Click here to download a copy of the application: PEOStarScholarship2024.pdf

P.E.O Star Scholarship is for eligible 12th grade female students who:

- Exhibits excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics, and potential for future success.

- Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

- Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada

- Plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the US, full or part time, in the fall of 2025

Deadline: Applications along with a copy of the unofficial transcript are due by 3pm Friday, September 20, 2024 to the School Counseling Office.
 

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• Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

• Going Merry

• Broke Scholar

• Cappex

Click here for scholarship application: Busey Bank Community Scholarship Program

The recipient will be selected on the basis of the following:

1. Positive leadership and character exhibited in both academic and extra-curricular school activities.

2. Positive leadership and character exhibited in community and/or religious activities.

Applicants must have maintained a “B” average or better for seven semesters of high school (3.0 GPA or above).

Applicants must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two or four year college, university, or trade/vocational school. 

Scholarship Information and Criteria: ASMC Scholarship Information

Scholarship Application: ASMC Land of Lincoln Scholarship Application

Click here for: Extracurricular Template 

Three $500 scholarships are available to any OTHS senior.  Complete the guidelines below and email your application to stuco@oths.us no later than 3pm on Thursday, February 29.  A confirmation email will be returned within 24 hours of the application being received.  Your application should have two pages.  

Application Guidelines 

~Paper:  

• 1-inch margins 

• 12-point Times New Roman font 

• double spaced 

• Name NOT included on the application 

~Question Pages:  

• Answer each question in 250 words or less 

• Each question should begin on a new page  

Questions: 

1. What is one contribution you have made to your community? 

2. How have your high school experiences impacted your life? 

To download the Garden Club Scholarship Application Rules and Requirements, click HERE.

The scholarship application may be accessed by visiting the O'Fallon Garden Club website.

Click here to download application: Rotary International District 6510 Scholarship Application

The Rotary International District 6510 Scholarship will fund two scholarships to an accredited College or Trade School to two high school seniors residing in Rotary District 6510. Awards will be $2,500.00 each. Winners will be presented at the High School Senior event where Scholarships are awarded (if possible). Recipients will agree to have their awards publicized throughout Rotary International District 6510.

Deadline: Received by March 1, 2024

Click here for scholarship application packet: New Life Church Scholarship Program

New Life Church was established with the goal of changing lives in St Louis Metro East communities. To that end, we as LifeChangers have established a scholarship program to help deserving high school graduates change their lives and, in turn, change the lives of others. New Life will award seven (7) scholarships, totaling $12,000 to deserving students that demonstrate academic excellence, exemplify sound moral character, and portray the wholistic characteristics that are the mission of our ministry. 

Scholarship Application Packet Instructions

1. Please carefully read and follow all instructions printed:

a. Each applicant may apply for only ONE scholarship.

b. Complete application and provide all required supporting documents for the scholarship you are applying for. See NLC Scholarship Application Checklist [pg4] for complete list of required supporting documents.

c. Submit the completed application and all required documents in a 9” x 12” envelope with the applicant’s full name legibly printed on the front of the envelope in the upper left hand corner to: New Life Church Min. Dagne Barton 689 Scott-Troy Road Lebanon, IL 62254

d. The completed scholarship application packet must be postmarked on OR received at the NLC church office no later than 4:00pmCST, Thursday, March 14, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Click here to download: LaVerna Evans Teacher Scholarship

Click here to download: LaVerna Evans Teacher Recommendation Form (3 recommendations are required)

LaVerna Evans was a teacher in O’Fallon for many years. A trust was established upon her death to provide a scholarship to a student who is planning a career in education. This scholarship is a renewable scholarship for four years.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Completed application and teacher recommendation forms must be turned in to the Guidance Office no later than the published deadline.

To download a copy of the application, click here: MARY ANN DAVIDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Mary Ann Davidson Memorial Scholarship award is open to all students who meet the following criteria:

• Graduating OTHS senior with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75. (Attach transcript)

• Previous attendance at any O’Fallon District 90 public school.

