Free After School Program in Film and Media for Youth in the Quad Cities

FreshFilms, is a non-profit organization offering a free after-school program for teens and young adults interested in filmmaking, media, and tech.

Our program provides hands-on experience in film, TV, entertainment, and social media where students can work on professional projects, gain industry knowledge, and develop valuable skills. In the summer, students are offered a paid-internship on a feature film set as well!

We run one of our programs out of the YWCA in Rock Island (513 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201) and it’s open to all youth aged 14 – 18 in the Quad Cities. 

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 37th class in 2025, the Foundation has provided over 7,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $87 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
Deadline: September 30, 2025

College Visits

The following college and/or military representatives will be visiting Assumption High School during student’s lunch period in the cafeteria. Please take advantage of visiting with these representatives.

  • Monday, April 27th – United States Marine Corp

American Legion – Harvey W. Klindt Scholarship

Requirements:

  1. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need and such personal qualities as Patriotism, Character and Leadership abilities as demonstrated in school and community activities.
  2. Applicants must be sons, grandson, daughters or granddaughters of Veterans. In the event of a tie, preference is given to children and grandchildren of Post 26 American Legion members.
  3. This scholarship is a one-time grant, for graduating seniors in high school only.
  4. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to limit awards to qualified students. There is no automatic grant to graduates of a particular school (public, private or homeschool.) Applicants shall be a resident of the City of Davenport and graduate from a school within the city limits; however, Davenport Post 26 Members having a child or grandchild graduating from a Scott County school are also eligible.
  5. Students may apply any funds granted to any institution of higher learning of their choice.
  6. Applications must be completed and returned to your high school counselor or sent to Davenport Post 26 American Legion at 702 W. 35th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52806 on or before April 15th of the current year.

Deadline: April 17th

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Quest Bridge – College Prep Scholars Program

The Quest Bridge College Prep Scholars Program is designed to give high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds the tools needed to apply to top colleges. From full scholarships to college summer programs to a supportive community of your peers and other specialized resources, College Prep Scholars get a (free!) head start on the college application process.

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