Illinois Scholarships for High School and College Students

Each year, CABAA provides more than $90,000 in funding and support to encourage pursuit of aviation studies. We offer financial scholarships for graduating high school students attending an aviation college and undergraduate college students. For graduating college seniors, we offer various professional training awards to help applicants get their “foot in the door.”The 2025 scholarship application window is now open. Review individual scholarship requirements and apply below. All applications must be submitted by May 31, 2025.CABAA offers free memberships to students. If you are not already a member, sign up online!Ken Johnson Memorial ScholarshipCABAA Maintenance Committee Financial ScholarshipCABAA Collegiate ScholarshipCABAA...

Members of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois represent a sector of the ag industry that is comprised of grain elevators, multi-national companies, single grain handling facilities, feed mills, ethanol plants, processors, feed mills and more. There are many career opportunities across Illinois and in a variety of capacities such as merchandising, origination, safety, accounting, engineering and more. The careers are steady, the pay is competitive and the prospect to become a part of the industry that feeds the world is exciting!2025 Applications Open January 1- April 15, 2025You Should Consider Applying for GFAI Scholarships If You….Want to work...

The Illinois CPA Society scholarships are funded by the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois. The scholarships recognize accounting students and CPA candidates who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership qualities, and financial need. Annually the Fund awards approximately $250,000 in scholarships and outreach support to more than 275 of the most diverse and deserving accounting students across the state.Illinois CPA Society Freshman ScholarshipsIncoming college freshmen thinking about majoring in accounting are encouraged to apply for academic scholarships of up to $2,000 each.Requirements:High school senior going to college in IllinoisRacial/ethnic minorities currently underrepresented in the accounting profession (e.g., African American, Hispanic/Latino, etc.)Interested...

Up to three scholarships will be awarded to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or those pursuing a master’s degree.  Students must be actively and successfully pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculture-related course of study.  This scholarship was created in memory of Ken F. Ebersold of Downers Grove, IL.  Mr. Ebersold was a past president of the DuPage County Farm Bureau and an active volunteer for many years.  Past recipients of this scholarship may apply during each year of their college career.PLEASE INCLUDE AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE APPLICANT’S ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS.Transcripts must come directly from the school.Transcripts must...

Up to five scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree related to the agriculture industry. Agriculture involves a wide range of careers. Qualified programs may include, but are not limited to, horticulture, agronomy, engineering, veterinary, communications, environmental science, food science, biology, etc. Applicants must explain how their chosen career path will impact the agriculture industry.PLEASE INCLUDE AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE APPLICANT’S ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS.Transcripts must come directly from the school.Transcripts must be sealed.Transcripts can be emailed from the school to info@dcfb.org.All information will be kept confidential.

The Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation Inc. was founded in 1959 to honor Mr. Mellinger who was an early proponent of the telephone industry. He was an executive in various companies in the country and in Europe. Philanthropic organizations focus on the welfare of humanity. Centuries ago, they began when individuals saw the need of charitable giving to help others escape from want.Application InformationApplicants eligible to apply for a Mellinger Scholarship must be an undergraduate student and live in one of the following Illinois counties: Warren, Henderson, Knox, Mercer, Fulton or McDonough.​Applications can only be downloaded/requested and submitted between February...

Eligibility:To be eligible for the IEI Scholarship, students must attend an Illinois university, be of at least Junior standing, and be enrolled in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). (Note: Students enrolled in an engineering technology program are not eligible.) Applicants should have a B average or better in those courses which are accredited toward the engineering degree, and show evidence of financial need.In addition to completing the attached application and needs analysis, the candidate must:Submit official transcripts of all college and university work (sent under separate cover).Submit two letters of reference;from the...

The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to offer the John Fischetti Scholarship, awarded to students who are of 50% or more of Italian ancestry and have been accepted into or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program majoring in journalism or media communications.History:John Fischetti was a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist whose work for many years graced the pages of the New York Herald Tribune, the Chicago Daily News and the Chicago Sun Times. He was also a man whose enthusiasm for life and generosity of spirit won him many friends.Requirements:Competitive applicants must be of 50% or more...

Since its inception, the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has awarded over $3.4 million to deserving students pursuing Culinary Arts and  Hospitality Management in post-secondary degrees.2025-2026 IRAEF Scholarship ApplicationThe 2025-2026 Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship application will be available soon! Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 7, 2025.Qualifications to Apply:Permanent resident of IllinoisAccepted or plan to apply to an accredited culinary or hospitality school, college or universityEnrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each termMajor is or will be culinary, restaurant management, foodservice or another related program

The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics will be presenting its annual Scholarships in Mathematics Education in October of each year.  ICTM has been awarding Scholarships to college students since 1989.  You can see a list of past winners here. See our current winners at the bottom of this page!There will be up to three scholarships granted of $1,500 to help defray educational expenses of the recipients. Awardees also get a free 1-year ICTM membership, free registration to the annual ICTM conference, and an ICTM board mentor. You can help ensure that these scholarships are available for future generations by...

Applicants must be female engineering students currently enrolled as a sophomore at one of the following colleges or universities.Illinois Central College, PeoriaKaskaskia Community College, CentraliaRend Lake Community College, CentraliaBradley University, PeoriaSouthern Illinois University, CarbondaleSouthern Illinois University, EdwardsvilleUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThe scholarship is contingent upon recipient’s enrollment and acceptance in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) at one of the following universities:Bradley University, PeoriaSouthern Illinois University, CarbondaleSouthern Illinois University, EdwardsvilleUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago

The Goal of the Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship Program is to encourage and support education, research, and teaching careers in the general areas of study listed below. Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the Garden Walk & Faire which takes place annually on the second Sunday of July. Over the past 20 years the Elmhurst Garden Club has awarded more than 115 college scholarships.  APPLICANT ELIGIBILITYApplicants must meet all of the following criteria:Must be a current Resident of the State of Illinois.Must be a current, full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 graded hours of classes.University Students: sophomores...