• Completed Application and Essay.

DEADLINE: March 15, 2024

Return all application materials to the Guidance Office by the published deadline.

Click here to download the scholarship application: Vernon, Albert and Anna Ohlendorf Scholarship Application

The scholarship is to provide one (1) potential four-year scholarship for tuition, books and fees (excluding housing)
per year to a graduating senior of O’Fallon Township High School who will be attending an Illinois college,
university or trade school, has maintained a 3.00 GPA or above/Letter Grade “B” or above, has financial need
and not accepting other scholarship awards. The amount of the award will be determined by the amount of
income available to distribute each year and may vary each semester.

Preference shall be given to a student attending SIU-Edwardsville.

You must submit your application and supporting materials to First Bank, Attn: Jill Bastian, 4387 North Illinois St.,
Swansea, IL 62226 no later than March 15, 2024. An application will not be considered unless ALL information is
provided at the time of submission. Please keep a copy of your completed application.

The O’Fallon Metro-East NAACP is hosting their 3^rd Annual O’Fallon Metro East NAACP Leadership, Entrepreneur and Business Scholarship sponsored by Breakthru Beverage.

This $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who meet the following requirements:

• Must be Black/African American, or a Person of Color.

• Must be a graduating High School Senior.

• Must be planning to enroll in an accredited 2- or 4-Year College/University or Technical School for the upcoming year in the United States.

• Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.(B Average)

• Must have participated in 2 or more extra-Curricular activities. (Sports, Band, Tutoring, Language Clubs, Debate clubs, Student Council, Social Justice Clubs, etc.)

• Demonstrate interest in a Business, Entrepreneurial or related fields.

Application Steps:

- Complete the application linked here: 2024 OFallon Metro East NAACP Leadership Entrepreneurial and Business Scholarship Application Form

- Answers requiring a long answer should be typed and attached to the application.

- Students must also attach a typed copy of the Essay question to the application.

Deadline: Application and supporting materials should be turned in to Mrs. Lugge in the Guidance Office by 3pm on March 21, 2024.

For questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lugge in the Guidance Office.

Click here to download the application: Lucien A. Barnes Masonic Scholarship

The Lucien A. Barnes Masonic Scholarship, in the amount of $500, will be awarded to one (1) student in the graduating class of 2024 if ALL the following criteria is met:
• Highest ranking senior (rank will be determined after all applications are received.)
• Has been a student of OTHS for all four years
• Is the child of Masonic parents or Masonic paternal or maternal grandparents (Note: great-grandparents are not eligible)

Deadline: Applications are to be returned to the Guidance Office NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. on March 22, 2024.

Click here to download the application: Dolalene Hesse Scholarship Application

Deadline to apply: March 22, 2024

Completed application must be turned in to the Guidance Office.

Click here to download the application: Mark A. Hesse Memorial Athletic Grant Application

Applicants must demonstrate the following characteristics:  athletic ability, sportsmanship, and citizenship; and have some financial need.

Deadline: Please return your application to the Guidance Office by Friday March 22, 2024.

Click here to download the application: Steven D. Hesse Memorial Scholarship Application

First priority will be given to students pursuing the study of Microbiology or Biochemistry.  Other science majors, followed by math majors, can be considered.  The student must demonstrate ability, academic achievement, and some financial need.

Deadline: Please return the completed application to the Guidance Office by Friday, March 22, 2024.

Click here to download the application: William and Jean Jenner Scholarship Application

The William and Jean Jenner Memorial Scholarship is presented to a student who is majoring in meteorology, biology, chemistry, physics, or mathematics.  The applicants were judged based upon GPA, extra-curricular involvement, and an essay on their chosen career field.

Deadline: Please return the completed application and essay to the Guidance Office by Friday, March 22, 2024

To download a copy of the scholarship application, click here: O'Fallon Woman's Club Scholarship

The following documents are required for the O’Fallon Woman’s Club Scholarship:

1)      Application

2)      Essay from the student – community service, extracurriculars including employment, ambitions, and future goals.  Include name and address of college of choice.

