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Steps in Applying to College:
1. Completely fill out the college application. (Most are online applications.)
2. Request that ACT or SAT send official scores to your school of choice.
3. Sign up at www.parchment.com to have official transcripts sent to your school of choice.
Reminders:
· In order to work on scholarships with your college or university, you may need to have applied and been accepted to the college or university
· Scholarship and Application deadlines for schools may be as early as November 1!
· A FAFSA Completion Workshop will be offered in October 15th 2025. This workshop will be held at the High School in the Media Center with sign-ups coming soon!.
Scholarship Websites:
1. www.studentscholarships.org
2. www.finaid.org
3. www.mometrix.com - Test Prep
4. www.studentaid.gov
5. www.grants.gov
6. https://www.isac.org/e-library/applying-for-financial-aid/scholarship-searches.html
7. http://act.org
8. www.goingmerry.com
9. www.scholarships.com
10. http://www.fastweb.com/
FREE SCHOLARSHIP RESUME RESOURCE
ResumeTemplates.com offerings a free collection of scholarship-focused resume templates and an accompanying guide. The resource includes expert career advice, ATS-friendly templates, and practical tips to help students present their accomplishments confidently.
Access the free templates here: https://www.resumetemplates.com/scholarship-resume-examples/#download_all_scholarship_resume_templates
10 Tips on Scholarships
1. SEARCH! Persistence is the key to getting a scholarship.
2. Be organized and prioritize.
3. Never assume: Don't believe that because you don't have straight A's and can't shoot a 3 pointer, there's nothing available to you.
4. Identify the goal of the scholarship and double check the eligibility requirements.
5. Be able to write about a variety of topics that may or may not be exciting to you.
6. Understand yourself well enough to create a compelling portrait of who you are. You must understand your audience well enough to be able to position your skills and strengths as deserving of their support. Demonstrate that you are a scholar or would like to be a scholar.
7. Use concrete examples in essays.
8. Watch deadlines like a hawk.
9. Apply early and for many scholarships.
10. Proofread your application one more time.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, DON’T GET SCAMMED!! "If you must pay money to get money, it might be a scam."
These are Six Examples of Possible Scholarship Scams:
1. "This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back."
2. "You can't get this information anywhere else."
3. "May I have your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship?"
4. "We'll do all the work."
5. "The scholarship will cost some money."
6. "You've been selected by a 'national foundation' to receive a scholarship.", or "You're a finalist in a contest." (that you never entered)
FEBRUARY
Available starting in February – Application Deadline
St. Elizabeth Health Foundation Scholarship - St. Elizabeth Health Foundation is dedicated to addressing health care needs in St. Clair County and Madison County, Illinois by sponsoring health care occupations scholarships to qualified students of that area. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team. This scholarship program has been established to assist only students enrolled in a recognized health care occupation program at an accredited institution. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability or national origin. Applicants to the St. Elizabeth Health Foundation Scholarship Program must be residents of Madison County, Illinois or St. Clair County, Illinois, and are pursuing a degree at a college or university, or attend an educational institution that provides a program that is acceptable for full credit towards a bachelor’s or higher degree, or offers a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. Annual scholarship awards may be granted up to $15,000. Apply at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/saintelizabeth/.
February 7th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Josephine Marley Beckwith Future Leader Scholarship- A renewable $1000 scholarship award will be presented to a young woman who have a 2.5/4.0, plans to be a full time student at a two or four-year institution, completes an essay and can be available to meet with the selection committee. More information can be found soon at www.altonywca.com.
February 15th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships—These scholarships range from $5,000 to $25,000. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate critical financial need and be involved in extracurricular and community activities to be considered. Visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/ to receive more information.
Granite City Federation of Teachers Local 743—Four $500 scholarships will be awarded this year to graduating seniors of Local 743. To be eligible, applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5/5.0. Applications will be available soon.
Various dates 2026 – Application Deadline
NACME is responsible for over $5 million in scholarships awarded annually to underrepresented minority (URM) students. NACME expects to support approximately 1,000 underrepresented minority engineering and computer students annually. To be eligible to be named for any of the NACME administered scholarships students must either be a high school senior applying to an engineering or computer science program at a NACME Partner Institution, or be currently matriculating in an engineering or computer science program at a NACME Partner Institution, a US citizen or permanent resident, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. NACME's mission is to increase representation of Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American and Native/American Indian in the fields of engineering and computer science. To apply go www.nacme.org
MARCH
March 2026 – Application Deadline
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship Program- The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking provides $21,500 in scholarship funds for top high school seniors state wide. One semifinalist may be chosen from each of the 12 CBAI groups via an essay-writing contest. For additional information contact CBAI Foundation Community Banking at 1-800-736-2224, or visit website www.cbai.com.
