LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Thousands of dollars will be awarded to MSHS seniors through the local scholarship program. The scholarships have different criteria and are available to all current MSHS seniors who qualify. Applications can be found below. Please note that applications must be accessed using your school Google account.

The deadline for all local scholarships is 3:30pm on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Questions? Contact Mr. Tim Lybarger at tlybarger@ms.k12.il.us

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1015 Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: Related to a veteran, 2 essays required
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

American Legion Post 1015 Scholarship - (2) $500
CRITERIA: Child/grandchild/sibling of a veteran. C average. Preference given to someone pursuing a vocational degree.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Athletic Boosters Scholarship - (2) $1000 each
CRITERIA: Two years of participation in varsity level sport, essay and recommendations required.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Campion STEM Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: Enrolled in a STEM field of study
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - (4) @ $1,000 each
CRITERIA: Minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0. Academics, activities, and financial need considered.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Charles Daniel Thomas Memorial Scholarship - Multiple @ $1,000 each
CRITERIA: Academics, activities, community service, and financial need considered. Emphasis may vary to provide a diverse group of recipients.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Chris Craig Memorial Scholarship - 2 @ $500 each
CRITERIA: Average student who took Agriculture and/or vocational classes at MSHS. FFA members will be given preference, but all students may apply. Financial need, activities, character, and work ethic considered.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Drama Boosters Scholarship - Up to (4) awards of $500 minimum
CRITERIA: Thespian involved in at least 3 MSHS productions and majoring in theatre, performing arts, or education with related major.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

FFA Alumni Senior Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: Currently active in FFA and other agriculture related experiences.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Girls Basketball Academic Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: Member of the M-S girls basketball team, continuing education, 3.0+ GPA for first semester of senior year.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Hazen-Hall Education Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: Plans to continue education at an Illinois Community College or State (Illinois) University with the goal of becoming a teacher/PreK-12 educator.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Honorary Benevolence Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: This scholarship is awarded by Johnny and Cassey in memory of their daugther Nora Lianne. There is no application required for this award as it is based solely on teacher recommendation of a student continuing his/her education who consistently exemplifies qualities of selflessness, compassion and kindness.
APPLICATION: None (See above)

Ida Haack Memorial Scholarship - Amount and number of awards TBD (1-3) $3600
CRITERIA: Essay, transcripts, and recommendations required. Academics, activities, and financial need
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Jacob Hamilton Memorial Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: Strong personal character and integrity, academic success, leadership qualities, active in athletics and/or other extracurricular activities.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Kathy Murphy Scholarship
CRITERIA: Participation in performing arts, intention to continue such participation
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Luke Busch Memorial Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: Character and attendance considered. Looking for a student who "makes a difference."
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Mackenzie Byrd Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
CRITERIA: Preference given to students pursuing a major in the medical field.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Masonic Lodge Gift Fund - $500
CRITERIA: MSHS Senior, M-S resident for the 12 months prior to selection of recipient
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Matthew Prather Scholarship - $1,000
CRITERIA: Strong character, academic achievement, community service
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

MAYC Foundation Lee Jessup Youth Leadership Award - $500
CRITERIA: Participated in a MAYC supported program, community service, economic need
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Music Boosters Scholarship - (2) @ $1000 each
CRITERIA: Plans to major in music or participate in a credited music group during college
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Rayburn Family Scholarship - $1000
CRITERIA: Plans to continue education at a community college, technical school, or four-year college or university with plans to study education or science education.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Rotary Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: Pursuing an education at Parkland College in the fall.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Student Council Scholarships - Multiple ranging from $250-$500 each
CRITERIA: 3.0+ GPA, accepted to a college, university, or vocational/technical school. Academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, essay and financial need considered.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Town & Country Women's Club Scholarship - (2) $500
CRITERIA: Activities, career goals, and financial need considered.
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Wylma K. Sizer Education Scholarship - $500
CRITERIA: Attending college to pursue a career in secondary education (6-12).
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

Temple Hoyne Buell Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: Incoming freshman male at the University of Illinois. Sponsored by the Chi Psi fraternity. Acceptance into the fraternity is not a requirement for this award.
DEADLINE: May 28, 2023
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Because Life Deserves Design Scholarship
CRITERIA: 2.5+ GPA. Credit in high school for 2D/3D art, graphic design, interior design, or drafting. Accepted into a university or college program in a field directly related to architecture, interior design, or graphic design.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Community Services Block Grant Scholarships
CRITERIA: Students from families at or below 200% of the 2022 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Must be applying to or enrolled full-time at an Illinois post-secondary educational/vocational school having not yet earned a bachelor's degree. 3.0+ GPA required.
DEADLINE: May 5, 2023
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Mitch Webb Memorial Wrestling Scholarship
CRITERIA: Senior wrestlers in the Apollo Conference moving on to further their education after high school.
DEADLINE: April 14, 2023
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

University of Illinois FarmHouse New Student Scholarship
CRITERIA: Male students attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2023. Any major is eligible to apply.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2023
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Parkland College Scholarships
CRITERIA: Students who have completed their Parkland application and plan to take Parkland courses in Fall 2023.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Agent of Change Scholarship
CRITERIA: Attended at least one WCFA Conference or participation in 2021 WCFA Online Curriculum.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Dean Ritter Trust Scholarship
CRITERIA: Student with significant hearing loss in one or both ears. Financial need and academic achievement considered.
DEADLINE: May 1, 2023
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Robert Cleveland & Kenneth Dodge Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: Applicant must show evidence of a diagnosed learning disability in his/her elementary or secondary school years. Financial need considered.
DEADLINE: May 1, 2023
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Champaign County Extension Education Foundation Scholarship
CRITERIA: Educational/career goals, service activity, and academic record considered. Letters of recommendation required in addition to statement of involvement in Extension programming.
DEADLINE: April 17, 2023
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship
CRITERIA: Submit a 500-word (or less) written essay or a 3-minute (or less) video essay that addresses how a Black American individual has inspired change in your life, and that discusses the contributions of the Black American individual who has inspired and motivated change in your life.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

DCFS Scholarship
CRITERIA: DCFS has court-ordered legal responsibility for the applicant, or the applicant aged out of the DCFS care at age 18 or older, or the applicant who was formerly under care has been adopted or placed in private guardianship.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Student-View Scholarship Program
CRITERIA: Graduating seniors planning to attend a four-year college, communinity/junior college or career school.
DEADLINE: April 23, 2023
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Women's Business Council Jumpstart Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating senior identifying as female, 3.0+ GPA, enrollment at an accredited post-secondary education institution
DEADLINE: April 3, 2023
APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE

Deputy Taylor Briggs Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: Minimum of a C average and be planning to attend a college, university, vocational
school, or other form of continuing education directly after high school
DEADLINE: April 7, 2023
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
CRITERIA: 3.0+ GPA, SAT/ACT scores considered, enrollment in an engineering program at a college or university that has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET-EAC).
DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Bob & Marilyn Sinclair Scholarship for Future Teachers
CRITERIA: Mahomet-Seymour High School graduate currently in final two years of post-secondary teacher certification program
DEADLINE: July 15 of each year.
APPLICATION: DOWNLOAD

Parkland Trustees Scholarships -- 50% of tuition and fees for 2 years
CRITERIA: Top 10% of the class determined at the end of the 7th semester
DEADLINE: N/A
APPLICATION: You will receive a letter from Parkland if you make the top 10%

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GIVE SOMETHING BACK - Scholarship opportunities for students with special circumstances such as homelessness, foster care or an incarcerated parent.

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