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...

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...

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 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...

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.                ...

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....

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...

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...