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Scholarship · Georgine McDonald Trust co Hickory Point Bank and Trust

Georgine McDonald Trust Scholarship

Scholarships for Douglas County, Illinois residents entering the fields of medicine, agriculture, literature or fine arts; about ten small awards a year. Criteria and deadlines are published annually in the newspaper; the trust is administered by Hickory Point Bank in Decatur.

Award~$1,399average of last year's awards
DeadlineVariesSee annual newspaper publication
Awards a year10A small pool: good odds if you qualify

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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.

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