Many organizations outside of Illinois Valley Community College offer additional scholarship
opportunities. The availability of these scholarships is subject to change.
IVCC does not endorse or sponsor these external scholarships.
We are one of the biggest U.S. based auto shippers. We provide worldwide shipping
and have offices, storage facilities available in most of the main cities and metro
areas throughout the U.S and overseas. Our team has decided to create a scholarship
program (A-1 Auto Transport Scholarship) for the students so that they can get some
help in meeting their education related expenses.
Abbott and Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have
the desire and ambition to succeed.
The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of
the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address
with their submissions as well as the school they are currently attending.
Acorn Equality Fund is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provide scholarships
and organization grants to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, organizations,
and allies to impact lives in a positive fashion
The ever-increasing student debt burden, rising cost of higher education, and ongoing
need for education funding is an alarming reality of our times. We know that women
earn less than men, even one-year out of college, and thus may have more difficulty
than men in paying off their student debt. AAUW’s educational funding for women remains
an important element to closing the funding gap for women in higher education.
We are offering 4 currently enrolled students or high school seniors who are pursuing
post-secondary education an opportunity to be awarded $2,000 in tuition assistance
towards their upcoming semester! This scholarship is ongoing and will be available
for both the spring and fall semesters each year.
American Sign Letters has been creating high quality signs, letters and plaques for
years and it’s our time to start giving back to the community. We have created an
annual $1,000 scholarship to award the winners of our unique design contest.
Since 1953, the ASM Materials Education Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling
over $1.3 million. Currently, up to 20 scholarships are awarded annually through the
ASM Materials Education Foundation.
The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce that they are offering
scholarships to area students majoring in agriculture. Over the last twenty-four years,
the Foundation has awarded $91,250 to deserving college students. Last year alone
the Foundation distributed $7,000 to area students.
CNA-NNOC offers the following scholarship awards each academic year. Funds to awardees
are distributed each fall from the California Nurses Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available starting on April 1st,
2026. Once available, links to applications will appear below each scholarship's description
For more information about the Clarence and Marie Medley Conservation Scholarship,
please call the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District at 309-937-5263, extension 3.
Complete Water Solutions is pleased to announce the Complete Water Solutions Scholarship
for the 2026-2027 school year. The scholarship is intended to provide both financial
assistance and recognition to talented, creative students. Current students interested
in trades (plumbing, electrical, hvac, boiler operators), Reverse Osmosis Certified
Courses, or Water Quality Certified Courses.
Since 1966, the Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties has awarded over
$150,000 in scholarships to the sons and daughters of Will/Grundy union building trademans
and/or carpenters, cement masons, electrical, iron workers, laborers, operating engineers,
plumbers, and more. Application deadline is March 13, 2026.
Department of Defense scholarships provide cash awards to students who have demonstrated
ability and aptitude for excelling in STEM fields in disciplines of importance to
DoD.
Emery Reddy is proud to announce its third annual round of scholarships. Each year
we offer financial assistance to students with an interest in pursuing careers in
the legal field.
Members of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois represent a sector of the ag
industry that is comprised of grain elevators, multi-national companies, single grain
handling facilities, feed mills, ethanol plants, processors, feed mills and more.
There are many career opportunities across Illinois and in a variety of capacities
such as merchandising, origination, safety, accounting, engineering and more. The
careers are steady, the pay is competitive and the prospect to become a part of the
industry that feeds the world is exciting!
Visit the Scholarship Blogs for first-hand experiences to learn what it was like to
work with GFAI members and watch the "Careers That Count" video to learn more about
career opportunities in the grain and feed industries.
Grace S. (Swindler) Davis was born and raised on a farm near Magnolia, Illinois. She
attended the University of Michigan, majored in classical languages, and earned a
Phi Beta Kappa Key. She was a Latin teacher in the Chicago Public school system her
whole career. Ms. Davis was an ardent believer in the civilizing and social value
of education. At her death in 1947, her Will stated that her assets were to be placed
in trust, and that the income from this trust be used primarily for college scholarships
for students residing in Hope and Magnolia Townships. Many students past and future
have and will benefit from her generosity.
Requirements
You must live or have lived in Magnolia Township (McNabb and Magnolia area) or Hope
Township (Lostant Area) for ten years; Maintain full-time student status; Good Scholastic
Ability; Good Moral Character
How to Apply
Upon graduation from high school, a letter must be presented to the Grace S. Davis Scholarship trustee requesting that they be considered for this scholarship by July 1st. In this
letter, inform the trustee of your college choice and college major and any other
information that you may want to include.
