Scholarships
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IN-HOUSE / LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP LIST
This is a list of scholarships that pertain specifically to Rock Island High School students. They are either in-house or local scholarships. They are also listed on the master list of scholarships.
Thoms Family “Above & Beyond Scholarship” (Juniors Only)
1. This is a project based award.
2. The award may be used for any post high school training/study (techschool-college)
3. The project must be planned during the JUNIOR year (due April, 2012) and completed by the senior year .
4. Students may solicit help from other individuals or organizations in order to complete their projects (church groups, Boy/Girl Scouts, etc.)
5. One $5,000 scholarship and three $500 scholarships to be awarded.
6. Applications are available from American History teachers beginning the week of February , 2012.
SCHOLARSHIP LINKS:
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Black Hawk College Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE (POSTED MARCH 26, 2013):
ATTENTION SENIORS CLASS OF 2013
THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2013.
Please note the qualifications and deadlines. Also note if you must apply online only. If there is a paper application, or other information, it is located in the black filing cabinet in the Counseling office, Room 226. Please be sure to note the postmark date and make sure YOU have all of the necessary documents (i.e. recommendations, transcripts, ACT scores) well before that time so that YOU can mail it on or before the postmark date.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ROCK ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY!
2013 Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation Scholarships: FIFTEEN scholarships available on ONE application for RIHS seniors only. Forms can be downloaded at rockislandschools.org/riec/rimef or pick up an application in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Applications are due to your counselor by April 15, 2013.
2013 Rock Island High School In-House Scholarships: SIX scholarships available on ONE application for RIHS seniors only. Pick up applications in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Applications must be returned to your counselor by April 26, 2013.
APRIL
ABBOTT SCOTTISH RITE SCHOLARSHIPS Multiple scholarships are available for children of Scottish Rite Masonic families or to young people who have been active in Masonic related organizations, such as DeMolay, Rainbow and Job’s daughters. Apply online at www.srite.org Deadline is April 1, 2013.
ROCK ISLAND POST The Society of American Military Engineers Available to students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 who plan to major in science or engineering. Scholarship is available online at www.same.org/rockisland Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2013.
Illinois-Iowa Section of the American Chemical Society $750.00 scholarship available for students pursuing studies in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering. Application available in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Application must be postmarked by April 1, 2013.
Quad City Negro Heritage Society Scholarship is available to a senior who demonstrates financial need with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applications are available in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 1, 2013.
Center for Belgian Culture of Western Illinois $750.00 scholarship available to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications are available in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Applications must be received by April 14, 2013.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Available to seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher with a genuine financial need. Applications are available in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Applications are due by April 15, 2013.
Cornbelt Running Club Distance Running Scholarship Three $1500.00 scholarships ( at least one male & one female) with preference given to students who intend on participating in intercollegiate track (400m or above) or cross-country. Download application at www.cornbelt.org Applications are due by April 15, 2013.
Coach Reece Morgan Community Scholarship Available to a senior who demonstrates community leadership within and outside of the school setting. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applications are available in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Applications are due by April 15, 2013.
Rock Island High School Class of 1956 Scholarship Available to RIHS seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applications are available in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Applications must be received prior to the deadline date of April 15, 2013.
QC United Scholarships are available to seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher who plan to attend Augustana College, Blackhawk Community College, St. Ambrose University, Scott Community College or Western Illinois University. Applications are available in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2013.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Available to incoming male students at the University of Illinois who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service during their high school career. Application and cover letter may be downloaded at www.illinoissigeps.com Applications must be postmarked by April 16, 2013.
WQPT Broadcast Scholarship Available to a senior who has been accepted at Western Illinois University in the broadcasting program. Application can be downloaded at www.wqpt.org/scholarship/ Application must be postmarked by Friday, April 19, 2013.
Paddlewheel Chapter of American Business Women’s Association Available scholarship for a student attending a college or business school. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applications are available in the counseling office scholarship cabinet in Room 226. Applications are due by April 26, 2013.
Eric K. Lanus Live Your Life Memorial Scholarship $1000.00 scholarship to a minority MALE senior of Rock Island High School who has a financial need. Must be enlisting in a branch of the United States military or enrolling in college. Must have extra-curricular activities and GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applications must be postmarked April 3, 2013. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226.
O Wines Opportunity for Success Scholarship $5000.00 for four years for capable, low-income FEMALES who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher who plan to pursue a four-year undergraduate degree. Apply online by 5 p.m. April 1, 2013 (Official high school transcript must be postmarked by April 8, 2013). http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/national/scholarships/oscholarship-eligibility
Quad Cities insurance Association Education Scholarship $500.00 scholarship open to all students. Applications will be assigned a set of points based on GPA, extracurricular activities, business related courses taken in high school and career goals. Applications must be received no later than April 25, 2013. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship available for a FEMALE senior of African-American descent with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications must be postmarked by April 26, 2013. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226.
