How much funding does Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship provide?

Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship provides $500 - $1,500 per recipient in funding.

When is the deadline for Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Mattoon High School seniors.

How often is Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship offered?

Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$500 - $1,500 per recipient

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

Mattoon High School seniors

Other requirements

Pursuing higher education
Related Scholarships: The fund includes several named scholarships:
Carl Etachson Education Scholarship
Florence Parker Scholarship

Overview

Geographic Scope: Mattoon High School, Illinois

Focus Areas: All fields of study

The Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship provides financial assistance for Mattoon High School seniors pursuing higher education. Donations from individuals, alumni, classes and the community contribute to an endowed fund which continues to grow and provide scholarships into perpetuity.

Eligibility:

Mattoon High School seniors
Pursuing higher education

Related Scholarships: The fund includes several named scholarships:

Carl Etachson Education Scholarship
Florence Parker Scholarship
Helen Janssen Memorial Scholarship
First Mid Bank and Trust Scholarship

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.