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On behalf of the late Mr. Beggs, the Foundation would like to award four students, each with a $1,250 scholarship to continue their education next year.  Additionally, this scholarship is renewable each year by the student, for up to the next three years-- making the total value of this scholarship $5,000.

The Beggs Scholarship Application 

will be Available for Download in November 2024.

Application deadline is Wednesday – April 2, 2025 

Beggs Memorial Scholarship:  for students planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university to pursue an undergraduate degree. 

Award Amount:  $5000 (annual payment of $1250 up to four years)

Beggs Technical/Vocational Scholarship:  for students planning to enroll full-time at an accredited vocational or technical institution of post-secondary education including programs at Community/Junior Colleges. 

Award Amount:  $2500  (one-time payment)

The Constellation - Clinton Power Station Scholarship is Available to students graduating from CUSD15 in Clinton,  Illinois.  

Constellation has partnered with CUSD#15 to launch the Constellation Clinton Clean Energy STEM Scholarship Program, which provides students scholarship assistance, opportunities for internships and early career readiness support to help prepare them for rewarding careers within the energy industry. The scholarship recipient will also have an opportunity to participate in an internship at Constellation's Clinton Power Station.

$2,500 scholarship for one (1) high school student in underserved or under-represented communities in Illinois for student enrolling in a STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at an accredited college or university.

$500 for vocational programming supporting STEM activities that provide skills to prepare students for work in the nuclear industry.

Applications will be Available for Download in November 2024

Applications are due Wednesday – April 2, 2025 

Applications will also be available on the High School Student Services website under Scholarships.

The James Adcock Teacher Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Clinton High School

who has been accepted or is currently enrolled 

full-time in an undergraduate teacher-education program at an accredited college or university.

The amount of the scholarship award will be $500.

The scholarship recipient will be the person who is deemed most qualified by the scholarship committee.  Selection will be made on the basis of information provided on the application forms, an official transcript, an essay, and recommendations.

 Applicants (including past recipients) may reapply for the scholarship for subsequent years.

Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Student Services Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.   Deadline is Wednesday – April 2, 2025. 

The Gerald “Jerry” Ryan Agriculture Scholarship is offered by the Jerry Ryan family in his memory..  Jerry was a DeWitt County farmer for many years.  This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Clinton Community High School who has been accepted or is currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate agricultural related program (individuals not pursuing an agricultural degree but who have been active in 4H and FFA or at least FFA in high school are also eligible) at an accredited junior college, college or university.  The amount of the scholarship will be $500, one or two scholarships may be awarded.

Selection will be based on information provided on the application forms, an official transcript, an essay, and recommendations.  Applicants (including past recipients) may reapply for the scholarship for subsequent years.

 Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Student Services Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  Deadline is Wednesday – April 2, 2025

The Chenoweth Family Memorial Scholarship is to be awarded in an agriculture/home economics/hospitality area to honor the Chenoweth family's grandparents who were long-time farmers in DeWitt County, or in a music-related field (performance/education/music therapy) to honor the Chenoweth family's mother, a 1956 Wapella High School graduate. 

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Clinton high School who has been accepted or is currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university/community/technical college pursuing a four-year undergraduate or two-year degree. 

Selection will be based on information provided on the application forms, an official transcript, an essay, and recommendations.  Applicants may reapply for the scholarship for one subsequent year.

 Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Student Services Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  Deadline is Wednesday – April 2, 2025

The Sgt. Rebecca “Becki” Farris Memorial Scholarship, named in memory of a former Clinton High School Alumni, recognizes the importance of Women in Law Enforcement Careers. 

  This scholarship is annual and is awarded $1,000 to one successful applicant.    

 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:  

• A young woman looking to start or continue education into a Law Enforcement career  

• Other criteria per App

Selection will be based on information provided on the application forms, an official transcript, an essay, and recommendations.  Applicants may reapply for the scholarship for one subsequent year.

 Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Student Services Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  

Applications will be Available for Download in November 2024

Applications will also be available on the High School Student Services website under Scholarships.

Deadline is Wednesday – April 2, 2025

AAK Mechanical Scholarship is to be awarded to students planning to enroll full-time at an accredited vocational or technical institution of post-secondary education.   

This scholarship is for those students who wish to pursue a career by means of a vocational or technical institution.  An example of a trade could be welding, pipefitting, cosmetology, HVAC, massage therapy, electrician, plumbing, construction management, and many more. 

