Illinois Scholarships
Millions of scholarships are available to students studying in the United States. With the help of Scholarships.com, finding these scholarships is not a problem. When you conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com, one of the factors considered in the filtering process is your state of residence. Another is "state of attendance", if applicable. Many college scholarships are available only to those from or attending college in a particular state and if you are among them, you could end up securing some additional funding for college. We recommend you conduct a complete scholarship search, but if you would like a sample of what you might find as an Illinois resident or someone who intends to study in Illinois, check out the scholarship opportunities below.
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
May 02, Annually
Applicant Qualifications:
- Be a permanent resident of the State of Illinois
- Be accepted and plan to enroll in an accredited culinary school, college or university
- Major in a culinary, restaurant management of foodservice related program
How Scholarsrhip Applications are Judged and Selected:
A judging panel of educators, industry leaders, and culinary professionals will evaluate [...] More
Illinois Counties Association Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
April 30, Annually
As a non-profit association that provides services to county government, the Illinois Counties Association (ICA) is committed to promoting and advancing education and the future of Illinois' youth.
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen and resident of the State of Illinois
- Be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) at an accredited four-year college or [...] More
Illinois Bonus Incentive Grant
Application Deadlines:
Varies
College Savings Bond Bonus Incentive Grant (BIG) Program
If you are the beneficiary of an Illinois College Savings Bond, you may be eligible to receive a Bonus Incentive Grant (BIG). The amount of your grant will depend on the amount of the bond, ranging from a $40 to $440 grant per $5,000 of the bond.
To apply, the bondholder and beneficiary must complete an application for the BIG Program. [...] More
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Application Deadlines:
December 01, Annually
Created in 1988 by the award-winning teachers of the Golden Apple Foundation, the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program recruits and prepares a rich ethnic diversity of bright and talented high school graduates for successful teaching careers in schools of need throughout Illinois.
Beginning in April of their junior year and continuing through November 30th of their senior year, any Illinois [...] More
TELACU David C. Lizarraga Fellowship
Application Deadlines:
February 28, Annually
Each year, the TELACU Education Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships to students in California, Texas, Illinois and New York.
Minimum eligibility requirements: Must be a low income, first-generation college student, a full-time student for the entire academic year of the award, and attend one of TELACU's 36 partnering colleges and universities.
For applicants in California: Be a [...] More
Illinois National Guard Grant Program
Application Deadlines:
Varies
If you are a member* of the Illinois National Guard, you may be eligible to receive the Illinois National Guard (ING) Grant. This grant can pay for eligible tuition and certain fees for undergraduate or graduate study. Benefits are limited to use only at Illinois 2- or 4-year public colleges. Your grant can be used for a maximum of the equivalent of four academic years of full-time enrollment. [...] More
Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
If you are a teacher or an academically talented student pursuing a career in special education as a public, private or parochial preschool, elementary or secondary school teacher in Illinois, you may be eligible for the Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program. This program will exempt you from paying tuition and mandatory fees at an eligible institution for up to four calendar [...] More
Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
If you plan to become a preschool, elementary or secondary school teacher and are of African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native American origin, you may qualify for up to $5,000 per year as part of the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program to pay for tuition, fees and room and board, or commuter allowances, if applicable. This scholarship may be received [...] More
Illinois Veteran Grant Program
Application Deadlines:
Varies
If you:
- have served at least one year of federal active duty service in the Armed Forces of the United States;
- or served on federal active duty service in a foreign country during a time of hostilities in that country and were honorably discharged after each period of federal active duty service;
- and/or are honorably serving** you may be eligible for the Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) [...] More
Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
In order to be eligible for the Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship Program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanently residing in Illinois and enrolled in an Illinois college or university as a senior or graduate student
- Have 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent
- Plan to sit for the CPA Examination in Illinois within three years of application date and [...] More
Prospect Heights Dollars for Scholars Academic Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
April 18, Annually
In order to be eligible to apply for this scholarship, a student must be either a resident of the Prospect Heights, Illinois or Wheeling, Illinois and a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student returning to college, and admitted to a two-year or four-year college or university for the 2014-2015 school year. Students may also be home-schooled seniors. Applicant must have a minimum [...] More
The Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant
Application Deadlines:
Varies
In order to qualify for the Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant, the applicant must be resident of a state other than Ohio and attend Heidelberg College. This grant is renewable for four years as long as the student is making satisfactory academic progress. For more information, please visit http://www.heidelberg.edu/financialaid/futurestudent/scholarships [...] More
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
March 15, Annually
One of the many purposes of the Italian Catholic Federation is to offer college scholarships to further the education of students who are Roman Catholic and of Italian descent (or whose non-Italian Roman Catholic parents, guardians or grandparents are members of the Federation), who maintain a GPA of at least 3.2 and who live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California, Nevada, Illinois and [...] More
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
March 05, Annually
Our scholarships are available to students within our geographical region of Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia. Please see out website for all scholarship descriptions, requirements and [...] More
MGMA Midwest Section Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
June 01, Annually
The ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. supports and promotes health care leaders' personal and professional growth toward the advancement of the profession. The program supports individuals who, by virtue of experience, current position and plans demonstrate potential for contributing to the medical practice management profession.