March 1st, 2026 – Application Deadline
llinois Elks Association Scholarship – Any one interested in becoming a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or a Therapy Assistant is eligible to receive this scholarship. You may apply at www.illinoiselksccc.org/scholarship.html or call 1-800-272-0074 for more information.
March 1st 2026 – Application Deadline
Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship- Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Illinois who are children or grandchildren of veterans or current military personnel. This program is open to high school seniors in Illinois who have taken the SAT or ACT. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of honorably discharged veterans who served after September 15, 1940, or current active military personnel. Applications can be filled out online at https://www.ilamvets.org/scholarships or you can pick one up in the guidance office.
March 1st, 2026 – Application Deadline
SWIC College Foundation Scholarships—More than 300 scholarships are available for Southwestern Illinois College students. Scholarships range from $100-$5,000 annually. Scholarships are offered based on a variety of career fields, interests and life circumstances. Eligibility requirements may be based on GPA, financial need or current major. For additional information apply at www.swic.edu/foundation.
March 2nd, 2026 – Application Deadline
Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship Fund – Each year, since 1989, TOI awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors to continue their education at an Illinois college/university. So far a total of $389,500 has been awarded to 229 students. The TOI scholarship aims to support Illinois high school seniors attending an Illinois college or university by awarding seven $2,000 scholarships. This scholarship is aimed at civic-oriented seniors with a history of extracurricular activities toward leadership, community service, and civic responsibility. A short essay, 500 words or less, is required about what you think “The role in Township Government in todays society and in the future”.
March 2nd, 2026 – Application Deadline
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships—These scholarships range from $5,000 to $25,000. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate critical financial need and be involved in extracurricular and community activities to be considered. Visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/ to receive more information.
March 2nd, 2026 – Application Deadline
Phillips 66 Community STEM Scholarship Program - The Phillips 66 STEM Scholarship is for students who are pursuing a STEM field. This is a $5,000/per year renewable scholarship. We will be offering up to 66 of these scholarships across the country. There is an application limit of 1,000 applicants – so we would encourage students to apply early. The scholarship is focused on students working toward STEM degrees and interested in pursuing a career in energy, chemicals or manufacturing.
Including financial need as a consideration, applicants must:
· Be a high school senior.
· Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
· Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
· Be pursuing a STEM degree.
· Be interested in energy, chemicals or manufacturing.
Visit https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/phillips66-community/ for more information.
March 9th 2026 – Application Deadline
Loretta M. Somerville Scholarship - This scholarship is to acknowledge and reward those students who are serious, committed and enthusiastic about pursuing a career as a tradesman/woman. We are looking for students who have maintained a “C” average or above and have an 80%+ attendance rate. This scholarship will award $1000 to one male and one female student that is planning on attending a trade school upon graduation. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office!
March 9th 2026 – Application Deadline
Dawn Bruder Educational Scholarship - This scholarship is being given to two GCHS seniors who will be going into education. Dawn Bruder was a teacher in the granite city school system. Dawn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. Throughout her journey she remained faithful to her faith and to her students, often taking treatments in the early mornings, just to be in her classroom ready to teach. She loved teaching! Dawns’ journey ended in December of 2019. Her family is using the sale of a song called (this journey) written by her brother-in-law to fund this scholarship. The family will be offering two $500.00 scholarships. This is the second year for this scholarship and we are looking for two students who we feel they have a real “Dawn Bruder” heart for teaching! Applications will be available in the Guidance Office by February 1st, 2026!
March 13th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Southwestern Electric Power for Progress Scholarship - Southwestern Electric is offering academic assistance to students from member families. The co-op will award 11 scholarships valued at $1000. Applications may be downloaded from Southwestern Electric’s website https://www.sweci.com/scholarships or by requesting an application by calling Susan File at (800) 637-8667 ext. 5924.
March 13th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship - Sheriff Jeff C. Connor, Madison County, will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500. Applicants must be an Illinois resident, utilize their scholarship at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois, and must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 23-24 school year. Applications can be found online at www.ilsheriff.org.
