SPS 186: We Want to Support Your Goals
Springfield Public Schools wants to support your college and career goals, and we know those come with a price. To support you in your post secondary efforts, we have provided this site where you can find scholarship opportnities. Click on the scholarship link for opportunities that support your college dreams and apply. For application process and deadlines, click on the scholarship links.
Best of luck.
Scholarship Database
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College Scholarship Information/Sites
Name | Date due | Link | App | Description | Amount | ||||||
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Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program | Jun. 12, 2021 | ![]() | Open to high school juniors, seniors, or college students. Submit a 500-1000 word essay by email. Topic: Every generation faces new challenges and new problems. What do you think is the biggest difference between your generation and older generations? How do you think these differences will affect the future of our country and/or your career choice? | $1,000.00 | |||||||
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation | ![]() | For all motivated, dedicated high school seniors. 3 million a year is awarded to 250 deserving students. At least a 3.0 GPA Please follow the link for more details. http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ | $20,000.00 | ||||||||
Eastern IL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOMING HONORS STUDENTS | Mar. 15, 2021 | ![]() | For exceptionally strong incoming freshman students, Pine Honors College offers three different competitive scholarships. Please note: Applicants for the Pemberton Presidential and the Presidential Scholarship are also considered as applicants for the Honors Award. You do not need to complete an additional application for the Honors Award. Successful applicants will be offered only one of these three scholarships. | $11,000.00 | |||||||
AMVETS Scholarships | Oct. 16, 2020 | ![]() | Five different scholarships available through AMVETS. See the guidance office for a brochure and application information regarding the Foundation SShip, Nursing, ROTC, Trade School, and Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships. | $1,000.00 | |||||||
JFK Profiles in Courage Scholarship | Jan. 15, 2021 | ![]() | Students must write an original essay describing how an elected official demonstrated political courage by addressing an issue at the local, state, or national level. Essay must include a bibliography with a minimum of 5 sources. | $13,500.00 | |||||||
Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Scholarships | Mar. 1, 2021 | ![]() | ![]() | Numerous scholarships available for students planning to attend LLCC or current LLCC student. The Honors College application is included. The application is available online annually between December 1st and March 1st for the following academic year. We would love for you to apply for our upcoming awarding period for Fall 2020-Spring 2021 awards! Visit https://llcc.academicworks.com/opportunitiesfor information about our opportunities that only requires 1 online application to apply for them all! For information on external scholarship opportunities, please visit: https://llcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/external QUESTIONS? Please contact Michelle Burger at 217-786-4502 or at michelle.burger@llcc.edu. | |||||||
Prudential Spirit of Community | Nov. 10, 2020 | ![]() | If you've made a difference by volunteering in your community, apply for this award. Please follow the link for more details available online for students in grades 5-12 who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. The application is available at http://spirit.prudential.com. The application deadline is Nov. 5. The awards are sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals. | $1,000.00 | |||||||
Springfield Civic Garden Club | ![]() | The LLCC Scholarship $1,200 is ongoing. It is offered to an interested student who is a U.S. citizen residing in the LLCC district and is majoring in environmental or horticulture studies. | $1,200.00 | ||||||||
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation | May 4, 2020 | ![]() | For African American students. Personal statement and letters of recommendation required. | $1,000.00 | |||||||
Washington University at St. Louis: William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars | Jan. 2, 2021 | ![]() |
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Horatio Alger Association | ![]() | For students with critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family). Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be involved in community and co-curricular activities. Award value range from 7,000 to 22,000. Various Need-based Scholarships. | $7,000.00 | ||||||||
University of Illinois: Fred S. Bailey Scholarship | Oct. 5, 2020 | ![]() | For students going to Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who have shown a commitment to community engagement, service, leadership and academics. Requirements and application on the website. Scholarship may be renewable. | $3,000.00 | |||||||
