Illinois Scholarships
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Evans Scholars Program
The Evans Scholars Foundation, administered by the Western Golf Association, offers up to $60,000- scholarships to deserving caddies to pursue undergraduate degrees in Ohio.
- Amount
- $20,000–$60,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- October 15
- Winner announcement
- by May 31
NEWH | Atlantic City/Philadelphia Scholarship
NEWH Atlantic City/Philadelphia Scholarship awards a scholarship, ranging between $1,000 and $7,500, for an undergraduate degree in hospitality-related fields such as interior design, hospitality management, culinary arts, and architecture.
- Amount
- $1,000–$7,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- October 27
- Winner announcement
- December 2022
American Transmission Co. Scholarship
The American Transmission Co. Scholarship, administered by the Society of Women Engineers, supports female students from Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana enrolled in engineering-related majors.
- Amount
- $1,125
- Scholarships awarded
- 2 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- December 31
First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest
The Anti-Defamation League offers the First Amendment Freedom Art & Essay Contest with awards between $1,000 and $5,000 to two high and middle school students to further their education.
- Amount
- $1,000–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 2 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- December 31
- Winner announcement
- March 1, 2022
ISAWWA IPSI Scholarship
The Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association awards the $1,500 Public Service Institute Scholarship to students undergoing a three-year training program at the Illinois Public Service Institute.
- Amount
- $500–$1,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- January 15
InspirASIAN Scholarship Program
The InspirASIAN Scholarship Program awards $2,000 to qualifying high school senior and graduate students and undergraduate student in one of 18 states of InspirASIAN Chapter to complete their degrees.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 28 winners
- Required GPA
- 3.4
- Deadline
- January 31
- Winner announcement
- May, 2022
InspirASIAN Scholarships
InspirASIAN National Scholarships and InspirASIAN State Scholarships are annual programs offering $2,000 and $1,000 to selected high school students for college studies.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 25 winners
- Required GPA
- 3.4
- Deadline
- January 31
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship
A scholarship of $1,000 is offered to students pursuing their undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, metallurgical engineering, fabrication, welding, metal working, and other closely related engineering fields.
- Amount
- $1,000–$6,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- February 1
The James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund
James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund awards a scholarship to eligible students to pursue undergraduate degrees in arts and sciences, human services, music, or ministry at an accredited college.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- February 15
- Winner announcement
- by June 30
Eli Lilly & Company Make Life Better Scholarship Program
The Eli Lilly & Company Make Life Better Scholarship Program awards up to $10,000 to seven college sophomore students in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
- Amount
- $10,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- February 28
- Winner announcement
- June 2023
Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation Scholarships
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) Foundation Scholarship awards from $1,500 to $3,000 to deserving undergraduate students pursuing studies in education and becoming educators in Illinois.
- Amount
- $1,500–$3,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 8 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- March 1
John Deere Scholarship
The $2,500 John Deere Scholarship is given to one Midwest US student and one diverse Midwest U.S. student enrolled in a welding engineering or weld engineering technology program annually.
- Amount
- $2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 2 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- March 1
Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship
The MTI Scholarship offers up to $5,000 to minority students in higher education institutions in Illinois who are studying to become teachers. Eligible students must have a 2.50 GPA.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- March 1
TOI Scholarship
The TOI Scholarships program, administered by Township Officials of Illinois, offers $2,000 to financially support high school seniors to further their education and help them complete their undergraduate degrees.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 7 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- March 1
- Winner announcement
- April 1
Hearld and Marge Ambler Scholarship
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers the Hearld and Marge Ambler Scholarship of $6,000 to two college students each, pursuing business-related degree programs. Preference is given to accounting majors.
- Amount
- $6,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 2 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- March 13
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association College Scholarships
The ISA awards over 100 students the Illinois Sheriffs' Association College Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 to pursue their undergraduate studies in Illinois. Applicants must be residents of Illinois.
- Amount
- $500–$1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 15
- Winner announcement
- September 2022
IACAC Transfer Scholarship
The IACAC provides the Transfer Scholarship of $1,000 to five students enrolled at community colleges who are looking to further their studies at IACAC four-year member institutions.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 5 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- March 18
IAW Helen Henert Agricultural Education Scholarship
Women Changing the Face of Agriculture (WCFA), organized by the American Agri-Women, awards this scholarship of $1,500 to one college student pursuing a degree in agriculture- related field in Illinois.
- Amount
- $1,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 31
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest – College Students
The Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest awards 30 scholarships to undergraduate students who live in states with Regions' full service and are enrolled in undergraduate programs of their choice.
