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October

Senior student-athletes can now apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman. For more information and to apply, visit Applications must be submitted byOctober 2, 2015. The first 25,000 completed applications will receive a $10 Wendy's gift card!

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing $500 scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on the website at Applications must be submitted byOctober 7, 2015.

The Horation Alger Association Scholarship Programs have awarded over $100 million in college scholarships to deserving students. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarships range in value from $7,000 to $22,000. Students may apply online untilOctober 25, 2015at

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. They award over $3 million annually in scholarships to young leaders. Visit more information. Current high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 gpa should apply byOctober 31, 2015.

November

Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors the Voice of Democracy, a national patriotic speech writing competition open to 9-12th grade students. Visit the application and more information. Entries must be submitted byNovember 1, 2015to a local VFW chapter. For more information, contact Richard Kuehl, VFW Post #2605, PO Box 1113, Carbondale, IL, 62903, ph. 618-201-3073.

The 19th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards application is available online. Visit click on the “Apply Now” link. Once you have completed the application, go to the “Certification” page to either email certification to your certifier or to print them out in order to hand deliver them. This must be done byNovember 11, 2015. The school will then nominate the top youth volunteer for state-level honors. This person will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award and will become eligible to win an unrestricted award of $1,000 or more, a medallion, and a trip with a parent to Washington DC next spring.

The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering. Visit more information and to apply. Online application and hardcopy documents must be submited byNovember 15, 2015.

The deadline to complete SIUC's General Scholarship Application to be eligible to apply for theirtop merit-based scholarships isNovember 27, 2015. TheSIUScholars Program Application is the conditional application required to compete for the chance to interview for the Chancellor’s and University Excellence Scholarships. TheSIUScholars Program Application is due on December 1, 2015. Visitscholarships.siu.edu/for more information and the application.

The 2016-2017 JALC Foundation Scholarship Application and Recommendation Forms are now available. You must complete these items to be considered for scholarships that are administered through the JALC Foundation. For a list of those scholarships, visit the JALC Foundation website. Download the applicationhereand the recommendation formhere.

December

Applications for the Elk's Most Valuable Student "MVS" Scholarship Award are available online at the link, "Most Valuable Student Scholarships." Applications can be filled in online and sent to a printer. Deadline for submission to the local lodge isDecember 4, 2015and should be submitted directly to the Scholarship Chairman, Herrin Elks #1146, Herrin, IL. Contact the Lodge at (618)942-5653 for more information.

AXA Achievement Scholarship applications are available online at Apply onlinebyDecember 15, 2015.

The Burger King Scholars Program application is available online at Seniors with a cumulative gpa of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale who plan to enroll full-time for the 2015-16 year at an accredited 2- or 4- year school are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted byDecember 15, 2015.

Illinois Electric Cooperatives will offer nine scholarships of $2,000 each to high school seniors through the Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarship Program. Fivescholarships will be awarded to students who are sons or daughters of an Illinois electric cooperative member receiving service from the cooperative. A sixth scholarship will be awarded to a son or daughter of an Illinois electric cooperative employee. Three additionalscholarships are reserved for students enrolling full-time at a two-year Illinois community college who are the sons or daughters of Illinois electric cooperative members, employees or directors. The eighth scholarship will help pay for costs to attend the lineworker’s school in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL. For more information and the application, clickhere. Deadline for applying isDecember 31, 2015.

January

The Golden Apple Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Golden Apple Scholars Class of 2015, the 27th class of Scholars. The purpose of the Golden Apple Scholars program is to recruit talented high school students who want to become teachers. Scholars agree to teach for five years in an Illinois school of need. Scholars receive $2500 each year for their freshman and sophomore years, and $5000 each year for their junior and senior years. With the addition of the four Summer Institute stipends of $2000 per summer, the total financial assistance package is $23,000. Visit complete the nomination form. Nominations will be accepted throughJanuary, 2015.

The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking has announced its annual scholarship essay-writing contest. Essays are due to the guidance office byJanuary27, 2016. A committee will select the top CHS essay that The Bank of Carbondale will then sponsor. The top essay willbe sent to the CBAI Foundation, where judges will select the top essays statewide written by high school seniors who best capture the following theme: The Importance of Community Banking. For more details, visit

The 2016-2017 JALC Foundation Scholarship Application and Recommendation Forms are available. You must complete these items to be considered for scholarships that are administered through the JALC Foundation. For a list of those scholarships, visit the JALC Foundation website. Download the applicationhereand the recommendation formhere.

February

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship applications are available online at Apply onlinebyFebruary 1, 2016.

SIUC offers many scholarship opportunities, including college and alumni scholarships.The deadline for completing the SIU General Scholarship application isFebruary 1, 2016. This does not include their topmerit-based scholarships, which must be completed by November 27, 2015.Visitscholarships.siu.edu/for more information and to complete the application online.

