Scholarship opportunities for high school seniors

Deadlines are rapidly approaching for some local scholarship opportunities for area high school students.

Dr. Willard C. Scrivner Public Health Foundation

Eligible: High school seniors who live in St. Clair County and will pursue a health-related field.

Award: Three $500 scholarships

Deadline: April 1

How to apply: School counseling offices or call Marilyn Vise at 618-233-7703, ext. 4410

Collinsville Education Scholarship Foundation

Eligible: Collinsville resident and a 2016 graduate of a school within Collinsville

Award: $1,000, number depends on funds

Deadline: April 8

How to apply: Go to www.collinsvillescholarship.com/ for essay questions and application

Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon

Eligible: Female high school seniors of Edwardsville High School, Metro East Lutheran High School or Father McGivney Catholic High School with a GPA of at least 2.5

Award: $1,000, two awards

Deadline: April 15

How to apply: Go to www.edglenjuniorservice.org/scholarships.html for an application and essay requirement

Metro East Pride

Eligible: Illinois residents 17 and older

Award: Two $250 scholarships

Due: May 2

How to apply: Submit a minimum two-page essay, in Times New Roman 12-point type, about how Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual characters (not actors) in TV and movies have affected the way you view yourself and the gay community. Also, describe an LGBTQIA character (not actor) who has had a positive impact on your life. Send the essay in a .pdf file and include your name, address, phone number and email on the cover letter.

Jessica Uhl Memorial Student Scholarship

Eligible: Preference to incoming first-year Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student who is a graduate of Collinsville High School with an overall B average, pursuing a major in applied communication studies or mass communications

Award: $500, one-time award

Deadline: June 30

How to apply: Go to https://siue.academicworks.com/opportunities/1152 for supplemental questions and to complete the application

This story was originally published March 29, 2016 at 9:49 AM with the headline "Scholarship opportunities for high school seniors."