GFAI Scholarships
$5,000
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...
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...
Les Brownlee Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
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 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...
Illinois CPA Society Scholarships
$4,000
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 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...
Ken F. Ebersold Scholarship
$3,000
Up to three scholarships will be awarded to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or those pursuing a master’s degree. Students must be actively and successfully pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculture-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 college career.PLEASE INCLUDE AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE APPLICANT’S ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS.Transcripts must come directly from the school.Transcripts must...
Up to three scholarships will be awarded to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or those pursuing a master’s degree. Students must be actively and successfully pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculture-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 college career.PLEASE INCLUDE AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE APPLICANT’S ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS.Transcripts must come directly from the school.Transcripts must...
DuPage County General Scholarship Fund
$2,500
Up to five scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree related to the agriculture industry. Agriculture involves a wide range of careers. Qualified programs may include, but are not limited to, horticulture, agronomy, engineering, veterinary, communications, environmental science, food science, biology, etc. Applicants must explain how their chosen career path will impact the agriculture industry.PLEASE INCLUDE AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE APPLICANT’S ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS.Transcripts must come directly from the school.Transcripts must be sealed.Transcripts can be emailed from the school to info@dcfb.org.All information will be kept confidential.
Up to five scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree related to the agriculture industry. Agriculture involves a wide range of careers. Qualified programs may include, but are not limited to, horticulture, agronomy, engineering, veterinary, communications, environmental science, food science, biology, etc. Applicants must explain how their chosen career path will impact the agriculture industry.PLEASE INCLUDE AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE APPLICANT’S ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS.Transcripts must come directly from the school.Transcripts must be sealed.Transcripts can be emailed from the school to info@dcfb.org.All information will be kept confidential.
Mellinger Foundation Scholarship
$2,300
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...
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...
IEI Scholarship
$2,000
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...
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...
John Fischetti Scholarship
$2,000
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to offer the John Fischetti Scholarship, awarded to students who are of 50% or more of Italian ancestry and have been accepted into or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program majoring in journalism or media communications.History:John Fischetti was a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist whose work for many years graced the pages of the New York Herald Tribune, the Chicago Daily News and the Chicago Sun Times. He was also a man whose enthusiasm for life and generosity of spirit won him many friends.Requirements:Competitive applicants must be of 50% or more...
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to offer the John Fischetti Scholarship, awarded to students who are of 50% or more of Italian ancestry and have been accepted into or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program majoring in journalism or media communications.History:John Fischetti was a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist whose work for many years graced the pages of the New York Herald Tribune, the Chicago Daily News and the Chicago Sun Times. He was also a man whose enthusiasm for life and generosity of spirit won him many friends.Requirements:Competitive applicants must be of 50% or more...
Women's Division Scholarship
$2,000
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...
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...
Illinois Restaurant Association Scholarships
$2,000
Since its inception, the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has awarded over $3.4 million to deserving students pursuing Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management in post-secondary degrees.2025-2026 IRAEF Scholarship ApplicationThe 2025-2026 Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship application will be available soon! Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 7, 2025.Qualifications to Apply:Permanent resident of IllinoisAccepted or plan to apply to an accredited culinary or hospitality school, college or universityEnrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each termMajor is or will be culinary, restaurant management, foodservice or another related program
Since its inception, the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has awarded over $3.4 million to deserving students pursuing Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management in post-secondary degrees.2025-2026 IRAEF Scholarship ApplicationThe 2025-2026 Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship application will be available soon! Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 7, 2025.Qualifications to Apply:Permanent resident of IllinoisAccepted or plan to apply to an accredited culinary or hospitality school, college or universityEnrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each termMajor is or will be culinary, restaurant management, foodservice or another related program
Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarships
$1,000
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...
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...
Peppy Moldovan Scholarship
$1,000
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
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
