Scholarships
2019-2020 Scholarship Information
Robinson High School
Updated as of February 12, 2020
Scholarships listed in order of how they have been received. See us in Guidance with questions (newest scholarship on top)
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Scholarship |
Qualifications |
How to Apply |
Deadline |
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Randy’s 3v3 Scholarship |
Must participate in at least one sport Minimum GPA of 2.5 |
The directions for applying are located in the Guidance Office--You will submit your completed application through a Google Form that will be sent to the Scholarship Selection Committee |
Have completed application submitted by 11:59PM on March 20, 2020 |
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Crawford County Farm Bureau Scholarship-- They will award 2 $1000 scholarships |
Be a CCFB member’s child or grandchild Plan to pursue a degree related to agriculture at an accredited community college, college, or university |
Application can be found in the Guidance Office |
Return Completed Application to the CCFB Office by 4:30 on April 9, 2020 |
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Sam Buercklin Building Our Community Scholarship $1,500.00 |
No qualifications except be able to clearly present a concept to improve the community |
Please see Mrs. Oxford in person for the link for this application. |
April 15, 2020 |
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2020 Postlewaite Scholarship |
Interest in an Ag related field. |
Apply Online: https://www.enrichingourcommunity.org/Student-Scholarships You will need to complete the Community Foundation Common Application to access the Postlewaite Application |
Apply by March 16, 2020 |
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2020 Future Healthcare Hero Award |
Must have a 2.5 GPA or better Must be pursuing entry into any health science program for the 2020 Fall Semester |
Applications in Guidance Office |
Applications must be received by March 15, 2020 |
Gary Carter Elks Scholarship |
Applicants must be a child or step-child of an Elk member who joined the Elks on or before April 1, 2019 Applicants must demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activies Applicants must plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school Fall 2020 |
Applications in Guidance Office |
Please submit applications to Mrs. Oxford by Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Mrs. Oxford will get completed applications to the Gary Carter Family for you. |
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McCord REACH Scholarship |
Must be attending a nationally-ranked university or program next year Essay portion of the application will be a major consideration of the application Teachers, Counselors, and Administration can only write one recommendation letter for the entire scholarship, so be sure to plan early. Thanks! |
Applications are available in the Guidance Office |
Completed applications need to be submitted to Mrs. Oxford by Wednesday, March 25. Mrs. Oxford will hand deliver these completed applications to the bank for all of you. Thanks!! |
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McCord University of Evansville Scholarship |
Students must plan to enroll at the University of Evansville in the Fall |
Applications are available in the Guidance Office |
Completed applications need to be submitted to Mrs. Oxford by Wednesday, March 25. Mrs. Oxford will hand deliver any completed applications to the bank for all of you. Thanks!! |
Richard J. Roth Scholarship for Excellence |
RHS senior Must have been accepted and plan to enroll in a 4 year accredited university This scholarship is not based on financial need |
Applications in Guidance Office |
Return to Guidance by April 3, 2020 |
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Robert J. Laswell Scholarship |
RHS Senior Plan to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics or science field of study 2.5 or better GPA Demonstrate financial need Demonstrate good conduct and citizenship |
Applications in Guidance Office |
Return to Guidance by Friday, April 3, 2020 |
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Tony Cork FCA Scholarship |
RHS Senior Participant in FCA 3.0 or better GPA Recipient of at least one varsity letter |
Applications in Guidance Office |
Return to Guidance by Friday, March 6, 2020 |
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Dinah Corder Scholarship |
RHS Senior Participated in softball 2.0 or better GPA |
Applications in Guidance Office |
Return to Guidance Office by Friday, April 3, 2020 |
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Jenna (Bernhardt) Hamm Memorial Scholarship |
RHS Senior Girl Participation in girls’ basketball or volleyball 2.0 or better GPA |
Applications in Guidance Office |
Return to Guidance Office by March 27, 2020 |
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Kevin Murray Scholarship |
RHS Senior Participation in a sport 2.5 or higher GPA |
Applications in Guidance Office |
Return to Guidance Office by Friday, March 20, 2020 |
Eastern Illinois Sportsmen Club Scholarship |
Have a love for the outdoors Write an essay about personal and career goals and your passion for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and/or conservation |
Applications in the Guidance Office |
Must be received by March 15, 2020 |
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Wanda M Hart and Willis Edward Hart Memorial Scholarship |
Be a graduate from one of the Crawford County High Schools Be enrolled or accepted on a full time basis as an undergraduate Working on a planned 4 or 5 year program leading to a degree at a recognized and approved 4 year college or university |
Applications in the Guidance Office |
Due to Mrs. Oxford by February 25, 2020. Mrs. Oxford will hand deliver these completed applications for all of our RHS students. They are due to the bank by March 1, 2020. Please have them to Mrs. Oxford, so she can complete her portion of the application and make your transcripts and have plenty of time to deliver them to the bank. Thanks! |
Olney Central College Scholarships |
If you applied to OCC, please see Mrs. Oxford for a scholarship application. Mrs. Oxford will also hand deliver these to students we know have applied to OCC |
Applications in the Guidance Office |
March 20, 2020 |
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Matt Buercklin Scholarship for Creative Excellence |
Have completed 2 semesters of band 200 word essay on How band impacted my high school career and/or my choices for the future Financial Need |
Applications in Guidance Office Complete the application and submit directly to Matt Buercklin at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
April 1, 2020 |
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Young Pilots of Crawford County Scholarship Application |
Must want to obtain pilot’s license Must be at least 16 years old Three students will receive 10 flight lessons for free Scholarship winners will expand network of aviation professionals, complete a one day job shadow at Flying S. Inc and/or Crawford County Airport Scholarship Winners will volunteer at 2 of the lying S Cadet Summer Workshops Scholarship winners will submit a short essay about their experience when it is completed |
Applications are available in the Guidance Office |
March 31, 2020 |