Contact
Grace S. Davis Scholarship Trust c/o Christina Whitney, Trustee 1552 Meridian Rd, Magnolia, IL. 61336 Email: Cmwhitney07@gmaiI.com
A market leader in online memorials, Green Meadow Memorials offers exceptional cremation urns and keepsake cremation urns with cutting edge personalization preview technology.
We recognize that our business would not be possible without a huge array of skilled
professionals in many different industries. In order to ensure that these services
continue to be available, Green Meadow Memorials is offering a continuing education
scholarship open to all who are pursuing academic and technical education after completing
High School.
The GROWMARK Foundation is committed to making investments in education and programming
of the future of the agriculture industry. We provide scholarship opportunities to
students who are furthering their education in agriculture-related studies or accounting.
The Career and Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger
Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund
President Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and
overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education
at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.
The IAA Foundation endeavors to enhance the future of agriculture by providing college
scholarships to Illinois Farm Families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses, or
their children who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of
study. The IAA Foundation is pleased to administer scholarships on behalf of agricultural
partners and families who wish to support future generations and help assure a well-qualified
and professional agricultural workforce in Illinois while supporting farming communities.
Illinois Agri-Women (IAW) is organizing The Women Changing the Face of Agriculture
conference as an investment in the future of agriculture. This outreach project gives
all women the opportunity to explore different career paths offered in the agriculture
sector. Our goal is to help attendees receive accurate information first hand from
actual women agriculture professionals.
IAW is a grassroots organization of farm and agri-businesswomen promoting a better
understanding of agriculture and the family farm system. Our organization consists
of members from across the state of Illinois who volunteer to promote agriculture.
To learn more about Illinois Agri-Women visit our website.
Illinois AHEC Scholars is a program that uniquely blends opportunities to improve
health care for rural and underserved urban communities with experiences that differentiate
you from other students in your chosen health field. You’ll learn firsthand the value
of interprofessional collaboration and professional networking. And it’s free for
participants.
The IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship program strengthens the Illinois aggregates
industry by promoting the education of worthy students seeking a career in the aggregates
industry. Furthermore, this scholarship enhances the relationship between the IAAP
and institutions of higher learning that are educating and training the next generation
of aggregate industry professionals.
In furtherance of the objectives of the Illinois Association of Highway Engineers
(IAHE), as stated in its constitution, to advance the professional reputation of the
organization and its members and to promote the engineering profession, a scholarship
award program has been established. The attached application form should be used to
apply for any of the three scholarships. If applying for more than one scholarship,
separate applications must be submitted. Multiple scholarships will not be awarded
to the same person in the same year.
The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation supports a scholarship program each year that
provides graduating Illinois High School students a scholarship for their continued
education.
IACRAO’s membership is made up of Admission and Records professionals from accredited
post-secondary schools located within the State of Illinois. IACRAO’s primary functions
are to educate its members, to promote professionalism and professional development
for its members and to represent its members and their views through interaction with
other professional groups. IACRAO is pleased to present these $500 nonrenewable scholarship
opportunities. Scholarships are awarded in Spring.
The Illinois Conservation Foundation awards the annual Conservation Achievement Scholarship
to encourage the next generation of leaders to preserve and enhance a sustainable
outdoor environment.
Up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 are given to outstanding high school seniors
in Illinois who have demonstrated effective, voluntary and long-term dedication to
the preservation, protection, enhancement and/or promotion of Illinois' natural resources.
Since 1959, ILCA has provided its members with the resources needed to enhance their
performance and ensure continued growth and success. The Association’s mission is
to enhance the professionalism and capabilities of members by providing leadership,
education, representation, and services while promoting environmental awareness and
the value of the landscape industry. ILCA employs a wide variety of means to fulfill
its mission including; seminars, workshops, publications, trade shows, awards, networking,
scholarship grants and social events.
The association is pledged to serve as a forum for the free exchange of ideas among
landscape contractors, their suppliers and the government, working together for a
greener, more beautiful Illinois. ILCA is a 501 (c) (6) nonprofit trade association
with more than 800 member companies.
The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is an agricultural trade association
representing more than 1,600 pork producers throughout Illinois. IPPA is comprised
of county pork producer organizations in more than 20 counties throughout Illinois.
IPPA is an affiliate of the National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork
Board. IPPA provides producers with services that enhance profitability and preference
for pork. Illinois Pork Producers Association Website
The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards scholarships each year. IPPA
Scholarships are open to students pursuing any undergraduate degree at any two-year
or four-year college.
