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Note: The dates generally remain the same from year-to-year...but not necessarily! If you are applying for a scholarship for the 2007-2008(college) school year: use the information as a guideline for setting up a timeline.

Current scholarships are highlighted in green.
WARNING:
Scholarship Index is provided as an information-only service. Due to the many differing deadlines/ procedures/ qualifications, Gibault High School cannot be responsible for application process. It is the responsibility of each student/ family to check the full details of each award and scholarship.

 

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants $1,000 scholarship  See www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm June 20, 2008

Advance Capital Management (Ameritech)

Parents=Ameritech employees; student must obtain application  
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Usually in mid-February

AES Engineers 1,000 essay in response to one of two questions on the site:  www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php  You do not have to be enrolled in engineering courses to apply. Sept. 15, 2008
All-USA Academic Team $2500 cash award to top 20 students. Sponsored by USA Today. Nomination form must be completed. Download form:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2003-11-21-2004-hs-intro_x.htm
Feb. 28, 2006
2008 Ameren Employee-Child Scholarship Program Established for children of active Ameren employees and it subsidiaries for high school students entering college in 2008.  

American Legion/ Ada Mucklestone

Children or grandchildren  of veteran; need-character-merit based.4 awards ranging from $800-1200. Character-service-need-merit based.  
If you apply for this award, you are not eligible to apply for any other Legion scholarship.

 March 15, 2008 

American Legion/Columbia

Must be Columbia resident and a child or grandchild of a veteran ; need and merit based. This is a local-based Legion scholarship. If you apply for this award, you are not eligible to apply for any other Legion scholarship.

 

American Legion/M.R.Knoles

Children or grandchildren  of veteran; need-character-merit based.$1200 and $800 awards. Need-character-service-merit based.
If you apply for this award, you are not eligible to apply for any other Legion scholarship.

April 10, 2008

American Legion/ M.Sheehe

Children or grandchildren  of veteran; need-character-merit based. Must attend business or trade school and need financial assistance. $800 awards.  
If you apply for this award, you are not eligible to apply for any other Legion scholarship.

March 15, 2008

American Legion/ Nurses

Nursing-character-need-merit based. Children or grandchildren  of veteran; need-character-merit based.
If you apply for this award, you are not eligible to apply for any other Legion scholarship.
Award=$1000.  

Note: new deadline! April 10, 2007

American Military Engineers Three one-time $1,000 scholarships and one $4000 scholarship to a senior who plans to pursue degrees in engineering, architecture, or other related studies.  See guidance for more information. March 14, 2008

American Society of Military Comptrollers

Awards of $1-3,000. Land of Lincoln Chapter. Must be in financial/ resource management field.  Application may be downloaded at http://www.asmconline.org/national/nspform.doc
 

March 1, 2008

American Veterans/ AMVETS  Many different awards are possible. In almost all cases you must be the child or grandchild of a veteran. Click on this link and then click on scholarships for seniors:
http://www.ilamvets.org               You may also call 1-800-638-8387
March 1, 2008
American Chemical Society Minority students; pursue major in chemical science; $2500-3000 award.
http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=minorityaffairs/scholars.html
varies
AXA Achievement $10,000-15,000 awards. Download application at http://www.axa-achievement.com/ Feb. 15, 2008
AMDA: American Musical and Dramatic Academy Obtain nomination form for conservatory program in New York or Los Angeles. February 1, 2006
Assoc. of United States Army Merit scholarships that range from $1000-3000. Parent must have worked/served in US Army or as defense contractor/ agency or student is in ROTC program or National Guard/ reserve or student. See guidance for more inforamtion. Mar. 1,2007

Barbara Lesko Memorial

2 awards: $500/at SWIC (Nursing); $1000/any college/health care field. Student must request info packet  

 

Burger King Scholars

Award: $1000. GPA:2.5; work 15 hrs. per week; service and extra-curricular; financial need; recommendation needed. Employment at Burger King restaurants is NOT required.
application form/ obtain online at:
http://www.bk.com/scholars



Feb. 15, 2008
 

Butler, William E. Scholarship

Must attend U of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign and be enrolled in College of Commerce and Business (first priority); Engineering (2nd priority); remaining majors. Financial need=major factor. 

