Scholarship Information
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Welcome to Mrs. Nelk's website. I am the school social worker. Feel free to contact me at 217-346-2166 or through email tedra.nelk@oakland5.org.
This website provides an excellent opportunity to communicate and connect and I encourage you to visit often. I will do my best to keep my site updated. I have scholarships coming in weekly so it is important to check this page out on a regular basis.
Oakland School Local Scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIP |
DEADLINE |
DOLLAR AMOUNT |
APPLICATION LOCATION |
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March 30, 2021 to Mrs. Nelk |
$300 |
Click on link |
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March 30, 2021 to Mrs. Nelk |
$702.50 (2 scholarships) |
Click on link |
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March 30, 2021 to dhearn@msdwarco.k12.in.us |
$500 |
Click on link |
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| Hopkins Family Scholarship |
March 30, 2021 postmarked |
$1500 |
Click on link |
| Oakland-Hindsboro Charitable Foundation Citizenship Scholarship |
March 30, 2021 postmarked |
$4000 |
Click on link |
| Rutherford Scholarship1 |
March 30, 2021 to Mrs. Nelk |
$500 (2 scholarships) |
Click on link |
| Mary Jordan Memorial Scholarship | March 30, 2021 to Mrs. Nelk | $500 |
Click on link |
| NHS National Honor Society Scholarship | March 30, 2021 to Mrs. Nelk |
varies |
Click on link
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Oakland Education Association Scholarship March 30, 2021 $300 Click on link
Ag Scholarship Oakland Hindsboro March 30, 2021 $3000 Click on link
Campbell Family Agriculture Scholarship March 30, 2021 postmarked $1000 Click on link
Nolan Family Scholarship March 30,2021 postmarked $2500 Click on link
Thelma Elwell Acorn Scholarship March 30, 20201 to Mrs. Nelk $500 Click on link
Other Local Scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIP |
DEADLINE |
DOLLAR AMOUNT |
APPLICATION LOCATION |
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First Neighborhood Bank Scholarship |
April 1, 2021 |
$500 |
Guidance Office or First Neighborhood Bank Scholarship |
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Feb. 1, 2022 to website listed on application |
2 years tuition |
Guidance Office and www.lakelandcollege.edu/dv/fd/app/index.cfm |
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The Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Award |
Mar. 1, 2021 to www.ioof-il.org |
Varies |
Guidance Office or |
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Michael Hindman Teacher Education Scholarship |
March1, 2021 to www.ieaeffingham.wordpress.com |
$1,000 |
Guidance Office |
| Illinois Shreiff'sOffice | March 15, 2020 at www.ilsheriff.org | $500 |
Guidance office or www.ilsheriff.org |
Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop Schol Dec.31, 2021 $500
Conservation Achievement Scholarship March 15, 2019 varies
Cosmetologists Illinois East Central Cosmetology Scholarship $1000 Mrs. Nelk's office
IEC Memorial Scholarship $2000 Mrs. Nelk's office
Farm Credit Illinois Scholarship March 12, 2021 $2000 Mrs. Nelk's office
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship February 22, 2021 varies Mrs. Nelk's office
Donald Lindley & Belle Lindley Scholarship April 15, 2021 varies Mrs. Nelk's office
NWTF 2021 Scholarship March 1, 2021 varies Mrs. Nelk's office
Douglas County Pheasants Forever Scholarhip March 30,2021 $500 Mrs. Nelk's office
Mid State Bank Scholarship Information April 28, 2021 varies Mrs. Nelks'office/online
***If you are curious if an online course would transfer to another college/university, here is a link that may help you.... www.itransfer.org/uselect
***All males are to register with the Selective Service within 30 days of his 18th birthday at www.sss.gov
***All seniors should be applying to colleges of their choice. Many colleges have deadlines for scholarships starting in December.
***All college bound seniors need to be filling out the FAFSA (financial aid) paperwork after October 1 and don't wait to fill it out!!
**SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION**
Scholarship Search Engines: Create a free account first for the 9 links below
Good Call Scholarships: goodcall.com
Fastweb: fastweb.com
Peterson's Scholarship Search: petersons.com
Scholarships.com: scholarships.com
Scholarship Experts: scholarshipexperts.com
Scholarship Owl: scholarshipowl.com
Salt Money: saltmoney.org
StudentScholarships.org: studentscholarships.org
Student Scholarship Search: studentscholarshipsearch.com
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You do not need to create an account for the following scholarships unless the direct application says to do so. Good Luck!!
