It's never too early to start searching for scholarships! Scholarships can be based on several different criteria such as financial need, GPA/grades, volunteer work, leadership, or a really good essay. Check your college/university's website for specific institutional scholarships.
Local scholarship applications can be picked up from Mrs. Briscoe in the Registrar's office.
Below are some yearly scholarships separated by the month they are due. Note that some scholarships might not be open yet if it is still early in the school year. Many local scholarships are not available or updated until 2nd semester. Scholarships specific to Quincy High are listed below. Please check the link for most up-to-date information.
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September |
Acorn Equality Fund
Academics, volunteerism, and community advocacy.
Complete Test Preparation Scholarship
700 word essay on your best test preparation or study skill
October |
AES Engineering Scholarship
Based on character and essay entry. Not just for engineering students only.
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
Various Scholarships with multiple deadlines.
November |
Prudential Spirit of Community
Recognition of youth community service. Must be in grades 5-12 and engaged in volunteer activity in the past 12 months.
Elks National Foundation Scholarship
Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
National Security Agency- Stokes Educational Scholarship
Majoring in computer science or Computer/Electrical engineering.
Sixt Scholarship
Limit to first 500 applications. Must have at least 3.7 GPA. Financial need considered.
Recognition of youth community service. Must be in grades 5-12 and engaged in volunteer activity in the past 12 months.
Elks National Foundation Scholarship
Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
National Security Agency- Stokes Educational Scholarship
Majoring in computer science or Computer/Electrical engineering.
Sixt Scholarship
Limit to first 500 applications. Must have at least 3.7 GPA. Financial need considered.
December |
National Space Club
Intent to pursue career in STEM field.
Fire Free Speech Essay Contest
Open to juniors and seniors. Must write 700-900 word essay.
Adams Electric Cooperative Scholarships
Must be child of Adams Electric Cooperative member.
No Sweat Scholarship
Open to high school students 13 and up! Create account and portfolio. No GPA or essay required.
DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship Contest
Student who exemplifies dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Personal outline, transcript, and timed essay required. See your Counselor for details!
*NEW* Burger King Foundation
High school seniors, Burger King employees and their immediate family members. At least 2.5 GPA
*NEW* Equitable Excellence Scholarship
Senior students who work hard to make a positive impact on their communities
NROTC Scholarship
For students interested in joining the Navy
Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperative Memorial Scholarship
Must be son or daughter of an Illinois Electric Coop Member or employee
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Timberline Billing Service Scholarship Student must have been on or have IEP during high school and essay National Beta Club Scholarship Program Must be a senior and in Beta Club. FFA Scholarships Active FFA member. Intent to study in qualifying field. 2.5 GPA minimum. John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917 Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program - Eureka College Covers full tuition-GPA 3.0 or higher, display attributes of leadership, planning to attend Eureka College FebruaryState Street Bank/CBAI foundation for Community Banking (LOCAL) Essay, application, and background information. Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship Must be High School student. Must include application, personal statement, transcript, and resume'. Illinois PTA Scholarship For education majors. 3.0 GPA minimum. QU Virtuoso Scholarship 4 full tuition scholarships. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists and must audition. March**QHS scholarship packet not updated or available until late Jan/early Feb 2nd semester** Quincy Senior High School Scholarship Packet General and major specific. Applications available in and need to be returned to Registrar office. Lee Pappas/QSHS Academic Scholarship Return to Registrar office. Lee Pappas/QSHS Athletic Scholarship Return to Registrar office. JWCC Foundation Scholarships (LOCAL) General and Program specific scholarships Class of 1957 Scholarship (LOCAL) Merit based. 3.5 GPA minimum. Return application to Registrar office. Patricia & Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL) Adams County High School student. 2.8 minimum GPA. Active in School and Community. Also available in Registrar office. Kenneth & Eleanor Lohr Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL) Intent to pursue Pharmacy degree and have a financial need. Return application to Registrar office. Becky Swisher Crowe Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL) Intent to pursue a degree in Education and have a financial need. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Return application to Registrar office. Tom Eickelschulte/Quincy Optimist Club Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL) Seniors in QAVTC classes. C. Dorothy Bader Memorial Scholarship- Mercantile Bank (LOCAL) Typed essay required Dr. Michael K. Ouwenga Scholarship (LOCAL) Minimum 3.5 GPA. Pursuing a Healthcare related field. Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation (LOCAL) Interest in Agriculture or related field. Must be a member or immediate family of a member. Legacy Scholarship (LOCAL) Senior Blue Devil student planning to attend SIU-Carbondale- Application Return to Mrs. Briscoe in Registrar office. AMVETS Service Foundation Various scholarships for Veterans, Nursing students, current High school seniors who are child/grandchild of a Veteran or active duty military member. US Military Veterans and Children Various scholarships. Must be active duty or child of a Veteran or active duty military member. Back2School Illinois Opens in December. American Legion Scholarship Various scholarships available. Hannibal-LaGrange University Teacher Education Scholarship Must be pursing a teaching degree. Application. University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign Alpha Alumni Chapter Beta Sigma Psi Must be a Christian male freshman attending UIUC. Application Beta Sigma Psi Educational Foundation Must be a member of the Lutheran community. Illinois Elks Association Children's Care Program For Physical and Occupational Therapy majors The Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Award Personal statements, recommendations, and tax forms required. Based on financial need and Scholastic ability. Illinois Society of Professional Engineers- Baxter Memorial Scholarship Senior student majoring in Engineering or technical discipline. Achievers Scholarship At least 3.0 GPA. Full time high school or part time in college or trade school. Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Senior Leadership Scholarship Catholic female who exemplify SDCCW's mission, values of leadership, faith, and service. Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship For office professional, secretarial, or business-related field. Priority given to those attending UIUC. Town & Country Bank Midwest Scholarship Typed essay required Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship Essay and application Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Open only for students seeking degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or High School Chemistry teaching (3 different available Scholarships) Future STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) Open to students pursing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) General Federation of Women's Club Illinois Scholarships for Art, Civic Engagement, Drama, Music, and Vocational Studies. Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation Be an Adams County Farm Bureau member, spouse of a member or child of a member for a minimum of 1 year "No Sweat" Scholarship Available for grades 9-12 ONECommunity Scholarship Shelter Insurance Foundation Agents Scholarship Based on scholastic achievement, leadership, citizenship, and moral character AprilJacobs-Dailey Scholarship (LOCAL) 2.5 GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, typed essay Quincy Federation of Teachers Local 809 Scholarship (LOCAL) Must be the child of a QFT member Quincy Preserves Scholarship (LOCAL) Must be a resident of Adams county Nicholson Family Diabetes Foundation (LOCAL) Type 1 Diabetic Quincy Service League (LOCAL) Resident of Adams County pursing post secondary and/or vocational education. Traditional Student Application Mercantile Merit Scholarship (LOCAL) QHS student planning to attend JWCC The F. Lee and Joan Kammerlohr Family Scholarship Students pursing a degree in education. Preference for Elementary Ed. Student View Scholarship Program No essay required. Fill out survey. For students planning to attend 4 year, community, or trade school. We the Students Essay Contest 500-800 word essay. Propel Scholars Award Need-based, Pell grant eligible, EFC lower than $10k. Minimum 2.5 GPA C & L Tiling Scholarship Pursuing an Agriculture or related field degree Shelter Insurance Scholarship Foundation Plan to enroll in 2 or 4 year institution. High school is sponsored by a local Shelter Insurance Agent LaVern and Nola McEntire Memorial Lineworker's Scholarship Plan to attend Lineworker's school at Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield IL. Rules and Guidelines American Legion Auxiliary Nurses Scholarship Seeking a career in Nursing ADA Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship Students pursing a career in Nursing May*NEW* American Business Women's Association (LOCAL) Female student planning to attend John Wood, 3.0 GPA or higher The J.L. Wade Foundation Scholarship (LOCAL) Open to all but preference given to students seeking degrees to promote the study of natural sciences American Legion Auxiliary Unit 37 (LOCAL) Application, recommendation letter, essay, and transcript American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program Available for freshman-seniors in high school. B. Davis Scholarship Must be a Junior or Senior in high school. Essay required. PB & J Scholarship For students that have experienced personal challenges that affected their academic performance. Application Temple Hoyne Buell Memorial Scholarship For incoming freshmen men to University of Illinois UIUC Faith Hope and Love Jesus College Scholarship Survivor of childhood cancer or blood disorder. Essay on topic of choice Mike Rowe Works Ethic Scholarship Must be going into an approved trade program. List of approved trade programs are HERE Stop The Bleed Scholarship Open to students who have a parent/guardian who were on the front lines during the pandemic. Open to any high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior *NEW* ESS Foundation Scholarship Application Pursuing a career in the construction industry. JuneAbbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Must be a Junior or Senior in high school. Essay required. Beacon Scholarship for Rural America Must reside in a rural area and meet low-income criteria. 3.0 GPA minimum The Illinois Hammer Scholarship 300-500 word Essay required. JulyPedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship Students who demonstrate an active commitment to mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award Community activist for HIV/AIDS demonstrated through arts |
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