March 15th, 2026 – Application Deadline
American Legion Essay Contest - Department of Illinois, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion are co-sponsors of this AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST. Its purpose is to aid the schools of Illinois in the teaching of AMERICANISM and GOOD CITIZENSHIP. % awards will be given: 1st Place $1200.00 Scholarship 2nd Place $ 700.00 Scholarship 3rd Place $ 400.00 Scholarship 4th Place $ 375.00 Scholarship 5th Place $ 300.00 Scholarship. For more information visit www.illegion.org
March 31st, 2026 – Application Deadline
Chime Scholars Foundation - Chime® (Nasdaq: CHYM), a leading consumer financial technology company, announced today that Chime Scholars Foundation (CSF) has opened applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Aspiring scholars can now apply for scholarships of up to $20,000 to support their education, paving the way for greater career opportunities and higher earnings. The scholarship program is open to students of all backgrounds and stages of life, and it supports a wide range of educational pathways, including traditional college degrees, apprenticeships, trade schools, and technical certifications. Since 2022, CSF has provided $7 million in scholarship funding to over 1,000 students. Apply at https://www.chime.com/about-us/chime-scholars-foundation/
March 31st, 2026 – Application Deadline
1st MidAmerica Credit Union- is offering five $1000 scholarships to any graduating high school senior who will be attending a post-secondary institution and is a current 1st MidAmerica member. All completed applications must be received at a 1st MidAmerica Credit Union office by noon on March 31, 2026 with an official copy of the applying student’s transcripts. Apply online at https://www.1stmidamerica.org/services/member-benefits/scholarship-program
APRIL
April 1st, 2026 – Application deadline
Granite City Community Band Scholarships – The Granite City Community Band is proud to announce the availability of two annual scholarships, each valued at $400. Eligibility requirements:
- An active member of any Granite City Community band
- A member of your school’s band program
- Attending a higher education institute in the Fall semester
Please contact the board for additional information regarding the Wayne Rice Scholarship and the Rosann Liszewski Scholarship. Email : board@graniteband.com
April 1st, 2026 – Application deadline
Danny Kreher Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship fund was set up in memory of our father Danny Kreher, Our dad always served others. He served the Long Lake Department for over 50 years with 30 of those years as Fire Chief. With the loss of this great man, we have decided to keep his memory alive by creating the Danny Kreher Memorial Scholarship Program. This program is designed to award scholarships to students interested in an education as a First Responder (Firefighter, law enforcement, EMS) however, we also wish to award scholarships to anyone seeking higher education. The scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors enrolling in classes within 12 months of graduation. The check will be made payable to the student and their chosen college. The scholarship recipients will be announced at their Senior Recognition Ceremony in May. All awards will be given to graduating students from Granite City High School. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office.
April 3rd 2026– Application Deadline
Engineering Society of Illinois Scholarship - We are pleased to announce that the St. Clair Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is offering college scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to study engineering. This year three scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded. The scholarships are available to students in our 11-county area (see list at bottom of the page) who meet the academic eligibility requirements. In addition, to be eligible, the applicant must attend an engineering program at an Illinois or Missouri university or college that is ABET-accredited. Apply at https://ilengineeringinitiative.org/scholarships/
April 17th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Carson Niepert Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship fund was set up in memory of our son Carson Alexander Niepert in 2008. Our family felt it was important to give back to the community that was so supportive in our difficult time. Carson was with us only a short time however, we want his memory to continue on. We feel it is important that the recipients of this scholarship have an appreciation for our community and will use this as a tool to pursue their college education. There will be consideration to academic success and activities in school, but other criteria will be taken into account.
The scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors from Granite City High School. The check will be made payable to the student. The scholarship recipients will be announced at the Granite City High School’s Senior Recognition Ceremony in May. Applications are available in the guidance office!
April 11th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Pam Holten Trade School/Community College Scholarship - The Pam Holten Scholarship is to honor Pam, a longtime lunchroom worker at Wilson School. This application is for GCHS graduates that will be attending a Trade School or Community College. That school or a professional union could include Culinary School or trades such as welding, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, hairdressing, etc. The purpose of the scholarship will be to assist the student with tuition or supplies needed to be successful. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded. Applications can be picked-up in the Guidance Office!
April 2nd, 2026 – Application Deadline
Steelers Alumni Scholarship-In order to be eligible for this award, graduating seniors must be a descendent of someone that attended Granite City North High School. Applications are available in the guidance office.
April 14th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Dr. Connie M. Borror MathematicsProfessions Scholarship – This scholarship is made possible by the generous donations of the class of 1984, friends, and family of Connie M. Borror. Connie was a professor in the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Arizona State University West. She developed and taught the first online class in the Department – Elements of Statistics. She developed the BS in Statistics Degree and the capstone experience – a team-oriented project with an off-campus setting that allowed students to synthesize their statistical training to gain experience in teamwork, presentation skills and time management. She was a prolific researcher in the field of Industrial Statistics and Quality Control, authoring 80 peer reviewed journal articles and Co-authoring two books. Scholarships(s) will be awarded to a graduating GCHS student in the amount of $2500! Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office!
