Scholarships
Deadline | Scholarship | Qualifications | Amount | How to Apply |
2/21/2025 | ELOGEME ADOLPHI CHRISTIAN SORORITY | Female African American student chosen based on academics, community engagement, and a written essay stating her future endeavors that would benefit society. | $500.00 | |
3/1/2025 | Chase White Memorial Scholarship | Applicants should be able to describe how their volunteerism and service allowed them to make a difference in their community. | $1,000 | |
3/1/2025 | Coach Van Honorary Scholarship | Must have at least 2.3 GPA. Must be involved in an extracurricular activity for 1 year. | $1,000 | |
3/1/2025 | Elizabeth Rasmussen Scholarship | Preference will be given to applicants who plan to major in , Must be a graduating senior from a Peoria Public Schools high school, Must plan on attending a college, Merit based program. | $1,000 | |
3/1/2025 | Edward N. Woodruff Scholarship | Must be a graduating senior from a PPS high school | $950 | |
3/1/2025 | Genevieve Kroepel Cahail Award | Must be nominated by a Manual teacher. Must plan to study physics or other science related field. | $3,500 | Must be nominated by a Manual teacher. Must plan to study physics or other science related field. |
3/1/2025 | H.E.A.R. Scholarship | Must have a documented hearing impairment and have received services from MCA. For new applicants, two letters of recommendation are also required. Recipients may reapply each year after graduation. | $3,750 | |
3/1/2025 | John Dismuke Scholarship | Must plan to major in STEM related field. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA and played in a sport for more than 2 years, including senior year. | $1,000 | |
3/1/2025 | John K. Garrett Scholarship | Must have minimum 2.1 GPA. Preference given to those affiliated with or who have held membership in a service organization. | $500 | |
3/1/2025 | John W. Gift Scholarship | Must have minimum 2.75 GPA. Preference to those planning to study a business related career. | $2,000 | |
3/1/2025 | Kenny M. Ward III Scholarship | Must have “C” average or higher GPA. Must be planning to pursue a culinary arts degree after high school. Two letters of recommendation from staff required. | $1,000 | |
3/1/2025 | Laurie and Gregory Beard Scholarship | Must be enrolling in the College of Business at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. | $4,000 | |
3/1/2025 | Manual High School/Eureka College Scholarship | Must plan to attend Eureka College. | $1,500 | |
3/1/2025 | Nevada Buckley Manion Scholarship | Must plan to attend a four-year college/university. | $5,600 | |
3/1/2025 | Peter J. Pasquel & Family Culinary Scholarship | Must be nominated by culinary staff. | $1,000 | Must be nominated by culinary staff. |
3/1/2025 | Randy Simmons Scholarship for Manual High School | Must have a passion for fitness, athletics and/or extra-curricular activities, must also have a passion for learning while pursuing a post-secondary degree, should be a people person who brings energy and passion to everything they do while always putting others first. | $1,000 | |
3/1/2025 | Urban Forestry Scholarship | Must plan to attend four-year college/university. Preference to those studying urban forestry or related field, but all majors can apply. | $950 | |
3/1/2025 | BCDI Green Family Scholarship | Must be diagnosed with a congenital or acquired chronic bleeding disorder or congenital clotting disorder, must have attended a scheduled visit with an HTC in the 24 months prior to the application deadline, must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or above, must be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited vocational/trade school, junior college, or four-year college/university. | $1,500 | |
3/1/2025 | Dr. Valentine Jobst III Educational Fund Scholarship | Must be a graduating senior of a Peoria Public High School, must be pursuing vocational / technical education at an accredited institution including technical related 2-year Applied Science degrees such as but not limited to: Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts Management, Computer Programming and Database Development, CNC Machine Operator, Dental Hygienist, Diesel Powered Equipment Technology, HVAC Technician, etc., at Illinois Central College or a similar institution. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Edward N. Woodruff Scholarship | Must be a graduating senior from a PPS high school | $950 | |
3/1/2025 | Epilepsy Scholarship Fund | Must reside and be a current graduating senior, must be diagnosed with epilepsy, must be pursuing an education at a junior college or a four-year college/university | $500 | |
3/1/2025 | Horatio Alger Scholarship | Must be a low-income students who has faced adversity to attend college and pursue a bachelor's degree, must have a family income equal to or lower than $65,000 (after taxes). | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Heidi Bowles Kenney M.D. Memorial Scholarship | Must be a graduating senior from Peoria Manual High School who will attend an accredited 2- or 4- year institution with plans to study science, technology, math, social justice, or advocacy for women and children. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Jean M. Brown Nursing Scholarship Fund | Must be pursuing an education in the field of nursing, must be in good academic standing at the institution in which he or she is enrolled. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Joyce and Thomas H. Stanisic Scholarship Fund | Must be a student working towards a degree or certification in a field that falls within the Music or Healthcare fields, must have maintained a high school or college GPA of at least 2.5. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Michael D. McCoy St. Jude Run Scholarship Fund | Must be a high school graduate who will be attending college or vocational school, must have maintained a “C” average or above, must be a former or current patient, or sibling of a former or current patient, at the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Peoria Chiefs Scholarship | Must be a graduating senior from Peoria Public Schools, must be a demonstrate financial need, must be pursuing education at a public 4 year college or university, private vocational/technical/career college or public 2 year community/technical college. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Peoria Chiefs Scholarship (Sports Administration) | Must be a graduating senior, must be a student with interest in pursuing a degree in Sports Administration, must be pursuing education at a 4-year college or university. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Sandra L. Stemler Teaching Scholarship Fund | Must be planning to attend an Illinois public college or university and be planning to pursue a teaching career in an Illinois public school, must maintain at least a “B” average. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Sue Aplington Kreutz Scholarship | Must be attending a four-year college or university, must have GPA of “C” or better, preference may be given to students majoring in Education. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Vernon “Butch” Gudat Scholarship Fund | Must be a child or grandchild or relative of a Central Illinois current or retired firefighter. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | Vietnam Veteran’s Moving Wall Fund | Must be a child of a Vietnam veteran or child of a veteran of subsequent conflicts pursuing post-secondary education. | Various | |
