Searching for college scholarships? Here’s some opportunities for metro-east students
As high school seniors conclude studies in the next couple months and college students begin planning for next year, many are searching for financial assistance for tuition. We’ve rounded up some metro-east and U.S. scholarships that are still accepting applications.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is due “as soon as possible” after Oct. 1 in Illinois, and Missouri’s deadline was April 1. Corrections or updates must be submitted by Sept. 10.
Institutions of higher education may have their own deadlines for financial aid.
An online assessment is available to estimate what federal aid may be available to you.
Check out these opportunities, including application requirements and deadlines, for scholarships open as of April 19.
Metro-east scholarships
American Association of Blacks in Energy Southeastern Missouri/Southern Illinois Chapter
Amount: Up to $2,000
Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. May 1
Who qualifies:
Graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university next semester
3.0 unweighted GPA
Black, Hispanic and/or Indigenous students
Preference is given to those pursuing a major in business, a physical science, technology, engineering or mathematics
Resident of southern Illinois or eastern Missouri
What’s required:
Official transcript with unweighted GPA
A 500-word essay
Gregory F Yank “Servant Leader” Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Application deadline: May 1
Who qualifies:
High school seniors, college students, graduate students and trade school students
Reside in Rotary District 6510 or attend school within the district
B average or higher
What’s required:
Resume detailing school involvement, citing leadership roles
Resume of community involvement and volunteer work, citing leadership roles; all full- or part-time jobs
Educational and career plan
List of scholarships (with dollar amounts) you are receiving
An essay about how the concept of “servant leader” affects, has affected or will affect your life
Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
Amount: Two separate scholarships valued at $500 each
Application deadline: April 30
Who qualifies:
Graduating seniors at O’Fallon Township High School
Pursuing vocational/technical training, for Wayne McKinley Scholarship
Studying business or a business-related field, for Clyde “Tex” Glenn Scholarship
Accepted to an accredited higher education institution
What’s required:
Class rank
GPA
SAT and/or ACT scores
Resume or list of community service and volunteer activities
AFCEA Scott-St. Louis Chapter
Amount: Typically between $1,000 to $3,000
Application deadline: May 2 (postmarked)
Who qualifies:
High school seniors or current college students in the Scott Air Force Base or St. Louis region
Enrolled in programs or pursuing classes related to electronics, communications, engineering, information systems, computer technology, physics or mathematics
What’s required:
Record of academic achievement, community service and extracurricular activities
Acceptance to or attendance at a university, community college or technical school
Impact to student if scholarship is not awarded
An essay with 500 or fewer words detailing the applicant’s goals for their course of study and, if applicable, their service to their country as a member of the military, a civil servant or a contractor in the defense or homeland security industrial base
Acorn Equality Fund Scholarship
Amount: Five separate scholarships, from $1,000 to $4,000
Application deadline: Sept. 23 (postmarked)
Who qualifies:
Illinois residents in any county excluding Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will
Member of or ally to LGBTQ+ community, or child of parent in LGBTQ+ community
Attend or plan to attend any accredited postsecondary institution
What’s required:
Educational history
Official transcripts
Three references
Two essays, each 500 or fewer words
Scholarships opens across the U.S.
North American Network Operators’ Group Scholarship Program
Amount: $10,000
Application deadline: 3 p.m. CDT May 18 (The sponsor reserves the right to close the program early when 50 applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.)
Who qualifies:
Current post-secondary undergraduate or graduate students
Pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, network engineering or telecommunications (for graduate students only)
Plan to enroll in at least six credits at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
What’s required:
Current, complete transcript of grades
500-word statement describing how the scholarship money would impact your college career
One online recommendation form, which must be submitted on your behalf by 3 p.m. CDT May 21
Naviste’s Next Steminist Scholarship Program
Amount: $10,000
Application deadline: 3 p.m. CDT May 17
Who qualifies:
Identify as female
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
25 years old or younger as of May 17
Minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00
High school senior/graduate or current undergraduate student enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited four-year college or university in the 2022 to 2023 academic year
Eligible majors: computer science, computer engineering, computer hardware engineering, computer software engineering, electrical engineering, game and interactive media design, information systems, information technology, management information systems, systems engineering
What’s required:
Current, complete transcript of grades
60-second unlisted YouTube video describing your dream career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
One online recommendation form, which must be submitted on your behalf by 3 p.m. CDT May 20
The Ralph Center Art Scholarship: Promoting Diversity in the Arts
Amount: $5,000
Application deadline: May 1
Who qualifies:
Applicants who are at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, Native American, Hispanic, Latino or Asian and Pacific Islander
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Current high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
Intends to be registered as a full-time student in the fall
Minimum GPA of 3.00
What’s required:
Current or most recent GPA
ACT or SAT score
Description of extracurricular activities, awards, sports, work-related efforts, etc.
Answers to scholarship questions, including top three core values, defining life moment, obstacles
Two- to three-minute video
Against The Grain Production Artistic Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application deadline: May 31
Who qualifies:
High school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students
Ethnicity must be at least 25% Asian American and/or Pacific Islander
Eligible majors: film, theater, fashion, photography, graphic design, dance, music, journalism, mass communications, etc.
Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
What’s required:
Demonstration of leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
Transcript
Artistic portfolio
Resume
Letter of recommendation
Essay with 500 or fewer words
Lead with Languages Teacher Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,500 per academic year, renewable for three years after initial award
Application deadline: 5 p.m. EST May 27
Who qualifies:
High school senior
Accepted and planning to attend an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution, leading to credentialing as a language educator
Have taken at least two years of the same language in high school or present documentation of proficient results
GPA of 3.0/4.0
What’s required:
High school transcript
College acceptance letter
Personal essay of 200 or fewer words
Letter of recommendation from your language teacher in high school
A note: Scholarship requirements are not all-inclusive. Visit each scholarship’s website for full application information.
This story was originally published April 19, 2022 at 9:42 AM.
