Deadline is April 1 for students to apply for Community Foundation scholarships

QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri invites area students pursuing higher education to apply for scholarships designed to support high school and college students in the region. Both renewable and one-year awards are available from 18 endowed funds.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements based on donor intent, offering opportunities across various fields of study and communities. Applications are now open and must be submitted through the Community Foundation’s online scholarship system by April 1. More information about each scholarship and how to apply can be found at www.mycommunityfoundation.org/scholarships.

Available scholarships by location:

Adams County, Ill.

• Amelia E. Bauner, Frances A. Hall, and Walter J. Hall Scholarship: For Quincy University students pursuing a degree in education and residing in Adams County.
• Becky Swisher Crowe Memorial Scholarship: For Quincy High School graduating seniors planning to major in education.
• F. Lee and Joan Kammerlohr Family Scholarship: For Quincy High School graduating seniors intending to pursue a career in education, with a preference for elementary education. This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years.
• George and Sharen Borrowman Agriculture Scholarship: For former students or graduates of John Wood Community College entering their junior or senior year at an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an agricultural-related field.
• Kenneth and Eleanor Lohr Memorial Scholarship: For Quincy High School graduating seniors or graduates intending to enter the field of or majoring in pharmacy.
• Krutmeier Scholarship: For graduates of Payson Seymour High School attending an accredited post-secondary institution to pursue a degree in agriculture or a closely related field.
• Quincy High School Class of 1957 Scholarship: For Quincy High School graduates attending an accredited, four-year, post-secondary education institution.

Calhoun County, Ill.

• Delford M. and Portia K. Richter Agriculture Scholarship: For graduating students in Pike and Calhoun Counties pursuing study or training in agriculture and related areas, with priority given to production agriculture.

Lewis County, Mo.

• Ben C. and Etta M. Plank Memorial Scholarship: For graduates of Canton High School or Highland High School, with a preference for students pursuing agriculture-related majors.
• Tom and Judy Zenge Fund: Offers two awards: the Student Award for Canton High School graduating seniors pursuing a major in engineering, science, or mathematics, and the Teacher Award for a teacher at Canton High School chosen by the Student Award recipient.

Marion County, Mo.

• Alton A. Vannice FFA Leadership Scholarship: For Palmyra FFA students exhibiting leadership qualities and work ethic, pursuing a degree in agriculture or a closely related field. Renewable for up to three additional years.
• Clifford H. Ahrens Scholarship: For graduates of Hannibal High School attending an accredited post-secondary institution with the intent to study law.
• Theresa Lynn Thompson Memorial Scholarship: For graduates of Palmyra High School.
• Hannibal High School Class of 1955 Scholarship: For graduates of Hannibal High School.

Pike County, Ill.

• Delford M. and Portia K. Richter Agriculture Scholarship: For graduating students in Pike and Calhoun Counties pursuing study or training in agriculture and related areas, with priority given to production agriculture.
• Dorothy J. Motley Memorial Scholarship: For graduates of Western High School.
• Marvin J. and Thomas Leo Likes Math Scholarship: The scholarship is awarded to a student who scores a minimum 27 ACT composite or equivalent SAT score. Graduates from Western High School. Declares his or her intent to obtain a bachelor’s degree or a degree leading to a bachelor’s degree in math, math education, engineering, surveying or engineering/surveying.
• Robert L. Adams Memorial Education Scholarship: For graduates of Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 High School attending an accredited post-secondary institution to pursue a career in education or a technical trade.
• Virginia Kaye Leinweber Leeds Scholarship: For Pleasant Hill High School graduating seniors intending to pursue a career in nursing.

For a comprehensive list of scholarships and detailed application information, visit the Community Foundation’s official website at www.mycommunityfoundation.org/scholarships.