LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Note: The dates generally remain the same from year-to-year...but not necessarily! If you are applying for a scholarship for the 2009-2010(college) school year: use the information as a guideline for setting up a timeline.

Current scholarships are highlighted.

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 for more info. 
6/20/08
Advance Capital Management (Ameritech)
Parents=Ameritech employees; student must obtain application
Mid-February
AES Engineers
1,000 essay in response to one of two questions on the .
You do not have to be enrolled in engineering
9/21/08
All-USA
Academic Team
$2500 cash award to top 20 students. Sponsored by USA Today. Nomination form must be completed. .
2/28/06
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.
3/15/09

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.
3/15/09
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.
3/15/09
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.  
4/10/09
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.
3/14/08

American Society of Military Comptrollers

Awards of $1-3,000. Land of Lincoln Chapter. Must be in financial/ resource management field.  
3/1/08
AMVETS/Illinois
Many different awards are possible. In almost all cases you must be the child or grandchild of a veteran. and then click on scholarships
for seniors.
You may also call 1-800-638-8387
3/1/09
American Chemical Society
Minority students; pursue major in chemical science; $2500-3000 award.
for more info.
Varies
AXA Achievement
$10,000-15,000 awards.
12/15/08
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.
3/1/07
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.
2/15/08
Bank of America
$1000 award.
No deadline.
Best Buy
Four scholarships per congressional district.
2/15/06
Columbia Volunteer Fire Club
Two $1000 non-renewable awards. Must live within district served.
3/31
at 4 p.m.
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. 24, 2008.  
Deaconess/ Nursing
4 different options for
Deaconess students
Varies - some are 5/15
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 and click on FOUNDATION.
2/1/06
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation
This is a national scholarship. Go to for more information or to download an application.
5/15/07
Elks
National competition; total of $2 million awarded. Applications must be sent to local lodge.
1/26/07
ERCA
Educational Research Center of America is provider of $1000 grants to 25 students.
6/17
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
5/15/08
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.  See Mrs. Mackin for more info.
12/19/08
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.
4/14/08
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.
2/13/09
Harris, Bernard C.
$1000/ Catholic education award; one Gibault student is nominated. Appl. in Guidance or . Submit entry to Guidance by Feb. 23.
2/23/08
Heneghan & Assoc.
$250 award. Engineering, math, surveying fields.
4/5/07
Healing & Hope
Must be a member of a Catholic parish. Church and community involvement are factors. Sponsored by Missionary Oblates of Mary and the Shrine. See Mrs. Mackin for more info.
4/15/09
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. 
10/30/08
IAMB Educational Foundation:  Ted Farrell Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship 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.
4/27/07
Illinois Electrical Coop
Four $1000 awards. Must be son/daughter of I.E.Co-op member, employee, or director.  
1/1/06
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.
4/15/08
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. for more information.
3/1/09
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.
N/A
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
5 scholarships of $2000. One for SIU-E. Engineering program students only.  Application available in the guidance office
or .
2/6/09
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
 
