McKendree University Office of Financial Aid

03/08/2022

Scholarship Opportunity (3/3)!

2022 BCMW COMMUNITY SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!

BCMW Community Services if offering 5 $1,000.00 scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year to low-income students desiring to further their education at a two-year community college, vocational school, or four-year college or university. The scholarships are made possible through the Community Service Block Grant Program which is funded by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Award recipients may use their scholarships for educational expenses and payments will be sent directly to the schools. BCMW Community Services encourages all potentially eligible applicants to enter this scholarship competition.

All applications must be returned to BCMW, 808 E. Rexford, P.O. Box 729, Centralia, Il 62801 by 3:00pm on Thursday March 31, 2022.

Eligibility criteria:
1. Must be a resident of Bond, Clinton, Marion, or Washington County.
2. Must have a high school diploma of GED.
3. Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credit hours) at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational training program.
4. Must maintain at least a c average: 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, 3.0 on a 5.0 scale.
5. Must demonstrate a commitment to career goals.
6. Must have financial need whereby total household income before taxes.

For scholarship packet, please stop by our office.

03/08/2022

Scholarship Opportunity (2/3)!

Anderson Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship:
At least 3 students will be selected for a $1,000.00 scholarship to be applied toward education expenses (tuition, books, and fees). The selected students must be legal residents of the state of Illinois and reside in either Madison or St. Clair County.

To be eligible for consideration, students must be enrolled at least half-time, in a health occupational program at an accredited college or university. Applicants must provide proof of acceptance into a program preparing them for a health-related occupation and/or completion of a health-related degree.

The executive committee of the Anderson Hospital Medical Staff will make student selections annually. Before previous winners are considered for another award, a check of remaining funds should be made to ascertain the balance at the college, and need of money to complete the program. All information provided will be held strictly confidential.

Requirements:
1. Fill out the application.
2. Submit copies of your high school and/or college transcripts and current federal income tax return.
3. Submit a letter stating why you wish to receive the Anderson Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship and how you plan to use the funds.
5. Grade Point Average Requirement- minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading system.
6. Mail all of the above by June 4, 2022 to:
Brittany Mersinger, Medical Staff Manager
Anderson Hospital
Medical Staff Office
6800 State Route 162
Maryville, IL 62062

To pickup this scholarship packet, please stop by our office.

03/08/2022

Scholarship Opportunity (1/3)!

Anderson Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship:
Student will be grants a $1,000.00 scholarship to be applied toward educational expenses (tuition, books, and fees). These students must be legal residents of the state of Illinois and reside in Madison, St. Clair, or adjacent counties. All Anderson Hospital employees, however, qualify regardless of place of residence.

To be eligible for consideration, students must be enrolled at least half-time in a health occupation program at an accredited college or university.

Each applicant must provide proof of acceptance into a program preparing them for a health-related occupation and/or completion of a health-related degree.

Student selections will be made annually by the Auxiliary Scholarship Committe. Previous winners will also be considered.

If the recipient's course of study is changed from a health-related occupation, or if he/she/they withdraws from school, all funds remaining in the account must be returned to the Auxiliary.

All information provided will be strictly confidential. Please ensure that you have completed all application pages (front and back). A checklist can be found in the application packet, which you can pick up from our office.

03/04/2022

WE ARE ON A ROLL! ANOTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY, BEARCATS!

SLAHA Announces the opening of the 2022 Scholarship Program! The St. Louis Area Hotel Association will award up to ten (10) $2,500 scholarships!

All majors interested in the Hospitality Industry are invited to apply!

All eligible undergraduate students are invited to apply for a St. Louis Area Hotel Association 2022 Scholarship.

If you meet these requirements, visit www.stlhotels.com and apply today!
The scholarship requirements:
- Enrolled as a freshman, sophomore at a two-year institution
- Enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at a four-year institution
- Applies to undergraduate students only
- Have a minimum of a 2.25 overall grade point average
- Be a United States Citizen or permanent U.S. resident
- Must be enrolled full-time for the next academic year (both semesters) for which the scholarship is given in order to receive the full amount of the scholarship.

Application deadline: 5:00 pm (central time) on April 29, 2022
Scholarships will be awarded by June 15, 2022

If you're interested in a paper application, please stop by our office!

03/03/2022

SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!

Zonta Club of Mascoutah is accepting applications for their Zonta International Scholarship. All requested information must be received no later than April 7, 2022.

For more information or the application, please contact Brittany Harper at (618) 537-6827 or stop by our office to pick up a physical copy of the application.

Requested Documents:
- Application
- Official Transcripts
- Summary of the following:
-Any academic awards or honors you have received.
-School activities including sports, mentoring activities, etc.
-A summary of Church and community activities you have done in the last three years.
-Employment held in the last three years.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation- Character references
- Two of the three letters may be from teachers, and one must be from a non-relative, non-teacher
- 200 word essay on how the Zonta mission will be furthered by you being awarded a scholarship to support your educational goals.

Zonta Mission Statement: Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.

Applicants will be judged not only on their grades, but also on their essay, content of application, scholastic ability, leadership qualities, as well as community involvement, employment, and volunteer activities.

02/23/2022

Hey Bearcats! Another scholarship opportunity here!

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of St. Clair County is presenting two $2,500 scholarships!

One to a high school senior pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university or trade school and one to a resident of St. Clair County.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2022

For more information or to request an application, please contact our office!

12/08/2021

If you have NOT completed your 2021-2022 FAFSA, you NEED TO NOW!!! If you are graduating this month and have not completed it, Federal Student Aid can not guarantee their Federal Loans will pay.
Last day to apply Federal Aid, per Federal Student Aid guidelines, is the last day of REGULAR classes, which was 12/3/2021. It may not be too late, but the FAFSA needs to be completed NOW! Entrance Counseling AND Promissory Notes are treated the SAME.

CONTACT US TODAY IF YOU ARE CONCERNED!!!
DO NOT DELAY ANY FURTHER!!!

11/09/2021

First Generation College Students, you should be proud of yourself and have a little celebration today! Congrats on making the decision to become your family's FIRST college student. What an amazing accomplishment and creating a pathway for success for yourself!

Raise your hand ✋if you’re a . Today is First-Generation Celebration Day!

10/29/2021

Hey Bearcats, another scholarship opportunity here!

Students of McKendree University are cordially invited to apply for the “Marion L. Stevens” Memorial Scholarship funded by Federally Employed Women (FEW) Mid America Chapter. One student meeting the eligibility criteria will be selected.

Student Eligibility criteria:
1. Must be a member of Federally Employed Women (FEW); a Federal civilian employee; a military employee of Scott AFB or a family member of any of the aforementioned groups; a current student intern.
2. Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate classes
3. Full-time or part-time student (min. 6 hours)
4. Financial need (self-proclaimed)
5. Must complete additional separate application form
6. Minimum 2.5 GPA (cumulative) to apply

If you're interested in this scholarship and would like to fill out the application, please either email us at [email protected] or stop by our office, which is located on the 1st floor of Wildy Hall!

THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL CLOSE BY 5 PM CDT ON NOVEMBER 23RD, 2021.

10/21/2021

2022 - 2023 FAFSA TIME!!!

06/09/2021

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05/20/2021

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