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 paper applications can be picked up 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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AugustSeptember |
Acorn Equality Fund *Updated 8/24/23*
Academics, volunteerism, and community advocacy.
The Gates Scholarship *Updated 8/28/23*
Minority student that has financial need. At least 3.3 GPA
October |
AES Engineering Scholarship *Updated 8/28/23*
Based on character and essay entry. Not just for engineering students only.
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program *Updated 1/17/23*
Various Scholarships with multiple deadlines. Junior in high school scholarships available!
November |
Elks National Foundation Scholarship *Application opens on Aug 1*
Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
December |
National Space Club *Updated 8/28/23*
Intent to pursue career in STEM field.
Adams Electric Cooperative Scholarships
Must be child of Adams Electric Cooperative member.
No Sweat Scholarship *Updated 8/28/23*
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!
Equitable Excellence Scholarship *Application opens on Oct 1*
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 *Application opens on Nov 1* Must be a senior and in Beta Club. FFA Scholarships *Application opens on Nov 1* Active FFA member. Intent to study in qualifying field. 2.5 GPA minimum. John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest *Application opens on Sept 1* Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917 DAR Native American Scholarship *Updated 09/30/22* Proof of Native American heritage, financial need, minimum 3.25 GPA Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship *Application opens on Sept 1* Must be graduating minority senior February
Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship Must be High School student working at Hy-Vee. 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. The Coolidge Scholarship *Application opens in Nov 1* Open to High school Juniors pursuing any major at a 4-year college or University March**QHS scholarship packet not updated or available until late Jan/early Feb 2nd semester** JWCC Foundation Scholarships (LOCAL) General and Program specific scholarships Class of 1957 Scholarship (LOCAL) *Updated 2/8/23* Merit based. 3.5 GPA minimum. Return application to Registrar office. Patricia & Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL) *Updated 1/17/23* Adams County High School student. 2.8 minimum GPA. Active in School and Community. Also available in Registrar office. Becky Swisher Crowe Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL) *Updated 2/8/23* Intent to pursue a degree in Education and have a financial need. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Return application to Registrar office. The F. Lee and Joan Kammerlohr Family Scholarship *Updated 2/8/23* Students pursing a degree in education. Preference for Elementary Ed. Tom Eickelschulte/Quincy Optimist Club Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL) Seniors in QAVTC classes. Dr. Michael K. Ouwenga Scholarship (LOCAL) *Updated 1/23/23* Minimum 3.5 GPA. Pursuing a Healthcare related field. Application Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation (LOCAL) *Updated 1/17/23* Interest in Agriculture or related field. Must be a member or immediate family of a member. 2023 Technical & Trades Scholarship (LOCAL) *Updated 1/17/23* Majoring in Ag, Diesel, truck driving, electrical or other trade State Street Bank/CBAI foundation for Community Banking (LOCAL) *Updated 2/8/23* Essay, application, and background information. 2023 Baxter Memorial Scholarship *Updated 1/17/23* Engineering majors attending accredited 4 year college or university The J.L. Wade Foundation Scholarship (LOCAL) *Updated 2/8/23* Open to all but preference given to students seeking degrees to promote the study of natural sciences 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. American Legion Scholarship Various scholarships available. Hannibal-LaGrange University Teacher Education Scholarship *Updated 2/8/23* Must be pursing a teaching degree. University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign Alpha Alumni Chapter Beta Sigma Psi *Updated 2/9/23* 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 *Updated 2/9/23* 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 *Updated 2/13/23* 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. Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship For office professional, secretarial, or business-related field. Priority given to those attending UIUC. Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship *Updated 2/8/23* Essay and application Illinois Chemical Education Foundation *Updated 2/13/23* Open only for students seeking degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or High School Chemistry teaching (3 different available Scholarships). Lupita Turriff Hispanic Scholarship Ecolab High School 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 *Updated 2/9/23* Scholarships for Art, Environmental studies, 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 Staff Quick Ready to Work Scholarship Students who want to enter workforce immediately and not attend 2 or 4 year university AprilQuincy Senior High School Scholarship Packet *Updated 2/15/23* General and major specific. Applications available in and need to be returned to Registrar office. 14 different scholarships available! Lee Pappas/QSHS Academic Scholarship *Updated 2/8/23* Return to Registrar office. Lee Pappas/QSHS Athletic Scholarship *Updated 2/8/23* Return to Registrar office. Town & Country Bank Midwest Scholarship (LOCAL) *Updated 2/15/23* Typed essay required Quincy Federation of Teachers Local 809 Scholarship (LOCAL) *Updated 3/1/23* Must be the child of a QFT member Kenneth & Eleanor Lohr Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL) *Updated 2/8/23* Intent to pursue Pharmacy degree and have a financial need. Return application to Registrar office. Quincy Preserves Scholarship (LOCAL) Must be a resident of Adams county Nicholson Family Diabetes Foundation (LOCAL) Type 1 Diabetic Quincy Service League (LOCAL) *Updated 2/9/23* Resident of Adams County pursing post secondary and/or vocational education. Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Senior Leadership Scholarship *Updated 1/26/23* Catholic female who exemplify SDCCW's mission, values of leadership, faith, and service. Golden Apple Scholars Scholarship *Updated 1/23/23* Students pursing an Education major 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 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 Hagan Scholarship Foundation *Updated 3/30/23* 3.5 GPA, Need and merit based MayAmerican Business Women's Association (LOCAL) Female student planning to attend John Wood, 3.0 GPA or higher 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 *Updated 3/13/23* 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 ESS Foundation Scholarship Application Pursuing a career in the construction industry. BBB Student of Ethics Award *Updated 4/18/23* For Junior students only Dr. Mehrdad Shafa Medical Scholarship Foundation *Updated 4/18/23* Students pursuing Healthcare related field The Vicki Soto Memorial Scholarship *Updated 4/21/23* For students pursing Education Illinois Restaurant Association *Updated 4/21/23* For students pursuing Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management 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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