3)      List of all scholarships received/applied for.

4)      One letter of recommendation from the high school teacher in the subject most closely related to the student’s major field of study.

5)      Unofficial High School Transcript

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE BY MARCH 26, 2024.

Click here to download the scholarship application: John Wilt Scholarship Application

$1,500 renewable scholarship has been established to recognize a member of the graduating class who has enthusiastically pursued academic excellence in a wide variety of subject areas, been involved in athletics as well as other extra-curricular activities, and has displayed exceptional levels of commitment to achieve personal goals. 

Deadline: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Completed application and all supporting materials should be turned in to the Guidance Office.

Click here to download the application: P.E.O. Chapter NR Scholarship

Deadline: March 30, 2024

Eligibility Requirements
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution full-time in the fall of the academic year following her high school graduation
Exhibits excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics, and potential for future success
Shows need for financial assistance
Completes application by due date
Completes required forms from the P.E.O. Foundation

Click here to download the application: Council 4239 O'Fallon Knights of Columbus High School Memorial Application

Applicant must:

1.       Be a practicing Catholic.

2.       Be a graduating 2024 High School Senior.

3.       Be a Son/Daughter or Grandson/Granddaughter of Council 4239 member in good standing since  Jan. 1^st 2020, Son / Daughter or Grandson/Granddaughter of recently transferred member in good standing as a Knight since Jan 1^st 2020, Son / Daughter or Grandson/Granddaughter of deceased Council 4239 member who was a member in good standing at time of death, or applicant who receives the majority of financial support (claimed on Federal Tax Return) from a member in good standing as a Knight since Jan 1^st 2020 will be considered.

4.       Have applied to an accredited technical school or a 2- or 4-year college / university.

5.       Complete and submit the application form with required signatures and documentation by 7 PM, April 1, 2024. Applications can be scanned and emailed to gravlindon@gmail.com or mailed to or dropped off at: Knights of Columbus Council 4239, 402 East Highway 50, O’Fallon, IL 62269.

Click here to download the application: O'Fallon Rotary Noon Club Scholarship

View scholarship application for details and eligibility. 

Completed applications should be turned in to the Guidance Office by the published deadline.

Click here to download the application: The Gregory F Yank “Servant Leader” Scholarship

View scholarship application for details and eligibility.

Email Adobe PDF scanned document to both of these email addresses:

lannyrotary@charter.net and gregoryfyankscholarship@gmail.com

Subject Line for Email: Greg Yank Scholarship

Click here to download the application: OTHS Faculty and Staff Scholarship Application

This $500 scholarship is funded through the voluntary contributions given by the faculty and staff of OTHS.  Selection is based on GPA, classroom performance, and extra-curricular performance.  Three scholarships are being awarded.

Please return the application to the Guidance Office by Tuesday, April 2^nd, 2024.

Click here for scholarship application: Endowment Fund Scholarship Application 2024

The criteria for this scholarship is extra-curricular activities, community service, work experience and financial need.

Two, $1,500 scholarships are being awarded. Scholarships are a one-time award.

Click here to download the scholarship application: OTHS Endowment Scholarship in Memory of Dorothy Bosworth

The criteria for this scholarship is extra-curricular activities, community service, work experience and financial need.

One, $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.

Deadline: April 3, 2024

Completed applications should be turned in to the Guidance Office by the published deadline.

Click here to download the application: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #198 Scholarship Application

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #198 scholarship is given in memory of Police Chief John Betten. This scholarship is a $1,000 one-time award presented to a senior student interested in attending college and pursuing a career in a law enforcement related field.

Deadline: April 5, 2024

Completed applications should be turned in to the Guidance Office.

Click here to download the scholarship application: Emil & Mathilde Keller Scholarship

The criteria for this scholarship is a senior with a declared major of Pre-Veterinarian Studies, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or Industries, Soil Sciences, or Theology.  Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA and a minimum 23 composite on ACT or comparable SAT score. 

