$2,500 Scholarship

Deadline - September 20, 2024

Completed applications must be turned in to the School Counseling Office by the published deadline.

Click here to download a copy of the application: P.E.O Star Application

Three $500 one time scholarships are available to any OTHS senior student.

Deadline: Friday, February 28 by 3pm

Completed applications should be emailed to stuco@oths.us by the published deadline.

Potential four-year FULL TUITION scholarship, 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.

Student must have maintained a 3.00 GPA or above and has financial need

Deadline - March 12, 2025 - Applications should be submitted to the School Counseling Office

Eight scholarships, totaling $14,000

Deadline - March 13, 2025

Completed applications and all required documents should be submitted in a 9"X12" 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 

Four-year renewable scholarship (Award amount varies per year. The 2023-2024 amount was $3,920 for the first year)

Deadline - March 14, 2025

Completed application and teacher recommendation forms should be turned in to the OTHS School Counseling Office by the published deadline date.

Four - $1,500 scholarships 

Deadline - Completed applications should be submitted to the School Counseling Office by March 14, 2025.

Applicants must be Black/African American, or a Person of Color, must be planning to enroll in an accredited 2- or 4- Year College/University to Technical School for the upcoming year in the United States, must posses a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system, must have participated in 2 or more extra-curricular activities.

$2,000 one time award scholarship  

Deadline - March 21, 2025

Graduating OTHS senior with cumulative GPA of at least 2.75

Previous attendance of an O'Fallon District 90 public school.

Completed Application and Essay with transcript attached should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office. 

$500 one time scholarship award

Deadline - March 21, 2025

Priority will be given to a student intending to be an English Teacher at the junior high or high school level. After that, consideration will be given to students planning to become Mathematics teachers at the junior high or high school level, followed by other education majors.

Completed applications should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office.

$500 one time scholarship award

Deadline - March 21, 2025

Priority will be given to students pursuing the study of Microbiology or Biochemistry.  Other science major, followed by math majors, can be considered.

Complete applications should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office.

$500 scholarship award

Deadline - March 21, 2025

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

Complete applications should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office.

$500 one time award scholarship

Deadline - March 21, 2025

Applicants must be intending to major in Meteorology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics.  The applicants are judged based upon GPA, extra-curricular involvement, and an essay on their chosen career field. 

$500 one time award

Deadline - March 21, 2025

Student must have attended OTHS all four years

Student must be a child of Masonic parents or Masonic paternal or maternal grandparents.  (Note: great-grandparents are NOT eligible)

Completed applications should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office.

Six - $2,000 scholarship awards renewable annually three times for a total of four years' assistance.

Deadline - Applications are to be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office by March 24, 2025. 

College scholarship awarded on the basis of the integrity of the applicant, the applicant's evidence of good citizenship and love of country, scholastic achievement of the applicant, and financial need of the applicant.

$1,500 renewable scholarship

Deadline - March 26, 2025

Applicants should pursue academic excellence in a wide variety of subject areas, be involved in athletics as well as other extra-curricular activities, and has displayed exceptional levels of commitment to achieving personal goals.

Completed applications should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office.

One $1,500 scholarship award

One $500 scholarship award in memory Irene Segraves 

Deadline - March 28, 2025

Applicants must have a declared Education or Medical Field major.  Completed applications should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office.

Two - $2,500 scholarships

Deadline - March 28, 2025

Applicants should have an excellent academic record.  Strongest consideration will be given to students who have also demonstrated through their school and community activities a fostering of the Rotary ideals of "Service Above Self" and the advancement of international understanding. 

Completed applications should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling.

Two - $2,500 award scholarships

Deadline - April 1, 2025

Eligibility includes a B average or better, school involvement, community involvement, educational and career plan, an essay (max 400 words) describing Rotary Motto "Service Above Self."

One - $2,500 scholarship award

Deadline - April 1, 2025

Eligibility includes a B average or better, leadership roles in academics and/or employment, community involvement, an educational and career plan, and an essay is required.

Three - $500 scholarships

Deadline - April 1, 2025

Selection is based on GPA, classroom performance, and extra-curricular performance. 

Completed applications should be submitted to OTHS School Counseling Office. 

Two - $1,500 one time scholarship awards

One - $1,000 one time scholarship award in memory of Dorothy Bosworth

Deadline - April 2, 2025 

Students should be involved in extra-curricular activities, community service, work experience, and have financial need.

Completed applications should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office.

Scholarship amount to be determined by Keller family

Deadline - April 4, 2025

Applicants must have a declared major of Pre-Veterinarian Studies, Agriculture (including but not limited to Agronomy, Agricultural Economics or Industries, Soil Sciences), or Theology

Completed applications should be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Office.

$1,000 scholarship award

Deadline - April 4, 2025

Applicants should be interested in attending college and pursuing a career in a law enforcement related field.  

Applicants must have a GPA of at least a 2.5

Completed applications should be submitted to the School Counseling Office.

