Apply for a Scholarship

The Moline Foundation has $61,000 in scholarships available.

The application process is open!

Our scholarships include post-secondary certificates, apprenticeships, and associate and bachelor degrees. Graduate work is not included.

GENERAL APPLICATIONS

APPLY HERE! Applications are due February 15, 2023

MILITARY

Vietnam Veterans Scholarship/Assistance for

Veterans Chapter 299

APPLY HERE! Applications are due February 28, 2023

Requirements for Application

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

The following scholarships are available through endowed funds.

How to Support Scholarship Funds

Chapman Family Scholarship

The Chapman Family Scholarship is devoted to supporting worthy Rock Island High School graduates on their life's journey, allowing them to be self-sustaining and contribute to society.

Clement T. Hanson Scholarship

Clement T Hanson, a co-founder of HON Industries & Founder of Hanson Advertising Agency, was the first in his family to attend college. Believing deeply in giving back to the community, his family carried on his legacy by creating an endowment and giving scholarships to help students continue their education instead of giving each other Christmas gifts. Each year they celebrate their Father as students are awarded a four-year scholarship.

Dennis Armstrong Scholarship (One-time scholarship available in 2023)

Dennis Armstrong graduated from MHS class of 1959. His love for bass fishing inspired this scholarship for any Moline High School Bass Fishing Club member.

Chris "Spey" VanSpeybroeck Memorial Scholarship

Chris VanSpeybroeck died of meningitis at the early age of twenty-one. The Chris "SPEY" VanSpeybroeck Memorial Fund’s mission is to educate families and others about bacterial meningitis and preventative approaches to the disease.

The D.A.R.E. vision is a world in which students everywhere are empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance abuse, and other dangerous behavior.

Dolores A. Hulse-DiIulio Scholarship

They provided funds to a female student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, engineering, or medicine. Mrs. Hulse-DiIulio was a chemistry teacher at Moline High School for 36 years, she had always wanted females to believe that the field of science was for them not just for men!

Doug Reynolds Rotary Scholarship

Doug Reynolds recognized the need for education and a prosperous community with a high quality of life. He worked as part of the East Moline Rotary as an agent promoting community change.

Ina Duncan Banks Memorial Scholarship

Providing funds to a Rock Island County female resident with two years of undergraduate work completed. All who knew Ina Duncan Banks were impressed with her professionalism, courage, and humanity.

Lee McAllister Memorial Scholarship

Mr. Mac loved his students, teaching, coaching, and living in Moline. This scholarship honors his desire to help young people pursue education and become productive members of their community.

Hazel Van Arsdale Memorial Scholarship

Hazel F. Van Arsdale strongly believed in the importance of music. She taught music in elementary and secondary education for 36 years. She ensured all her students knew every verse of our patriotic hymns.

Jack Dye Scholarship

A well-known teacher in Moline and Aledo, IL, Jack Dye coached basketball, golf, and tennis. He enjoyed the daily challenge of engaging students in timely discussions about the social sciences.

Lee Womack Scholarship Fund

Lee Womack’s first love was teaching and talking to the students about life. He always said, "You can do anything you want, but good things don't come easily. To do it right, you have to work hard."

Maggie Webb Scholarship

Maggie Webb was a 2001 Moline High School graduate and is remembered for the multiple high school activities she loved, including Contemporaries, Girls' Basketball, and Dad's Club Softball. Even though her life was cut short in December of 2007, she lives on through a legacy of giving.

Moline High School Class of ’59 Scholarship

The MHS Class of 1959 Scholarship assists, encourages, and benefits deserving students interested in self-improvement and further learning to become more productive and contributing citizens.

Moline Kiwanis Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Moline Kiwanis seeks to encourage young people to reach out to the broader community and provide volunteer service.

Martin Ryan Agriculture Scholarship

Honoring this lifelong crop and livestock owner of Ryan Farms (Viola, Illinois). Martin’s belief inspires this scholarship in education and opportunity in advanced agriculture techniques and technology. Award will go to a student from Western Illinois interested in the agriculture industry.

Moline High School Class of ’65 Scholarship

The MHS Class of ’65 Scholarship helps MHS graduates who seek to better themselves and contribute to society.

Ron Inskeep Scholarship

A 1968 graduate of Moline High School and an avid baseball fan, Ron’s love for the sport reached players, including his sons and brothers. In honor of him and his passion, this will be awarded to an MHS Maroon baseball player.

Sherrard Academic Foundation Scholarship

The Sherard Academic Foundation and the Alan Holdsworth Scholarships encourage students to continue their education past high school.

Stan Woods Scholarship

A teacher, guidance counselor, and dean of students spanning 38 years, Stan’s enthusiasm for life, love for learning, and genuine compassion for students were a part of his daily life at Moline High School.

Srikanth Yerra Memorial Scholarship

Srikanth Yerra, a 2005 graduate of Moline High School, participated in tennis and basketball. His philanthropic spirit led him to donate blood, work at the hospital after school, and work at the Moline Public Library during the summer.

Vietnam Veterans Scholarship/Assistance for Veterans Chapter 299

Chapter 299 thanks our veterans for their service protecting our country. This scholarship works to help veterans with 180 days of active service get post-secondary credentials to go on to a productive life after the military.