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ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) provides our area with a representative to help students complete their FAFSA, answer other financial aid questions, and/or help with any part of the college process. Our representative's name is Maddie Shaefer. 

ISAC Representative

Maddie Schaefer

309-553-0064

madeline.schaefer@illinois.gov

 

Maddie will be available on Tuesdays at MHS from 9am to Noon. Click on this link if you'd like to meet with her, then keep an eye on your EHallpass on Tuesday for a pass from Mrs. Bowser. 

 

Another option is to contact ISAC's Q&A Resource to speak live to someone at ISAC.

• You can register by texting your first and last name to (309) 306-7066.
• For Spanish, please text (773) 823-0570.

The following websites are useful in terms of applying for financial aid. In addition, Moline High School will be hosting its annual Financial Aid Night on September 14, 2021. All senior students and parents/guardians should plan to attend or view the presentation. 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid - fafsa.gov

FSA ID 

Alternate Application for Illinois Financial Aid

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Youtube video for Completing an Application for Financial Aid

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA video

Tuition Fit is a website that allows students and families to share the individual college offers they receive. Tuition Fit organizes and anonymously displays that data so they can be compared to real-time college prices. 

 

October 18, 2022 - Heisman High School Scholarship - $1,000, $2,000 and $10,000 scholarships open to seniors accomplishing tremendous feats in the classroom, on the field and in their communities. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above, participate in at least one sport and demonstrate leadership at school and in the community. Click on link for details and an application

 

October 31, 2022 - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts. Click on the link for details and an application

 

January 5, 2023 - The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver - Four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois awarded to natural or legally adopted children of service members. The recipient may use his/her Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver at any of the University of Illinois campuses (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Health Sciences Center, or Springfield). Click on the link for details and an application

 

January 11, 2023 -  Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship - Award open to minority high school seniors. Applicants must present financial need and be attending a 4-year college. Click on the link for details and an application

 

January 11, 2023 - Live Mas Scholarship - Award for students who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. Submit a two-minute video showing what you are passionate about and how you plan to make a difference. Click on the link for details and an application

 

January 15, 2023 - Verna Ross Orndorff Scholarship - $1,000 award for an essay written by a high school student. The essay should focus on Abraham Lincoln or a significant event in the Civil War period in Illinois. Click on the link for details and an application

 

January 15, 2023 - Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarship - Award opportunity for students going to a 2-year or 4-year college or automotive technical school. Applicants must be pursuing training as an automotive technician or be pursuing a 2 or 4-year college degree and have a parent or guardian who works at a new car dealership. Click on the link for details and an application

 

January 16, 2023 - Lynn Vermeer Youth Development Scholarship - Award open to senior students who are children or grandchildren of UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Health System employees who are currently pursuing or plan to pursue a degree or certification from a 2-year college, 4-year college or technical school in any course of study. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Click on the link for details and an application

January 24, 2023 - Quad City and Engineering Science Council Scholarship - Multiple one-time scholarships between $1,000 and $2,500 each for high school seniors pursuing a STEM degree at a 4-year university, community college or skilled trade program. Click on the link for details and an application

 

 

January 31, 2023 - Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) - Award open to students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Click on the link for more details and an application

 

 

February 1, 2023 - Davenport Jaycees Foundation Scholarship - $1,000 award open to students attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the fall of 2023. Applicants must volunteer in the Quad Cities community.  Click on the link for more details and an application

 

February 10, 2023 - MHS NHS Harold P. Griffith Scholar Award - Renewable $1,000 scholarship opportunity for seniors in MHS National Honor Society. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 15, 2023 - Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships - More than 70 scholarship opportunities available totaling over $500,000 to seniors in the Quad Cities area. There are opportunities for students no matter their age or where they’re pursuing higher education, from community college and four-year universities to trade and technical schools. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 15, 2023 - Moline Foundation Scholarships - Numerous scholarships open to Moline High School seniors who are continuing their education and training after high school at 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges and trade/technical schools. Click here for details and click here for the website and application

 

