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2025 ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ High School Scholarship Winners

Nearly $270,000 in trade school scholarships were awarded to 80 high school seniors across Illinois and Missouri.

JUNE 9, 2025: ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ (ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ High School Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors!

This year, the program awarded 80 scholarships totaling $269,000 across ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ (ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ)’s four campus locations in Illinois and Missouri.

Unlike traditional scholarships, ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµâ€™s scholarship program isn’t based on grades or test scores — it’s all about having a passion for the skilled trades and taking the initiative to learn the skills you need to build a strong foundation for your future.

ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ is proud to support and empower the next generation of skilled trades professionals who will keep our communities and country running and growing!

Meet ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ's 2025 Scholarship Winners!

Learn more about the 2025 winners on & !

East Peoria, IL

  • Brayden Felgar, Abingdon-Avon High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Brendin Melton, Lowpoint-Washburn High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Callie Davis, Tri-Valley High School, Medical Coding Specialist
  • Connor Felgar, Abingdon-Avon High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Elizabeth Gonzalez, Streator Township High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Emily Damerell, Peoria Christian High School, Medical Assisting
  • Eternity Thomas, Peoria High School, Dental Assisting
  • Evan Hansen, Prairie Central High School Welding & Pipefitting
  • Mahayla Byrd, Midwest Central High School, Dental Assisting
  • Max Wilson, Eureka High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Mikael Maxison, Normal Community West High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Za’Rian Penn, Macomb High School, HVAC/R Technician

Springfield, IL Campus

  • Alex Moore, Clinton High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Braden Rauzi, Gillespie High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Brooke Angel, Athens High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Cameryn Marsh, Riverton High School, Welding
  • David Helm, Glenwood High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Hunter Roley, Penn Foster, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Ian Brennan, Gillespie High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Jacob Adams, Jacksonville High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Jacob Hubble, Clinton High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Jayden Franck, Rushville-Industry High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Johnathan Freeman, Taylorville High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Kaylee Brown, Pana High School, Medical Assisting
  • Landon Higginbotham, Gillespie High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Matthew Montross, Pleasant Plains High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Mikaya Posey, Jacksonville High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Payton Hellman, Illini Central High School , Medical Assisting
  • Quinn Beechler, Gillespie High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Stefan Bladen, Lanphier High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Timothy “Tejay” Anderson Jr., Mahomet-Seymour High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Tyler Blythe, Monticello High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Ziare Townsend, MacArthur High School, Welding & Pipefitting

Moline, IL Campus

  • Abigail Owens, Rock Island High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Abilene Chehak, Maquoketa High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Aden Gulick, Moline High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Ahriana Carbajal, Camanche High School, Cosmetology
  • Alyssa Musser, Galesburg High School, Cosmetology
  • Anette Garcia-Hernandez, Moline High School, Dental Assisting
  • Anthony Byers-Robinson, United Township High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Anthony Gluck, Moline High School, Welding
  • Brennan DeBord, Geneseo High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Cadyn Spirewka, Moline High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Camren Graves, Davenport North High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Connor Schmidt, Moline High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Elijah Rivera, Moline High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Hayden Sienkiewicz, Hall High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Jazimine Eckmann-Allred, Rock Island High School, Cosmetology
  • Jose Gutierrez Garcia, United Township High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Jovany Garcia , Aspire High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Karter Amos, Sherrard High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Kevion Wallace, Rock Island High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Kossi Amouzoukpe, United Township High School, Dental Assisting
  • Lucas Kirgan, Moline High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Lucas Knutsen, Clinton High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Maite Sierra, United Township High School, Cosmetology
  • Matthew Wurster, Riverdale High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Max Davis, Hall High School , Cosmetology
  • Noah Mendoza, Mercer County High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Orlando Martinez, Muscatine High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Patrick Thornburg, Davenport West High School, Welding
  • Rehema Berthe, United Township High School, Cosmetology
  • Ricardo Lopez, Kewanee High School, HVAC/R Technician
  • Tayleigh Harville, Mercer County High School, Dental Assisting
  • Tracy Toney, Rockridge High School, Cosmetology
  • Tyrone Daniels, Mercer County High School, Welding
  • Wallie Mejia, Davenport West High School , HVAC/R Technician

Springfield, MO Campus

  • Alexus Masters, Nevada High School, Cosmetology
  • Brianna Rippee, Willard High School, Cosmetology
  • Dylan Stokes, Hillcrest High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Emily Morris, Gainesville High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Jessica Orum, Pleasant Hope High School , Cosmetology
  • KaRon McCord, Parkview High School, Welding & Pipefitting
  • Lauryn Queen, Lockwood High School, Cosmetology
  • Mackenzie Kirkpatrick, Lockwood High School, Dental Assisting
  • Nataleigh Cornelius, Cabool High School, Dental Assisting
  • Ryleigh Cantrell, Marshfield High School, Cosmetology
  • Taylor King, Wheaton High School, Dental Assisting
  • Tessa Reighard, Clever High School, Dental Assisting
  • William Garrett, Nixa High School, Welding & Pipefitting

You could be next.

Apply for the 2026 High School Scholarship!

Application opens August 2025.