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Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship
Illinois • Finance • Accounting • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Marketing • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship awards $500 to minority students in Illinois pursuing real estate careers.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
STEM Scholarship
Mercer County • Rock Island County • Henry County • Whiteside County • Carroll County • Knox County • Lee County • Clinton County • Scott County • Muscatine County • Louisa County • Illinois • Iowa • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The STEM Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for underrepresented students in sustainability and STEM with a 3.0 GPA and community impact.
Deadline:
January 28, 2025
Wentcher Foundation Scholarship
Chicago • Illinois • Freshmen
The Wentcher Foundation Scholarship awards $10,000 to Chicago public high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA and leadership skills.
Deadline:
February 6, 2025
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois
Illinois • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
The Golden Apple Scholars Program offers up to $23,000 in tuition assistance for aspiring teachers in Illinois.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Scholarships
Boone County • Ogle County • Stephenson County • Winnebago County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students. One application matches you with options.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship
Military • Illinois • Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship offers $500 for nursing students, prioritizing dependents of veterans. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Robert Esser Student Achievement Scholarship
Illinois • Natural Resources Management • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Robert Esser Scholarship offers $500 for Illinois students in lake-related programs. Emphasis on volunteer experience required.
Deadline:
December 30, 2024
Illinois Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarship
Illinois • Indiana • Minnesota • Michigan • Ohio • Wisconsin • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Environmental Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Illinois Scholarship for full-time students in natural resource disciplines with GPA requirements. Award: $1,000.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
Fueling the Minds of the Future Scholarship
Illinois • High school
The Fueling the Minds of the Future Scholarship offers $2,500 to Chicagoland freshmen with a 2.5 GPA and financial need. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship
Chicago • Illinois • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Construction • Urban Design • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Marki Lemons Ryhal Scholarship offers $500 for African American women at HBCUs in real estate, business, or urban planning.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
The Six Meter Club of Chicago Scholarship
Illinois • Indiana • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Six Meter Club of Chicago offers a $500 scholarship for licensed radio amateurs in IL, IN, or WI with a GPA of 2.5+. Apply with an essay.
Deadline:
January 6, 2025
Bo Koster Grant for Nature Study Scholarship
Illinois • Missouri • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bo Koster Grant offers up to $5,000 for Missouri and Illinois students in nature studies. Apply with an abstract, summary, and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship
Illinois • Minnesota • Missouri • Nebraska • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors in six Midwest states. Apply online.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Community Foundation of Grundy County Scholarships
Grundy County • Illinois • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grundy County students can apply for scholarships up to $10,000 for post-high school education. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship
California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award
Illinois • High school
The Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award invites Illinois students to submit original poems for a chance to win $250+.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
The ComEd EV Rally Scholarship
Illinois • Age • High school • Freshmen
The ComEd EV Rally Scholarship awards $2,000 to Illinois girls (13-18) in grades 7-12 for a STEM electric vehicle competition.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Scholarships
Sangamon County • Cass County • Christian County • Logan County • Macoupin County • Menard County • Montgomery County • Morgan County • Illinois • Freshmen
The Community Foundation offers $2,500+ scholarships for local students in several counties. High chances of winning! Apply now.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Jean Paul Ohadi Scholarship
Illinois • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship
Arizona • Florida • Illinois • Michigan • Missouri • Texas • California • Georgia • Indiana • Mississippi • New York • STEM • Psychology • Agriculture • Architecture • Biology • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Arts • Film • Meteorology • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers $2,500 for STEAM students with a 2.75 GPA. Apply with transcript, recommendation, and essay.
Deadline:
September 5, 2025
AISC/Associated Steel Erectors of Chicago
Illinois • Indiana • Civil Engineering • Architecture • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Illinois and Indiana students in Civil or Architectural Engineering can apply for a $5,000 AISC scholarship. Essay and transcripts required.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Win up to $2,500 with the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship for culinary and hospitality students.