- Amount
- $3,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 30 winners
- Required GPA
- 2
- Deadline
- March 31
- Winner announcement
- July 31st, 2022
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest – High School Seniors
The Scholarship Contest awards 30 scholarships to high school senior students who live in states with Regions' full service and plan to enroll in undergraduate programs of their choice.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 30 winners
- Required GPA
- 2
- Deadline
- March 31
- Winner announcement
- July 31st, 2022
ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship
The Iowa Student Loan offers a $1,000 scholarship to ten students annually to assist them with college education expenses and encourage them to pursue college degrees. Recipients are picked randomly.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 10 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- April 29
Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship
The Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship offers twenty $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 20 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 30
Nursing Education Scholarship Program
Every year, IDPH awards scholarships from $8,324 to $17,124 to individuals who are pursuing various degrees in nursing at approved institutions in Illinois.
- Amount
- $3,449–$17,125
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- April 30
Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship
The scholarship program, administered by the Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program, awards $4,000 to registered nurses seeking to become nurse practitioners. Applications are only open to Illinois residents.
- Amount
- $4,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- May 1
ICTM Scholarships
Annually, three students are granted $1,500 to study mathematics to become teachers in the state of Illinois. Applicants must be an undergraduate at an accredited college or university in Illinois.
- Amount
- $1,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- May 9
- Winner announcement
- September
Community Service Scholarships
Preparing for college is an exciting time, but it can also be an overwhelming undertaking, especially for students graduating during a pandemic.
- Amount
- $500
- Scholarships awarded
- 50 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- May 10
- Winner announcement
- July 2023
¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program
The ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program offers 185 $1,500 flight e-passes to undergraduate and graduate students who travel away from home to study.
- Amount
- $1,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 185 winners
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- May 15
- Winner announcement
- July 8, 2023
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship
The ILBCF awards a scholarship of $1,000 to a number of undergraduate students in the state of Illinois to complete their undergraduate studies of choice at two- or four-year institutions.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- May 31
IHLA Educational Foundation Scholarship
The scholarship, administered by the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association and ranges from $1,000 to $4,000, is to financially assist students who pursue hospitality management degrees at accredited colleges and universities.
- Amount
- $1,000–$4,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- June 9
Illinois Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship
The One AWWA Operator Scholarship is an award of up to $2,000 to Illinois-based applicants seeking to enter or progress their work in the state’s water, wastewater, or stormwater industry.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- June 30
ISAWWA Outreach Safe Water Scholarship
The ISAWWA Outreach Safe Water Scholarship of $5,000, offered by ISAAWWA, is a merit-based scholarship program to financially support deserving undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in a water resources-related field.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- June 30
KASF Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarships
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for all academic levels ranging from $500 to $5,000 to eligible students to complete their desired degrees. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Amount
- $500–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 32 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- June 30
- Winner announcement
- August, 2022
BLM² Scholarship
The BLM² Foundation awards $1,000 to six successful applicants to address the financial needs of minority students to pursue higher education at accredited colleges or universities across the U.S.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 6 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- July 3
- Winner announcement
- July 10th, 2022
NAWIC Quad City Chapter #50 Scholarships
The National Association of Women in Construction offers the annual Quad City Chapter #50 Scholarships to undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 2.75
- Deadline
- August 26
Supply Chain Management Education Scholarship
The Customized Distribution Services (CDS) awards a $1,000 scholarship to support Supply Chain Management majors or students in related disciplines.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- November 1
Greenhouse Scholars Program
The program awards high-achieving high school seniors in Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina with scholarships for their undergraduate studies. The award is renewable for four years.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 39 winners
- Required GPA
- 3.5
- Deadline
- November 9
- Winner announcement
- April 19
Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship
The Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship is available to students from Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina who need financial support to pursue a course of study.
- Amount
- $5,000–$20,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 34 winners
- Required GPA
- 3.5
- Deadline
- November 9
- Winner announcement
- April 19, 2023
Exelon HBCU Corporate Scholars Program
The Exelon Scholarship is a need-based financial scholarship given to African-American students per year for their four-year undergraduate studies in preparation for a career in Exelon and the energy industry.
- Amount
- $25,000–$100,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 24 winners
- Required GPA
- 2.8
- Deadline
- November 19
- Winner announcement
- February 2024
Illinois Scholarships
Illinois has a population of 12.67 million and is ranked among the top 5 most populous states in America. It is home to many prestigious universities that offer high-quality education. Considering that the total cost of education in Illinois can be quite high, we have listed scholarships specific to the state that can help take some of the financial burdens off post-secondary students.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top schools in Illinois?
- University of Chicago
The University of Chicago ranks 6th among the top national universities in the United States. If you’re looking for a scholarship here, check out the Greenhouse Scholars Program
- Northwestern University
Northwestern University ranks around 10th on the list of the top national universities in the United States. The American Transmission Co. Scholarship is a great way to fund your studies at the university. This specific scholarship is for females.
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 41st on the list of the top national universities in the United States. If you’re looking for financial help, try the Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship.
Most popular majors in Illinois?
- Business
- Finance
- Accounting
Where does Illinois rank in education?
Illinois ranks 11th on a list of most educated states and 17th in terms of the best public school systems. Read our reports on 2022 Most & Least Educated States and States with Best & Worst Public School Systems for more.