fees
Monthly stipend
Service commitment after graduation
Be a U.S. citizen and 17 yrs old by Sept. 1 of first year of college
Meet physical fitness standards/ pass a medical exam
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 (3.0 for nursing and pre-med)
Minimum SAT 540 Math, 550 R&W, 1100 combined
Deadline Jan 31st
Apply at https://www.netc.navy.mil/NSTC/NROTC/

South Central FS Scholarship

South Central FS is a patron-owned agricultural cooperative serving Central Illinois farmers, commercial businesses, and residential customers in 9 local counties.

South Central FS will cover the cost of in-district tuition and fees each semester for a student attending a 2-year junior college or equivalent vocational program of their choice. For students attending a 4-year university, they will contribute towards their tuition as well. Following graduation, scholarship recipients will be guaranteed full-time employment, with a minimum requirement of being employed with South Central FS for 2 years. Students have the option to work, as available, during their school semesters and on breaks. Recipients of this scholarship will be selected based on work ethic, attitude, character, teamwork and desire to work in agriculture. Scholarship winners must also work for South Central FS during any Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) programs if required for their degree. This is available only to high school seniors. 

To be eligible, students must complete an application, submit 2 letters of recommendation, and their transcripts to be considered.  Applications can be submitted to Carrie Harshman at charshman@southcentralfs.com or mailed to our corporate office at South Central FS, Attn: Carrie Harshman, PO Box 629, Effingham, IL 62401. Any application missing required materials, will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted in December to finalize winners. Scholarship winners will be notified in January 2025.
Have questions about our scholarship program? Contact Carrie Harshman at charshman@southcentralfs.com or call the corporate office at 217-342-9231.

Deadline November 30th, 2024
The application and additional information can be found at https://www.southcentralfs.com/Careers/Scholarship-Program

Centralia BPW Education Foundation Scholarship

Applicant must currently be enrolled at Centralia High School, Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School, or a child/grandchild of a current Centralia BPW member

Applicant must be a member of the 2025 graduating class

Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA through Fall 2024 semester

Applicant MUST submit a copy of his or her high school transcript for all coursework through the Fall 2024 semester

Successful applicants must submit a printed copy of Fall 2025 enrollment verification of at least 12 credit hours before the scholarship will be dispersed. Failure to submit Fall 2025 enrollment verification by July 31, 2025 will mean forfeiture of scholarship.

Application must include the following:
Completed application form with all requested information, signatures, and dates

A typed essay including at least 250 words
High school transcript showing all grades received through Fall 2024 semester

Deadline is March 28th, 2025

Can be dropped off in the Guidance Office or mailed to:

Centralia BPW Education Foundation

P.O. Box 502
Centralia, Il 62801

Application can be picked up in the Guidance Office

Timberline Billing Service

• Senior who has or previously had an IEP in high school 

• Applied to a two-year college, a four- year college or a trades program 

• Award amount is $2,000.

• Deadline is Jan. 14th

• Application can be picked up in the Guidance Office

Golden Apple Scholars

• Students attending partnering Illinois colleges pursuing a degree in teaching

• Award is up to $23,000, academic support, mentoring and job placement assistance  

• Deadline is Dec. 1st

• Apply at https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-illinois

• Completion requirements include:

     Meet ISAC program requirements

     Code of Conduct compliance 

     2.5 GPA

     Participation in Golden apple Scholar Institutes (institutes are listed in the link above)

     Bachelor's degree from an IL Partner University

     IL teaching certification

     Teach for five years in an IL school of need within 7 years of graduation

     An anticipated college graduation date no earlier than the summer of 2027

Mensa's Health Minds

• Senior in good standing with a GPA of at least 3.0

• Been admitted to a two-year or four-year institution 

• Declared a major in a mental health related field

• Award amount $1,000.

• Deadline is March 20th 

• Application can be picked up in the Guidance Office