3/1/2025 | BCDI Green Family Scholarship | Must be diagnosed with a congenital or acquired chronic bleeding disorder or congenital clotting disorder, must have attended a scheduled visit with an HTC in the 24 months prior to the application deadline, must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or above, must be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited vocational/trade school, junior college, or four-year college/university. | $1,500 | |
3/1/2025 | Dr. Valentine Jobst III Educational Fund Scholarship | Must be a graduating senior of a Peoria Public High School, must be pursuing vocational / technical education at an accredited institution including technical related 2-year Applied Science degrees such as but not limited to: Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts Management, Computer Programming and Database Development, CNC Machine Operator, Dental Hygienist, Diesel Powered Equipment Technology, HVAC Technician, etc., at Illinois Central College or a similar institution. | Various | |
3/5/2025 | Community Foundation Scholarships | Various | Various | |
3/6/2025 | PRESCOTT E. BLOOM SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD | Must be a graduating senior, must have demonstrated outstanding service to the community and the school, must display the traits of good citizenship; including honesty, integrity and responsibility. | $250 | |
3/10/2025 | Hometown Scholars | Attend and graduate from Manual, minimum 3.25 GPA, apply AND be admitted to Bradley University, belong to an underrepresented population at Bradley University, & demonstrate financial need and file the FAFSA | Full Bradley Scholarship | |
3/14/2025 | Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship | Must be permanent Illinois residents, must be utilized at institutions of higher learning in the State of Illinois, must be enrolled full-time during the 2025-26 school year. | $500 | |
3/21/2025 | SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY | Must be a graduating high school senior, must be an ethnic minority resident of the Greater Peoria area, have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale, display leadership qualities (evidenced by activities and affiliations – civic and academic) | Various | |
3/28/2025 | Peoria County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships | Be enrolled full time in high school, planning to attend college. | TBD | |
3/31/2025 | THETA XI SCHOLARSHIP | Graduating MHS senior with cumulative GPA of 3.0, Minority student, Leadership through participation in community service and/or extracurricular activities, Must enroll at a college or university for the 2025-2026 academic year. | TBD | |
4/7/2025 | Ralph Kress Memorial Scholarship | Attend a high school in Peoria, minimum of a 3.0 GPA, must show evidence of having been accepted in a collegiate program as a major in Mechanical Engineering. | $2,500.00 | |
4/30/2025 | American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship | Seniors who have applied to attend an accredited institution of higher learning, Minimum of 3.0 GPA, graduating high school senior, member of a historically under-represented group. | Varies, up to $2,000 | |
Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship | Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship | Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship | Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship |
Collegiate and At-Large Scholarships List | |
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College or University | Scholarship Website |
Bradley University | |
Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition | |
Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine | |
Eastern Illinois University |
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Eastern Illinois University (for students who are leaders and role models in their community) | |
Eureka College |
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Illinois Central College |
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Illinois State University |
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MacMurray College Central Prairie Award |
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Morrison Tech |
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Northern Illinois University |
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Paul Mitchell the School, Normal |
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Robert Morris University |
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale |
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Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville |
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University of Dayton (Leadership in Service) | Speak with your counselor for details |
University of Illinois- Urbana/Champaign |
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UIUC Chi Psi Fraternity |
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UIUC Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver |
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University of Illinois-Springfield |
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Western Illinois University |
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Various Scholarship and College search engines |
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Search Engine | Description | Website |
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Xello | Career and college information. This site is used by students in OTT classes. Ask your counselor for a login and password. | ||
College Board | Create a profile to search for and save scholarships. Also, search for colleges, get tips for your application, and learn advice for being success in college. | ||
College Financial Aid Advice | Contains a list of scholarships for seniors | http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors.html | |
College Greenlight | Find scholarships specific to your college of choice | ||
CollegeNET | Scholarship search engine | ||
College Score Card | College information and college search | ||
College Week Live | The world's largest college fair is free and entirely online. | ||
eCampusTours | An inside look at hundreds of different colleges. Radical360-degree x 360-degree views. | ||
FastWeb | Students create an account and fastweb will connect students with scholarships, colleges, and financial aid. | ||
Illinois Manufacturers' Association Education Foundation | For students interested in a career in manufacturing | ||
LendEdu | Scholarship search by various categories; please note, we are only recommending the scholarship portion of this website | ||
Mapping Your Future | State of Illinois site for career research | ||
NACAC | National Association for College Admission Counseling | ||
State Schools Scholarship Links
Illinois State University: Click Here for More Information
Eastern Illinois University: Click Here for More Information
Western Illinois University: Click Here for More Information
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale: Click Here for More Information
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville: Click Here for More Information
Northern Illinois University: Click Here for More Information
Websites to Assist in College and Scholarship Search
www.collegegreenlight.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.finaid.com
www.act.org
https://www.cappex.com/
www.iacac.org
www.fastweb.com
www.whatsnextillinois.org
IF YOU COME ACROSS A SCHOLARSHIP THAT IS ASKING FOR $$, STOP!!! THESE ARE SCAMS!!