When is the deadline for University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Scholarship

Q: How much funding does University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Scholarship provide?

University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Scholarship provides $500 in funding.

Q: Who is eligible for University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Any female graduate of Effingham High School or St; Female graduate of Effingham High School OR St; Anthony High School; Planning to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Q: How often is University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Scholarship offered?

University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Women Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$500

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

Any female graduate of Effingham High School or St
Female graduate of Effingham High School OR St
Anthony High School
Planning to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Other requirements

Selection Process: Members of the local PEO Sisterhood Chapter NF serve on the selection committee for the scholarship.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Effingham High School and St. Anthony High School, Illinois

Focus Areas: Higher education at University of Illinois

The University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Scholarship is open to any female graduate of Effingham High School or St. Anthony High School planning to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The scholarship honors Stier as a past member of the local PEO Sisterhood Chapter NF.

Eligibility:

Female graduate of Effingham High School OR St. Anthony High School
Planning to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Selection Process: Members of the local PEO Sisterhood Chapter NF serve on the selection committee for the scholarship.

Contact Information:

Amanda Lessley, President/CEO
Phone: 217.342.5409
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.