The Daniel H. Brush Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the Revolution (NSDAR) is offering three scholarships. The applications lists a February 15 deadline, but actually all applications must be submitted locally byFebruary 1, 2016to JoAnn Hensley, Scholarship Chairman, PO Box 3981, Carbondale, IL 62902.The Illinois DAR State Scholarship is awarded to a qualifying student who plans to attend a four year Illinois college or university.The General Henry Dearborn History Scholarship is awarded to any qualifying student planning to major in History at a four year college or university.Young women who exhibit the ideals of the DAR (scholarship, service, patriotism) and who plan to enroll in a four year Illinois college or university may apply for the Daniel H. Brush Chapter Scholarship. Students who attend community college are also eligible.Clickherefor more information andthe applications.

Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Fraternity is offering the Martin Luther Scholarship for $2,000 toward tuition and fees. Visit the application. The application form, an attached essay, and the letter of recommendation should be postmarked byFebruary 13, 2016for full consideration.

The Illinois PTA will provide scholarships to two graduating high school seniors. Students must reside in Illinois and be attending Illinois public high schools and be pursuing a degree in education or an education-related degree program. For more information and to apply online, visit Application deadline isFebruary 15, 2016.

Mediacom Communications is offering sixty $1,000 scholarships to seniors in areas of 21 states where it conducts business through its World Class Scholarship Program. Applications are available at Applications must be submitted byFebruary 16, 2016.

Marion Memorial Health Foundation Board is pleased to provide the following scholarships: $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from the area high schools (including Carterville) and the R.D. Morgan, M.D. medical scholarship to a Marion High School senior who is pursuing a career as a medical doctor. If no MHS senior meets the qualifications, the scholarship will be open to area schools. Please clickherefor the requirementsandherefor the application. All applications should be returned to the counseling office byFebruary 26, 2016.

The Kay and Walter Pape Scholarship from the Zion United Church of Christ is a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior or to an applicant who is presently attending college or trade school, or is enrolled in building construction classes, or has shown interest in the field of education through volunteer work in early childhood or in the field of education. Clickherefor the cover sheet andherefor the application. Due date isFebruary 26, 2016.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Illinois, being aware of the financial need for many deserving students wishing to continue their education in any post-secondary school or an accredited vocational/technical school, is pleased to announce the continuance of their scholarship program. The deadline for applying isFebruary 28, 2016. Applications are available at the "Programs" link.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will award 50 scholarships for up to $25,000/year that are renewable up to 4 years. For more information, visit Application deadline isFebruary 29, 2016.

Farm CreditIllinois will award 24 $1,500 Agriculture Scholarships. Online registration and application are available at deadline isFebruary 29, 2016.

March

The River to River Runner Club will award a minimum of one $750.00 scholarship to a club member or child of a club member who participates in the sport of running. Download the applicationhere. Completed applications must be submitted byMarch 1, 2016.

Illinois AMVETS offers several scholarships .For more information and the applications, visit Completed applications must be submitted byMarch 1, 2016.

The application for the 2016-2017 Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver for the University of Illinoisis now available online. The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is a four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois. The recipient may use his/her Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver at any of the University of Illinois campuses (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Health Sciences Center, Springfield).Please refer to their website,osfa.illinois.edu.A link to the application can be found on the homepage. You can also find it by going to the “Forms” dropdown list and clicking on the “2016-2017 Forms” link. The application is listed under the “Tuition Waiver” section.The applicant will need to print out the application and mail it to the Office of Student Financial Aidwith the required documents. The priority deadline isMarch 1, 2016. Candidates must submit the completed application with photocopies of both the veteran parent’s service papers (DD Form 214) and the student’s ACT scores to the financial aidoffice.

The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Scott/St. Louis Chapter applications may be downloaded at the "Charities" link. Although all students may apply, preference will be given to students pursuing careers in Business, Transportation Logistics, and Physical Distribution. Completed applications must be postmarked no later thanMarch 1, 2016.

Peoples National Bank Scholarship applications are now available. The applicant or the parent/guardian of the applicant must be a customer of Peoples National Bank. GPA must be at least a 3.0. Clickherefor theapplication. Deadline isMarch 1, 2016.

The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship focuses on students who are volunteers in their communities and whodemonstrate financial need. Visit moreinformation and to apply online. The deadline to apply isMarch 2, 2016.

The Xi Kappa Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will award a scholarship to one senior from Carterville High School. The scholarship will be awarded to a student attending any two or four-year college or university during the 2016-2017 academic year. The scholarship will be given when the student submits proof of enrollment at a junior college or university. To download a copy of the application, clickhere.Applications must be completed and returned to the guidance office byMarch 4, 2016.

The Carterville Chamber of Commerce and John A. Logan College will offer a one-year, 30 credit hour scholarship to attend JALC. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 g.p.a. Applications can be downloadedhere.Completed applications must be submitted to the guidance office byMarch 4, 2016.

