Scholarships
Community Foundation scholarships are offered annually for high school and college students. Scholarships are for a one-year period and are administered through area schools. Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements based on the donor’s intent. Please view the information below for details on each of our scholarships.
Available Scholarships by Location
We offer scholarships for students across geographies within our service area, tailored to align with our donors' intent. Each scholarship is uniquely designed with specific eligibility criteria, ensuring opportunities are accessible to those who meet the outlined requirements. Scroll this page or view by location to see all of our opportunities.
Adams County, IL
Amelia E. Bauner, Frances A. Hall, and Walter J. Hall Scholarship Fund - Quincy University student pursuing a degree in education and residing in Adams County (IL).
Becky Swisher Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund - Quincy (IL) Senior High graduating senior planning to major in education.
George & Sharen Borrowman Agriculture Scholarship Fund - Former student or graduate of John Wood Community College who will be entering his or her junior or senior year at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major in an agricultural-related field.
Kruitmeier Scholarship - Graduates of Payson-Seymour High School who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution to pursue a degree in agriculture or a closely related field.
Quincy High School Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund - Quincy (IL) Senior High School graduate attending an accredited, four-year, post-secondary education institute.
Calhoun County, IL
Delford M. & Portia K. Richter Agriculture Scholarship - Graduating students in Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois, for study or training in agriculture and related areas. Priority will be given to study or training in production agriculture.
Lewis County, MO
Ben C. & Etta M. Plank Memorial Fund -Canton High School or Highland High School (MO) graduate with a preference for students pursuing agriculture-related majors.
Marion County, MO
Alton A. Vannice FFA Leadership Fund - Palmyra (MO) FFA student exhibiting outstanding leadership qualities and work ethic pursuing a degree in agriculture or closely related field. Renewable for up to 3 additional years.
Clifford H. Ahrens Scholarship - Graduates of Hannibal High School in Hannibal, MO who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution with the intent to study law.
Theresa Lynn Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund - Palmyra (MO) High School graduate.
Hannibal High School Class of 1955 Scholarship - Graduate of Hannibal (MO) High School.
Pike County, IL
Delford M. & Portia K. Richter Agriculture Scholarship - Graduating students in Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois, for study or training in agriculture and related areas. Priority will be given to study or training in production agriculture.
Dorothy J. Motley Memorial Scholarship Fund - Western (Barry, IL) High School graduate.
Robert L. Adams Memorial Education Scholarship - Graduates of Griggsville-Perry CUSD #4 High School who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution to pursue a career in education or a technical trade.
Virginia Kaye Leinweber Leeds Scholarship Fund - Pleasant Hill (IL) High School graduating senior who intends to pursue a career in nursing.
Alton A. Vannice FFA Leadership Fund
Eligibility
- Palmyra (MO) FFA student exhibiting outstanding leadership qualities and work ethic pursuing a degree in agriculture or closely related field.
- Renewable for up to 3 additional years.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Amelia E. Bauner, Frances A. Hall, and Walter J. Hall Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- Quincy University student pursuing a degree in education and residing in Adams County (IL).
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Becky Swisher Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- Quincy (IL) Senior High graduating senior planning to major in education.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Ben C. & Etta M. Plank Memorial Fund
Eligibility
- Canton High School or Highland High School (MO) graduate with a preference for students pursuing agriculture-related majors.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Clifford H. Ahrens Scholarship
Eligibility
- Graduates of Hannibal High School in Hannibal, MO who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution with the intent to study law.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Dorothy J. Motley Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- Western (Barry, IL) High School graduate.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
F. Lee & Joan Kammerlohr Family Scholarship
Eligibility
- Quincy (IL) Senior High graduating senior who intends to pursue a career in education, with a preference for elementary education.
- Renewable for up to three additional years.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
George & Sharen Borrowman Agriculture Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- Former student or graduate of John Wood Community College who will be entering his or her junior or senior year at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major in an agricultural-related field.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Hannibal High School Class of 1955 Scholarship
Eligibility
- Graduate of Hannibal (MO) High School.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Kenneth & Eleanor Lohr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- Quincy (IL) Senior High School graduating senior or graduate intending to enter the field of or majoring in pharmacy.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Krutmeier Scholarship
Eligibility
- Graduates of Payson-Seymour High School who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution to pursue a degree in agriculture or a closely related field.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Marvin J and Thomas Leo Likes Math Scholarship
Eligibility
- The scholarship is awarded to a student who: scores a minimum 27 ACT composite or equivalent SAT score.
- Graduates from Western (Barry, IL) High School.
- Declares his or her intent to obtain a bachelor’s degree or a degree leading to a bachelor’s degree in math, math education, engineering, surveying, or engineering/surveying.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Quincy High School Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- Quincy (IL) Senior High School graduate attending an accredited, four-year, post-secondary education institute.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Robert L. Adams Memorial Education Scholarship
Eligibility
- Graduates of Griggsville-Perry CUSD #4 High School who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution to pursue a career in education or a technical trade.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Theresa Lynn Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- Palmyra (MO) High School graduate.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Tom and Judy Zenge Fund
Eligibility
- Student Award: Canton (MO) High School graduating senior pursing a major in engineering, science or mathematics.
- Teacher Award: Teacher at Canton (MO) High School chosen by Student Award recipient.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
Virginia Kaye Leinweber Leeds Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- Pleasant Hill (IL) High School graduating senior who intends to pursue a career in nursing.
Criteria Questions
- Contact school guidance counselor.
Grants Awarded
- Spring.
2025 Scholarship Important Dates
Students, don't miss these important deadlines! Add these dates to your calendar and stay posted here for any updates.
2/10
Community Foundation Scholarship applications go live for students.
4/1
Scholarship submissions are due.
5/2
Selection Committee meets to determine final recommendations.
May
Scholarship recipients and applicants are notified of outcomes.
Contact Us
If you, your parents, or your guidance counselors have questions about our scholarships, feel free to contact Kent Embree or Bailee Duesterhaus, our program experts at (217) 222-1237 or at scholarships@mycommunityfoundation.org. We’re here to support you!
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