Deadline:
May 7, 2025
Diversity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Wisconsin • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Law • Community Service • Graduate Students
Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for law students from diverse backgrounds. Apply with resume, transcript, references, and essay.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
Morton Community Foundation Scholarships
Illinois • Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Morton Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,500 for Morton High School graduates. Apply through MHS Counseling office.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Scholarships
Christian County • Coles County • Effingham County • Moultrie County • Shelby County • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply online with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 18, 2025
The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship Award
Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • Whiteside County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Illinois • Indiana • Kentucky • Marketing • Graphic Design • Public Relations • Advertising • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship offers $250+ for students in specific counties majoring in Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, or PR.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
Chicago Engineers Foundation Awards for Graduating HS Seniors
Illinois • Engineering • High school • Freshmen
CEF awards $1,200 to Chicago high school seniors accepted into engineering programs with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and test scores.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Macon County Scholarships
Macon County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation of Macon County. Local students can win up to $10,000 with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Galesburg Community Foundation Scholarships
Knox County • Warren County • Illinois • Freshmen
Galesburg Community Foundation offers scholarships for Knox and Warren County students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Boone County Community Foundation Scholarships
Boone County • Illinois • Freshmen
Boone County Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois Scholarships
Woodford County • Tazewell County • Stark County • Putnam County • Peoria County • Marshall County • McHenry County • Illinois • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors
Explore scholarships from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois for students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply online!
Deadline:
March 6, 2025
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Scholarships
Champaign County • Coles County • Douglas County • Edgar County • Ford County • Moultrie County • Iroquois County • Piatt County • Vermilion County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois administers a variety of scholarships for students from specific Illinois high schools. Some scholarships are based on merit, financial need, or extracurricular activities.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
DeKalb County Community Foundation Scholarships
DeKalb County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
DeKalb County Community Foundation offers 90+ scholarships for local students, supporting education and professional development.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 13, 2025
GFAI Scholarship Experience
Illinois • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Business Administration • Management • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The GFAI Scholarship offers $3,500 to Illinois students in grain handling and feed industries. Work experience and blogging required.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
AAF Annual Scholarship
Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • White County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Kentucky • Indiana • Illinois • Advertising • Marketing • Public Relations • Graphic Design • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The AAF Annual Scholarship offers over $4,000 for students in specific counties pursuing Advertising, Marketing, or related fields.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
William J. Cook Scholarship
Cook County • Illinois • For Men • Athletic • Freshmen
The William J. Cook Scholarship awards $7,000 to male high school seniors in Cook County, IL, based on academics and leadership.
Deadline:
May 2, 2025
Peters Foundation Corp Scholarship
Illinois • Wisconsin • Michigan • Arizona • Colorado • Teaching • Education • Environmental Science • Conservation • For Christian students • Freshmen
Peters Foundation Corp Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for high school seniors in environment, conservation, forestry, or education.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
IAAI Scholarship Foundation Accounting Scholarships
Illinois • Accounting • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
IAAI offers $1,000 scholarships for Illinois residents with a 'B' average in accounting. Apply with a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
IWEA Clean Water Scholarship
Illinois • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors
The IWEA Clean Water Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Illinois students in water-related fields. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Scholarships
Kankakee County • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore scholarships from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley for college and vocational education. Apply by February 28th!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Jerome Burke Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • For Black and/or African American students • For Men • Community Service • Freshmen
The Jerome Burke Foundation Scholarship awards $1,000 to African American male high school students in Illinois with a 2.5 GPA and community service.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
NINA Journalism Scholarship
Boone County • Bureau County • Carroll County • Cook County • DeKalb County • DuPage County • Grundy County • McHenry County • Kane County • Kankakee County • Kendall County • Knox County • Lake County • Lee County • Marshall County • Mercer County • Ogle County • Putnam County • Rock Island County • Stephenson County • Whiteside County • Will County • Winnebago County • Illinois • Journalism • Communications • Freshmen
The NINA Journalism Scholarship offers $1,000 to Northern Illinois high school seniors pursuing journalism or communications.
Deadline:
April 17, 2025
Norwegian National League Scholarship
Illinois • High school
The Norwegian National League Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for children of Norwegian descent in grades 1-12 with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship
Alabama • Kansas • Oklahoma • California • Kentucky • Pennsylvania • Florida • Louisiana • Tennessee • Georgia • Maryland • Texas • Utah • Missouri • Hawaii • Illinois • New Jersey • Virginia • Indiana • New York • Washington • Iowa • Ohio • West Virginia • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Peters Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • Wisconsin • Michigan • Arizona • Colorado • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • High school • Freshmen
Peters Foundation Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for high school seniors in environmental studies or education at select colleges.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship
Illinois • Journalism • Communications • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Illinois students of Italian descent in journalism or communications.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship
New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen
The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 10, 2025
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