The Code Enforcement Officials of Southern Illinois are currently seekingapplications forthe Margaret Leleniewski Memorial Scholarship as well asthe Building Trades Scholarship. As a high school located in one of thiermembership communities, any senior in Carterville High School meeting thescholarship criteria is eligible to apply for these $1,000.00 scholarships. Oneof each scholarship shall be awarded annually. Clickherefor the Leleniewski Scholarship application andherefor the Building Trades Scholarshipapplication. Completedapplicationpackets must be received byMarch 10, 2016.

Williamson Lodge #802 & Hurst Lodge #1004 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois are offering two scholarships, one to a CHS senior boy and one to a CHS senior girl who will be attending any two-year or four-year college or university during the 2016-2017 academic year. Clickherefor the application. Completed applications must be submitted to a CHS guidance counselor byMarch 11, 2016.

Students enrolling at SIUC with a major in Mechanical Engineering and Energy can apply for the Energy Boost Undergraduate Scholarship, and $5000 scholarship renewable for up to four years. For more information and to apply, visit Applications are dueMarch 11, 2016.

The Illinois Lumber and Materail Dealers Educational Foundation will award scholarships to selected students to pursue industry-related course work at colleges and universities. For more information, visit the "Foundation" link. Application deadline isMarch 14, 2016.

Carterville Area Rotary Club & Woman's Life Club 614 will offer a $750 scholarship to a graduating Carterville High School student. Applications are dueMarch 15, 2016. For more information and the application, clickhere.

American Legion Post 347 will offer a $500 scholarship to a CHS graduate to be used for tuition/books. Applicantmust be a direct descendentof a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, living or deceased. Application can be downloadedhere. Completed applications must be submitted to the guidance office byMarch 15, 2016.

The Future Healthcare Hero Award Scholarship offered by SouthEast Illinois Area Health Education Center (SEIL-AHEC) will be awarded to a senior with an interest in a career in the health care field. Clickherefor the application.The deadline for submitting completed applications and required documents isMarch 18, 2016.

The Calvert Scholarship is now available. Carterville High School seniors who complete an application and compose an essay will be considered for this scholarship. The committee will consider academic accomplishment, extra-curricular activities, participation in activities outside of school, potential for success in college, character, and recommendations from teachers or members of the community. Clickherefor the application. Applications must be recieved byMarch 21, 2016.

Black Diamond Harley-Davidson has again teamed up with your community college to make sure that a deserving senior from each high school in Southern Illinois who resides in the districts of John A Logan, Rend Lake, Shawnee, and Southeastern Illinois community colleges receives a $1,000 scholarship towards tuition (45 scholarships in all). The student must enroll in their district’s Community College for the summer 2015 and/or fall 2015 semester(s). The student must be a graduating senior. The student should demonstrate a strong work ethic. Cooperative work skills need to be present. Financial need may be a factor but is not mandatory. To be considered for the Carterville High School Black Diamond Harley-Davidson Scholarship, please complete an application (clickherefor the application)and return to the guidance office byMarch 22, 2016.

The Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is offering a tuition scholarship for seniors who are hearing impaired and intending on enrolling in an accredited university or technical school. For more information and the application, visit applications must be postmarked byMarch 25, 2016.

The Carterville Lions Club is offering a scholarship to a senior at CartervilleHigh School who will enroll and attend a regionally accredited college/university. Download the applicationhere. Completed applications must be returned to the guidance office byMarch 28, 2016.

SIU Credit Union 2016 Scholarship is now available online at applications can be returned to any of the five branches or mailed to SIU Credit Union, Attn: Scholarships, PO Box 2888, Carbondale, IL 62902 byMarch 31, 2016.

April

Hill Scholarship applications are now available. Students must first attend John A. Logan College and earn a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester and remain in good standing at the college. The award also provides monies for two additional years at a four-year college or university under the same requirements. The amount of the award is determined annually. In addition to other eligibility requirements, only those seniors planning to attend John A. Logan College should download an application. Click on the following links for a copy of therules, criteria, and guidelinesand theapplication.Completed applications are due in the guidance office. Application deadline isApril 1, 2016.

The Mae West Scholarship, Jett West Scholarship, and Wyatt Allen Lindsey & Elizabeth Anne Lindsey Scholarship applications are now available. A native of Carterville, Anne West was a journalist turned professional freelance writer and was the author of both short and book-length fiction. Anne graduated from Carterville High School in 1931 and graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1935 and later did postgraduate work in journalism at the University of Missouri. Three scholarships will be awarded to one male graduate of CHS, one female graduate of CHS, and either a male or female graduate of CHS. Download an applicationhere. Applications and all accompanying materials must be completed and returned to the guidance office byApril 1, 2016.