United Negro College Fund | ![]() | The UNCF manages various scholarship programs. Check out their website for more information.Various Scholarships with various deadlines. Be sure to periodically check this page. | $1,500.00 | ||||||||
Simon Youth Foundation | ![]() | For a student who has financial need, strong academic performance, leadership skills and who shows evidence of participation in school and community activities. Simon Mall Property in Springfield is the White Oaks Mall. | $1,500.00 | ||||||||
Mu Delta Lambda and Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship | May 1, 2020 | ![]() | For African American students. Requires 2.75 GPA, letter of recommendation, 1-page essay, "What have you had to overcome to achieve success?" | ||||||||
Google Scholarships and Programs | Aug. 25, 2020 | ![]() | Enroll as a full time student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related major. See website for more information. | $10,000.00 | |||||||
HispanicFund.org | ![]() | Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage or African American. Major in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts. Have a 3.0/4.0 GPA | $9,000.00 | ||||||||
Tyrian Masonic Lodge | Apr. 2, 2020 | ![]() | ![]() | For students with financial need. Award will be made directly to the college or university to pay educational expenses. | $1,000.00 | ||||||
Heartland Credit Union | May 22, 2020 | ![]() | ![]() | 2020 application process will open in January. For Heartland Credit Union members who plan to attend a 2 yr., 4yr. college, vocational or technical school full-time. Essay. | $1,000.00 | ||||||
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Sorority | May 15, 2020 | ![]() | 3 scholarships available for graduating seniors. Essay, letters of recommendation, and interview required. See application for more information. | ||||||||
Illinois Heartland Decorative Artists Scholarship | Apr. 30, 2020 | ![]() | For college-bound seniors in art. Requires 6-10 photos of art work that has been completed in the last 4 years, as well as an application and letter of recommendation. Short essay. Must be postmarked by April 14 and sent to Penne Beckett IHDA Education Committee Chairman, 2013 804 Fairview Dr. Urbana, IL 61801-1627 | $1,000.00 | |||||||
Ron Brown Scholar Program | Jan. 9, 2021 | ![]() | The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:
| $40.00 | |||||||
Illinois Student Assistance Commission Scholarships | ![]() | Minority Teachers of Illinois Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Nursing Education Scholarship A scholarship is a type of “gift aid” that rewards a student for grades, athletics, a unique skill, a special talent, financial needs or even a specific career interest. | |||||||||
Sangamon County Community Resources Scholarship for Low-Income College Entries (SLICE) | May 7, 2021 | ![]() | The purpose of the CSBG Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to high school seniors and adults who qualify by income for the purpose of providing financial assistance to deserving undergraduate students for education and training leading to employment. All new scholarship applicants must be enrolled in education or training leading to employment in a local high-growth employment sector. See your guidance administrator or post secondary coach for a list of eligible careers. | ||||||||
Illinois Society of Professional Engineer | Mar. 31, 2021 | ![]() | Several scholarships for engineers, including for those attending SIU-E, SIU-C, UIUC, and Bradley University, for female engineers, for minority engineers, and a general engineering scholarship. | $1,000.00 | |||||||
Association for Women in Communications | ![]() | For college junior or senior women from or attending college in Central Illinois and majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields | $1,000.00 | ||||||||
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship | ![]() | For students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support. | $0.00 | ||||||||
SIU-E ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS | Jan. 31, 2021 | ![]() | SIU-E Alumni Association is offering 3 scholarships: Legacy,for the children, grandchildren,siblings, spouses or partners of an SIUE alumni; the Board of Directors Scholarship based on leadership and community involvement; Stahlschmidt Family scholarship based on financial need, GPA, ACT scores, community service, school activities and answers to essay questions. Applications are accepted September 1 through January 31. | ||||||||
Illinois Children of Veteran's Tuition Waiver | ![]() | ![]() | The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is a four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois. 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, Springfield). Up to six tuition waivers are awarded per county - one for each of the following wars/conflicts: World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict, the Southwest Asia Conflict, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Specific information regarding the required service dates and medal eligibility is provided on the application itself. Candidates must submit the completed application with photocopies of both the veteran parent’s service papers (DD Form 214) and the student’s ACT scores to our office. Office of Student Financial Aid University of Illinois 620 E. John Street MC-303 Champaign, IL 61820 Customer Service 217.333.0100 Electronic Fax 217.265.5516 | ||||||||
