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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 2024 Beggs Scholarship Application 

will be Available for Download in November 2023.

Application deadline is Wednesday – April 3, 2024. 

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)

Deadline is Wednesday – April 3, 2024

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.

2024 Application - Will be Available for Download in November 2023

Applications are due Wednesday – April 3, 2024 

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

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.    

Award Amount: $2500 for two (2) new first-time applicants or, a one-time renewal for two (2) former recipients in good standing)

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 Guidance Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  

2024 Application - Will be Available for Download in November 2023

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

Deadline is Wednesday – April 3, 2024

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 Guidance Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  Deadline is Wednesday – April 3, 2024

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 Guidance Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.   Deadline is Wednesday – April 3, 2024