April 15th, 2026 – Application Deadline
The National Defense Transportation Association Scholarship—The purpose of the NDTA Scott/St. Louis Chapter scholarship program is to promote careers in Business, Transportation Logistics, and Physical Distribution. All students may apply, although preference will be given to students pursuing these fields of study. Applications are available at https://www.ndtahq.com/foundation/
April 15th, 2026 – Application Deadline
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis- The Scholarship Foundation provides access to area students through interest-free, fee-free loans and grants. In 2017, The Scholarship Foundation provided nearly $3.0 million in interest-free loans and $1,033,952 in grants to 454 students. In 1920, The Scholarship Foundation made its first interest-free loan for $15; since then, 11,200 students have received more than $83.6 million in interest-free loans and grants. We are now accepting applications and interested students may apply at https://sfstl.org/
April 24th, 2026 – Application deadline
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship - We are pleased to announce that the St. Clair Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is offering college scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to study engineering. This year several scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded. The scholarships are available to students in our 11-county area (see list at bottom of the page) who meet the academic eligibility requirements. In addition, to be eligible, the applicant must attend an engineering program at an Illinois or Missouri university or college that is ABET-accredited. Applications can be filled out at https://ilengineeringinitiative.org/scholarships/.
April 30th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Jill Berni Memorial Scholarship - Jill Berni was the School Food Service Director for the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District and, most recently Dunklin R-V School District. In addition, Jill was an instructor for the network for St. Louis Community Colleges. Jill was passionate about school food service and thought every child deserves a healthy meal. It is with great honor that the St. Louis Food & Nutrition Directors Association establishes this scholarship in Jill’s memory, so her passion for food will continue to grow and flourish in the coming generations. This scholarship is for any senior high student who will undertake undergraduate study at a vocational/technical institution, community college, college, or university. The student must pursue an education in culinary arts, dietetics, food service management, or hospitality. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office!
April 30th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Rotary Student of the Year - Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to senior students who were selected as Rotary students of the month last year as a junior. Please see Mr. Fandrey in the Guidance Office to pick up your application!
MAY
May 1st, 2026 – Application Deadline
Granite City Scholarship Foundation -The Granite City Scholarship Foundation will be awarding several $2000 scholarships based on financial need and signs of ability to succeed in a chosen field. Applications are accepted through May 1st, 2026 and are available at: https://www.revitycu.com/planning/financial-education/revity-scholarship.html
SWIC Top 20% Scholarship - High school students must be ranked in the top 20% of their graduating class. Proof must be provided by submitting an official transcript. A Top 20% application must be submitted by the second week of the first semester of attendance following high school completion.
May 31st, 2026 – Application Deadline
Truck Driving and CDL Scholarship - The Driver Resource Center Future of Trucking Scholarship will provide financial assistance to one person each quarter to pursue a career as a commercial driver. The truck driving scholarship will be for $1,000 toward tuition at MTC Truck Driver Training in St. Louis, MO. You can apply online at https://driverresourcecenter.com/truck-driving-and-cdl-school-scholarships/
JUNE
June 30th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Calvin and Juanita Ritchey Whitlock Education Scholarship
The Whitlock Education Foundation was established by Calvin Whitlock to provide educational scholarships to students furthering their education at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois. The amount of money awarded will vary annually based upon available fund. Visit jerseystatebank.com to fill out the application. The deadline for submission of new and renewal applications is June 30th for the fall semester and December 31st for the spring semester. Contact Anna Fessler at 618-498-6466 ext. 224 for additional information.
June 30th, 2026 – Application Deadline
Alton Pride Scholarship
Alton Pride is excited to announce that scholarship applications are now open for the 2026 graduating class. We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with eligible seniors at your school. Alton Pride Scholarships support students in the Riverbend region who plan to continue their education at a community college, university, or trade/technical program. Each year, we award scholarship funds to local young people who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to strengthening inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth in our community.
Eligibility
Students must:
• Be a high school senior
• Complete at least 20 volunteer hours with a nonprofit (Alton Pride or another organization)
• Live in the Riverbend area
• Submit a short application and 300-500 word essay
2026 Essay Prompt
This year’s prompt invites youth to share their creativity and help inform how Alton Pride invests newly awarded funding for local youth programming. Whether the student has LGBTQ+ lived experience or considers themselves an ally, we want their insight.
If you could start a project, club, event, or movement for LGBTQ+ youth in the Riverbend area, what would it be? Share the idea, how you would implement it, what resources you would need, and why it matters.
June 30th, 2026 – Application Deadline
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