Wendy's High School Heisman 2017: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000 to $10,000
due-October 3, 2018
YDI Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-October 29, 2018
Coca-Cola Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$20,000
due-October 31, 2018
VIP Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-October 31, 2018
Voice of Democracy: Apply Now!
amount-$30,000
due-November 1, 2018
Issuetrak Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-November 12, 2018
The Hagan Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-up to $5,000 per semester
due-November 15, 2018
SP Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$10,000
due-November 15, 2018
The Academic Hero Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$10,000
due-November 18, 2018
Soy Scholarships: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-November 21, 2018
Youth Noise Scholarships: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-November 21, 2018
Andrew Flushe Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$500
due-November 30, 2018
Bachus & Schanker LLC Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$2,000
due-November 30, 2018
Cook Foundation College Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$40,000
due-November 30, 2018
Course Hero Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-November 30, 2018 (winner chosen every month on the last day)
Elks Most Valuable Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$50,000
due-November 30, 2018
Niche "No Essay" Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$2,000
due-November 30, 2018
Sixt Scholars: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-November 30, 2018
Greenhouse Scholars: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-December 1, 2018
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team College Scholarships: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-December 1, 2018
Look Twice, Save a Life Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-December 1, 2018
Phi Theta Kappa Fall Scholarships: Apply Now!
amount-varies
due-December 1, 2018
Youth Forward Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,500
due-December 1, 2018
Doodle 4 Google Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$20,000
due-December 2, 2018
Burger King Scholars Program: Apply Now!
amount-$50,000
due-December 15, 2018
Green Home Improvements: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-December 15, 2018
Rubincam Youth Award: Apply Now!
amount-$500
due-December 15, 2018
Bluetooth Breakthrough Award: Apply Now!
amount-$10,000
due-December 16, 2018
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes: Apply Now!
amount-$20,000
due-December 16, 2018
Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$300
due-December 31, 2018
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative: Apply Now!
amount-$2,000
due-December 31, 2018
Foundation Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-December 31, 2018
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-December 31, 2018
Story Of The Year Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$3,000
due-December 31, 2018
ABPA Harrington/Arthur Memorial: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-January 1, 2019
Dell Scholars Program: Apply Now!
amount-$20,000
due-January 1, 2019
Young Patriots Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-January 3, 2019
Profile In Courage Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$20,000
due-January 4, 2019
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$40,000
due-January 5, 2019
Greg Goff Leadership Award: Apply Now!
amount-$2,000
due-January 9, 2019
1-800 Wheelchair Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$500
due-January 15, 2019
Providian Medical Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$500
due-January 15, 2019
WCF National Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-January 15, 2019
My Year In Poetry Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-January 17, 2019
Ronald McDonald House Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-January 18, 2019
Girls Impact The World Film Festival Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-January 20, 2019
StudentCam Competition: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-January 20, 2019
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-January 30, 2019
Texas History Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$4,000
due-January 31, 2019
Youth To Washington Program: Apply Now!
amount-All expenses paid trip to Washington D.C.
due-January 31, 2019
EngineerGirl Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$500
due-February 1, 2019
Immigration Scholarship Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$2,500
due-February 1, 2019
Hollister Co Anti-Bullying Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$2,500
due-February 1, 2019
We The Students Scholarship Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-February 5, 2019
ExploraVision Science Competition: Apply Now!
amount-$10,000
due-February 6, 2019
Courageous Persuaders Video Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$3,000
due-February 9, 2019
Levin Firm Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-February 15, 2019
Mediacom World Class: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-February 17, 2019
Farm Credit Illinois Agricultural Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount- $2,000
due-February 27, 2019
Discover Card Award: Apply Now!
amount-$2,500
due-February 28, 2019
Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Program: Apply Now!
due-February 28, 2019
Material Handling Education Foundation: Apply Now!
amount-$9,000
due-February 28, 2019
Directing Student Change Film: Apply Now!
amount-$500
due-March 1, 2019
ILLINOIS AMVETS SERVICE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-March 1, 2019
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-March 1, 2019
Project Yellow Light Design Billboard Contest Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$2,000
due-March 1, 2019
Township Officials Of Illinois Scholarship Program: Apply Now!
