Community Foundation scholarships are offered annually for high school and college students throughout our region. Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements. Please view the information below for details on each of our scholarships and instructions on how to apply. Scholarship submissions are due by April 1.
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.
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.
F. Lee & Joan Kammerlohr Family Scholarship - 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.
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.
Kenneth & Eleanor Lohr Memorial Scholarship Fund - Quincy (IL) Senior High School graduating senior or graduate intending to enter the field of or majoring in pharmacy.
Krutmeier 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.
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.
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.
Tom and Judy Zenge Fund - 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.
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.
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.
Marvin J and Thomas Leo Likes Math Scholarship - 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.
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.
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Students, don't miss these important dates! 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.
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!
Caretakers & Selection Committee
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