Four - $500 scholarships

Deadline - April 15, 2025

Applicants must be a practicing Catholic, a son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of Council 4239 member in good standing since Jan. 1st 2020, son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of recently transferred member in good standing as a Knight since Jan. 1st 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. 1st 2020 will be considered.

$250 Scholarship award

Deadline - April 22, 2025

Applicants must be a graduating OTHS senior, have a cumulative GPA of least 3.5, have successful completion of at least seven semesters of social studies courses.  Applicants must successfully complete of at least four semesters of OTHS social studies course offerings and declared pursuit of social science (non-STEM) higher education - Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Science Education K-12.

$1,000 scholarship award

Deadline - April 23, 2025

Applicants must be entering college for the purpose of becoming a teacher, must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, must be accepted into an accredited college, university, or community college, must have involvement in extracurricular activities in school and community, must complete a one page, typewritten, double-spaced essay explaining why the candidate wishes to become a teacher, and must have a letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach.

Two $500 Scholarships

Deadline - April 30, 2025

Applicants must be pursuing a degree or certificate from a vocational/technical school or an accredited college.  The scholarships will not necessarily be awarded to the student with the highest GPA or standardized test score, but to those students who exemplify an overall representation of the application criteria.  

Two - $1,000 scholarships to members of the OTHS Key Club

Deadline - April 30, 2025

Applicants must be high school seniors accepted to an accredited higher education school and should be involved in serving the community.

$500 Scholarship award

Deadline - April 30, 2025

Applicants must be a graduating senior at O'Fallon Township High School, must be pursuing a degree or certificate from a vocational/technical school or an accredited college. The scholarship will not necessarily be awarded to the student with the highest GPA or standardized test score, but to the student who exemplifies an overall representation of the application criteria.

$1,000 Scholarship

Deadline - April 30, 2025

This scholarship is open to all young women who are beginning their post-secondary education in the fall of 2025.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, must plant to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution full-time in the fall, must exhibit excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics, and potential for future success, as well as shows need for financial assistance.  

One award will be given to the student with the highest ACT or SAT score in the county. If there is a tie, the number of students who achieve the highest ACT or SAT score in St. Clair County will divide the one award.  If the award is divided, no award shall be less than $400 to any one student.

Deadline -  Applications must be submitted to the OTHS School Counseling Department by May 14, 2025.

Student must reside and attend a high school located in St. Clair County and submit their highest ACT or SAT score. 

Five $1500 scholarships

Deadline - Completed applications must be received by January 27, 2025

High School Juniors - Full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that can be used at any accredited college or university in the United States.

Deadline - December 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time

One - $3,000 award in honor of LTG James F. McCall for a senior who demonstrated exemplary abilities, is pursuing a financial management career field and achieves high academic success.  This winner may re-apply each year and receive $1,500 for the following three academic years, if qualified. 

Four - $2,000 awards. Recipients may re-apply each year to receive $1,000 for the following three academic years, if qualified.

Four - $1,000 awards.

Deadline - February 28, 2025

Scholarship award amount is determined by the TOI Scholarship Fund

Deadline - March 1, 2025

Applicants must plan to attend a university/college in Illinois as a full-time student.

$3,000 scholarship to a senior at a St. Clair or Madison County high school.

Deadline - March 15, 2025

Applicants should be planning a career as an attorney.

Earn a GPA of at least 3.0

For additional scholarship requirements click here MM&R Scholarship Information

600 - $2,000+ scholarship awards

Deadline - March 15, 2025

Applicants must have achieved an unweighted 3.5 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale, must enroll in a four-year college or university, must work 240 hours form January 1, 2025 to September 1, 2025

Several $2,000 scholarships will be awarded

Deadline - March 28, 2025

Applicants must attend an engineering program at an Illinois or Missouri university or college that is ABET-accredited.

$2,500 scholarship award

Deadline - March 31, 2025

No income or GPA requirements and no long essay.

Cirkled In is the award-winning, secure, FREE platform for students to create an electronic portfolio showcasing their holistic skills and achievements. 

Five - $1,500 scholarships for residents who live or work in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, MO or live or work in Madison County, IL and St. Clair County, IL.

Deadline - March 31, 2025

Applicants must submit an application packet that includes an official high school transcript, a letter of acceptance from the college of choice, a letter of recommendation, and a written or video essay. 

Up to 10 $1,500 scholarships awarded in honor of the late Vince Jacknewitz, who served on the credit union's Board of Directors from 1984 to 2001.

Deadline - March 31, 2025

Applicants must submit an application packet that includes an official high school transcript, a letter of acceptance from the college of choice, a letter of recommendation, and a written or video essay. 

$2,000 scholarship for the first year and $1,000 for subsequent years if qualifications are met, not to exceed a total of $5,000.

Deadline - March 31, 2025

Applicants must be a graduating African-American senior from a high school in St. Clair County, must have at least a 3.2 GPA, must demonstrate community and school involvement, may not be directly related to an East St. Louis NAACP executive board members, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA to secure continued scholarship award.

Scholarship amounts based on availability of funds.

