Scholarship List

This scholarship is for African-American high school seniors who are attending an HBCU, have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate service and involvement.  You will need a resume, three letters of recommendation, a statement of your personal goals, and your official transcript.  You will be prompted to create an account with AKAEAF in order to apply. Click here to apply.

Deadline: To be announced

Each needs-based scholarship provides up to $20,000 for undergraduate or post-graduate college for children of the fallen, and up to $5,000 for children of veterans who have been given a disability rating of 50% or higher. Recipients may reapply for additional annual awards up to six times. Click here to apply. 

Deadline: To be announced

The Richard A. Maass Memorial Scholarship will award up to $2,000 to a high school senior pursuing a college degree. Application can be completed here and mailed to the address listed at the bottom of the application. The applicant must complete these requirements before mailing the application.

Deadline: To be announced

The AAA ERG Academic Scholarship awards needs-based scholarships in the amounts of $2,500, $1,000, and $500 to high school students pursuing a college degree in a STEM-related field.  Scholarship applicants must be US citizens, residents of Chicagoland or surrounding areas, received first-year admittance to a college or university, and demonstrate the need for financial assistance. Click here for more information and click here to apply. 

Deadline: To be announced

Each year, the Board of Trustees may award at least four scholarships of $1,500 to high school seniors. There are no restrictions on college course of study.  Apply online. 

Deadline: To be announced

Up to $3500 in scholarships for the College of Dupage. Click here for more information. Click here to start the application. 

Deadline: To be announced

Each June, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless awards renewable college scholarships to graduating high school seniors who succeeded in school while experiencing homelessness. Students from Chicago and suburban schools are eligible to apply as well as CCH youth leaders and former youth clients. Click here to apply. 

Deadline: To be announced

This scholarship will provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic
attainment or potential, with preference given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities. Students must be income-eligible, DuPage County resident, enrolled or accepted at an Illinois accredited higher educational or occupational training institute,  and have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0.  Click here for more information and click here to apply.
 

Deadline: To be announced

CRC is sponsoring a scholarship program for current high school seniors who relocated into the Chicagoland area at some point between grades 9 and 12. A one-time award of $1,000 will be presented to an individual Chicago-area high school senior. Click here to apply.

Deadline: To be announced

One scholarship is available to a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior in a culinary or nutrition-related program. Apply here.

Deadline: To be announced

Scholarship dedicated to nursing students enrolled at one of the followings programs of nursing; University of St Francis, Joliet Junior College, College of DuPage, or Elgin Community College. Click here for more information. 

Deadline: To be announced

Scholarships will be awarded to deserving high school seniors who will continue their formal education in a four-year college or university during the 2024-2025 academic year. Consideration will be given to graduating seniors who are African and of African American descent, based upon the submission of a complete application packet which includes evidence of their academic performance, a personal statement, and 2 letters of recommendation.

Deadline: To be announced

Click here to learn more about the scholarship requirements and to apply.

Deadline: To be announced

Each year, the Board of Trustees can award at least four scholarships to high school seniors. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must demonstrate that they are qualified to pursue a college education. The 4 scholarships range from $1000-$2000. Click here for more information on the different scholarships. 

Deadline: To be announced

To be eligible for a scholarship grant from the Foundation, students must be enrolled in or accepted for admission to a professional education or training program before applying, and they must exhibit a strong academic background in addition to financial need. Students in prerequisite and undergraduate curriculums (i.e. pre-med) are not eligible for Foundation scholarships. The number of scholarships granted and the amounts awarded vary each year. The average amount of each scholarship is $1,000. Click here to apply. 

Applications accepted between January 1st and April 30th.
 

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Current high school seniors who are citizens of the Unites States should apply. Please click on this LINK for more information. 

Deadline: To be announced

This scholarship is open to any student regardless of grade point average or financial need. To qualify the student must be a a US citizen, a high school senior and must have been accepted to and plan to attend an institution of higher learning within the United States. Click here for more information. 

Deadline: To be announced

Open to all students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at historically black colleges and universities. Scholarship recipients can get up to $10,000 per year for four years. To learn more about the FOSSI scholarship, Please click here.

Deadline: To be announced

$1000 award to applicant planning to enter a career directly related to preserving the natural environment. Must reside in Lake, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, or Will County. Click here for more information or  to periodically check if the 2024 application is out. 

Deadline: To be announced

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs has $12,000 in monetary scholarships for the academic fall semester of 2024. The scholarships available are in the studies of: Art, Civic Engagement, Drama, Music, and Vocational Studies. The applicant must be attending a vocational school, junior college, college, or university located in Illinois. More information can be found here.

Applications for the upcoming year will be available December 1, 2023.

