MURPHYSBORO
DISTRICT 186
EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
Murphysboro District 186 Education Foundation works to provide scholarships for seniors graduating from Murphysboro High School
In partnership with the Murphysboro District 186 Education Foundation, SICF manages numerous scholarships that are awarded each spring for the graduating seniors at Murphysboro High School.
Details on each scholarship can be found by clicking on the name below:
Clay Brewer Scholarship
Cliff Stein Scholarship
Darren Haney Scholarship
Dr. Michael Mugge Scholarship
Merwin and Villa Spencer Scholarship
Ryan M. Gordon Scholarship
Tim Herring Scholarship
If you would like information on creating a scholarship to leave a lasting impact on the students in Murphysboro, please contact SICF at 618-997-3700 or info@sicf.org.
Teachers in the 186 School District are also eligible for annual grants to improve their classrooms. Additional information can be found at the link below:
Mickey Jackson Memorial Teacher Grants

APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 2/28/25!
Show your support by making your tax deductible donation to SICF or mail your check to: SICF, PO Box 1772, Marion, IL 62959.
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TOGETHER.
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