Deadline - March 31, 2025

Applicants must plan to attend or are enrolled in a trade or vocational program, GED program or apprenticeship, must have a high school GPA of 3.3 or LOWER, must have an identified financial need, and must receive a Referral from an Illinois Master Mason.  

53 - $1,577 Monthly grant in addition to $236 one-time start-up grant

Deadline - March 31, 2025

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) selects a minimum of 53 students to receive scholarships and fee waivers that will enable them to attend and complete their postsecondary education at a community college or college/university. Student may receive such scholarships for at least five years, provided they are continuing to work toward graduation. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their scholastic record, community, and extracurricular activities, and general interest in higher education.

$1,000  scholarship 

Deadline - March 31, 2025

Applicants must be a resident of one of the following Illinois Counties: Clinton, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair, Bond, Jersey, Calhoun
Applicants must plan to enroll in an institution of higher learning for the 2025-2026 academic school year, have a GPA 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate a recognizable need for financial assistance

Various scholarships awarded

Deadline - March 31, 2025

The Metro Area Professional Organization, nonprofit organization, offers scholarships to students interested in pursuing their college education. 

$500 scholarship award

Deadline - April 15, 2025

Applicants must plan to attend a 4-year, 2-year college, Trade school, or Apprenticeship/Vocational program.

$2,500 scholarship 

Deadline - April 15, 2025

Applicants must reside in St. Clair County, academics of B average or better, must have been accepted at the college or in the program desired, have documentation of any Federal Student Aid and the Expected Family Contribution.  Applicants must include a resume of community, school involvement, and include a personal essay on The Salvation Army motto: "Doing the Most Good." 

The Chapter provides scholarships in the fields of study which directly relate to AFCEA's sphere of interest.

Deadline - April 15, 2025

Applicants must be enrolled in programs or pursuing a degree directly related to STEM fields, including: biological and biomedical sciences, computer and information sciences, engineering and engineering technologies, mathematics and statistics, and physical sciences and science technologies.

The Scott-St. Louis Chapter of AFCEA International is providing grants to organizations that support the promotion of STEM activities for the greater Scott AFB, IL and St. Louis, MO region.

Deadline - April 15, 2025

Applicants may be individuals and volunteers engaged in a STEM-related program.  This broad definition is intentional to allow for AFCEA to support innovative and engaging programs that are impacting students.

$1,000 Scholarship award

Deadline - April 18. 2025

This scholarship is in memory of Kellsie Marchbanks who sadly lost her battle to cancer a month shy of her 21st birthday. Since 2011, the Kellsie's Hope Foundation has awarded 56 Nursing Scholarships totaling $45,000 to applicants pursing a nursing degree.  

Multiple one-time $2,000 scholarships

One-time need based $2,000 scholarship

Deadline - April 18, 2025

One of the primary objectives of this professional organization is to encourage young people to pursue degrees in a science, technology or engineering related field.  

Undetermined amount

Deadline - April 19, 2025

The NCBWSTL provides a scholarship to a class of 2025 African-American female graduating high school senior attending an HBCU in the fall.  Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

$1,000 Scholarship

Deadline - April 30, 2025

Applicants must be a high school senior and must be graduating in the upper 40% of their class. Applicants must plan to attend any community college, university or technical school and must plan to major in an architecture, construction related engineering, building construction technology program or associated trade.

$1,000 Scholarship

Deadline - April 30, 2025

Applicants must be a full-time high school student located in a community belonging to the Code Enforcement Official of Southern Illinois.  Applicants must be a high school senior graduating in the upper 50% of their class who is planning 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.

Various Prize awards ranging from $200-$3,500

Deadline - May 1, 2025

All eligible entrants are offered a full one-year complimentary student membership, which includes a digital version of 10 issues of Freethought Today, and a complimentary book or premium.

THIS YEAR'S TOPIC: "....To do good is my religion..."

Up to $12,000 toward flight training

Deadline - May 30, 2025

The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship, sponsored by EAA Chapter 1382, offers up to $12,000 toward flight training for one motivated student (ages 16-19) within a 60-mile radius of Greenville, IL.  This scholarship provides not only financial support but also mentorship from experienced aviators, helping students take their first steps toward earning a pilot's license.  

$500 - Winning Essay

$300 - 2nd Place

$100 - 1st Place

Deadline - May 31, 2025

Essay topic is regarding the War of 1812

Various awards ranging from $200-$3,500

Deadline - June 1, 2025

Eligibility: Open only to Black, Indigenous and Students of Color ages 17-21 who are either high school seniors graduating in spring 2025 who will be attending a North American college or university in fall 2025.

THIS YEAR'S TOPIC: How white Christian nationalism endangers my rights.

$500-$1,000 scholarship award

Deadline - June 2, 2025

Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2025-2026 school year and must be dependents of active-duty or retired Law Enforcement or Law Enforcement killed in the line of duty or dependents of active-duty military, active Military Reserve, active National Guard or a member killed in action.  Those who received the Peacekeepers Scholarship during a previous academic year may apply again.

Several SWIC Scholarships are available to students who have applied to SWIC or students who already have a SWIC ID through dual credit. 

You must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for the upcoming semester to see available scholarships.