Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!!
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.Scholarship Links:
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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SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE:
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
| R.I.A. Federal Credit Union
(on-line only) |
Three $1,000 scholarships. Must be a member of the R.I.A. Credit Union. Applications at www.riafcu.com . Deadline February 15th.
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| Illinois PTA – Lillian E. Glover Scholarship
(online only) |
Must major in education or education related major degree program that requires certification from a state board of education. Rank in upper 25%. Awards $500 and $1000.
Apply at www.illinoispta.org Deadline February 17th.
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| Charles Curry SMART Bus Scholarship | Must attend college in Iowaor Illinois, have a 3.0 GPA, major in Natural Resources or Education and complete required application. Deadline February 28th.
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| IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union IHMVCU
Apply online www.ihmcu.org/scholarships |
Twenty-Four (24) $1,000 scholarships for students in good standing as members of IHMVCU. Deadline is March 1.
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| National Defense Transportation Assoc. (NDTA)
(online application) |
This scholarship promotes careers in Business Transportation and Logistics. Four (2) $3,500 and (4) $2,000 scholarships. Must complete application, submit ACT, two written recommendations, 800 word essay and official transcripts. Apply at www.ndtascottstlouis.org
Deadline March 1st.
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| South Rock Island Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship | Seven (7) – $2,000 awards will be given. Must plan to attend an Illinoisinstitution. B average required. Must have demonstrated an active interest in extracurricular activities, which may include interest in local government and community service. Must be UScitizen. Essay required. Deadline March 1st.
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| Tri-County School Food Service Association | One time scholarship to student attending college that plans to major in Food Service, Home Economics, Dietetics, or child care. Basically any degree that will involve working with children. $200 scholarship. Deadline is March 1st.
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| St. Patrick Society of the Quad Cities | Must be relative of a society member. Award $1,500. Deadline March 2nd.
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| Order of AHEPA Scholarship
(online only) |
Must be of Greek ancestry, have a B average. Award: $1,000. Apply at www.ahepa.org Deadline March 15th.
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| Rock Island Post – Society of Military Engineers
Apply online: http://www.same.org/rockisland/
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$4,000 and $1,000 scholarships. Must major in engineering or an associated field, 3.0 GPA. Strong math-science background. Apply online. Deadline March 16th.
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| ABBOTT SCOTTISH RITE SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply online at http://www.srite.org/scholarships
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Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarships are given to the 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. Multiple scholarship opportunities available. Deadline is April 1st. |
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IA/IL- American Chemical Society /Donald Kiser Memorial Scholarship |
A one year $750 award. Must pursue studies in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering. Must also have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement in science or related area. Deadline April 1st.
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| Kings Daughters and Sons | Rank in top one-half of class, show financial need, and be accepted by a college. Award $500 to be used for books. Deadline April 17th.
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| Hass Family Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
Open to students with a 3.0 GPA, good leadership skills and
character. Must not be in the top 10. Award: approximately $1,000. Deadline April 20th
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| The Amy Helpenstell Liberal Arts Scholarship (online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) | For a student who is planning to attend
AugustanaCollege. Award based on financial need, citizenship and good academic standing. Students must verify admittance to Augustana. Award is $1,000. Deadline April 20th
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| Judith A. Katz Fine Arts Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
For a student attending AugustanaCollege. Preference will be given to those who has been in music, drama or art for two years and who wish to pursue a degree in the Fine Arts. Criteria based on financial need, active in school and community, citizenship and good academic standing. Student must verify admittance to Augustana. Award: $4,000. Deadline April 20th
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| R. Decker Magee Memorial Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
For student who is planning to attend college
or vocational school. Based on participation in activities, character, and conduct. Must have a C+ average. Award: $500. Deadline April 20th
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| Stanley H. Coin Business Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
Seniors who are in top 25% of the class may
apply. Must have participated in the business curriculum at Rocky for at least two years. Financial need and school and community involvement are considered. Award: $1,000. Deadline April 20th
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| Rock Island High School Class of 1965 Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
Award based on financial need, citizenship, good academic standing, school and community activities. Award: $500 Deadline April 20th |
| Rick Gilliland Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
For a student who is going to enter the field of education and
planning to attend BlackHawkCollege, who hopefully will return to teach in the Rock Islandschool system. Award: $500 Deadline April 20th
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| Jumer’s Casino and Hotel Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
Open to students with a 3.0 GPA or better. Consideration given to financial need, demonstrated leadership skills, and participation in in school and community service. Award $1,000 Deadline April 20th
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| The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
Two individual scholarships are available, one for a male student and one for a female student. Must demonstrate financial need and must have a 3.0 or better G.P.A. Individual award: $2,500. Deadline April 20th
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| The Marler Clark Science Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
For a student who is planning to attend college and has an interest in science. Award is $2,000 Deadline April 20th
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| Women’s Computer Science, I.T. & Math Scholarship
(online at www.rockislandeducationfoundation.org) |
For a Senior female student who is interested in pursuing a college degree in Math, Computer Science, or Information Technology. Award $500.. Deadline April 20th
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| ASHRAE-American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Apply online at: www.mississippivalleyashrae.org/student/student.htm
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$1,000 scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in HVAC. Must complete application, send transcripts and letters of recommendation. Deadline April 27th.
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| Don Wright Memorial Scholarship | Student must be a track and field athlete for at least 2 years, have a 2.5 GPA, been accepted to college, submit an application, letter of recommendation. Deadline May 1st.
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The Society of Italian Americans Scholarship |
Must submit essays, transcript and completed application. $1000 award. Deadline May 1st.
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The Virgie Wells Scholarship /Skip-A-Long Child Development Services |
$750 scholarship. Must be an alumnus of Skip-A-Long. Students must complete application, demonstrate leadership and three letters of reference. Deadline May 4th.
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| Rock Island High School
Class of 1956 Foundation |
RIHSgraduating senior. 2.0 GPA of better. Three letters of recommendation. Completed application. Essay required. $750 award. Deadline April 15th.
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| Black Hawk Chapter- National Society of Professional Engineers | One $1,000 scholarship to a student who pursues Engineering at an accredited institution. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA and 22 composite ACT score. Completed application and transcript must be submitted. Deadline May 16th.
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ATTENTION: ALL AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LOCATED IN BOTTOM DRAWER FILING CABINET IN COUNSELING OFFICE, EXCEPT FOR THOSE INDICATED AS “ON-LINE”. PLEASE GO TO INTERNET FOR THOSE SCHOLARSHIPS.
PLEASE READ CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY CAREFULLY AND ONLY TAKE AND APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS YOU QUALIFY FOR!