March 17, 2006

Bank of America  $1000 award. Register online at www.bankofamerica.com/studentsweeps.
No deadline
Best Buy 4 scholarships per congressional district.
Download application at http://www.bestbuy.com/scholarships  
2-15-06

CBAI Foundation for Community Banking

One $1,000/yr. for four years; 12/$1000 award per region; 2 page essay contest. One finalist from Gibault is eligible for competition.  See www.cbai.com for more specific info.

Jan. 28 submit essay to Gibault

Conclave Awards totaling over $35,000. Radio/TV career & schooling.
call 952.927.4487 or e-mail info@theconclave.com or or visit http://www.theconclave.com/
April 1, 2006
Coca-Cola Scholars 4 year awards for academic, service-oriented students. Apply online at http://www.coca-colascholars.org/ Oct. 31, 2006
Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois $5-10,000 awards. Apply online at end of December
http://www.carpediemfoundation.org/  
May 12, 2006
Columbia Volunteer Fire Club Two $1000 non-renewable awards. Must live within district served. Mar. 31 at 4 pm

DAR:Daughters of American Revolution

D-1a. Political Science, History, Government, Economics
D-1b. Nursing
D-1c. Medical
D-1d. Specific Scholarships
Deadlines vary/ 2008: Feb.15; Apr. 15 
Please see Guidance for more information.
Note: letter from sponsoring chapter, financial need statement, birth certificate, transcripts, letters of recommendation are all required. Other requirements are also necessary in some cases. 

DAR:Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen See guidance for more information. Deadline is Nov. 20, 2007.

Deaconess/ Nursing

4 different options for Deaconess students  

varies; some are May 15

Discover Card Tribute Juniors with a cumulative 2.75 GPA and who are multi-talented, leadership-oriented, able to overcome obstacles, and who give back to their communities...apply for the Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship. Apps in Guidance or apply online at www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm  Deadline: January 31, 2006

ESA Foundation

Various: Illinois residents; apply for only one award;
$5 processing fee.
Upper 25% of class; GPA min/3.0; essay
Illinois Contact:
Barbara Warmoth
31 Miller Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Appl. in Guidance Office or Download application: click http://www.esaintl.com/ and click on FOUNDATION.

Feb. 1, 2006

Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation This is a national scholarship. Go to www.whoswho-highschool.com for more information or to download an application.
May 15, 2007
Elks National competition; total of $2 million awarded. Applications must be sent to local lodge.

www.elks.org/enf/scholars

Jan.26, 2007
ERCA Educational Research Center of America is provider of $1000 grants to 25 students.Application at: http://www.studentresearch.org/public/application.html  June 17
Excellence in Agriculture Ten $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to Illinois high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree and career in agriculture or an agriculture-related field at two-year or four-year colleges. For applications and more information go to www.treasurer.il.gov May 15, 2008

Fireside Catholic Publishing

5 / $1000 awards to Catholic H.S. seniors for their 750-word essay on how their religious education influenced their life One Gibault applicant selected.  Deadline for application Nov. 16.  Deadline for essay Dec. 14, 2007. See Mrs. Mackin for more info.

Nov. 16, 2007/ application deadline

Fraternal Order of Police: Monroe County

$500 award to a student interested in a career in law enforcement or related field; see guidance for an application.

  April 14, 2008

Fran Center $500 award for learning disabled high school seniors.
May 1, 2006
Foundry Society Jack Bodine Honorary award, valued at $1000. Metallurgy or Materials Science field. Missouri or Illinois college only. April 15, 2006

Gates Millennium Scholars

Minority students; GPA 3.3; Need-service-leadership based. Nomination approval by administration needed.  
Details: http://www.gmsp.org/(5astwo45zfzdw245dsbltb55)/default.aspx

January 13, 2006

Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship Open to students planning to pursue higher education in the office professional, secretarial, or business-related fields. $500 award. See Mrs. Mackin for more information. February 15, 2008

Harris, Bernard C.

$1000/ Catholic education award; one Gibault student is nominated. Appl. in Guidance or download from http://www.harrisconnect.com/scholarship Submit entry to Guidance by Feb. 23.

Feb. 23, 2008

Heneghan & Assoc. $250 award. Engineering, math, surveying fields. Apr. 5, 2007
Healing & Hope Must be a member of a Catholic parish. Church and community involvement are factors. An essay is also involved. Sponsored by Missionary Oblates of Mary and the Shrine. See Mrs. Mackin for more info. April 15
Horatio Alger Association The Horatio Alger Association provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need, and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.  www.horatioalger.com/scholarships June 1- Oct. 30, 2006
IAMB Educational Foundation:  Ted Farrell Memorial Scholarship  wScholarship applicants must have a parent, grandparent, or sibling in the mortgage industryho works for a company that is a member of the Illinois Association of Mortgage Brokers. April 27, 2007

Illinois Electrical Coop

Four  $1000 awards. Must be son/daughter of I.E.Co-op member, employee, or director.  

