How much funding does Diane Siemer Scholarship provide?

Diane Siemer Scholarship provides Varies (e.g., $4,534, $4,152) in funding.

When is the deadline for Diane Siemer Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Diane Siemer Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Planning to attend a two-year college, four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Geography: In Effingham County.

How often is Diane Siemer Scholarship offered?

Diane Siemer Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Diane Siemer Scholarship

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Literacy Grants

Funding Amount

Varies (e.g., $4,534, $4,152)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Planning to attend a two-year college, four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school

Geography

In Effingham County

Other requirements

Must have received a General GED certificate within the last five years

Overview

Geographic Scope: Effingham County, Illinois

Focus Areas: Higher education for General Educational Development (GED) graduates

The Diane Siemer Scholarship was established by Diane's family in honor of her long career in education working with individuals to earn their high school diploma by completing the GED test. The purpose is to perpetuate higher educational opportunities by providing scholarships to GED graduates.

Eligibility:

Must have received a General GED certificate within the last five years
Must reside in Effingham County
Planning to attend a two-year college, four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school

Contact Information:

Amanda Lessley, President/CEO
Phone: 217.342.4988
Email: [email protected]
Address: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, 2201 N Willenborg St, Suite 11, PO Box 1211, Effingham, IL 62401

What Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 59
Total given: $4.74M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,500–$3M

By dollars: North Carolina 66%, Illinois 31%, Tennessee 2%. Top recipient cities: Effingham, IL; Mattoon, IL; Robinson, IL.
52% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.