amount-$1,500
due-March 1, 2019
Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$10,000
due-March 2, 2019
United States Senate Youth Program: Apply Now!
amount-$10,000
due-March 4, 2019
Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$2,000
due-March 10, 2019
Future Health Care Hero Award 2017: Apply Now!
amount-$500
due-March 13, 2019
Christie Foundation Health Profession's Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-varies
due-March 31, 2019
Project Yellow Light Design Video Contest Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-April 1, 2019
Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-April 14, 2019
Pointe Pest Control Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$750
due-April 14, 2019
Fountainhead Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$10,000
due-April 26, 2019
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$20,000
due-April 28, 2019
E-Waste Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-April 30, 2019
Golden Apple Scholars: Apply Now!
amount-$23,000
Ford Motor Company Fund: Apply Now!
amount-$25,000
due-May 11, 2019
Cottage Inn Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$2,500
due-May 31, 2019
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-June 1, 2019
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship: http://www.animationc
amount-$1,000
due-June 1, 2019
Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship: http://www.onlinembarepor
amount-$1,000
due-June 1, 2019
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$500
due-June 1, 2018
CollegeSteps Sweepstakes: Apply Now!
amount-$5,000
due-June 30, 2019
Digital Privacy Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-June 30, 2019
Bookoo.com $1,000 Scholarship: Apply Now!
amount-$1,000
due-July 1, 2019
"From Failure To Promise" Essay Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$10,000
due-July 31, 2019
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest: Apply Now!
amount-$18,000
due-varies
Other Resources for Finding Scholarships
http://www.roe11.k12.il.us/Publications/Scholarship%20Booklet.pdf – The Regional Office of Education #11 Scholarship & Grant booklet (See Mrs. Nelk for paper copy)
www.eiu.edu – For students going to EIU only! Type Scholarships in the search box, then select the first link (Eastern Illinois University::Scholarships)
**Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship: Any senior maintaining a "C" average and proof of financial need, may apply at www.ioof-il.org before Feb. 28, 2019.
**Michael Hindman Teacher Education Scholarship: For any senior who plans to pursue a career in education. Please see Mrs. Nelk for application or go to www.ieaeffingham.wordpress.com. Application must be postmarked by March 1, 2019.
**Farm Credit Illinois Scholarships: Any senior pursuing agriculture careers apply online at www.farmcreditIL.com by February 27, 2019.
Agricultural Scholarships: Varies agricultural scholarships at http://agriculturaleducation.org/Agricultural-Careers/Scholarships.
Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative Scholarship (Thomas H. Moore) : Any senior or senior parent who is a member of Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative, see Mrs. Nelk for scholarship application by April 28, 2019.
Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship: Applications are found at www.ilsheriff.org and must be returned by March 15, 2019.
Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship: Apply online at www.ilamvets.org by March 1, 2019.
Lake Land College Foundation Scholarship: All seniors attending Lake Land College apply to the Foundation scholarship at www.lakelandcollege.edu//dv/fd/app/index.cfm by Feb. 1, 2019.
Illinois PTA Scholarship: Any senior interested in an education-related degree, apply by Feb 15, 2019 at www.illinoispta.org/scholarshipapplication.html
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship: For seniors pursuing ag-related degrees. Apply at FFA.org/scholarships by Feb. 1,2017.
Buick Achievers Scholarship: Seniors who plan to major in course of study focused on engineering, technology, or design with an interest in Automotive industry. Apply to www.buickachievers.com by Feb. 26, 2016.
National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Scholarship: Please see Mrs. Nelk or Rachel Wright by Dec. 30, 2018 regarding the application.
Lulu Craig Collier Scholarship: Any senior attending EIU and in the top 25% of their class. See Mrs. Nelk by March 24, 2019 for application.
Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship: Any senior pursing a field in agriculture and a member or child of a member of Coles County Farm Bureua. See Mrs. Nelk for application before March 20, 2019.
The Illinois Electric Cooperatives Scholarship: See requirements and application at http://www.cmec.coop or call 235-0341 by April 30, 2019.
Kids Chance Scholarship: Any senior interested see Mrs. Nelk for website of scholarship by Dec. 1, 2019.