Monday, October 25, 2021
Thomas H Moore Illinois Electric Cooperative Memorial Scholarship- Due November 1st
Thomas H Moore Illinois Electric Cooperative (IEC) Memorial Scholarship Program
This program is administered by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives and awards 13 scholarships to high school seniors throughout Illinois
- Eight $2,000 scholarships to children of electric cooperative members receiving service from an Illinois electric cooperative.
- One $2,000 scholarship to the child of an Illinois electric cooperative employee.
- Four $2,000 scholarships to children of Illinois electric cooperative members or employees, who are enrolling full-time in a 2-year community college.
Please read the guidelines carefully before filling out the online application. Applications are available before or on November 1st, submissions are due December 31st, and winners are announced in May.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation- Due December 1st, 2021
See Ms. Lee if you have any questions =)
Description of Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship will help pay the unmet financial need of the recipient, up to $6,000 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.
- The disbursement amount for each semester will be determined by HSF by taking the Total Cost of Attendance for one academic year, including room and board; then deducting the total dollar amount of ALL scholarships, awards, grants, waivers and recipient’s EFC; then dividing by two. Parents are not required to pay the EFC, the EFC is used only to determine the disbursement amount.
- The award amount will be adjusted each subsequent academic year to offset the expiration or loss of other scholarships, awards, grants, waivers and changes in the recipient’s EFC.
- During the fall semester of the second year of college a $15,000 Schwab Brokerage Account will be established for each scholarship recipient to manage for the ensuing 2.5 years in order to learn how to invest to attain financial security.
- During the fall semester of the third year of college each recipient achieving a 3.50 CGPA will be eligible for an all-expense paid Study and Travel Abroad Award, up to $8,000.
- During the fall semester of the fourth year of college after establishing a personal Schwab Brokerage Account each recipient will receive $2,000 to be used to start investing to attain financial security.
- Each scholarship is renewable for up to seven additional semesters if the recipient fulfills the renewal criteria, attends the mandatory workshops, and fulfills their Schwab Account responsibilities.
- There is no limit to the number of credit hours a recipient can earn during the term of their scholarship. Recipients graduating college in less than four years can use the remainder of their Hagan Scholarship to attend graduate school or a professional school.
- Second and Fourth-Year Recipients must attend a free mandatory workshop prior to the start of the academic year of college; travel and lodging costs are paid by HSF.
- Each recipient must contribute toward the cost of their education by working 240 hours during the twelve months prior to the start of each academic year of college and provide proof of employment.
Recipients of a scholarship will be selected on an objective and non-discriminatory basis, regardless of applicant’s race, creed, color, sexual orientation, religion, disability or sex.
Decisions made by HSF are final and not subject to appeal. Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice.
November 2nd- All About Scholarships & Managing College Cost Presentation
Juniors & Seniors- ISAC will be giving a presentation on November 2nd at 5:00pm in the school library. Students and their parents are welcome to attend! The following presentations will be given:
"All About Scholarships": This introduction to the process of applying for scholarships addresses the basics of a scholarship application, along with tips on how to submit a successful application. It is designed to flexibly integrate high school resources while informing students of reputable sources of information.
"Managing College Cost": This presentation provides tips on how parents can support their student as he/she searches for the “right fit” college. Topics include knowing the facts about college value, types of colleges and degrees, college visits, financial aid basics, teaching your student to budget, tips on managing money in college, and common concerns.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
EIU Promise Program
EIU Promise Program
How do I qualify?
To qualify, you must:
· Have a family adjusted gross income of $66,000 or less
annually
· Be admitted to EIU as an incoming freshman full-time (12 or
more credit hours)
· Have your financial aid packaged and completed by April 1 of
the year you intend to enroll
· Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
· Meet AIM HIGH Grant requirements
Seniors!!! U of I- Commitment Program
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers need-based financial aid through our Illinois Commitment program.
Illinois Commitment covers tuition
and fees for up to four years for Illinois residents whose family income is
$67,100 or less. For more detailed information about the program and to learn
whether a student may qualify, review our FAQ.
Students interested in the program
should apply to UIUC and complete a FAFSA. They can contact our Office
of Student Financial Aid at finaid@illinois.edu or
217-333-0100 with any questions.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Manito Forest City Rotary Club Scholarship
Here are the steps you will need to take to qualify for a Rotary scholarship:
Apply for the scholarship! The scholarship is awarded based upon your application and judged by a committee of Rotary members. The application is judged anonymously as all names are removed from the applications before the committee begins the selection process.
Turn your application into Ms. Lee before the end of the day on April 19, 2022. Spring break is April 11 – 15. Ms. Lee has applications in her office!
Make a reservation with Mr. Coers to attend a meeting of the Rotary Club. Reservations can be made in person, by email (lynncoers@yahoo.com) or phone (Cell phone 309-840- 0420). You are invited to attend a club meeting anytime through April 19, 2022. The Rotary Club meetings all start at 6 P.M. and are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
The meeting will be held at Hawk’s Grove Inn in the back room. You must make your reservation no later than the previous Friday.
A meal will be provided for you.
Following the meal, give a short presentation. The presentation should include your college and career plans, your activities in school and the community and little information about your family. These presentations are short, rarely lasting more than five minutes. You are free to leave after your presentation.
We prefer the maximum number of students allowed per meeting to be three, so plan ahead. The Rotary meeting attendance and presentation is a requirement to qualify for the scholarship.
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