Completed application should be submitted to the Guidance Office by April 12, 2024.

Click to download the application: OTHS Social Studies Department Scholarship

OTHS Social Studies Department Scholarship criteria:

• Graduating OTHS senior
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
• Successful completion of at least seven semesters of social studies courses
• Successful completion of at least four semesters of OTHS social studies course offerings
• Declared pursuit of social science (non-STEM) higher education
• Respond anonymously (Student ID) with a typed, double-spaced response to the following - The OTHS social studies teacher and class(es) who had the most profound influence upon my interest in the study of social sciences is _________

Completed applications must be submitted to the Guidance Office by April 12, 2024.

Click here to download the application: KIWANIS Club of O'Fallon Scholarship

View scholarship application for details and eligibility.

Applications should be returned to Scholarship Committee, O'Fallon Kiwanis Club, 1102 Sycamore Pl, O'Fallon, Illinois 62269 or they may be sent electronically to aeb624@aol.com

Click here to download the application: CEOSI Building Trades Scholarship Application

To Be Eligible the applicant must:

• Be a full-time student at a high school, which is located in a community belonging to the Code Enforcement Official of Southern Illinois.

• Attend a high school and be a senior qualified for graduation.

• Graduate in the upper 50% of their class.

• Plan to attend any community college, university or a technical school and must plan to go into a building construction technology program or associated trade program.

Completed application packets must be turned in by April 30th, 2024.

Click here to download the application: Margaret Leleniewski Memorial Scholarship

To Be Eligible the applicant must:

• Be a full-time student at a high school, which is located in a community belonging to the Code Enforcement Official of Southern Illinois.

• Attend a high school and be a senior qualified for graduation.

• Graduate in the upper 40% of their class.

• Plan to attend any community college, university or a technical school and must plan to go into an architecture, construction related engineering, building construction technology program or associated trade.

Completed application packets must be turned in by April 30th, 2024.

Click here to down load the application: 2024 St. Clair County Community Action Agency Scholarship

To be eligible the applicant must:

- Graduating high school senior or adult enrolled in undergraduate studies or occupational training at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for    the Fall 2024 academic semester.

- Full-time online coursework for the Fall 2024 academic semester.

- Applicant must be enrolled in courses for a minimum of 12 credit hours for the Fall 2024 semester.

- Resident of St. Clair County.

- Possess a minimum cumulative G.P.A of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

- Household must meet the federal income guidelines. Please refer to application for Household Income Guidelines

Southwestern College Top 20% Tuition Scholarship Program

Top 20% Scholarship covers tuition for up to six semesters of enrollment for eligible degree-seeking students.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be a resident of Community College District 522 at the time of high school completion and while attending SWIC, be eligible to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Illinois Alternative Application for Student Aid, and place into the Top 20% of one of the following:

• High School Graduates: Ranked in the top 20% of the graduating high school class on the final high school transcript OR placed into the 80th percentile on the ACT or SAT examination by earning a composite score of 1240 or higher on the SAT or 25 or higher on the ACT.

The application and all materials must be submitted by the end of the second week of the semester that the student enrolls following high school completion. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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This fantastic opportunity is designed for select high-performing high school students who plan to join Air Force ROTC and meet/exceed all requirements listed below.  The result if selected--100 percent of SIUE tuition is waived starting with the first semester of college!*

To start the process, fill out the High School ISTW Application: APPLY

Once completed, combine the application with an unofficial high school transcript, any letter(s) of recommendation (not required, but encouraged) and the results of a mock Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (HERE)

Note: there is no minimum passing PFA score, but each applicant must attempt the test and record their results.

Requirements to apply

- Must be an Illinois resident

- Earned at least a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA

- Accepted (or pending) admission to SIUE

- Intent to meet additional requirements by end of first college semester (see application attachment)

Please contact Justin Monteleone at afrotc@slu.edu if you have any questions.

Please note that students do not need to be on a scholarship to join Air Force ROTC in college.  Plus, there are additional in-college scholarship opportunities for students throughout the Air Force ROTC program.