Peoria High School Scholarship List

Updated 4/7/2024

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Scholarship

Sponsor: Peoria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Amount: $500

Deadline: April 24, 2024 (Must be received by April 26, 2024)

Description: The recipient should demonstrate academic excellence and exemplary citizenship within their school. Additionally, leadership qualities will be recognized, particularly through participation in activities or organizations that benefit the wider community.

Applicant must live in the Peoria and Tri-County area. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or an ACT score of 18/SAT score of 870 (whichever is greater) and must provide an official transcript from the current high school in a sealed envelope. Applications are available in the Counseling Office.

Alpha Delta Kappa Eta Chapter Scholarship - ADK Eta Chapter Scholarship 

Website: https://forms.gle/iPiKXv25zt4EUDvj8

Sponsor: ADK

Amount: $500

Deadline: April 25, 2024

Description: This scholarship was created to assist with college related expenses during the recipient’s first year attending a junior college or a four-year college/university.  Students entering into college with a major in the education field are eligible for this scholarship.  A GPA of 3.5 or higher is highly recommended, but all applicants will be considered.  Apply online using the link above. The ADK contact member for the scholarship is Mrs. Kathy Rademaker who can be reached at therademakers@outlook.com

Richard K. Hammonds Scholarship

Sponsor: Richard K. Hammonds

Amount: $500 (4 scholarships available)

Deadline: April 26, 2024

Description: The Richard K. Hammonds Scholarship Program was established in 2018 to provide college bound students of Peoria High School an opportunity to make their post-secondary education goals come true.  Richard K. Hammonds is the current pastor and founder of Gospel Experience Church and a retired Peoria Public School District 150 teacher who continues to value the education of children in the district by substitute teaching when needed.

Thomas Jefferson Educational Foundation

Amount: Varies

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Description: A physically or mentally challenged student who is in need of funds to further his/her education. Applications are available in the Counseling office.

ISC Athletic/Academic Scholarship

Sponsor: Independent Sports Club of Central Illinois

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Applications must be received by May 1, 2024

Description: Available to high school seniors who have been accepted to a college/university for the following year, provide cumulative GPA, completed the ACT or SAT exam, participated in at least 1 high school sport for at least 3 years, has a good attendance record, and is active in the community. Applications are in the counseling office.

Email application to   ISC.Scholarship@yahoo.com  or mail to:   

ISC, P.O. Box 5776,  Peoria, IL 61601-9998 

Bob Quarello Memorial Scholarship

Amount: a minimum of $500

Deadline: May 1, 2024 (must be received in the office by this date)

Description: The applicant must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a law enforcement or related professional curriculum or enrolled in classes in preparation for a career within law enforcement or related field. Applications are available in the Counseling office.

Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Website: https://www.deanritter.org/2024-scholarship/

Sponsor: Dean Ritter

Amount: varies

Deadline: May 3, 2024

Description:

1.      Must have significant hearing loss in one or both ears

2.      Must be a resident of the state of Illinois (citizenship not a requirement)

3.      Currently a high school senior in good standing

4.      Financial need will be considered

5.      You will need 2 letters of recommendation to complete your application

Apply online.

Ellevation Scholarship

Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/ellevationeducation/

Amount: $2000

Description: Be a high school senior who has been enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) at some point during their K-12 education.

Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four- year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2024-2025 academic year.  Apply online using the link above.

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Undergraduate Scholarship

Website:  https://illinoislegislativeblackcaucusfoundation.formstack.com/forms/2024_scholarship_application

Sponsor:  Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation

Amount:  varies

Deadline:  May 31, 2024

Description:  This scholarship is available to Illinois African-American students who have been accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning.  Jehan Gordon-Booth is our local legislator.

ASM Scholarships

Website: https://forms.gle/4ZhVqzcHGRNKr2uz7

Amount: $1000-$2000

Deadline: May 31, 2024

Description: The intent of the ASM scholarship application form is to recognize and financially assist talented and dedicated students interested in a career in Metallurgy and/or Materials. It

was established to encourage qualified students to take an active role in promoting the

field of materials through active participation in ASM. Applications are online and in the Counseling office.

College Board Opportunity Scholarships

Website: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

Deadline: Ongoing

Description: Class of 2024: Complete these 6 college planning steps for 6 separate chances at $500. When you finish all 6, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $40,000 scholarship, but you can still earn money even if you don’t complete them all.

Scholarships Sponsored by United Negro College Fund

Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships

Deadline: Various depending on scholarship selected

Description: UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. 

Unigo Scholarships

Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

Deadline: Varies

State Schools Scholarship Links

Illinois State University

Website: https://financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/scholarships/

Eastern Illinois University

Website: https://www.eiu.edu/scholarships/

Western Illinois University

Website: http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/scholarship/

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Website: https://scholarships.siu.edu/types/

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Website: https://www.siue.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/index.shtml

Northern Illinois University

Website: https://www.niu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/academic-works/index.shtml

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Website: https://admissions.illinois.edu/Invest/scholarships-all

University of Illinois at Chicago

Website: https://honors.uic.edu/resources/scholarships/

Websites to Assist in College and Scholarship Search

https://www.cappex.com/       www.scholarships.com           www.goingmerry.com

http://hbcuconnect.com/scholarships/

*Majority of Scholarships are now on-line!  Be sure to visit scholarship websites well in advance of deadline!!  This way you can have all of the required information ready to submit in time. 

IF YOU COME ACROSS A SCHOLARSHIP THAT IS ASKING FOR $$, STOP!!! THESE ARE SCAMS!!