CCEF Scholarships that are Available to CUSD15 Graduates
Scholarships
The CCEF Board oversees the selection and disbursement of three scholarships. These scholarship are available to Clinton High School seniors that meet criteria as outlined in the scholarship application.
- Exelon/Clinton Power Station Scholarship - $1,000 Award
- James Adcock Teacher Scholarship - $500 Award
- Gerald Ryan Scholarship - $500 Award
- Vincent Beggs Scholarship - $2500 & $5,000 Awards
The 2020 Scholarship applications will be available in January. Applications may be downloaded at that time from here by clicking on the specific scholarship, the High School Guidance Office will also have them available for download off the school website by selecting CHS Student Services and then clicking on the Scholarship link.
Beggs Scholarship Recipients - 2018/2019 School Year
2019 graduates receiving scholarships awards from the
Vincent Beggs legacy are:
Sarah Hicks - attending Eastern Illinois University, majoring in biology. Sarah is the daughter of Russell and Stacey Hicks.
Derek Long - attending Heartland Community College, majoring in computer hardware engineering. Derek is the son of Russell and Jennifer Long.
Anna Mills - attending Southern Illinois University/Edwardsville, majoring in pharmacy. Anna is the daughter of Dan and Sharon Mills.
Kinser Wargel - attending University of Illinois College of Aces majoring in farm management. Kinser is the son of Thomas and Claudine Wargel.
Technology scholarship - Zayin Calvert - attending Heartland Community College, majoring in applied computer science. Zayin is the son of Bill and Talya Calvert.
Vocational Scholarship - Amanda Tool - attending Parkland Community College, majoring in dental hygiene/pediatric dental hygienist. Amanda is the daughter of Scott and Melissa Tool.
Prior Vincent Beggs Scholarship Recipients
2018 - Dalton Sanders, Tennyson Kern, Megan Finfrock, Breanna Thayer, Savannah Ettien
2017 - Wesley Conn, Claire Benton, Riley Donelson
2016 - Jordan Hendricker, William Schwartz, Kathryn Hicks, Louis Hicklin
2015 - Karly Haas, Kaelan Smith, Rachel Borland, RaeAnn Huffman, Stephanie Broden
2014 - Lydia Lux, Taylor Donelson, Elizabeth Bridges, Denise Matthews, Caleb Luck, Kassandra Willoughby
2013 - Kennedy Conn, Morgan Love, Emily Kroeger, Melinda Matthews, Jessa Hendricker
2012 - Gunnar Horve, Nolan Severson, Sydni Good
2011 - Chad Hoke, Colton Nixon, Chloe Morris, Diane Bridges
James Adcock Teacher Scholarship Recipients
2019 - Clara Hickman
2017 - Claire Benton
2016 - Zoe Duncan-Savage
Exelon Power Station Scholarship
2019 - Olivia Bierbrodt, Ryty DuPont-Barlow
2018 - Kathleen Overbey, Kyli Patterson
2017 - Aaron Gamsby, Chelsey Hickman, Amber Obermeyer
2016 - Alek McMath, Kaitlyn Siltman, Lukah Case
2015 - Stephanie Broden, Kaelan Smith
Gerald Ryan Scholarship Recipients
2019 - Anna Mills
About Our Scholarships
Vincent Beggs Scholarships
Exelon-Clinton Power Station Scholarship
Exelon-Clinton Power Station Scholarship
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 2020 Beggs Scholarship Application
is Now Available for Download
Application deadline is March 6, 2020
Beggs Memorial Scholarshp: for students planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university to purse 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 instutition of post-secondary education including programs at Community/Junior Colleges.
Award Amount: $2500 (one-time payment)
Exelon-Clinton Power Station Scholarship
Exelon-Clinton Power Station Scholarship
Exelon-Clinton Power Station Scholarship
The Exelon - Clinton Power Station Scholarship is Available to students graduating from CUSD15 in Clinton, Illinois.
2020 Application - Now Available for Download
Applications are due March 6, 2020
Applications are also available on the High School Student Services website under the Scholarship link.
James Adcock Teacher Scholarship
James Adcock Teacher Scholarship
James Adcock Teacher Scholarship
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 by March 6, 2020
Gerald Ryan Agriculture
James Adcock Teacher Scholarship
James Adcock Teacher Scholarship
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 by March 6, 2020