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Illinois Scholarships for High School and College Students

Chicago Area Business Aviation Association Scholarship
$22,200
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. Ken Johnson Memorial ScholarshipCABAA Maintenance Committee Financial ScholarshipCABAA Collegiate ScholarshipCABAA General Financial AwardCABAA Professional Development AwardAircare FACTS Training AwardNorthrop Aviation...
Deadline
May 31, 2025
Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship
$1,000
The Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Josh’s grandmother, a passionate educator who spent her life shaping young minds in Central Illinois. What began as a tribute to her life’s work has grown into an annual tradition of encouragement and support for future teachers. Each year, we offer a $1,000 scholarship to several students pursuing a career in education, someone ready to make the same kind of difference Mary did. Through this scholarship, we carry her spirit forward by investing in those who will inspire the next generation.Great Teachers Can Change the WorldAt Onward, we...
Deadline
Jun 25, 2025
Safe Water Scholarship
$1,000
The Outreach Committee seeks to support the future generation of total water workers by providing scholarships to students committed to a future in the water industry and who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education programs.Eligibility/GuidelinesMust be enrolled in post-secondary education college or university, pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree.Must be enrolled in or considering a career in a water-related field.Must fill out application in full including the sections: Goals, Interest in Field, and Leadership. Include your most recent transcript and resume.Preference given to those who are attending school in Illinois and/or plan to live and work in Illinois.Scholarship Details:Up...
Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Elmhurst Garden Club Scholarship
$500
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...
Deadline
Jun 01, 2025
Stuck at Prom Scholarship
$15,000
This year Duck Brand is celebrating its 25th anniversary of the Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! From now until June 4, submit your one-of-a-kind Duck Tape® promwear in this historic contest for a chance to win a $15,000 college scholarship.Eligibility. The Contest is open to any participant who meets the following requirements (an Eligible Participant): (i) is a legal resident of (and is physically located or resides in) the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories and possessions (excluding, Maryland, Colorado, Nebraska and North Dakota), or is a legal...
Deadline
Jun 04, 2025
Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship
$5,000
Application CriteriaHeritageMust be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).EnrollmentWill be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Midwestern region states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) during the full 2025-2026 school year.AcademicsMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Financial NeedCan demonstrate a need for financial assistance.KWVD Scholarship & CriteriaHeritageBe a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950–January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs).EnrollmentWill be a full-time...
Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Our Family Scholarship
$5,000
The Our Family brand is proud to offer the opportunity for our shoppers, who are pursuing post-secondary education, throughout America’s Heartland to apply for academic scholarships. We’ll be awarding fifteen, $5,000 scholarships, which are made possible through Our Family Cares.Application CategoriesLocal ScholarshipGraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeCommunity InvolvementGood Citizenship/CharacterCommunity College, Trade or Vocational SchoolEligibilityApplicants must be 18 years of age or olderResidence: Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, WisconsinSelection CriteriaShoppers who serve the communities we love and help make them better places to...
Deadline
Aug 31, 2025
GMBS Music Scholarship
$3,000
As we have since 1977 GMBS invites high school seniors and college freshmen to participate in the yearly competition.  There are two categories: vocalist and instrumentalist musicians and 10 semi-finalists in each category.  The top 3 winners will receive 1st place $3,000, 2nd place $2,000 and 3rd place will win $1,000.  You can read more about the competition, the experiences of past competitors, video performances to enjoy and find much more information under the 'Scholarship Competition' tab.Learn more about the competition and find the necessary informational forms and instructions about the competition online.EligibilityThe competition is open to graduating high school...
Deadline
May 15, 2025
Dick Lauber Masonry Scholarship
$1,000
Eligible to Undergraduate, Graduate Students and InternsStudents be enrolled in an architecture program in a school located in Illinois or Northwest Indiana.Students should submit conceptual perspective drawings or architectural renderings to scale.  (minimum of 2 elevations)Category: Elementary SchoolComponents must be masonry. (block, brick, stone, or any combination thereof)Bonus if Masonry components shown on interiorShort statement describing the design. Any intentions to its use may also be included.Must be submitted before Nov 20, 2025Post Submission:All entries will be judged by local architects.The overall winner will be selected and contacted in December and receive a $1000 Educational Scholarship. (unrestricted). 
Deadline
Nov 20, 2025
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Students: 7,010
Tuition: $60,552
University of Chicago is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL. The school has approximatley 7010 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $100,617. The average age of students entering University of Chicago is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Chicago are: Social Sciences (34%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Mathematics And Statistics (10%), Physical Sciences (7%) and Public Administration And Social Service Professions (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 35
SAT: 1537
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Students: 8,401
Tuition: $58,701
Northwestern University is a private nonprofit institution located in Evanston, IL. The school has approximatley 8401 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $95,374. The average age of students entering Northwestern University is 20. The most popular programs at the Northwestern University are: Engineering (16%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (15%), Social Sciences (15%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%) and Visual And Performing Arts (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 34
SAT: 1505
Morthland College
West Frankfort, IL
Students: 70
Tuition: $6,000
Morthland College is a private nonprofit institution located in West Frankfort, IL. The school has approximatley 70 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $31,042. The average age of students entering Morthland College is 21. The most popular programs at the Morthland College are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (83%), Theology And Religious Vocations (17%), .
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1483
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
Students: 33,001
Tuition: $32,600
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in Champaign, IL. The school has approximatley 33001 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $86,138. The average age of students entering University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are: Engineering (20%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (12%), Social Sciences (8%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (7%) and Psychology (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 30
SAT: 1352
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
Students: 2,228
Tuition: $39,100
Wheaton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wheaton, IL. The school has approximatley 2228 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $117,082. The average age of students entering Wheaton College is 20. The most popular programs at the Wheaton College are: Social Sciences (18%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (12%), Theology And Religious Vocations (8%), English Language And Literature (7%) and Visual And Performing Arts (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 29
SAT: 1336
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
Students: 2,974
Tuition: $50,490
Illinois Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL. The school has approximatley 2974 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $60,579. The average age of students entering Illinois Institute of Technology is 22. The most popular programs at the Illinois Institute of Technology are: Engineering (51%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (21%), Architecture And Related Services (10%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (4%) and Physical Sciences (3%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 29
SAT: 1311
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Students: 11,531
Tuition: $46,060
Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL. The school has approximatley 11531 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $87,753. The average age of students entering Loyola University Chicago is 21. The most popular programs at the Loyola University Chicago are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (21%), Health Professions And Related Programs (17%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (13%), Psychology (8%) and Social Sciences (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 28
SAT: 1261