Scholarships
Scholarship Information
Please check this page often, especially as each January approaches.
Scholarships may be added on a weekly basis. Pay special attention to application requirements, criteria, and deadlines. School-specific scholarships can be found by visiting a particular college's website. Apply, apply, apply!
The following scholarship applications are also available from Mr. Bliss: Baxter Memorial Engineering Schol., Burnside Masonics, Byron & Bernice West Schol., Carthage Lions, Clipper Fire Dept., Dallas City Lions, Carthage Eagles and Auxiliary, Hancock County Democratic Women, Hancock County Farm Bureau, Hancock County Republican Women, Hancock County Teen Court, IW Sports Boosters, John Alan Wilde, Jr. Schol., Jacob Burling Schol., Kiwanis/Key Club Schol., Lawton Memorial Fund, Lyle and Clarice Scott Schol., Memorial Hospital HIA and medical staff schol., Myra Green Schol., Rise Above Schol., Riverview Sportsmen, Sherman Tweedt Schol., Sunbeam Corner Schol., Terry White Memorial Schol., Virginia Allison Schol., and the Wanita Partick Scholarship.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Link
https://studentaid.gov/h/
Mary Leach Rea Scholarship
For students pursuing either Education degrees or Trade School. Application can be found here.
Amount: $750 Deadline April 15, 2025
Nauvoo Grape Festival Scholarship
Open to all Hancock County Seniors. Application can be found here.
Amount: TBA Deadline: May 5, 2025
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Aux Scholarship
For children of Veterans. Criteria can be found here and application can be found here.
Amount: 2-$500 scholarships are available Deadline: April 15, 2025
Dr. Korte Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for current Hancock County, IL graduating high school students interested in a career in Healthcare or Healthcare Services. This application is open to anyone interested in serving the public with an intention to study any aspect of healthcare. An ideal candidate has a passion for helping others and is interested in supporting rural communities after training. Application can be found here: https://www.drkortescholarship.org/apply-now
Amount: $1,500 Deadline: April 15, 2025
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Scholarship
Now open to Hancock County students. Application is available here.
Amount: varies Deadline: Rolling
Lariat STEM Scholarships
Scholarships available for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math. Information and application can be found here: https://lariatfoundation.org/scholarships-and-requirements
Amount: $6,000-10,000 Deadline: June 15, 2025
Keokuk Area Foundation Scholarships
Multiple scholarship opportunities can be found here. One common application for several scholarships!
Amount: varies Deadline: varies
WIEC Scholarships
The Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperative Memorial Scholarship program awards 16 scholarships. Lineworkers scholarships are included, as well as those for member of WIEC services. Eligibility requirements apply. More information and deadlines for each can also be found here.
Amount: varies Deadlines: December 31, 2024 for some, April 30, 2025 for the lineworker's scholarship
Illinois Engineering Initiative Scholarships
Various scholarship opportunities for those pursuing a career in Engineering. Link is here.
Amount: varies Deadline: vary - several scholarships