iModules Scholarship Program
See the following website     Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded.
4/30/08
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
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.
4/3/09
Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award
For those students attending Southeast Missouri State University.  See Mrs. Mackin for more information.
12/15/07
"Kiki" Camarena Educational Foundation
The Drug Abuse Education Scholarship Program will award five $1,000 scholarships. .
3/31/08
Kohls: Kids Who Care
Nominate a student ages 6-18 and be eligible for scholarships. Volunteer criterion. Visit the web after Feb. 1st. For more info .
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 $97,500 in scholarship money available.  Go to to downloan an application.
12/1/08
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.
5/1/08
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
For seniors who have owned and operated a genuine business (non-profits are eligible).  See guidance for more information.
1/31/07
Memorial Hospital Medical School Grant Program
For those entering medical school.  See Mrs. Mackin for more information.
 11/30/07
Millstadt Optimist
Must be a Millstadt mailing address.
One time grant.
4/7/08
Millstadt VFW
One year, $500 grant. Millstadt Township only. See Guidance for more information.
4/7/08
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.
1/1/09
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
3/3/08
Monroe County Licensed Beverage Association
$1,000 scholarship to one student from each high school in Monroe County.  See guidance for an application.
3/20/08
Monroe County Nursing Home
$500 Healthcare scholarship.
5/1/06
Monroe County Retail Sales Association
Awards of $500 for 4 year College.
4/10/06
Monroe County Retail Sales Association
Awards of $500 for 2 year vocational school.
4/10/06
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.
2/15/09
Millstadt/ First National Bank
$1000 award. Applications: must be picked up at bank.
4/1/08
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.
4/1/08
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.
3/31/08
Millstadt VFW
Must be a resident of Millstadt Township.  One-time $500 scholarship.  See Guidance for an application.
4/7/07
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.
3/31/08
M. LELENIEWSKI MEMORIAL
Awarded to students pursuing architecture, engineering, building construction, technology. $500 award. See guidance for more information.
4/4/08
Nancy Sweet Education(Millstadt Consolidated Grad)
Millstadt Consolidated School/ 8th Grade graduate. Education major. $300 award. See guidance for more information.
4/20/07
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.
3/1/09
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.
4/30/08
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.
4/1/08
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.
N/A
Roscoe Pulliam Memorial Scholarship
Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a student who is attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale who is a child, grandchild, or sibling of a SIUC alumnus who is a current member of the SIU Alumni Association. See guidance for more information.
4/6/07
Randolph County Saddle Club
$500 award; must be resident of
Randolph County
3/13/09
St. Elizabeth's Hospital Auxiliary
$1,000 - $2000 award for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare field; students must see guidance for more information.
5/30/08
St. Katherine Drexel Minority Teacher Scholarship
Applications are in the guidance office.
2/15
SAE (Society Automotive
Engineering)
Engineering or science major accredited by ABET.$5 fee. GPA, ACT minimum req.  
Applications/ via the web at:
12/1/06
St. Clement Community Foundation
For students studying healthcare.  See guidance for an application.  $1,000 scholarship award.
4/4/08
State Bank of Waterloo
Award: $1000-$4000Community Bankers Association of Illinois Foundation Scholarship Program based on a two-page essay on "What is a Community Bank's Greatest Asset?" 
1/9/09
Scott AFB/ Spouses
$10,000 in awards. Application online at
3/1/07
Sons of Confederate Veterans
$1,000 scholarship, must reside in Illinois, must be a descendant of a male who served in the Confederate States of America (must be documented).  See guidance for more information.
3/15/07
Stuhaus Golf Classic
Open to Gibault and Columbia HS seniors. Amount: $400.
5/30/08
SEMO:
from Monroe County
$500 award. Must be resident of Monroe county going to SEMO. Based on academics, extracurricular, service, and essay. See Guidance for an application.
4/11/08
SIUE/ Sigma Phi Epsilon
Balanced Man Scholarship is offering three scholarships to incoming male students who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service.  See Mrs. Mackin for an application.  You are not obligated to join Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
8/1/08
SWIC-"Foundation"
Privately funded scholarships; visit
3/1/08
Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc.
For high school seniors enrolling in a civil engineering or land surveying degree program.  Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
See guidance for an application.
3/31/08
Toyota Community Scholars
Renewable; $10-20,000; 4 year college; 1 senior=eligible. Must be involved in community service. Self-nomination is necessary: Obtain form from Guidance. 
1/4/08
Wal-Mart
$1000 award;   Click on education and then scholarships.
1/14/08
Wendy's High School Heisman Download application at 10/1/08
Western Catholic Union
Next available scholarship is for the 2007-2008 school year.  Must presently be in grades 9-11. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Catholic high school students.  Student and parent must be a WCU member. See guidance for application.
3/1/07
Waterloo American Legion
Will be awarded a $500 scholarship.  See guidance for an application.
4/21/08
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
Four $500 scholarships offered to Waterloo and Gibault students.  See guidance for more information.
4/15/08
Waterloo:
Optimist Club
$750 award. See Guidance for an application.
2/15/09
Waterloo Optimist Vocational Scholarship
$750 award to a Gibault Graduate who plans to continue their education at an accredited vocational school. See Guidance for an application
4/15/08
Waterloo: Odd Fellows/ Lodge #27
$2,000 scholarship. 
See Guidance for an application.
4/11/08
Waterloo Lions Club Scholarship
$500 award is possible. One senior from Gibault and one from Waterloo HS will receive the scholarship. See Guidance for an application.
4/29/08
Zimmer Family Scholarship
Gibault selects 3 finalists; Criterion include moral character, academic promise, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, financial need, and indication of loyalty to Monroe County. All seniors will receive application forms. Applicants: return to Gibault on  March 31. See Guidance for an application.
Submit preliminary appl. to Gibault by 3/31/08

 

 
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