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Kenneth L. Short Memorial Scholarship from Opaa Food Service! $1000 Scholarship |
One year scholarship Must enroll in an accredited college or university and demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the food service/hospitality industry. Selection based on academic achievement, work experiences, and participation in student, school, and community activities |
Applications available in the Guidance Office |
Due before April 3, 2020 |
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Dean Ritter Trust 2020 Annual Scholarship |
Have a significant hearing loss in one or both ears Must be an Illinois resident Currently a high school senior in good standing Exhibit financial need |
Apply online: |
Not given |
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Farm Credit of Illinois Scholarship 30 $2000 Scholarships will be awarded! |
Plan to enroll in an agriculture-based curriculum next year. Majors: agriculture, food systems, or environmental resources |
Apply online: |
February 28, 2020 |
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Danville Scholarships-- There are several scholarships available. |
Various qualifications for the different scholarships. Description of the Scholarships available can be found in the Guidance Office Scholarship File Cabinet. Stop by and pick up a copy with the descriptions. Many scholarships to give away this year!!!! |
Several scholarships are available--In particular for those going into health related fields. There is one application for all of the scholarships. Application can be downloaded: |
Due by March 1, 2020 |
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Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Award |
Must have financial need Applies to any type of accredited post-secondary school or vocational or technical school |
Pick up a hard copy in the Guidance Office OR Apply online at: Go to the forms area across the top of the site and click on forms and then the scholarship applications You can print the applications to complete it. |
All completed applications need to be mailed and received by March 1, 2020 Please allow ample mail delivery time! |
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College Board Scholarship Opportunities |
There are several scholarship opportunities through the College Board. |
Go to your College Board Account and look at the different scholarships. One is simply for completing the FAFSA!!! |
Various drawings and deadlines apply |
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Illinois Masonic Children’s ASsistance Program-- Norredden Gene Cowen Scholarship |
Plan to attend or enroll in a trade or vocational program or apprenticeship GPA 3.3 or lower No older than 25 yrs Receive a referral from an Illinois Master Mason |
Applications in Guidance Office--If you are interested, we can help you get in touch with the local Masons to seek a referral |
March 31, 2020 |
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IEA-NEA Michael Hindman Teacher Education Scholarship |
Students who plan to pursue a career in education. Scholarship is awarded in the spring and paid when student begins his/her student teaching assignment (within 3-5 years) |
Hard copies available in the Guidance Office |
Postmarked by March 1, 2020 |
Wabash Valley College Freshman Scholarship Application |
There are several scholarship opportunities at WVC. You will have to check out the requirements to see if you are qualified |
Mrs. Oxford will hand these applications to students who have applied to WVC-- Extra hard copies in the Guidance Office |
March 31, 2020 |
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Olney Central College High School Academic Award Application |
There are three different Scholarships on this one application. |
Mrs. Oxford will hand these applications to students who have applied to OCC-- Additional hard copies available in the Guidance Office |
March 20, 2020 |
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University of Illinois Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver Application--This tuition waiver is good for four continuous years at U of I. |
Must be admitted or applied to U of I Must be a natural child, step-child, or legally adopted child of the Veteran Must provide a legible copy of your parent Veterans DD Form 214 Must provide proof of your ACT/SAT Scores with the application You may not have previously received this tuition waive |
See Mrs. Oxford to get a copy of the application |
Priority Deadline is Jan. 2, 2020 (Must be received by this date) |
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National Defense Transportation Association Scholarship |
Plan to pursue a degree in a business, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or physical distribution field |
Please see or email Mrs. Oxford if you are interested in applying. |
Postmarked no later than March 1, 2020 |
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Illinois Chemical Education Foundation $2000 High School Senior Scholarship |
Be a top high school senior science student (If you are unsure if this is you, please see Mrs. Goebel or Mrs. Mikeworth to ask) |
Please see or email Mrs. Oxford if you are interested in applying. You will have to submit the following packet of info: 1. Cover Page 2.Official high school transcript 3.ACT/SAT scores 4.Two Letters of recommendation 5.One-page essay on “How did you become interested in your chosen field and where do you hope it takes you?” 6.List of extra curricular |
Postmarked no later than Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 and received no later than Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 |
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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Winners receive up to $23000 in financial assistance Paid residential Scholar Institutes Extensive Classroom Teaching experience Academic and social-emotional support Job placement assistance Mentoring from teaching faculty |
PLEASE NOTE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION! Students interested in pursuing a teaching degree in Illinois General RequirementsU.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (DACAmented student) and resident of Illinois2.5 GPA Qualifying standardized test score (ACT or SAT) Completion RequirementsMeet ISAC program requirements 2.5 GPAParticipation in Golden Apple Scholar Institutes Code of conduct compliance Bachelor's degree from an Illinois Partner University Illinois teaching certification Teach for five years in an Illinois school-of-need within 7 years of graduation |
Apply online: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars?utm_medium=email&utm_source=icontact&utm_campaign=cou19 |
April 30, 2020 |
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Heer Law Entrepreneurship Scholarship |
This scholarship is designed to help young entrepreneurs and leaders to learn how to protect their businessAs part of the application, you will submit a business plan for your current or prospective business, which includes a section outline their intellectual property strategy |
Apply online using the following email address to ask for the application: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. You will email them your name, address, university or college you plan to attend, major, and expected graduation month and year |
No deadline provided in the email advertisement |
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