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 environments.Scholars Receive:Up to $23,000 in total financial assistance for college, inclusive of paid Scholar InstitutesExtensive classroom teaching experienceAcademic and social-emotional supportJob placement assistanceMentoring from our award-winning teaching facultyGolden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois Application ProcessComplete online application including references and personal statements.Upload Unofficial TranscriptsStandardized Test Scores...

Thank you for your interest in the Palumbo Family Foundation scholarship program. The program is open to high school seniors and undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0.Please read through the rules and requirements before starting the application process. If you do not meet any of the rules and requirements you are ineligible for the scholarship program. Understand that exceptions cannot and will not be made to any of the requirements.​The application period for the 2024 scholarship program is January 1 through midnight March 31, 2024. Application submitted after midnight on March 31st will not be accepted.ONLINE APPLICATIONFill Out FormDo...

Eligibility:Intent to enroll in an accredited college or career training school for up to a maximum of four paid awards/yearsMust be a disabled veteran or a dependent of a disabled or deceased veteranMust be a resident of Illinois or the greater geographic region known as the “Chicago District”GPA of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)New Applicants must include:Personal letter from applicant. (Consider how you can most effectively convey your best qualities)Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.Copy of parent's most recent 1040 (first two pages)Completed FAFSA and Student Aid ReportCopy of college tuition and fee statementCopies of high school...

The Board of Trustees can award at least two scholarships to college freshman, sophomores or juniors. Students must be actively and successfully pursuing an undergraduate degree in an agricultural 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 first three years of college.Scholarship Deadline – May 1, 2024

Larry Marquardt was a tireless organizer and union leader who dedicated his life to improving the lives of working people. He was the first executive director of AFSCME Council 31, serving in that position until his death in 1980. In his memory, Council 31 has established a scholarship fund which offers AFSCME members and their children financial assistance for higher education.ApplicationTo obtain an application from our website, please go to www.afscme31.org and follow the link “AFSCME Scholarships” on the left side of our homepage. Complete the application and return to the Council’s Chicago office, 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2100,...

The Illinois AMVETS have been providing various scholarships since almost their beginnings..​Illinois AMVETS Veterans ScholarshipVeteran with a permanent Illinois addressHonorably DischargedEnrolled part-time or full-time at a 2 or 4 year college, university, vocational or technical schoolSad Sacks Nursing Scholarship2nd year or greater nursing studentProvide a copy of acceptance letter into an accredited nursing programPriority given to the dependent of a deceased or disabled veteranLadies Auxiliary Memorial ScholarshipBe an Illinois High School SeniorBe a child or grandchild of a veteran of the United States of America who served after 09/15/40 and was Honorably Discharged, or who is presently servingHave taken the ACT or...

This scholarship was created in memory of Arnold Oestmann of Westmont, IL. Mr. Oestmann was a past president of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Each year the Board of Trustees may award at least four scholarships to high school seniors. There are no restrictions on college course of study.Scholarship Deadline – May 1, 2024

The attorneys at the Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers are passionate about assisting immigrant and refugee families to achieve the American Dream. We understand immigration policies and procedures are complex, and the process can be discouraging to those who are unfamiliar with the United States laws.First-generation immigrants and their children face some of the toughest immigration standards in recent history. Immigrants struggle to get on their feet and provide for their families, which is why we want to give back to first-generation immigrants or the child of a first-generation immigrant through The 2023 First Generation Scholarship. We hope to empower...

The Friends of Volo Bog is offering an Entering College scholarship and a Continuing College scholarship for $1,000 each to outstanding students interested in pursuing an environmental career.To be eligible for the Entering College scholarship the applicant must reside in Lake, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, or Will County, attend a high school in one of these 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...