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$1,500–$3,000
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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.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – College Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
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$1,500–$3,000
8 Award Winners
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$2,500
2 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
December 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
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$2,500
2 Award Winners
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$2,000
7 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$2,000
7 Award Winners
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$500–$1,500
1 Award Winner

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.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
June 30, 2026
Application Deadline
January 15, 2027
Closed
$500–$1,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000
28 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 15, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$2,000
28 Award Winners
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$1,000
25 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
Closed
$1,000
25 Award Winners
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$1,000–$6,000
1 Award Winner

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027
Closed
$1,000–$6,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,125
2 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027
Closed
$1,125
2 Award Winners
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
December 6, 2026
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner