Scholarships
Scholarship Information
Please check this page often, especially as each January approaches.
Scholarships may be added on a weekly basis. Pay special attention to application requirements, criteria, and deadlines. School-specific scholarships can be found by visiting a particular college's website. Apply, apply, apply!
The following scholarship applications are also available from Mr. Bliss: Baxter Memorial Engineering Schol., Burnside Masonics, Byron & Bernice West Schol., Carthage Lions, Clipper Fire Dept., Dallas City Lions, Carthage Eagles and Auxiliary, Hancock County Democratic Women, Hancock County Farm Bureau, Hancock County Republican Women, Hancock County Teen Court, IW Sports Boosters, John Alan Wilde, Jr. Schol., Jacob Burling Schol., Kiwanis/Key Club Schol., Lawton Memorial Fund, Lyle and Clarice Scott Schol., Memorial Hospital HIA and medical staff schol., Myra Green Schol., Rise Above Schol., Riverview Sportsmen, Sherman Tweedt Schol., Sunbeam Corner Schol., Terry White Memorial Schol., Virginia Allison Schol., and the Wanita Partick Scholarship.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Link
https://studentaid.gov/h/
GFAI Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships through the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois - info and applications can be found here.
Amount: varies Deadline: April 30, 2026
Nauvoo Grape Festival Association Scholarship
Open to all graduating seniors. Application can be found here.
Amount: varies Deadline: May 8, 2026 - turn in completed applications to Mr. Bliss
Dr. Mehrdad Shafa Medical Director Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
Available to students pursuing a career in the health sciences. Information and application can be found here.
Amount: varies Deadline: May 31, 2026
Dr. Korte Scholarship
Scholarship for Hancock County High School seniors interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare field and a passion for helping others. The application can be found here. The initial page on the application does say the deadline is April 1, 2025 but it is actually April 1, 2026.
Amount: varies Deadline: April 1, 2026
Great River Region of the United Way
Scholarship for Hancock County students. Application and info can be found here.
Amount: $500 Deadline: April 6, 2026
Festival on Wheels Scholarship
Intended to award a senior who is looking to continue their education in an automotive accredited post high school program. Application and submission instructions can be found here.
Amount: $1,000-1,500 Deadline: April 1, 2026
Nightingale-Faber Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to those who excel in the areas of math and science and who have a proven record of community service. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss by the deadline. No staples please!
Amount: $3,000 Deadline: April 1, 2026
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Auxiliary Association Scholarship
Applicant must be the dependent of a military veteran and be pursuing college full time during the 26-27 school year. Information can be found here and the application can be found here. Mr. Bliss also has hard copies in his office.
Amount: $1,000 Deadline: April 17, 2026
Casey Krieg Memorial Scholarship
Please send an email telling (500 words or more) what your mail pillars of life are and how these will guide you after high school. All applications are highly encouraged regardless of your path after high school. Please include your plans after graduation and at least one character reference. Applications will not be considered after April 1, 2026. Send your application to: caseykrieggolfouting@gmail.com
Amount: $1,000 Due: April 1, 2026
Dr. B.I. & Flora Mueller Scholarship
Selection will be based primarily upon academic performance and leadership ability. Students must be pursuing a career in the health services field. Financial need will be a secondary consideration. Please download the application here., complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due – April 1, 2026
Fred & Helen Gibb Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is intended to be awarded to the student who has a clear vocational/educational goal and possesses the skills and abilities to achieve that goal. Students must be pursuing a vocational/technical education. Academic performance in high school and financial need are not primary considerations in awarding this scholarship. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due – April 1, 2026
Ted Irish Memorial Scholarship
Selection will be based upon academic performance, participation in agricultural activities/organizations, and financial need. Applicants must be going into an agricultural-related career. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due – April 1, 2026
Kyle Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Criteria for selection: leadership, friendship, citizenship, service, and character. Finalists will be invited for a personal interview with the scholarship committee. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due – April 1, 2026
Edith Blender Memorial Scholarship
The criteria for selecting makes no stipulation as to which element should be considered most important in determining the scholarship recipient. Therefore, we should consider financial need as a determining point when all other items are satisfactory or better. Must be a resident of Durham township. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due – April 1, 2026
C Dannen Latherow Memorial Scholarship
Criteria for selection: positive personality; academic average of B or better; involvement in school activities; involved in community & church activities; good moral character (willingness to include younger individuals in activities, considerate of others); volunteer/service activities. Finalists will be invited to an interview with the scholarship committee. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due – April 1, 2026
Lois Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship
Awarding scholarships to any student attending any institution providing further education of either a collegiate or technical nature. Applicant must be from one of the following townships: LaHarpe, Durham, Fountain Green. Please download the application here, complete, and return to Mr. Bliss. Please, no staples!
Amount: varies Due – April 1, 2026
Keokuk Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Several scholarship opportunities within one application. Website and application can be found here.
Amount: varies Deadline: April 15, 2026
Jett Brown Memorial Character Scholarship
Open to all IW seniors. Given to a senior who has strong character. Application can be found here. Please complete the application and either email it or turn in to Mr. Bliss by the deadline.
Amount: $500-1,000 Deadline: April 1, 2026
Jett Brown Memorial Agriculture Scholarship
Given to a senior who has an agricultural background and/or plans on pursuing an agriculturally-related career. Application can be found here. Please complete the application and either email it or turn in to Mr. Bliss by the deadline.
Amount: $500-1,000 Deadline: April 1, 2026
Sand Valley FOP Lodge #428 Scholarship
Scholarship available to any graduating senior in Hancock or Henderson County. Application can be found here.
Amount: $500 Deadline: April 1, 2026
Memorial Hospital HIA & Medical Staff Scholarships
Information and application can be found here.
Amount: $500 Deadline: April 6, 2026
Hancock County Historical Society Scholarships
3 different scholarships with their own applications.
1) Olen Smith Scholarship: Olen Smith App
2) Hancock County Historical Society Scholarship: Historical Society App
3) HCHS Memorial Scholarship: HCHS Memorial App
Amount: Varies for each Deadline: Olen Smith and Historical Society: March 1, 2026; HCHS Memorial: April 1, 2026
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Various Scholarships available depending on location and income level. Portal can be found here.
Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies
Golden Apple Scholarship
For future teachers with a commitment of teaching in the state of Illinois. Please see list of eligible colleges in the application. The application can be found here.
Amount: up to $23,000 Deadline: Not indicated
WIEC Scholarships
The electric cooperatives of Illinois are proud to offer scholarships to deserving students in their co-op family. Applications can be found at: https://bit.ly/IECScholarships
Amount: varies Deadline: Some are Dec. 31, 2025, some are April 1, 2026 (please see requirements online)
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Scholarship
Now open to Hancock County students. Application is available here.
Amount: varies Deadline: Rolling
Keokuk Area Foundation Scholarships
Multiple scholarship opportunities can be found here. One common application for several scholarships!
Amount: varies Deadline: varies
Illinois Engineering Initiative Scholarships
Various scholarship opportunities for those pursuing a career in Engineering. Link is here.
Amount: varies Deadline: vary - several scholarships