Illinois Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship Fund was created to honor Rusty Cohen, leader of Magid Glove & Safety, who passed away in 2020.  The Fund aims to address the shortage of new safety professionals and support young adults looking to complete college.Rusty was generous, smart, and funny.  He listened carefully, remembered details about everyone's lives, and tried to make the world a little warmer each day.  Rusty spent nearly 50 years helping companies keep their workers safe.  He also worked hard to support young people who wanted to graduate from college.The Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship will ensure young leaders from...

The Palumbo Family Foundation strives to make a difference in two sectors of our communities in the Chicagoland area. One is providing scholarships to well deserving students of lower income families. Without scholarships, many of these students would not realize their dream of furthering their education.Who Can Apply?Scholarships are open to all high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2 yr or 4 yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools who meet the program requirements.Eligibility RequirementsPermanent resident for a minimum of 6 months prior to application date in Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake, or Will counties of...

Seven college scholarships are available for 2025:One $10,000 ScholarshipTwo $5,000 ScholarshipsFour $2,500 ScholarshipsApplications Due to ILCA: February 28, 2025Five high school senior scholarships are available for 2025:Five $1,000 ScholarshipsApplications Due to ILCA – February 28, 2025Dates to RememberRecipients Notified – 45-60 days following the deadlineScholarship Payment Disbursement Deadline – NovemberScholarship Recipients Recognition – Awards Banquet – FebruaryPlease note: All applicants must be Illinois residents.

HCFB Farm Bureau Foundation Agricultural ScholarshipsUp to 8 scholarships, $1,500 minimumBonus points will be given to applicants that are a Henry County Farm Bureau (Illinois) VOTING member or dependent of a voting member.Applicants may be a graduating High School Senior or currently enrolled at an accredited College or Technical School as an undergraduate student. Students must be enrolled in an Agriculture curriculum.Criteria for selection will be achievements in agriculture activities; leadership in school, community and work experience; and scholastic achievements.Wilbert & Carol Keppy Foundation Scholarships3 scholarships available in the amount of $5,000 eachApplicants may be a graduating High School Senior...

Larry Hall was a president of ISA, a dedicated Illinois arborist, a true tree enthusiast, a 1999 Arborist of the Year, and a lifelong learner who believed in the education of young arborists as the next generation of tree ambassadors. He began his 60-year career in the tree care industry at the age of 18 with no formal training, but through his commitment and lifelong education, he became a business owner, a powerful voice for the benefits and importance of trees, as well as a devoted supporter of young arborists and arboriculture students.The Larry R. Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund for...

The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking offers 24 scholarships to top Illinois high-school seniors statewide each year. The scholarship awards available this year by the Foundation total $21,500. These scholarship awards help deserving students highlight the importance of community banking to the local economy. You could win up to $4,000 for higher education, and your school is eligible to win $500!WHO IS ELIGIBLE?A: Eligible students are llinois high‐school seniors graduating in the spring and entering an institution of higher education in the summer or fall immediately following. They must be United States citizens and Illinois residents. The immediate family members...

Vision:The Sara Elizabeth Stubblefield Memorial Scholarship is a $3,000 award per academic year, renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient remain a student in good academic standing. The recipient will be a student living with epilepsy and seizures, who exhibits a strong commitment to her/his education and perseverance in eliminating the obstacles epilepsy and seizures may present.The scholarship was established in memory of Sara Stubblefield, who passed away from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in 2011 at the age of 36. Sara was a passionate advocate for others with epilepsy in both her life and career, earning...

This program is to provide scholarships to college bound students who major in agriculture, agribusiness, ag-related courses or have a general interest in agriculture, and to support students with an agriculture background. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability, involvement in agriculture, and/or financial need. Three scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000.00 each.Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply.All applicants must meet these eligibility guidelines:Be a high school senior, high school graduate or current college student.Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study.                ...

To encourage the study of Norwegian heritage the Norwegian National League has developed and administers a scholarship program open to children of Norwegian descent in grades 1-12. The students research and write a paper on the topic “Your Family’s Norwegian Heritage” (see the Scholarship Writing Guide for guidance).  The younger grades will submit a drawing on a Norwegian topic.SCHOLARSHIP DETAILSApplicants must be current students, be of Norwegian ancestry, and residing in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, Kendall, McHenry or Will.Submit the following:Completed and signed applicationOfficial high school transcript indicating a minimum 3.0 GPALetter of acceptance from a...

The Friends of Volo Bog is offering an Entering College scholarship and a Continuing College scholarship for $1,500 each to outstanding students interested in pursuing an environmental career.To be eligible for the Entering College scholarship the applicant must have a permanent Illinois residency and attend high school in Lake, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, or Will Counties,, have a minimum B average for the first three years, and plan to attend an accredited college or university. The applicant should be planning to enter a career directly related to preserving the natural environment.To be eligible for the Continuing College scholarship the...

The William T. Bauer Scholarship Fund is a charitable foundation for assisting area residents and their communities. The fund provides academic scholarships to qualifying residents furthering their education in law enforcement, who are current residents in Stark, Marshall, Henry and Bureau counties. The fund commemorates the dedication and bravery of Chief William T. Bauer, who was killed in the line of duty in a tragic car accident on August 6, 2010.This Scholarship of $1,000 is to be used towards the costs of tuition and other fees.Selection CriteriaEssayApplicant’s demonstrated desire to succeedRequirementsApplicant must be a current resident in Stark, Marshall, Henry...

Established by the Palos Orland branch of AAUW, this scholarship is intended to benefit female students over the age of 40. It can be used for tuition, fees, and books at Moraine Valley.Eligibility: Must be a female student 40 years of age or older and currently enrolled at Moraine Valley. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5, carry a minimum of three credit hours at Moraine Valley during the semester in which the award is received, and demonstrate financial need.Essay: Submit 500-word, typed, double-spaced essay that expresses her thoughts and/or feelings about why attaining a degree is...