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/
Nightingale/Faber Family Scholarship
Scholarship for students who excel in Math and/or Science and have a demonstrated record of community service activities. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: $3,000 Due: April 1
Dr. B.I. & Flora Mueller Scholarship
Selection will be based primarily upon academic performance and leadership ability. Students must be pursuing a career in the health services field. Financial need will be a secondary consideration. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due: April 1
Fred & Helen Gibb Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is intended to be awarded to the student who has a clear vocational/educational goal and possesses the skills and abilities to achieve that goal. Students must be pursuing a vocational/technical education. Academic performance in high school and financial need are not primary considerations in awarding this scholarship. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due: April 1
Ted Irish Memorial Scholarship
Selection will be based upon academic performance, participation in agricultural activities/organizations, and financial need. Applicants must be going into an agricultural-related career. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due: April 1
Kyle Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Criteria for selection: leadership, friendship, citizenship, service, and character. Finalists will be invited for a personal interview with the scholarship committee. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due: April 1
Edith Blender Memorial Scholarship
Must be a resident of Durham township. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due: April 1
C Dannen Latherow Memorial Scholarship
Criteria for selection: positive personality; academic average of B or better; involvement in school activities; involved in community & church activities; good moral character (willingness to include younger individuals in activities, considerate of others); volunteer/service activities. Finalists will be invited to an interview with the scholarship committee. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due: April 1
Lois Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship
Awarding scholarships to any student attending any institution providing further education of either a collegiate or technical nature. Applicant must be from one of the following townships: LaHarpe, Durham, Fountain Green. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due: April 1
John Markey Scholarship
Must be a resident of Durham Township. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: $200 Due: April 1
Jett Brown Memorial Character Scholarship
Open to all seniors at IWHS. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: $1,000 Due: April 1
Jett Brown Agriculture Scholarship
Open to seniors pursuing careers in Agriculture. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: $1,000 Due: April 1
Memorial Hospital Scholarships
Two different scholarships with one application! Both the HIA and the Medical Staff Scholarships are available through Memorial Hospital. The application can be found here.
Amount: $500 each Deadline: April 1, 2025
Township Officials of Illinois Scholarships
Available to all seniors in the state of Illinois. The application can be downloaded here.
Amount: $2,000 Due: March 1
CBAI Banking Scholarships
Sponsored by Raritan State Bank. Download the application here.
Amount: $500-1,000 Deadline: February 27, 2025 - turned into Raritan State Bank
IAA Foundation Scholarships
A variety of scholarship opportunities, mostly for those pursuing degrees/careers in Agriculture. Link is here.
Amount: varies Deadline: February 15, 2025
FRS Scholarships
Open to seniors whose families receive their telephone/broadband services from select providers. Please see the list and application at this link.
Amount: $900-5,000 Due: February 14, 2025
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
Available for students pursuing health care careers, excluding nursing and radiology students at Southeastern Community College. Awards are based on grades, leadership, character, community involvement, and financial need. Mr. Bliss has paper applications. Online applications will be available January 1, 2025 at: www.greatriverhealth.org
Amount: varies Deadline: March 1, 2025
Hancock County Historical Society Scholarships
3 different scholarships. Please look at each to determine if they are something you would like to do.
1. Olen Smith Memorial Scholarship 2. Historical Society Scholarship 3. HCHS Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500-$2,500 Deadline: Olen Smith & Historical Society are March 1; HCHS Scholarship is April 1
Walsworth Yearbooks Scholarship
Must be a junior or senior and involved in the Yearbook staff at Illini West. Rules, regulations, and application can be found here: https://www.walsworthyearbooks.com/signature-scholarship/
Amount: 2-$4,500 scholarships Deadline: December 6, 2024
Elks National Scholarships
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: http://enf.elks.org/MVS Elks Legacy Award: http://enf.elks.org/Leg
Amount: varies Deadline: Most Valuable Student (Nov. 12, 2024); Elks Legacy (Feb. 3, 2025)
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Scholarship
Now open to Hancock County students. Application is available here.
Amount: varies Deadline: Rolling
Keokuk Area Foundation Scholarships
Multiple scholarship opportunities can be found here. One common application for several scholarships!
Amount: varies Deadline: varies
Ursa Farmer's Coop Scholarship
4-$1,000 scholarships are available to all active stockholders and the spouse, child, or grandchild of any active stockholders. Application can be found here.
Amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 1, 2025
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
American Legion Americanism Essay Scholarship
A writing competition for students in grades 7-12 focusing on principles of Americanism and good citizenship. This contest encourages students to explore and articulate their understanding of American ideals. Essays are submitted through local American Legion posts, units, or squadrons. Winners progress through district and division levels, culminating in state awards. Cash awards are given for grades 7-10, with Scholarships awarded for grades 11-12. Information can be found here.
Amount: Up to $1,200 Deadline: February 7, 2025