ICEF is awarding a $2,000 scholarship to a high school seniors. Scholarship is open to students seeking degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science or high school chemistry teaching.  Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation and must complete 2 essays, Additional Information about the ICEF scholarship can be found on the website here. 

Deadline: To be announced

ICEF is awarding a $2,000 scholarship to a first generation Hispanic student from Illinois seeking a college degree. Open to All Future Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Environmental Engineers & High School Chemistry Teachers. Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation and must complete 2 one-page essays. Additional information can be found here.

Deadline: To be announced

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding over 100 ($500) scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2024-25 academic year.

Deadline: To be announced

The Women's Division of the Joint Civic Committee is offering several 2,000 scholarships to young ladies of Italian heritage, who are graduating at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Must have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 and planning to attend a 2 or 4 year accredited college/university. Click here for more information. 

Deadline: To be announced

Kids' Chance Inc. of Illinois believes they can make a significant difference in the lives of all children whose parent(s) were affected by a workplace injury by helping them pursue and achieve their educational goals. The goal is to award academic college scholarships to deserving children of workers seriously injured or killed on the job. Click here to apply. 

Deadline: To be announced

Each year Marianjoy proudly awards scholarships to students with disabilities to help them to further their education, pursue opportunities for growth, explore new possibilities and achieve their dreams. This scholarship is for individuals with a permanent physical disability or impairment. Click here for more information and to apply.

Deadline: To be announced

If you plan to teach at a nonprofit Illinois public, private, or parochial preschool, elementary school, or secondary school and you are of African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native American origin or are a qualified bilingual minority applicant, then you may qualify for up to $7,500 per year as part of the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program.  Click here to apply (select MTI).

Deadline: To be announced

In order to be considered for these scholarships, awards, and grants,  you must be a current member of NOHS. Click here for a list of all awards and to become a member. 

Deadline: To be announced

This scholarship is for African-American high school seniors pursuing a career in engineering. You must become a member of the NSBE to apply.  Check their website for more information. 

Deadline: To be announced

The Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship will be awarded in amounts up to $1,000 to students enrolled fulltime at a community college or university pursuing a career in a natural resource field.  Click here for the application.

This scholarship does not have an online application. For more information and to receive a copy of the application, contact the scholarship administrator at the Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District at 815-965-2392 Extension 3 or NEILStewardship@gmail.com.

Deadline: To be announced

The Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA) furthers its mission of increasing the number of Latino actuaries by awarding academic scholarships to Latinos who will be attending a US college/university next school year and are interested in the actuarial profession.  Recipients are based on various criteria including, but not limited to, academic performance, commitment to pursuing the actuarial profession, exam progress, work experience, and leadership experience.

Deadline: To be announced

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, an annual adjusted gross family income of $61,500 or less, and reside in Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake, or Will county. Click here for more information. 

Deadline: To be announced

The FranCenter of Darien, Illinois has two scholarships of $750 each available to high school seniors with a diagnosed learning disability who are enrolling in a two or four year college or university, or trade school. Click here for more information. 

Deadline: To be announced

The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association will award at least one $5,000 renewable scholarship to a high school senior who will enter college in August or September each year in the following programs – liberal arts and sciences, engineering, architecture or business. Click here to apply. 

Deadline: To be announced

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program is a teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors who have the determination and drive to be highly effective teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. More information about eligibility, schools participating in the Golden Apple program, and the online application can be found here.

Priority Deadline: December 1, 2023 (eligible for Early Acceptance Offer)
Final Deadline: April 1, 2024

IACAC has recently announced that they will award ten $1,000 scholarships to students who plan on pursuing a college or university education. These scholarships are awarded to deserving students who exhibit a commitment to learning and have demonstrated involvement in their schools, the community and/or service to others, with a motivation to achieve personal goals. More information can be found here.

Deadline: To be announced

Since its inception, the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has awarded over $3.2 million to deserving students pursuing Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management in post-secondary degrees. Click here for more information and click here to apply. 

Deadline: To be announced

Designed to aid students preparing for careers working with the water environment. IWEA may award two scholarships of up to $1000.00 each year. Click here for more information. 

Deadline: To be announced

The Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA)  recognizes young women for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. More information can be found here and to begin your application please click here.

Deadline: To be announced

Each year, the Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship Fund awards funds to graduating high school seniors to continue their education at Illinois colleges/universities. Click here for more information. 

Scholarship Program runs from January 1 to March 1 of every year. Periodically check back for more information on the 2024 scholarship application. 

This scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding college-bound high school graduates and continuing undergraduate students who were prior recipients in selected areas of the United States. Tzu Chi USA Scholars are selected on the basis of their financial need, academic achievement (3.0 or higher), and community involvement. Apply here.

Deadline: To be announced