Illinois Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois is a teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors and freshman and sophomore Illinois college students who have the determination and drive to be highly effective teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. We prepare aspiring teachers for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environmentsGolden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois BenefitsUp to $23,000 in financial assistance for college, inclusive of paid professional developmentExtensive classroom teaching experienceInstruction from award-winning educators and expert partnersAcademic and social-emotional supportJob placement assistanceMentoring in first years of teaching.Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois Application ProcessComplete online...

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 Chicago Headline Club and the Chicago Headline Club Foundation each year award a $5,000 scholarship to a journalism student in Illinois.Applicants for the Brownlee Scholarship must be current undergraduate journalism students (no recent graduates) at an Illinois-based college. Candidates are assessed by a committee of the Headline Club Foundation and evaluated based on their previous experience, clips, cover letter and interest in pursuing a journalism career.Candidates are asked to fill out an application and include a cover letter, resume and at least three work samples. Direct questions to Scholarship Committee Chair Bob Rowley.About Les BrownleeBrownlee’s journalism career began as...

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...

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 Women's Division of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans is offering several Two thousand dollars scholarships to young ladies of Italian heritage, who are graduating high school at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The Scholarship award will be presented on April 25th,2025 at the Scholarship Benefit Fashion Show and Dinner to be held at the Drury Lane Oak Brook, Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois.CRITERIA:Resident of Illinois.At least one parent of the applicant must be of Italian descent.Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will be enrolled full-time...

These scholarships are intended to help qualified students pursue an education, which will lead them into productive careers in the real estate industry. It is the Foundation’s hope that each recipient will, during his or her career, contribute to the Foundation in support of the scholarship they received. The resulting growth of the fund will ensure other qualified individuals a similar opportunity to pursue a vocation in the real estate industry.Gary L. Clayton Scholarship $1000Illinois Education and Training Grant $100Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship Program $500Rich Port Scholarship $300Academic Scholarships $1000Daniel L. Goodwin Scholarship $1000George Patt Scholarship Fund $1000James M....

Up to five scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree. There are no restrictions on the college course of study.  This scholarship was created in memory of Arnold Oestmann of Westmont, IL. Mr. Oestmann was a past president of the DuPage County Farm Bureau.

The Elgin Area Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering TWO $1,000 scholarships to be used to meet undergraduate college expenses for the 2025-2026 academic year—the Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarship and the Elgin Legacy/Memorial Scholarship(s). At least ONE of these scholarships shall be given to a woman of color.SELECTION CRITERIA:All applications shall be postmarked by April 1, 2025, or emailed to the scholarship committee no later than April 4, 2025.Applicants shall be 19 years of age by April 1, 2025Applicants shall identify as femaleApplicants shall have successfully completed at least 12 semester hours (or equivalent) of college...

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

Since 1993 the DeKalb County Community Foundation has partnered with philanthropists to benefit organizations and communities throughout DeKalb County. Many of our donors who care about education create Scholarship Funds to help individuals with rising education costs. The Foundation offers over 100 scholarships to students across DeKalb County.How to Apply for a ScholarshipCommunity Foundation scholarships use a Universal Scholarship Application to streamline the process. With one application, students can qualify for multiple scholarship opportunities. Applications open annually on February 1 and close on April 1.Here’s how to apply:Create an Account: Begin by setting up an account on our scholarship portal.Complete...