February 15, 2023 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Xi Eta Omega Chapter Scholarship - Award open to senior female students of African-American descent. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 18, 2023 - St. Patrick Society Scholarship - $1,500 award open to students who have a relative in the St. Patrick Society. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 23, 2023 - Coolidge Scholarship - Full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants should have an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 24, 2023 - Lee J. Brockway Scholarship - $1,000 award open to seniors who intend to enroll in a field related to educational facility planning and design. These would include, but not be limited to, architecture, engineering, interior design, facility planning, and construction management. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 27, 2023 - Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship - Merit-based, one-time award for new college entrants pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and math. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 28, 2023 - The Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM) Youth Mentoring Health Scholarship - award open to seniors who plan to pursue a full-time undergraduate course of study in math, science or the medical sciences from an accredited college or university. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application, and may not be the child of a practicing medical doctor. Students are eligible to receive this scholarship only once. Up to five scholarships of $1,000-$5,000 shall be awarded. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 28, 2023 - The Dream.US National Scholarship - Award for highly motivated undocumented students with significant, unmet financial need. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 28, 2023 - Mediacom World Class Scholars Scholarship - $1,000 award open to graduating high school students. Click on the link for details and an application

 

February 28, 2023 - IHMVCU Scholarships - Over $30,000 worth of scholarships open to students who stand out in the classroom and stand up in their communities. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 1, 2023 - National Wildlife Turkey Federation’s Academic Scholarship - Award open to seniors. Applicants must write an essay on why hunting is important to you and/or your family. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 1, 2023 - Lowell N. Johnson Endowed Scholarship - Award open to MHS seniors and early graduate juniors seeking career pathways other than a traditional four year university program, such as Trade Schools; Community Colleges; or Apprenticeship Training/Programs. The first-year scholarship will cover at a minimum, the cost of one year of tuition and associated costs from a Community College, Trade School, Apprenticeship Training/Program. Full two-year scholarships will cover, at a minimum, the full completion cost including associated books, materials and fees, of receiving a certification from a Trade School or an Associate’s Degree from a Community College. Priority will be given to those students who meet the qualification of Free & Reduced status. Qualifying applicants shall have lived in the District for at least two years during their high school career. Click on the links for more information and an application

 

March 1, 2023 - Paul Hoegner “Culinary Arts” Endowed Scholarship - Award open to MHS seniors and early graduate juniors who are seeking a post-secondary education/career pathway in the Culinary Arts or related field. The first-year scholarship will cover at a minimum, the cost of one year of tuition and associated costs from a Community College, Culinary School, Trade School, or Apprenticeship Training/Program. Full two-year scholarships will cover, at a minimum, the full completion cost including associated books, materials and fees, of receiving a certification from a Trade School, Culinary School, or an Associate’s Degree from a Community College. Priority will be given to those students who meet the qualification of Free & Reduced status. Qualifying applicants shall have lived in the District for at least two years during their high school career. Click on the links for more information and an application

 

March 1, 2023 - Ambition Scholarship - Award open to MHS seniors and early graduate juniors who are seeking a post-secondary education who articulate their need for financial assistance and their drive to pursue their career of choice. This is a one-year scholarship which may range from $1,000-$3,000. Priority will be given to those students who meet the qualification of Free & Reduced status. Qualifying applicants shall have lived in the District for at least two years during their high school career. Click on the links for more information and an application

 

March 1, 2023 - Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship - Numerous scholarships available to students attending a university/college located in Illinois. Applicants must submit an essay on the role of township government in today’s society and future. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 3, 2023 - Illinois Chemical Education Foundation’s High School Senior Scholarship - $2,000 scholarship open to seniors seeking degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or high school chemistry teaching. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 3, 2023 - Illinois Chemical Education Foundation’s Lupitra Turriff Hispanic Student Scholarship - $2,000 award open to all future chemists, chemical engineers, environmental engineers, and high school chemistry teachers. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 3, 2023 - Illinois Chemical Education Foundation’s Ecolab Scholarship - $2,000 award open to students seeking degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or high school chemistry. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 4, 2023 - Beta Sigma Psi Christian Leadership Award - $3,000 scholarship given out to a Christian male freshman attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2023. There is no obligation to join Beta Sigma Psi to receive this award. Click on the link for details and an application and additional scholarships for members of the Lutheran community linked here

 