Springfield American Legion Post 32 | ![]() | Decendent of current or past member of a veteran organization: American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Veterans, etc. 3 letters of recommendation, essay, transcript. Go to website, click on announcements, then scholarship application. | $0.00 | ||||||||
12th Annual Create a Greeting Card $10,000.00 Contest | Mar. 9, 2021 | ![]() |
| $10,000.00 | |||||||
Scholarships.com | ![]() | Scholarships.com is a resource to help you find various scholarships with various deadlines. Make a profile and get scholarships directly in your email inbox. | |||||||||
FormSwift $1,000 Scholarship | ![]() | Create a Business Plan Infographic for a chance to win $1000 for school! Make a business plan infographic about one of the suggested topics. | $1,000.00 | ||||||||
Health Care Leaders Scholarship | ![]() | Healthcare Leaders Scholarship - Sponsored by Nurse.org Nurse.org is seeking applications for the Healthcare Leaders Scholarship. To be eligible for the $1000 award, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above, be pursuing a degree related to healthcare, and submit a 600-1000 word essay. The scholarship is offered once a year and awards are paid directly to the student. | $1,000.00 | ||||||||
IACAC Scholarship | ![]() | IACAC is pleased to offer ten $1,000 scholarships ($500 each semester, non-renewable) to students who exhibit a commitment to learning and have demonstrated leadership skills and/or community service involvement. A separate $1,000 transfer scholarship is available from IACAC to a community college student to further his/her education at a four-year IACAC member institution. Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
| $1,000.00 | ||||||||
B. Davis | May 22, 2021 | ![]() | This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
| $1,000.00 | |||||||
Celebrating High School Innovators | ![]() | Tell us about your idea and you might be chosen as one of the most innovative high school students in Illinois! Our top five winners will receive $1,000 cash and scholarships to Illinois State University and Millikin University.
| $1,000.00 | ||||||||
Southeast Missouri State University | ![]() | Southeast students receive over $17 million annually, in the form of institutional scholarships. Some of these are only awarded at the time of admission, while others offer an annual application process. Institutional Scholarships can be split into Academic, Endowed, and Participation scholarships. | |||||||||
Eastern Illinois President Doudna Memorial Scholarship | Mar. 15, 2021 | ![]() |
| $1,000.00 | |||||||
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship | Jan. 30, 2021 | ![]() | To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicants must:
| $1,000.00 | |||||||
Pureland Supply Vocational and Skilled Trade Scholarship | May 1, 2020 | ![]() | Open for students who have been accepted to an accredited community college, vocational college, technical school, or trade School. Recipients are chosen on their ability to describe how their chosen trade or field plays an important role in today’s world and how the student expects to play a part in the future of their trade or field. | $1,000.00 | |||||||
AASA Redefining Ready Scholarship | ![]() |
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VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship | Feb. 15, 2020 | ![]() |
What is the Scholarship Amount? Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each year, one in each of the four VFW Auxiliary Conferences. What are the Scholarship Submission Requirements?
What are the Scholarship Deadlines?
| $1,000.00 | |||||||
VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patiotic Art Contest | Mar. 31, 2020 | ![]() |
Who is Eligible to Apply?
What is the Scholarship Amount?
What are the Scholarship Submission Requirements?
What are the Scholarship Contest Deadlines?
* required deadlines | $29,500.00 | |||||||
EIU Scholarship Programs | ![]() |
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UIS - Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association | ![]() | Student scholarship is offered to an Illinois student attending an Illinois school who is pursuing a baccalaureate degree in land surveying or a baccalaureate degree in a related science including at least 24 semester hours of land surveying courses from theIllinois Department of Professional Regulation Land Surveyors Licensing Board approved curriculum of an accredited institution. Scholarship is for $1,000 and applications are available on their website at http://www.iplsa.org. | $1,000.00 | ||||||||
college board opportunity scholarship | ![]() | The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six, and you’re eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action.
