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Scholarship Opportunities and Resources

During the spring semester, students ramp up their efforts to seek scholarship money for higher education. Our hope is to support Central 301 students in their quest after graduation. Here is a list of scholarship opportunities that might be of interest to our Central 301 students.

This is an ongoing list. Check back often!

Have a scholarship opportunity you want to share on this page? Reach out to our Registrar, Teresa McMahon.


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Scholarship Opportunities

Burlington / Plato / Central Alumni Association Scholarship

Deadline: March 17, 2025

Amount Awarded: $1,000 (2 winners)

Application: Click here

Information: Winners are expected to attend their banquet on July 26th at the Burlington Fire Department.

Central Education Association Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 26, 2025

Amount Awarded: $1,000 (2 winners)

Application: Click here

Information: In addition to filling out an online application, each candidate must:

  • Achieve a 2.5 cumulative average at the end of the first semester of the senior year at Central High School.
  • Have been a Central High School student for at least two years.
  • Be continuing at a college or community college, majoring in education.

More information here.

Howard B. Thomas PTO Scholarship

Deadline: March 26, 2025

Amount Awarded: $1,000 (1 winner)

Application: Click here

Information: In addition to filling out an online application, each candidate must:

  • Submit the completed Scholarship Application and Essay to the CHS Guidance Office. Application forms must be neatly done in ink by the applicant. Incomplete or illegible submissions may be returned to the applicant or disqualified.
  • Have achieved a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale at the end of the first semester of their senior year at CHS.
  • Have attended Howard B. Thomas Grade School for at least two full years.
  • Be expected to graduate from CHS on time.
  • Be continuing their education after CHS at a college or university, or vocational training school, on a full-time basis, during the first regular fall or spring semester immediately following the student’s completion of CHS.

Central High School Athletic Boosters

Deadline: April 15, 2025

Amount Awarded: $1,000 (2 winners)

Application: Click here

Information: In addition to filling out an online application, each candidate must:

  • Participate in at least one sport during each year in attendance at Central High School.
  • Have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average at the end of the first semester of their senior year.
  • Provide a PDF copy of their transcript with completed application.

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