March 13, 2023 - Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship - $500 award open to seniors pursuing higher education in an office professional, secretarial or business-related field within the State of Illinois with preference given to attendance at the University of Illinois. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 17, 2023 - Moline Rotary Scholarships - Three awards available to Moline High School seniors: one $5,000 award, one $3,000 award and one $2,000 award. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Recipients will be selected based on their essay on the topic “what ‘service above self’ means to me.” Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 24, 2023 - Rock Island County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship - Award open to individuals enrolling in any technical/trade program, community college or undergraduate degree program. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 31, 2023 - DuTrac Academic Scholarship Program - Up to seven $1,000 non-renewable scholarships open to seniors who are members in good standing for at least one year at DuTrac Community Credit Union. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 31, 2023 - TBK Bank Scholars Program - $1,000 award open to seniors. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 31, 2023 - Rock Island Post Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Scholarship - Two year and four year scholarships open to students pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or the physical sciences. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 31, 2023 - Bill Bishop Athletic Scholarship - Open to MHS seniors who have been involved in girls' or boys' basketball, baseball or softball. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree full-time and be in the top 1/3 of their class. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 31, 2023 - John "Jack" Cervantes Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship open to MHS seniors who demonstrate financial need and display the following characteristics: studious, capable and hardworking, well-rounded, dedicated to others, and serious about earning a university degree. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 31, 2023 - Moline Booster Club Scholarship - Four $250 scholarships will be awarded to 2 MHS senior male students and 2 MHS senior female students. Applicants must be a student athlete and demonstrate volunteerism. Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 31, 2023 - Alex Hallene Memorial Scholarship - Open to MHS seniors attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall of 2023. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.  Click on the link for details and an application

 

March 31, 2023 - Chapter B.L. P.E.O. Scholarship - Award open to female students pursuing post-secondary education after high school. This scholarship doesn’t include an application form–applicants should type up the required information on their own document. Click on the link for details and an application requirements 

 

March 31, 2023 - DCFS Scholarship - Award opportunity for students who aged out of DCFS’s care at the age of 18 or who were formerly under care and were adopted or placed in private guardianship. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 1, 2023 - Ascentra Scholarship Program - $10,000 in scholarships available to seniors continuing their education or training after high school. Applicants must be members of Ascentra Credit Union. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 1, 2023 - Marquis “What Fuels You” Scholarship - Total of $10,000 in scholarships with up to two $2,500 scholarships for all students that live within a 90 mile radius of Hennepin and will be enrolled in college, graduate school, or a technical institute for the Fall 2023 semester. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 1, 2023 - Illinois Masonic Scholarships - Six scholarships open to students. Four of the scholarships require a Masonic relationship and two do not require a Masonic relationship. One of the awards is open to students pursuing a degree in health care. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 1, 2023 - Society of Italian Americans Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship open to students enrolling in college or university. Applicants must have at least one Italian ancestor. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 1, 2023 - Golden Apple Scholars Program - Teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors who have the determination and drive to be highly effective teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. *Priority deadline of December 1, 2022. Click on the links for details and an application

 

April 1, 2023 - P.E.O. Chapter KT Scholarship - $500 award open to female high school seniors. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 11, 2023 - Churchill Scholarship - Award open to graduating seniors who have attended MHS for at least two years; priority for students with financial need; priority for students entering a non-traditional post-secondary education; application, essay, and letter of recommendation required. (up to two @ $5,000). Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 11, 2023 - Education Scholarship - Award open to graduating seniors who have attended MHS for at least two years; priority for students with financial need; priority for students participating in the MHS Grow Your Own Educator program; application, essay, and letter of recommendation required. (up to one @ $1,000). Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 11, 2023 - Nursing Scholarship - Award open to graduating seniors who have attended MHS for at least two years; priority for students with financial need; applicant must be pursuing a degree in nursing or nursing-related field; application, essay, and letter of recommendation required. (up to three @ $1,000). Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 11, 2023 - Student Publication Scholarship - Award open to graduating seniors who have attended MHS for at least two years; priority for students with financial need; applicants must have participated in an MHS student publication for at least two years; application, essay, and letter of recommendation required. (up to one @ $1,000). Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 11, 2023 - Varsity Basketball Scholarship - Award open to graduating senior who has attended MHS for at least two years; priority for students with financial need; applicants must have participated in or managed a Moline Varsity Basketball team for at least two years; application, essay, and letter of recommendation required. (up to two @ $2,000). Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 11, 2023 - Visual Arts Scholarship - Award open to graduating seniors who have attended MHS for at least two years; priority for students with financial need; priority for students participating in MHS visual arts courses for at least two years; application, essay, and letter of recommendation required. (up to one @ $1,000). Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 14, 2023 - S.O.A.R. Scholarship - Three $5,000 awards open to seniors to use towards 2 year college, 4 year college or trade school. Applicants should exemplify the characteristics of strength, optimism, achievement and resolve. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 15, 2023 - Center for Belgian Culture Scholar Award - Scholarship open to seniors with a GPA of 3.0 and above. Applicants must submit an essay about their heritage. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 15, 2023 - The Links, Incorporated Quad Cities (IL) Chapter Scholarship - $500 scholarships open to seniors who will attend college, vocational or technical institutions during the 2023-2024 academic year. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 20, 2023 - Hagan Scholarship - Nationwide need-based merit scholarship that provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, providing recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, enroll in an eligible college or university the first semester following high school graduation, meet a work hour requirement and demonstrate financial need. Click on the link for details and an application  

