Scholarships for High School Seniors
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation is proud to support local students by offering financial educational support through the gifts of our donors.
Each year, The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation's scholarship program annually benefits approximately 70 enrolled students pursuing their higher education goals. These phenomenal financial awards vary in size from $500 to $10,000.
The financial educational support of this program is available through open scholarship accounts and designated fund accounts provided to the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation by generous donors who are committed to improving educational outcomes in our community.
Scholarship Requirements
All eligible students must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must be accepted into an accredited institution of higher learning within the United States of America. Eligible students must be graduating high school this school year or be an existing college/university who has received a prior scholarship. Some scholarships require essays to be written.
Scholarship Timeline
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation provides a breakdown of various steps in scholarship process to guide students, parents, and counselors. Learn more about the 2024 scholarship cycle.
Scholarships Available
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation awards over 70 scholarship annually to graduating high school seniors residing in Macon County who have been accepted at an accredited college or university.
Frequently Asked Questions
Andrea Gerhard
Questions
If you have a question about the application process, contact Andrea Gerhard, HICF Director of Scholarships and Grant Administration, by calling 217.429.3000, 217-220-1363 or by email at agerhard@heartofillinois.org.
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