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be:
- Enrolled in an [...] More
Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) awards a 2 year scholarship for cadets of the four-year program (two years in high school and two in college). Students must meet or exceed the following requirements to be eligible:
• A 3.0 (B) average upon completing the 2 year high school component.
• A 90% attendance rate throughout the high school component.
• No Driving [...] More
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Application Deadlines:
December 01, Annually
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a full-year work-study fellowship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. CBYX annually provides 75 young Americans with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. The program begins in July and includes two months of intensive German language training in Germany (no prior [...] More
Edison Park Community Council Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
February 08, Annually
The Edison Park Community Council is proud to present its annual scholarship award. The scholarship is $3,000 to be awarded to an Edison Park resident who will be attending college or trade school. Eligibility requirements and instructions for application are described below.
- Applicant must be 21 years of age or younger, a high school graduate, a senior in high school or a freshman in [...] More
Elmhurst Garden Club Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
May 15, Annually
The Elmhurst Garden Club Scholarship is for Illinois residents who are college juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in horticulture, environmental studies, biology, botany and/or other related sciences. Our goal is to encourage the advancement and stimulate an interest in horticulture through education; to provide an outlet for creative expression; to further horticultural education, [...] More
EMU National Scholars Program
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The EMU National Scholars Program is a four-year award that pays 30 credit hours per year (15 per semester) of out-of-state tuition differential.
Must be a new freshmen or new transfer student with a minimum 3.50 GPA and a resident of a state other than Michigan or Ohio to be considered. Freshmen recipients must live in university housing the first two years of this award.
For more information [...] More
The Three Sisters Scholarship Foundation
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The Evanston Township High School "Challenge" Scholarship
* $500 in the first year
* $1000 in the third year
* Awarded to two students per year
* Open to E.T.H.S. seniors intending to enroll in a
four year college or university.
* Preference given to an African-American female
who has demonstrated academic improvement,
involvement in sports or other extra-curricular
activites and a committment [...] More
Friends of Volo Bog Environmental Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
March 31, Annually
The Friends of Volo Bog is offering an Entering College scholarship and a Continuing College scholarship for $1,000 each to outstanding students interested in pursuing an environmental career.
To be eligible for the Entering College scholarship the applicant must reside in Lake, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, or Will County, attend a high school in one of these counties, have a minimum B [...] More
Jewish United Fund Merit Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
The Jewish United Fund offers a number of annual merit scholarships to high school, college and graduate students to age 23 who demonstrate significant leadership skills. The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage the development of Jewish identity, nourish greater commitment to Israel and the Chicago Jewish community, and to recognize future leaders.