Quad Cities Illini Club $500.00 scholarship to any senior who will be attending University of Illinois-Champaign. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of need, community service, and academic success. Application deadline is April 30, 2013. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226.
Progressive Baptist Church $1000.00 scholarship is available to all seniors. Application is due by April 30, 2013. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226.
Association of Illinois Township Committees on Youth AITCOY offers two $500.00 scholarships to students who participate in serving the youth of their community. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA, demonstrate leadership qualities and plan to pursue a major in social work, counseling, psychology, youth recreation, youth prevention or sociology. Download application at www.aitcoy.org. Application must be received by April 19, 2013.
Association of Illinois Township Committees on Youth AITCOY offers two $500.00 scholarships to students who participate in serving the youth of their community. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA, demonstrate leadership qualities and plan to pursue a major in social work, counseling, psychology, youth recreation, youth prevention or sociology. Download application at www.aitcoy.org. Application must be received by April 19, 2013.
S.O.A.R. SCHOLARSHIP Five $1000.00 scholarships to be awarded to Quad City seniors who exemplify Strength of character, Creating Opportunities to give back to the community, Achievement in academics and volunteerism, Resolve shown when faced with adversity. Apply online by 11:59 p.m. on April 28, 2013 in the Contest section of www.wqad.com.
Rock Island County NAACP Educational Scholarship $500.00 scholarship to a Rock Island County senior with a GPA of 2.75 or higher who plans to attend college, university or vocational-technical school. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226. Applications must be postmarked by April 29, 2013.
MAY
Black Hawk College Foundation Scholarships All BHC Foundation scholarships are available on one application. The list of scholarships & application are available at www.bhc.edu/scholarships Please note that East Campus and QC Campus have separate applications. Applications are due May 1, 2013.
Don Wright Memorial Scholarship $5000.00 scholarship for a RIHS track athlete with a 2.5 or higher GPA. See Coach Lillis or pick up application in the counseling office Room 226. Application must be received by May 1, 2013.
The Society of Italian Americans Any senior with at least one Italian ancestor is eligible to apply. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226. Applications must be received on later than May 1, 2013.
Colona Grade School PTA $500.00 scholarship available to Colona Grade School graduates who is in the top 50% of the graduating class 2013. Application can be downloaded at www.csd190.com (Click on PTA). Applications must be received by May 7, 2013.
Skip-A-Long Child Development Services Virgie Wells Scholarship $750.00 scholarship for a senior who is an alumnus of Skip-A-Long Development Services. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226. Applications must be postmarked by May 10, 2013.
Rock Island Kiwanis Two $1000.00 scholarships, preference given to members of Key Club or parents are members of Kiwanis Club of Rock Island. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226. Applications must be received by May 15, 2013.
Milan Lions Club Scholarship $1000.00 scholarship available to a senior who lives in Milan or Southwest Rock Island (see map on application) or is the dependent of a Milan Lion if living outside the boundaries. Candidates must be of good character & be in need of financial assistance. Applications available in the counseling office Room 226. Applications must be received by May 20, 2013.
Wendland-Moran Scholarship Two $500.00 scholarships awarded to a male senior athlete and a female senior athlete. Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be a person of good character and citizenship in both the community and school.
M.L. Lockhart Scholarship Fund (Martin Luther King, Jr. Center) Scholarship available to RIHS seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who demonstrate financial need. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226. Applications must be received by May 31, 2013.
Moline Lodge 1014 $500.00 scholarships available for seniors with a 2.75 or higher GPA. Applications available in the counseling office Room 226. Applications must be received no later than May 30, 2013.
JUNE
Justin Sharp Memorial Scholarship Two $1500.00 scholarships awarded to a male & female that best exemplify passion, work ethic and dedication to academic and extra-curricular success. Recipient must have a 3.25 or higher GPA. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226. Applications must be received by June 1, 2013.
Iowa PGA Section Charlie Burkhart Scholarship $1000.00 per year scholarship will be awarded to a senior on the basis of their interest and activity in golf and the potential for future contributions to the game, then on their academic ability and financial need. Applications are available in the counseling office Room 226. Applications must be mailed prior to June 14, 2013.
AUGUST
Psi Upsilon Scholarship Grant Program Three scholarships available for three incoming MALE freshmen attending the University of Illinois @ Champaign-Urbana. Applications available online at www.illinipsiu.com Application must be uploaded by August 19, 2013.