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AEA aircraft electronics scholarships | ![]() | multiple options, rewards and deadlines | |||||||||
Back 2 School Illinois | Mar. 1, 2020 | ![]() | Each year we provide scholarships to deserving Illinois high school seniors so they can attend college. We offer $2,500 scholarships that can be applied to their freshmen year of studies.
| $2,500.00 | |||||||
Micklin Law Group Scholarship | ![]() | The award is granted two times per year and is needs-based. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited college in the United States. | $1,000.00 | ||||||||
Mike Rowe work ethic scholarship | ![]() | Calling all skilled workers! This program doesn’t focus on test scores, grades, or grammar. It’s about the people who share our values and understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude. | |||||||||
Youth Forward | Nov. 30, 2020 | ![]() | Along with your submission please include a picture of yourself which we can post on our site to go along with your essay The winner will be required to provide proof of successful acceptance to a Higher Institute of Learning, College or University. Payment will be made directly to the applicant’s college. | $3,000.00 | |||||||
North American Building Trades Unions NABTU apprenticeships | ![]() | ||||||||||
Culinary Institute of America | ![]() | ![]() | Scholarship Information The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, with the support of the American Academy of Chefs, will award two scholarships each year. Each recipient will receive $2,500 per year for four years to be applied directly to the student’s account at the institution. Eligibility Requirements To be considered by the scholarship committee, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
| $2,500.00 | |||||||
The Caring.com Scholarship | Dec. 31, 2020 | ![]() | At Caring.com, we understand the demanding lifestyle of student-caregivers and the challenges they may face. The Student-Caregiver Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are caring for an adult relative while enrolled in college. Two scholarships of $1,500 are awarded each year to student-caregivers to help cover costs of tuition and books. Applicants must be full-time college students at an accredited two-or-four-year college or university in the United States, or full-time high school students who are registered to attend a qualifying institution the following semester. | $1,500.00 | |||||||
Digital Responsibility | Jun. 30, 2021 | ![]() | Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. How to apply: Complete the application form below including a 140-character message about digital privacy. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about digital privacy. Deadline: June 30, 2021 How we'll select the winner: We'll select the 10 finalists based on the content of the 140-character message. The winner will be selected based on the content and creativity of the 500- to 1,000-word essay. Awards: The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
| $1,000.00 | |||||||
The Morgan Law Group, P.A. Scholarship | Jan. 31, 2021 | ![]() | The award is granted per year Must be Accepted into a U.S.university as a pre-law undergraduate or law school attendant. | $1.00 | |||||||
Fast Web | ![]() | ||||||||||
Thurgood Marshall | ![]() | TMCF offers four types of unique scholarships that are merit, plus need-based designed to address the financial needs of students attending TMCF member-schools. The awards process is highly competitive and the awards are given to outstanding and qualified students who plan to earn a baccalaureate, graduate or law degree from an accredited college or university. Occasionally, we may offer scholarships to students not attending one of our member-schools. Since its inception, hundreds of companies and foundations have funded a TMCF scholarship. Our scholarship partners allow TMCF to award scholarships that are designed to complement the financial aid students receive from other sources for tuition and other education expenses, such as books and housing. As a result of our efforts, an increasing number of students are able to attend and complete college at an affordable cost. | |||||||||
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National Society of Black Engineers | Jan. 4, 2021 | ![]() | The Fall Scholarship Cycle opens September 1st, 2020 and closes January 4th, 2021 | ||||||||
National Merit Scholarships | ![]() | ||||||||||
College Board - Big Future | ![]() | Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion. | |||||||||
The Dream.us scholarship | ![]() | DACA and TAP and if you came to the country before November 1, 2014 (5 years before our round opens). | |||||||||
Scholarship Owl | ![]() | Scholarship search engine | |||||||||
Rover.com | May 1, 2021 | ![]() | Just write a 400-500 word essay for your chance to win $2500! How did caring for a pet growing up help shape you to be the adult you are today? | $2,500.00 | |||||||
Jackie Robinson Scholarship | Feb. 1, 2021 | ![]() | SAT combined score 1000+ Show financial need Graduating minority high school senior | ||||||||
Golden Apple | ![]() | a leading Illinois nonprofit committed to preparing, supporting, and mentoring aspiring teachers, recently opened applications for the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Class of 2020. The pre-service preparation, tuition assistance, and mentoring program supports the development and success of new, highly effective teachers for Illinois schools in need. | |||||||||
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | ![]() | ||||||||||
American Welding Society | Mar. 1, 2021 | ![]() | |||||||||
Retention of Illinois RISE Act | ![]() | As described in the Legislation “a student who is an Illinois resident and who is not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid, including, but not limited to, a transgender student who is disqualified for failure to register for selective service or a noncitizen student who has not obtained lawful permanent residence, shall be eligible for state financial aid and benefits…”. The application will open the week of January 6th on the link provided. | |||||||||
Atlantic Housing | Mar. 31, 2021 | ![]() | Since 2006, AHF has awarded over 300 deserving young men and women academic and housing scholarships totaling over $6,000,000.