Eligibility Requirements:
- [...] More
CCIP High School Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation's Chicago Community Israel Program (CCIP) and the Naftali Steinfeld Memorial Scholarship Fund offer scholarships based on financial need for high school students participating in approved Israel Experience programs. The purpose of the CCIP High School Scholarship Program is to develop Jewish identity and nourish greater understanding and commitment to [...] More
JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
The JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship is for approximately $2,000. Any non-Alabama resident with 3.0 GPA; 28 or above ACT score or SAT score of 1260 or above may [...] More
Korean American Scholarship Foundation -Midwestern Regional Chapter
Application Deadlines:
July 16, Annually
The KASF scholarships are awarded each year to the college students of Korean heritage. A student currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program is qualified to apply for the KASF scholarship. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, school activities, and community services. Each applicant must submit an application to the [...] More
AAUW Return to Learning Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
The Lombard Area Branch of the American Association of University Women offers up to one $2,200 Return to Learning Scholarship to a qualified woman returning to school after a significant break in attendance.
To apply for The AAUW Return to Learning Scholarships, you must be a female resident of the Lombard, Villa Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Wheaton, Addison, Glendale Heights or Glen Ellyn, Ill. [...] More
Nick Teramani Vocational Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
April 18, Annually
The Nick Teramani Vocational Scholarship is a one-year award named in honor of Nick Teramani, City of Prospect Heights former alderman. This scholarship is intended for students interested in pursuing a vocational/special interest program, or special interest school for the 2014-2015 school year. (Vocational program examples: chef’s school, trade school, cosmetology school, certificate programs, [...] More
Norwegian National League
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
The Norwegian National League of Chicago is offering scholarships to students who are of Norwegian heritage residing in the Illinois counties of Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will.
The first scholarship for $1,000 will be awarded to a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has been accepted by a college or university. Also, a $100 cash prize will be awarded to a high [...] More
Palumbo Family Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
March 31, Annually
The Palumbo Family Foundation scholarships are open to high school seniors entering college or trade school full time or to full time undergraduate students. Applications are available online only.
These scholarships are limited to students who have resided for a minimum of six months prior to application date in Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake, and Will counties of Illinois. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or [...] More
Posse Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The Posse Foundation assists schools in identifying and recruiting exceptional groups of diverse students. Winners of the Posse scholarship will be afforded full tuition for four years to one of the Posse Foundation's partner universities. Students who are chosen to participate in the Posse Program will undergo an eight-month workshop during which they will meet for two hours per week to prepare [...] More
Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
July 01, Annually
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a deserving student with a history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of college. This support will cover expenses beyond what the youth is entitled to in federal/state and other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a baccalaureate [...] More
Thelma Levan Mackey Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The Thelma Levan Mackey Memorial Scholarship awards one scholarship annually to a graduating senior of L-P High School in LaSalle, Illinois.
This is a one-time scholarship for a student planning to attend an accredited college or university. There is no restriction on the course of study or the location of the post-secondary institution. Applications can only be obtained from L-P High School, [...] More
Herman J. Neal Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
This scholarship program supports African-American students in their pursuit of an accounting education and the CPA designation. This year, the Herman J. Neal Scholarship program will provide up to 3 scholarships of up to $4,000 each to African-American accounting students who show significant potential to become CPAs and demonstrate achievement as well as financial need. These scholarships [...] More
Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
November 29, Annually
This scholarship provides funding for:
- College students actively enrolled in an aviation program
- Students with a "B" average or higher
- Students recommended by an aviation professional or NATA Regular Member
- Preferably, an applicant who is a resident of Kansas, Missouri or Illinois
This scholarship is due the last Friday in November. For more information, please visit our [...] More
Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
December 10, Annually
To be considered eligible for the Greenhouse Scholars program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
- Be a legal resident of Colorado or Illinois
- Be a high school senior in Colorado or Illinois
- Have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
- Demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to the community
- Exhibit an ability to [...] More
Engineering Student Incentive Award for High School Seniors
Application Deadlines:
April 24, Annually
To encourage the study of engineering, the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation of the Union League Club offers incentive awards of $800 to Chicago high school graduating seniors who have been admitted to an engineering program at an accredited college of engineering and who intend to enroll in the upcoming fall semester. This award is renewable throughout the student’s four years of college provided [...] More