Scholarships in Illinois
Award: $1,700, Deadline: October 1
Applicant must be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and attend an Illinois public university or community college.
Award: $2,350, Deadline: October 1
Applicant must have proof of current service in the National Guard and attend an Illinois public university or community college.
Award: -, Deadline: October 1
Applicant must be the descendant of a police, fire, or correctional officer killed or disabled in the line of duty and attend an approved Illinois school.
Award: -, Deadline: Year-round
Applicant must be the natural child, legally adopted child, step-child, or spouse of a veteran or service person who has been declared by the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs to be a prisoner of war, missing in action, have died as the result of a service-connected disability or be permanently and totally disabled from service-connected causes with 100% disability, and who, at the time of entering the service, was an Illinois resident or an Illinois resident within six months of entering service. Applicant must attend an Illinois state supported college or university.
Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1
Applicant must be an Illinois resident enrolled in a real estate related program and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicant must be enrolled at University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1
Applicant must be an Illinois resident enrolled in a real estate related field at a school in Illinois.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: August 15
Applicant must be of Italian ancestry and be a resident of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will, or McHenry County in Illinois. Applicant must be a full time student who has a minimum 3.5 GPA (4.5 on 5.0 scale). Selection is based upon the applicant's good moral character, scholastic achievement, and sincerity of interest in attending or finishing college.
Award: $500, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be a single Illinois resident attending school in Illinois who is the child of a veteran. ACT scores, transcripts, rank in class, and tax forms are required to be submitted.
Award: $750, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be an Illinois resident attending school in Illinois, be single, be the child of a veteran, and submit ACT scores, transcripts, rank in class, and tax forms.
Award: $100, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be an Illinois resident attending school in Illinois, and submit ACT scores, transcripts, rank in class, and tax forms. Applicant must be a Worchid, which means the child of a deceased veteran who served after September 15, 1940 and was honorably discharged.
Award: -, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be an Illinois resident attending school in Illinois, be single, be the child of a veteran, and submit ACT scores, transcripts, rank in class, and tax forms.
Award: $500, Deadline: April 1
Applicant must be an Illinois resident attending school in Illinois, be single, be the child of a veteran, and submit ACT scores, transcripts, rank in class, and tax forms.
Award: $12,000, Deadline: December 1
Applicant must be from outside South Carolina. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership, and character.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Freshman
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All Majors Eligible
Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 15
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of any state other than Colorado, and have a minimum 3.2 GPA.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Freshman
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All Majors Eligible
Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 28
Applicant must be a female full-time student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Engineering. Focus on one of the following disciplines is required: civil and materials, electrical and computer, computer science, or mechanical engineering. Applicant must show evidence of above average academic performance (minimum GPA 3.0/4.0). Women of color (African American, Latina, Native American) are encouraged to apply. Application coversheet, biographical statement, current resume or CV (list your education and employment history), UIC transcript, proof of financial aid eligibility, proof of U.S. citizenship (copy of birth certificate or passport), and two letters of recommendation (include at least one from a UIC instructor) required.
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Baltimore
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No Restrictions
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Physics, Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Tech./technician, Polymer/plastics Engineering, Mathematics, Other, Aerospace/aeronautical Science, Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General, Environmental/environmental Health Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering Tech./technician, Engineering Physics, Engineering, Other, Geophysical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Engineering, Ceramic Sciences And Engineering, Computer And Information Sciences, Other, Physics, Other, Engineering Science, Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering, Transportation And Highway Engineering, Engineering-related Tech./technician, General, Mechanical Engineering-related Technol./technicians, Other, Geological Engineering, Electrical, Electronics And Communication Engineering, Mathematics, Industrial/manufacturing Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Computer Engineering Tech./technician, Engineering Mechanics, Automotive Engineering Tech./technician, Civil Engineering, Other, Civil Engineering/civil Tech./technician, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering/industrial Management, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design, Engineering-related Technol./technicians, Other, Computer Engineering
Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 17
Applicant must be a first-generation college student from a low-income family, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and be a full time student. Applicant must be a permanent resident of one of the specified communities in California, Illinois, Texas, or New York. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and financial need. Priority will be given to applicants majoring in business, science, technology, engineering or math, and who are attending institutions with matching funds and/or are located in Southern California.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must attend an Illinois high school and submit their ACT or SAT Reasoning scores.
Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 15
Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA or rank in the top quarter of class, have a minimum composite ACT score of 24, and may not be a resident of Missouri.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Freshman
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All Majors Eligible
Award: -, Deadline: January 15
Applicant must be the child or grandchild of an alumni and may not be a resident of Missouri. Entering freshman applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA or rank in the top quarter of class and have a minimum composite ACT score of 24. Transfer applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours and have a minimum 3.25 GPA.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Freshman, College Senior, College Sophomore, College Junior
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All Majors Eligible
Award: -, Deadline: January 15
Applicant must have outstanding performance ability in art, forensics, music, theatre, or dance.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Freshman
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Art, General, Design And Applied Arts, Other, Dance, Music, Dramatic Arts/theatre
Award: $4,000, Deadline: None
Applicant must reside in a state other than Georgia and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Junior, College Senior
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All Majors Eligible
Award: -, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be an out-of-state minority student with financial need.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Freshman, College Senior, College Junior, College Sophomore
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All Majors Eligible
Award: $8,000, Deadline: December 1
Applicant must be from a state besides South Carolina.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Freshman
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All Majors Eligible
Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be a full-time, non-resident student with a minimum 2.75 GPA.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Sophomore, College Senior, College Junior
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Dance
Award: $1,250, Deadline: February 1
Applicant must have a radio license and be an ARRL member. Preference is given to electronic engineering or related field majors and to residents of Florida, Illinois, Indiana, or Michigan who are attending school in state of residence.
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Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan
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College Freshman, Doctoral-level Study, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Master's-level Study
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Electrical And Electronic Engin.-related Technol./technicians, Other, Electrical, Electronics And Communication Engineering
Award: $500, Deadline: February 1
Applicant must have at least 5 WPM certification and be attending or planning to attend a regionally accredited school. Preference is given to residents of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
Award: $1,200, Deadline: February 3
Applicant must attend an accredited Illinois high school and write a 500-word essay. Award amount varies depending on class level.
Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1
Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is a not a resident of West Virginia.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Junior, College Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore
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All Majors Eligible
Award: $1,500, Deadline: None
Applicant must be a non-resident child or grandchild of an Oklahoma U graduate.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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No Restrictions
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All Majors Eligible
Award: -, Deadline: January 15
Applicant cannot be a resident of Ohio or have attended high school in Ohio. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and preference is given to minorities.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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College Freshman
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All Majors Eligible