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CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois | Apr. 1, 2021 | ![]() | All applicants must meet the following criteria: | $4,000.00 | |||||||
Herman J. Neal Scholarship | ![]() |
| $4,000.00 | ||||||||
Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarships | Mar. 1, 2021 | ![]() |
| $500.00 | |||||||
Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program | Mar. 1, 2021 | ![]() |
| $5,000.00 | |||||||
Regions Bank Scholarship | Feb. 29, 2020 | ![]() |
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Eta Psi Sigma Chapter Scholarship | Mar. 27, 2021 | ![]() | |||||||||
William E. McElroy Charitable Foundation | Apr. 1, 2021 | ![]() | |||||||||
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nu Omicron Omega Chapter | Jul. 17, 2020 | ![]() | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Nu Omicron Omega Chapter provides funds to advance education in the lives of youth within Central Illinois. This is accomplished by securing charitable funds through programs and activities to award scholarships to college enrolled students. The Nu Omicron Omega Chapter Scholarship Program is a source of support to students without barriers on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Scholarship application packets must be completed in order for a student to be considered for an award | ||||||||
College Board | Build Your College List: $500 Get started by exploring colleges you’re interested in on BigFuture Practice for the SAT: $1,000 Use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy to get ready for test day. Improve Your Score: $2,000Show how practice pays off by improving your SAT score from your PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, or a previous SAT score. Strengthen Your College List: $500 Make sure your college list on BigFuture has a mix of safety, match, and reach schools. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000 Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid. Apply to Colleges: $1,000 Apply to colleges you want to attend. Complete Your Journey: $40,000 Complete all six scholarship steps to be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship.™. 2. ® ® 3. ™ ® 4. 5. 6. | ||||||||||
Community Foundation | ![]() | The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln (CFLL) administers a variety of college scholarships. Each scholarship was established by generous donors and is unique, with its own set of criteria for applicants. Students may apply for and be awarded multiple scholarships. There are scholarships available for graduating seniors as well as current and returning college students. Currently, the majority of awards are offered to students from Sangamon County but the number of scholarships for students throughout the CFLL service area continues to grow. CFLL serves the counties of Sangamon, Cass, Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery and Morgan. To review specific information and instructions on how to apply for scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year, please revisit our website toward the end of the calendar year. 2021 scholarship applications will be available from January 1, 2021 to March 1, 2021. Applicants should submit their scholarship applications via the CFLL website during this time period. | |||||||||
Il Sheriffs' Association | ![]() | In 1979, the Illinois Sheriff’s Association established a scholarship program for college-bound students. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic, extra-curricular and character qualifications. Each Illinois county awards at least one $500 scholarship each school year. The scholarship program is open to Illinois students attending an Illinois higher learning institution. College scholarship applications are available beginning in January each year and winners are announced in May. | |||||||||
Because Life Deserves Design Scholarship | ![]() |
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Wm McElroy Scholarship Application | Apr. 1, 2021 | ![]() | |||||||||
Helen and June Hamilton Teachers Scholarship Application | Apr. 1, 2021 | ![]() | |||||||||
Equitable Excellenceâ„ Scholarship Program | Jan. 28, 2021 | ![]() | The program closes on January 28, 2021 3:00 pm or when 10,000 applications are submitted, whichever occurs first. Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellenceâ„ Scholarship Program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2021. This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. In compliance with Federal law, this program will not discriminate in the terms, conditions or privileges of participation on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. | ||||||||
Springfield-Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship | Mar. 1, 2021 | ![]() |
| $500.00 |