SCHOLARSHIP
WELCOME TO THE QHS SCHOLARSHIP PAGE!
It’s never too early to start searching for scholarships! Scholarships can be based on several different criteria such as financial need, GPA/grades, volunteer work, leadership, or a really good essay. Check your college/university’s website for specific institutional scholarships.
Local scholarship paper applications can be picked up in the Counseling Secretary’s office.
Below are some yearly scholarships separated by the month they are due. Note that some scholarships might not be open yet if it is still early in the school year. Many local scholarships are not available or updated until 2nd semester. Scholarships specific to Quincy High are listed below. Please check the link for the most up-to-date information.
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**The QHS Scholarship Packet will be available in early January **
August
Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship 2024-2025
Transcript, resume, essay
Apply for Scholarships | My Scholarship Central
Multiple Scholarships Available with Deadlines Each Month
September
Acorn Equality Fund 2024-2025
Academics, volunteerism, and community advocacy.
The Gates Scholarship 2024-2025
Minority student that has financial need. At least 3.3 GPA
“No Sweat” Scholarship 2024
Available for grades 9-12. Deadlines vary through school year
October
AES Engineering Scholarship 2024-2025
Based on character and essay entry. Not just for engineering students only.
Future Woman Of Achievement Scholarship Info Sheet
Young women that show leadership in their communities.
November
Elks National Foundation Scholarship 2024-2025
Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications open in August.
NHS Scholarship 2024-2025
Must be a graduating senior in good standing with NHS
December
National Space Club 2024-2025
Intent to pursue career in STEM field.
Adams Electric Cooperative Scholarships
Must be child of Adams Electric Cooperative member. Several scholarships with various due dates.
No Sweat Scholarship 2024-2025
Open to high school students 13 and up! Create account and portfolio. No GPA or essay required.
DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship Contest
Student who exemplifies dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Personal outline, transcript, and timed essay required. See Amy McCleery in the Counseling Office for details!
Equitable Excellence Scholarship 2024-2025
Senior students who work hard to make a positive impact on their communities. Applications open in October.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation 2024-2025
3.5 GPA, Need, and merit-based
“No Sweat” Scholarship 2024
Available for grades 9-12. Deadlines vary through school year
American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program
Available for freshman-seniors in high school. Awarded Bi-annually.
January
FFA Scholarships 2024-2025
Active FFA member. Intent to study in qualifying field. 2.5 GPA minimum.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest 2024-2025
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 2024-2025
Must be graduating minority senior.
Timberline Billing Services Scholarship 2024-2025
Student must have been on an IEP at some point during their Middle/High school years. Does not have to be currently.
February
Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship
Must be High School student working at Hy-Vee. Must include application, personal statement, transcript, and resume’.
The Coolidge Scholarship 2024-2025
Open to High school Juniors pursuing any major at a 4-year college or University.
March
QHS SCHOLARSHIP PACKET 2024
General and major-specific. 14 different scholarships are available! The application packet will be available in early January.
JWCC Foundation Scholarships 2024-2025 (LOCAL)
General and Program specific scholarships
Class of 1957 Scholarship 2024 (LOCAL)
Merit based. 3.5 GPA minimum. Return application to the Counseling Secretary’s office.
Patricia & Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship 2024 (LOCAL)
Adams County High School student. 2.8 minimum GPA. Active in School and Community. Also available in the Counseling Secretary’s office.
Becky Swisher Crowe Memorial Scholarship 2024 (LOCAL)
Intent to pursue a degree in Education and have a financial need. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Return application to the Counseling Secretary’s office.
The F. Lee and Joan Kammerlohr Family Scholarship 2024
Students pursing a degree in education. Preference for Elementary Ed
Dr. Michael K. Ouwenga Scholarship 2024 (LOCAL)
Minimum 3.5 GPA. Pursuing a Healthcare related field.
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program 2024-2025
Various Scholarships. Scholarships available for Juniors and Seniors in high school.
AMVETS Service Foundation
Various scholarships for Veterans, Nursing students, current High school seniors who are child/grandchild of a Veteran or active duty military member.
US Military Veterans and Children
Various scholarships. Must be active duty or child of a Veteran or active duty military member.
U of I- Urbana-Champaign Alpha Alumni Chapter Beta Sigma Psi 2024-2025
Must be a Christian male freshman attending UIUC. Application
Beta Sigma Psi Educational Foundation 2024-2025
Must be a member of the Lutheran community. Several scholarships with deadlines.
Illinois Elks Association Children’s Care Program 2024-2025
For Physical and Occupational Therapy majors
Lydia Miller Special Education Scholarship 2024-2025
Student pursuing a special education degree
The Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Award 2024
Personal statements, recommendations, and tax forms required. Based on financial need and Scholastic ability.
Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship 2024
For office professional, secretarial, or business-related field. Priority given to those attending UIUC.
Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship 2024
Essay and application
“No Sweat” Scholarship 2024
Available for grades 9-12. Deadlines vary through school year
Must be a high school senior and you or an immediate family member must have an active, personal HarborOne account.
April
Lee Pappas/Academic Scholarship 2024
Lee Pappas/ Athletic Scholarship 2024
Hannibal Health Clinic Scholarship 2024
Students going into medical field who are children of an employee at Blessing Health System
Quincy Federation of Teachers Local 809 (LOCAL) 2024
Must be the child of a QF Local 809 member with a B average.
Kenneth & Eleanor Lohr Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL) 2024
Intent to pursue a Pharmacy degree and have a financial need.
Quincy Service League (LOCAL) 2024
Resident of Adams County pursuing post-secondary and/or vocational education.
Frances L Snyder Scholarship Information 2024
Need based.
Town and Country Midwest Scholarship Application
Any major. Essay required
Catholic Women Senior Leadership Scholarship 2024
Catholic female who exemplifies SDCCW’s mission, values of leadership, faith, and service.
Golden Apple Scholars Scholarship 2024-2025
Students pursuing an Education major
Student View Scholarship Program 2024-2025
No essay is required. Fill out the survey. For students planning to attend 4 year, community, or trade school.
CL Tiling Scholarship Application 2024
Pursuing an Agriculture or related field degree
LaVern and Nola McEntire Memorial Lineworker’s Scholarship 2024-2025
Plan to attend Lineworker’s school at Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield IL. Rules and Guidelines
Ameren All in Scholarship-The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis 2024-2025
Low-income students
May
Quincy Charter Chapter of American Business Women’s 2024 (LOCAL)
Minimum GPA of 3.0, has at least 12 hours of college credit. Plans to attend any of the listed Colleges
American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program
Available for freshman-seniors in high school. Awarded Bi-annually.
Mike Rowe Works Ethic Scholarship 2024
It must be going into an approved trade program. A list of approved trade programs is HERE
Dr. Mehrdad Shafa Medical Scholarship Foundation 2024
Students pursuing Healthcare related field
Illinois Restaurant Association 2024-2025
For students pursuing Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management
June
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program 2024-2025
Must be a Junior or Senior in high school. Essay required.
Beacon Scholarship for Rural America 2024
Must reside in a rural area and meet low-income criteria. 3.0 GPA minimum
July
Check back soon for July scholarships!