Mark Krenz was a former officer and board member of the SWCD who showed leadership
and determination in this organization as well as in his farming operation. The LaSalle
County SWCD has created the Mark Krenz Scholarship Fund to honor his memory. The purpose
of the scholarship fund is to assist in the college education of a high school senior
or current college student (freshman, sophomore or junior) from LaSalle County who
will continue his or her education in agriculture, environmental science, or natural
resource management.
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must
Be a high school senior who will be graduating this spring, or a college Freshman,
Sophomore or Junior enrolled in an agriculture, environmental science, or natural
resource management degree.
Be a LaSalle County resident.
Submit a completed application.
Submit your most current transcript from your high school or college.
Submit three current letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes (excluding relatives).
The NCGA William C. Berg Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program is
conducted annually, awarding five (5) $1,000 one-year scholarships to deserving, qualified
second-year or later, students pursuing any major at a U.S. 2-year or 4-year program
of study at an accredited junior college, college or university.
Ottawa Business Builders (OBB) is an organization of business leaders in the Ottawa
community with diverse educational backgrounds and careers. OBB would like to reach
out and assist two high school graduates with their post-high school or career education
in the hope of them returning and enhancing the community through entrepreneurship.
Whether your dream is to start your own small business to provide goods or services
to the community, entrepreneurs often have big dreams, and we want to hear yours!
OBB will provide up to $1,000 in financial assistance to the scholarship winner. Applicants
must be high school seniors graduating in Spring 2026 and residing in the 61350 zip
code or attending a school located in the 61350 zip code. Students currently completing
their education at home will also be eligible. The students should plan to further
their career paths with post-high school education (community college, trade school,
university, vocational, or certification program) with the intention of pursuing an
entrepreneurial career in the Ottawa area. For information, please visit their Facebook
page. Applications are due April 10th, 2026.
The demand for nurses has been on the rise for over a decade. If we look at 2008-2010
alone, the RN workforce grew by 25%, while the number of LPNs grew by 15.5%. The demand
for skilled nurses will continue to rise as baby boomers retire. To push demand even
higher, nearly 33% of current nurses are fifty years of age or older so their retirement
is not far off.
Training is very thorough for nurses because no two situations are the same. Hopeful
nurses must take different courses, with college level programs existing at both two-year
colleges and universities. Programs encompass varying levels of nursing education,
each requiring different coursework and experience. We understand that it can become
expensive so whether you’re aiming to be an RN or an LPN, you should take advantage
of this scholarship.
Pro TIG Welders is offering welding tools, spare parts and supplies you'll need to start your welding
career and help you find what you are looking for. With our focus on welding products
for industries, professional welders, and beginners, we want young people to understand
welding products' environmental and scientific impact. Students may choose between
several topics for their scholarship essays revolving around current welding industry
issues.
From environmental to socioeconomic concerns, our mission is to educate those responsible
for making major manufacturing and purchasing decsions in the future.
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF) administers a scholarship program
each year to help students pursue their dreams and goals at colleges and universities
following high school graduation.
Streator Onized Credit Union is committed to providing passionate service to members,
community and each other to create a unique experience of people helping people.
Travers Tool is proud to announce our second Metalworking Student Scholarship, which
offers $1,250 in tools for students enrolled in metalworking programs at vocational
and technical schools. As your metalworking experts, Travers Tool is again thrilled
to sponsor the industry’s next generation of machinists.
The Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC), Community Action Agency, was organized
and incorporated in 1965 by a group of interested citizens from Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside
Counties for the purposes of investigating the frequency, location, character and
cause of poverty; and coordinating efforts to prevent, alleviate and eliminate poverty
through the cooperation of public agencies, private organizations, business, industry
and interested individuals.
Applications for the Delyte K. and Robert I. Zearing Scholarship are available from
the Bureau, Henry, and Stark Regional Office of Education #28. Any Bureau County resident
who graduates from one of the high schools in Bureau county who has applied and been
accepted for admission to the University of Illinois is eligible to apply for the
Zearing Scholarship.
To obtain a Zearing Scholarship brochure and application, call the Bureau, Henry,
and Stark Regional Office of Education #28 at (309) 936-7890 or contact Brian Dukes via email at bdukes@bhsroe.org.
Completed scholarship applications must be received by the Bureau, Henry, and Stark
Regional Office of Education #28 on or before 4:00 p.m. on May 1, 2026.
The Zearing Scholarship is administered by the Wealth Management Department of Heartland
Bank and Trust Company in Princeton, Illinois and Angie Zarvell, Regional Superintendent
for Bureau, Henry, and Stark Counties.
