Scholarship Information 

1. Please complete the MHS General Scholarship Application   (available 3/1/22) This application will determine your eligibility for certain local scholarships (local scholarship with their own applications are listed below). YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU DO NOT APPLY. Please check with the counseling office if you have questions.
2. Scholarships on this page are listed in order of due date. We update regularly, please continue to check for new scholarships.
3. In addition to the scholarships listed below, we encourage you to check with your employer, parents' employers, your church & other community organizations.
4. Links to national scholarship sites are on the bottom of the page. 
5. Apply for scholarships within the college/university you plan to attend. These are listed on the 'Scholarship' section and sometimes the 'Foundation' section of a university's website.  
6. As you become aware of any scholarship you've received, please inform your counselor. We want to make sure that you are invited and properly recognized at this year's Awards Night 

NSHSS- National Society for High School Scholars- SCAM ALERT!!! Please reach out to your counselor before giving them any of your information (or money)!

Southeast Redhawks Achievement Award - No Deadline - This scholarship is awarded to regularly admitted, beginning freshman at the time of admission. Students must have a 21 ACT or 1060 SAT and a 3.0 cummulative GPA or test-optional with a 3.25 cummulative GPA. Click here for more information and the application. 

Mensa's Healthy Minds Scholarship - No Deadline - Applicants must be in good academic standing with a cummulative GPA of 3.0 who have been admitted to any accredited two or four year institution who plan on pursuing a mental health related field such as psychology, counseling, social work and psychiatric nursing etc. For more information, pick up an application in the guidance office. 

VFW Auxiliary National Singing Contest - March 31, 2023 - This contest is a video solo vocal performance of The Star-Spangled Banner. For more information and further instructions and eligibility, click here. 

Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) - March 31, 2023 - This non-for-profit organization offers scholarship opportunities to graduating seniors entering the medical field. Any individual entering the healthcare field is welcome to submit an application. For more information and the application, click here. 

IMCAP N.G. Cowen Scholarship - March 31, 2023 - This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to young adults from small towns in Southern Illinois who are pursuing training in the vocational or technical fields. Applicants must plan to attend a trade school or vocational classes at a college, GED program or apprenticeship. Must reside in a small town with a population of 10,000 or less and have a GPA of 3.30 or below average in high school. For the complete list of requirements and application, click here. 

SIU Credit Union - March 31, 2023 - This scholarship will be offering graduating high school seniors enrolling in a two or four year college; community college students transferring to a four year university; or adult students returning to college, the oportunity to apply for one of ten $1,000 scholarships. For eligibility requirements, the application and instructions on how to apply, click here. If you have any questions regarding the application, you can also call 618-457-3595, or stopy by a local SIU Credit Union branch. 

Kiwanis Key Club Scholarship - March 31, 2023 - This $500 scholarship will be offered to an MHS senior graduating in May 2023. Applicant must have been in Key Club for at least 2 years, have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher, have leadership experience and will have served at least 50 hours of service by March 31st of the 2022-2023 Key Club Year. For more information and the application, pick up in the Guidance Office. 

St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Auxiliary - April, 1, 2023 - This scholarship offers $1,000 to students of Murphysboro, Elverado and Trico District who are interested in pursuing a career in medical/health occupation. Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of reference, transcript and a one-page essay. For complete instructions and the application, pick up in the Guidance Office. 

Crosswalk Community Action Agency - April 1, 2023 - This scholarship is funded by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and ranges from $1,500-$4,500. It is designed to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic attainment or potential. For more information on eligiblitiy and applications, can be picked up in the Guidance Office. 

Southeast Residence Life - June 1, 2023 - This scholarship is awarded to regularly admitted beginning freshman at the time of admission, who will live in a Southeast residence hall. For more information and application, click here.  

The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation Cybersecurity is one of the world’s fastest growing industries. The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation is working hard to address the current cyber skills shortage by developing and championing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, through the provision of $2 million in college scholarships and $13.8 million in cybersecurity training. Qualify for the National Cyber Scholarship Competition through CyberStart America; an exciting gamified learning platform that will build and challenge your cybersecurity skills.

For more scholarship opportunities please visit here.

College Greenlight - By building a student profile on College Greenlight, we can match you to college and scholarship opportunities that reflect your accomplishments and interests. When creating your account, be sure to select 'yes' for this question: "Are you part of a college readiness or college success program?" and then select Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) & Kylee Medina.