SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
SEPTEMBER
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. They award over $3.5 million annually in scholarships to young leaders. Visit www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org for more information. Current high school seniors should apply by 4:00 p.m. on September 30, 2025.
OCTOBER
SIUC's General Scholarship Application is now open. Some scholarships have deadlines as early as November 1, 2025. Visit scholarships.siu.edu/ for more information.
Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors the Voice of Democracy, a national patriotic speech writing competition open to 9th-12th grade students. Visit www.vfw.org/VOD/ for the application and more information. Entries must be submitted by October 31, 2025 to a local VFW chapter.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
The purpose of the Golden Apple Scholars program is to recruit talented high school students who want to become teachers. Scholars agree to teach for five years in an Illinois school of need. Scholars receive $2500 each year for their freshman and sophomore years, and $5000 each year for their junior and senior years. With the addition of the four Summer Institute stipends of $2000 per summer, the total financial assistance package is $23,000. Click here for more details and to complete the application. Priority application deadline is December 1, 2025.
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ONGOING DEADLINES
The State of Illinois offers 40 Illinois State Tuition Waivers for every State University that offers the Army ROTC program. These tuition waivers are offered for the fall and spring semesters. If awarded, 100% tuition and the General Activity Fee will be waived for that semester. A student must apply every semester. Applications are distributed the first week of each semester, and waivers are awarded by mid-semester. If awarded, the recipient must meet the basic requirements to maintain the tuition waiver for that semester. For more information, as well as contact information for the SIUC Army ROTC, visit https://armyrotc.siu.edu/.
John A. Logan College offers many scholarships through the JALC Foundation. The general application can be found here. The deadline is ongoing, but we recommend completing the application as soon as possible to be considered for the most scholarships. If you have questions, please contact the JALC Foundation office at 618-985-2828 ext. 8472.