1-Jan, 2006

Illinois Hospital & Health Systems $1,000 scholarship to a student that has been accepted into a health care professional curriculum.  See guidance for more information. April 15, 2008

Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebakah

Open to any Illinois resident; do not need to be affiliated with Odd Fellows to qualify. Financial need and scholastic ability are criterion. Obtain form at http://www.ioof-il.org/

 Mar 1, 2008

Illinois: American Veterans Scholarship Program

Numerous options exist for children of American Veterans who have taken the ACT test. State level program. Priority deadline is March 1 but you may file later.

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Illinois Society of Professional Engineers

5 scholarships of $2000. One for SIU-E. Engineering program students only.  Application available in the guidance office or at http://www.illinoisengineer.com/chapters/stclair/

Feb.8, 2008

Illinois: Special Education Teacher Waiver

sponsored by ISAC; priority deadline is March 1 but you may file later. Information/ visit:
http://www.collegezone.com/

March 1, 2006

Illinois Sheriffs' Association Applications at http://www.ilsheriff.org/
$500 award
Mar.15, 2006
Illinois Retired Teachers Association One year, $1000 award. Open to those applying for teacher certification and must have a GPA of at least 3.00.  
IL Chemical Education Foundation $2000 award. top high school senior science students.
more info: http://www.cicil.net/
3-3-06
Illinois General Assembly Scholarship Available from the office of Representative Dan Reitz from Jan. 15 through April 1.  Interested students call 443-5757 or email repreitz@egyptian.net

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iModules Scholarship Program See the following website  http://scholarships.imodules.com   Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. April 30, 2008
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Must be a resident of Illinois and a citizen of the United States, but applicants need NOT be affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellow.  The application may be found at http://www.ioof-il.org 3-1-07
Integrity and A Smile $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to student of Columbia, Waterloo, Valmeyer, or Gibault.  Student must be a 2008 graduate, GPA of a 3.0 or higher, must be involved in extracurricular activities, 3 letters of recommendations, and a 1,000-1,500 essay.  See guidance for more information. 4-4-08
Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award For those students attending Southeast Missouri State University.  See Mrs. Mackin for more information. Dec. 15, 2007
"Kiki" Camarena Educational Foundation The Drug Abuse Education Scholarship Program will award five $1,000 scholarships.  Details and the application can be found at www.camarenaforundation/scholarships.htm

 

Mar 31, 2008
Kohls: Kids Who Care Nominate a student ages 6-18 and be eligible for scholarships. Volunteer criterion. Visit the web after Feb. 1 for more info:"Kids Who Care" link on homepage
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community01.htm 

 3-15

Katherine Drexel Minority student; teacher scholarship; offered through Belleville Diocese and St. Louis University; involves working for Diocese as a teacher and offers a huge loan repayment incentive  
Lincolnland Legends Lincolnland Legends, a program designed to engage Illinois students in honoring people who inspire and motivate them.  This is an essay contest with $67,000 in scholarship money available.  Please see Guidance for more information. Dec. 3, 2007
Luhr Foundation The Alois and Twyla Luhr Foundation is offering a $5000 award. Preference will be given to Monroe County residents and those students majoring in civil or mechanical engineering or construction management.  See guidance for an application. May 1, 2008
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship For seniors who have owned and operated a genuine business (non-profits are eligible).  See guidance for more information. Jan. 31, 2007
Memorial Hospital Medical School Grant Program For those entering medical school.  See Mrs. Mackin for more information. Nov. 30, 2007

Millstadt Optimist

Must be a Millstadt mailing address. One time grant.

April 7, 2008

Millstadt VFW

One year, $500 grant. Millstadt Township only. See Guidance for more information.

April 7, 2008

Monroe County Electric Cooperative Seven scholarships of $1,250 based on GPA, college entrance exam scores, etc.  Must be a son or daughter of an Illinois electric cooperative employee.  See Mrs. Mackin for more info. Jan. 1,2008

Monroe County Farm Bureau

A-100-$1,000 award for those interested in agriculture field. See guidance for more information.


ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEB. 3, 2007

Mar.3, 2008

Monroe County Licensed Beverage Association $1,000 scholarship to one student from each high school in Monroe County.  See guidance for an application Mar. 20, 2008

Monroe County Nursing Home

  $500 Healthcare scholarship.

 May 1, 2006

Monroe County Retail Sales Association

Awards of $500 for 4 year College.  

Apr. 10, 2006

Monroe County Retail Sales Association

Awards of $500 for 2 year vocational school.  

Apr. 10, 2006

Monroe County Republican Two - $1,000 scholarships.  Must be a Monroe County resident.  See guidance for more information. 3-30-07
Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District Must be a resident of Monroe County; $500 scholarship.  See guidance for an application. 3-1-08

Mother of Twins

Two $1000 scholarships are available.  See Mrs. Mackin for more info.

Feb. 15, 2008

Millstadt/ First National Bank $1000 award. Applications: must be picked up at bank.
April 1, 2008
Margery Smith/Teacher $1000 award. Sponsored by the Delta Chapter, Illinois Lambda State Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Evidence of interest in teaching profession.
April 1, 2008
Millstadt Civic Club Sponsored by Millstadt Women's Group. $1,000 award. Minimum GPA= 3.00.Must live in Millstadt school district. See Guidance for more information. March 31, 2008
Millstadt VFW Must be a resident of Millstadt Township.  One-time $500 scholarship.  See Guidance for an application. April 7,2007
Mangiaracina Memorial Scholarhip Upper 50% of graduating class. $5,200 award. Must attend an Illinois educational institution. Must be a son, daughter, or legal ward of any member of any affliated and per capita paid Local Union United Steelworkers, of District 7, Sub District 2.  See guidance for more information. March 31, 2008
M. LELENIEWSKI MEMORIAL Awarded to students pursuing architecture, engineering, building construction, technology. $500 award. See guidance for more information. April 4, 2008

Nancy Sweet Education(Millstadt Consolidated Grad)

Millstadt Consolidated School/ 8th Grade graduate. Education major. $300 award. See guidance for more information.

April 20, 2007

Nat'l Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts Open to high school seniors in the performing, literary and visual arts.

www.nfaa.artsawards.org

Oct. 2, 2006

NDTA (National Defense Transportation Assoc.) Awards

Promotes careers in Business, Transportation, and Distribution. Must be member of Scott/St. Louis NDTA chapter and reside in Illinois/Missouri.5 scholarships available.  

March 1, 2008

National Peace Essay Contest Visit www.usip.org/et.html for information concerning an essay contest that awards scholarships for as much as $10,000. You may also e-mail for info at essay_contest@usip.org Feb. 1, 2006
NFIB Free Enterprise Must be nominated by NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) member. Awards of $1000 are possible. Applicant should display entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. http://www.nfibeducationfoundation.org/ March 15, 2006
Networks Financial Institute Networks Financial Institute provides four-year scholarships for qualified, incoming Indiana State University freshmen who choose to pursue a career in financial services.  Application forms are available at www.networksfinancialinstitute.org and www.indstate.edu/business Dec. 1, 2006
NROTC Application process information: TBA

A-Navy ROTC
B-Navy Nurse

 
OakHill Resident Council Healthcare Scholarship The OakHill Resident Council $500.00 Healthcare Scholarship is open to any individual interested in a career in healthcare.  See Mrs. Mackin for an application. April 30,2008
Outstanding Students of America Outstanding Students of America; no fee associated with this scholarship; scholarships payable to the college of the students' choice; see FAQ on website for more info; scholarship applications may be copied from website.  www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com Oct. 10,1006
Quern IT Information Technology (IT) field. Award of up to $2500. Visit http://www.collegezone.com/
May1, 2006
Priority filing
QuestBridge College Match Application is free of charge and will be due on Oct. 1, 2006.  Visit www.questbridge.org  This full scholarship opportunity matches high-achieving low-income students to several top-ranked colleges and universities. 10-1-06

Ridge/ Ladies' Golf League

Female student athletes may apply but priority is given to students in golf programs and related to or a friend of  Ridge members. See Guidance for an application.

April 1, 2008

Robert C. Byrd

Illinois Educ. Dept/ Fed. Govt.-up to 4 years of awards/no application is necessary; schools submit data. Top 2% of class; >3.8GPA; >30ACT.  Students automatically qualify for this award.
http://www.collegezone.com/