Orlan W. Pflasterer MD Scholarship
Scholarships for graduating seniors living in Randolph, Washington or Perry counties, Illinois, or in the townships of Marissa, St. Libory, Fayetteville, New Athens or Lenzberg in St. Clair County; applications must be submitted by a high school teacher or administrator.
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Who can apply
- For seniors
- From Randolph County, IL or Washington County, IL or Perry County, IL or St. Clair County, IL (Marissa, St. Libory, Fayetteville, New Athens and Lenzberg townships only)
- any one of the listed counties/townships qualifies
Homeschool note: this award seems to need an accredited school, class rank or a school nomination. Ask the sponsor whether a homeschool transcript and a parent’s counselor letter are accepted; many say yes when asked.
How to apply
Nomination: a school or committee nominates students. Ask how to be considered.
Open this listing in the Scholarship Finder for the application page and contact details. This foundation has no website; most small foundations take applications by mail or through the local high school’s counseling office. A short, polite letter asking for the application works well.
Is this legit?
Trust 75/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
Listed for: Illinois. See all 7,344 scholarships or the ones that welcome homeschoolers.
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