Selection will be based on information provided on the application forms, an official transcript, an essay, and recommendations.  Applicants may reapply for the scholarship.

Applications will be Available for Download in November 2024

 Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Student Services Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  

Deadline is Wednesday – April 2, 2025

  The Deanna Spencer Memorial Scholarships, named in memory of a former Clinton High School and Parkland College Alumni, and State Farm employee, recognize the importance of business degrees in today’s society.

One application is open to current high school seniors that plan to pursue a business-related program at a junior college or 4-year college or university.  The amount of the scholarship will be $1,000.

The other scholarship is open to current high school seniors that plan to pursue a degree by attending Parkland College upon graduation.  The amount of the scholarship will be $1,000.

Applications will be Available for Download in November 2024

Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Student Services Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  

Deadline is Wednesday – April 2, 2025

  Mrs. Lowers resided in Clinton for 50 years. She and her husband raised their three children here; all whom graduated from Clinton High School. Alongside her husband, Ted, they owned and operated businesses in Clinton for 35 years. Mrs. Lowers was a prominent supporter of education and advocated for students at all grade levels. She served on the CUSD15 Board of Education for 16 years. She was president of the Board when the new junior high was built in 2005. She was a founding member of the Clinton Community Educational Foundation (CCEF) in 2006. She served on the DeWitt County Dove, Inc. Board. She was a proud community member with a servant’s heart and always rooted for the underdog. A strong believer in education, serving your community through volunteerism, and lending a hand to all, she instilled those same values in her children, grandchildren, family and friends. 

As a family, we are proud to continue her legacy through this generous memorial.

This application is open to current high school seniors that plan to pursue higher education by attending a college/university or trade school. 

Two scholarships will be awarded annually; one for $1000 and one for $500 

Applications in full are due in Student Services at CHS no later than Wednesday

April 2, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. 

  This scholarship is for students planning to enroll full-time at an accredited vocational or technical institution of post-secondary education OR entering into the agricultural field of study at a college or university.

- Two scholarships will be awarded annually

- Past recipients could apply each year to be in the selection processes with new applicants

- Award Amount: $500 each (One Time Payment) 

 This scholarship was founded by the children and grandchildren of H. Duane Harris in honor of Duane’s passion for those entering a trade or agricultural field. Duane worked for over 40 years as a lineman for General Telephone Company which became Verizon then Frontier. Duane was very adamant that a young person did not have to go to college to have a great career.  

Applications will be Available for Download in November 2024

 Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Student Services Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  

Deadline is Wednesday – April 2, 2025

Vincent Green Memorial Scholarship

For more information go to 

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The Clinton Community Educational Foundation’s mission is to acquire and distribute resources to Clinton Community Public Schools District 15 to enhance, enrich, or supplement learning opportunities for its students, staff, and community.

The Foundation achieves its mission through direct support for student development, staff excellence and creativity, and School/Community partnerships.

Contact Us:  

CCEF

PO Box 395

Clinton, IL 61727

Email us at info@ccef15.org

The funds of the Clinton Community Educational Foundation are made available primarily through the generosity of community members through their donations.   Donations may be designated for a specific program or may be left undesignated.    

You may become a “Charter Member” of the Foundation by making a donation of $2000.00.  Charter member funds build and strengthen as endowment.  Only the interest income is utilized to satifly the Foundation's mission and goals. 

Our Charter Members

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Thorp

Mr. & Mrs. George Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Baum

Mrs. Eunice Harbach

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Stokowski

Dr. & Mrs. John Veirs

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Thorp

 Mr. & Mrs. Gene Vance 

Charter Members continued

Mr. Max Stites

Mrs. Mary Mitchell Stites

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Arnold 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Davenport

Drs. Terry & Monica DeGrauwe England

Mrs. Lael Armstrong

Dr. & Mrs. Harold Weinberg

Mr. & Mrs. Ted Lowers

Mr. & Mrs. Evan Severson

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Waddock

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Willoughby

Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Holmes

Mr. & Mrs. Rod Wertz

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wargel

Ms. Mary Calvert

Mr. & Mrs. Curt Harbach

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Archey

Mr. & Mrs. Alex Calvert

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gullone

The John Warner Bank

DeWitt Savings Bank

Exelon Corporation