 

April 22, 2023 - Rock Island County NAACP Branch #3268 Scholarship - At least five $500 scholarships open to students who plan to pursue degrees or certificates from accredited colleges, universities or trade schools. Applicants must be enrolling as a full-time student, have a GPA of 2.75 or above, write an essay on the importance of volunteer service and submit two letters of reference. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 30, 2023 - Doric Lodge #319 Masonic Scholarship - $500 award open to seniors planning to attend an accredited college or vocational school. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 30, 2023 - Nursing Education Scholarship Program (NESP) - This program provides assistance to individuals pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, a hospital-based nursing diploma, a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a graduate degree in nursing. Scholarship recipients must plan to work in direct patient care or to teach nursing in Illinois for a period of time after receipt of the degree. Click on the link for details and an application

 

April 30, 2023 - The Moline Police Benevolent & Protective Association Scholarship - Three awards open to MHS seniors (one $1,000 and two $500). Applicants must be pursuing higher education in a service field (examples: law enforcement, fire science, social work, teaching, forensic sciences or medical). Applicants must submit a minimum of a 500-word essay. Click on the link for details and an application

 

June 2, 2023 - Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarships - $1,000 awards open to senior male students of color. Applicants must submit an essay, two letters of recommendation and plan to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year post-secondary institution. Click on the link for details and an application

 

As soon as possible - Imagine America Foundation Scholarships for Trades - Awards open to students attending trade schools in Illinois. Click on the link for details and an application

 

As soon as possible - Miss Mississippi Crown Scholarship Program - Scholarship opportunities available to female students who participate in the local preliminary to the Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois’ Outstanding Teen Competition. Competition is on October 16th. Click on the link for details and an application

 

As soon as possible - Bold.org Scholarships - 65 scholarships for high school seniors with upcoming deadlines. Click on link for details and an application

 

 

-Search the following websites for a variety of scholarships with different criteria:

www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php

https://www.collegegreenlight.com/

www.fastweb.com

https://www.petersons.com/

https://www.scholarships.com/

https://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

https://bold.org/applicants/

https://login.xello.world/ (Use student username and password to log in for Xello)

 

-College Board Scholarships: Complete college prep and financial aid steps to earn scholarship money! https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=vt-00248

-Start accumulating scholarship funds for colleges and universities as early as 9th grade at https://www.raise.me/

 

-The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) recommends the following Scholarship Sources:

Scholarship Search Sites:

https://www.collegegreenlight.com/

www.fastweb.com

https://www.petersons.com/

https://www.scholarships.com/

https://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

http://gocollege.com/

https://www.salliemae.com/

https://www.chegg.com/scholarships

Minority Students:

https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/minority

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/grants-for-college/minority-grants

https://www.chcinextopp.net/

https://foundation649.com/

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/black-students-college-scholarships/

 

Immigrant Youth:

https://thedream.us/scholarships/

 

Female Students:

https://thescholarshipsystem.com/blog-for-students-families/the-ultimate-list-of-scholarships-for-women-and-girls/

http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org

http://www.rankinfoundation.org/

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/grants-for-college/college-grants-for-women

Need Based:

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-type/need-based-scholarships

www.jkcf.org

www.questbridge.org

www.chicagoscholars.org

 

Merit Based:

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/merit-based

Athletes:

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/athletic

 

Non-Traditional Students:

www.scholarships.com/college-scholarships-for-single-mothers.aspx

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-type/nontraditional

 

Military

*Army ROTC:

Army ROTC Incentives: ROTC Incentives

Illinois State Tuition Waivers: Army ROTC

Army ROTC Federal Scholarship link: https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/military

*Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)