1. finance
2. grants, scholarships and financial aid
3. scholarships

How do I apply for
scholarships?
The application window is between January 1 — March 1 of each year.
More details and information on the scholarships and access to the
online application system are available through our website at:
www.CFLL .o rg
click on r ecei ving
Please be sure to review the specific criteria and requirements on each
scholarship application. Some of the scholarships are available to any student,
and some are restricted to students from a particular high school or county.
What is the Community Foundation
for the Land of Lincoln?
The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving central
Illinois. The Community Foundation administers charitable funds, a number of
which are scholarship funds. The Foundation is a partner with the donors of
those funds and administers the scholarship selection process. A variety of
scholarships are available, each one tailored to the wishes of the donor.
A P P LY AT W W W.C F L L.O R G
Please contact our scholarship program coordinator if you need assistance or
have any questions.
205 South Fifth Street • Suite 930 • Springfield, Illinois
217.789.4431
[email protected]
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S C H O LA R S H I P S A V A I LA B L E I N 2015
The Association for Women in Communications, Springfield Chapter,
Communications Scholarship • $500
• Students majoring in communications, journalism, public relations or related fields such as
marketing, design, videography, photography, etc., that are from Central Illinois or attend a
College or University in Central Illinois
Bud & Helene O’Shea Construction Scholarship • $1,000 (Renewable)
• Pursuing a degree in construction, engineering or architecture
CFLL Service Scholarship • $1,500
• Must be nominated by a high school principal in Sangamon County; contact your guidance
counselor for more information. Unsolicited applications will not be accepted.
• Be an extraordinary example of service to others and to the community
Charlie Cottle Scholarship • $1,000
• Chatham Glenwood High School varsity athlete
CIELO Medical Scholarship • $1,000 (Renewable)
• Latino descent and pursuing specified medical profession at an institution within
Sangamon County
Donna and Donald Lee Wolaver Memorial Golf Scholarship • $500
• Golf team member at high school in Sangamon County
Frontiers International Springfield Club Scholarship • $500
(Multiple)
Joseph and Lois Morris Memorial Scholarship • $1,000 (Multiple)
• Must be nominated by Springfield High Guidance Counselor; contact your guidance
counselor for more information. Unsolicited applications will not be accepted.
Jim Byron Scholarship • $1,000
• Williamsville High School student involved in service and school activities
Linda S. Culver Memorial Scholarship • $1,000
• Must be a college junior, senior or graduate student
• Must be registered as a Girl Scout with the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Lori L. Kashmer Scholarship • $5,000
• Pursuing a degree in nursing, health or medical career or in veterinary medicine as a
part-time or full-time student
• Student must exhibit a passion for learning and demonstrate financial need
L. Scott Hoff Scholarship • $1,000
• Graduating from a high school in Sangamon County with a record of service to Boys
& Girls Club or similar fraternal or community organization
Margaret Johnson Special Education Scholarship • $600
• Graduating from a high school in Sangamon County and pursuing a degree in special
education, with the intent of teaching special education students
Mary Lou and Dwight Pitman Scholarship • $1,000 (Renewable)
• Preference is given to African-American students (either male or female) and to applicants
with substantial financial need
• Area public high school student in Sangamon County other than
• Springfield School District or Chatham School District with siblings planning to or
attending college
Girls on the Run of Central Illinois Founder’s Scholarship • $1,000
Paul V. Gage Community Service Scholarship • $600
• Graduating female senior who participated in the GOTR of Central Illinois program
• Vienna High School student demonstrating a record of service
Henry Bunn Memorial Scholarship • $5,000 (Multiple)
Reverend Kenneth H. White Family Scholarship • $600 (Multiple)
• Currently reside in Sangamon County
• Graduating high school student or current college student
• Demonstrate financial need and superior academic work
• Lanphier High School student planning to obtain a State Teaching Certificate to teach
in the public school system
Illinois Women in Leadership High School Scholarship • $1,000 (3)
• Latino descent and be a graduating senior (or GED certificate) from one of the following
Illinois counties: Sangamon, Cass, Douglas, Champaign, Macon, McLean or Morgan
• Female exhibiting leadership qualities and strong potential and desire for
professional growth
Illinois Women in Leadership Chrysalis Award • $1,000
Spanish American Cultural Center Scholarship • $1,000 (3 Renewable)
SAHBA Construction/Robert E. von Behren Memorial
Scholarship • $1,000
• Female who has earned a high school diploma or GED at least 5 years ago exhibiting
leadership qualities and strong potential and desire for professional growth
• Open to students pursuing a career in the building industry in the following counties: Sangamon,
Christian, Montgomery, Macoupin, Scott, Morgan, Cass, Menard, Mason and Logan
Jamie K. Patino Math and Science Scholarship • $750
World War II Illinois Descendants Statewide Scholarship • $1,000 (2)
• Springfield Southeast High School student seeking a degree in the field of engineering,
math or science
• Must be a direct descendant of a WW II Illinois Veteran and have 4.0 GPA on a nonweighted scale (or be the projected valedictorian or salutatorian
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