Illinois Scholarships
Illinois scholarships work in tandem with financial aid to help students afford their higher education. These scholarships are available to Illinois residents as well as students attending colleges in the state.
Students will find that Illinois scholarships come from a variety of sources. Some come directly from Illinois colleges and universities while others are won by applying to opportunities from private businesses, charitable organizations, and more. They can be awarded based on academic performance, financial need, volunteer work, and extracurricular involvement.
To find Illinois scholarships that you qualify for, simply create a free profile on Fastweb. We will match you to scholarships for which you meet the requirements; all you have to do is apply.
Illinois College Scholarships
Minority Teachers of Illinois ScholarshipIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline March 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship is available to Illinois residents who are planning to become preschool, elementary or secondary school teachers. To be considered for this award, you must be a high school graduate or hold a GED and be of African- American/ Black, Hispanic- American, Asian- American or Native American origin. You... View Scholarship Details |
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Ernest Morgan Memorial ScholarshipCentral Minnesota Community Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Ernest Morgan Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating students from the following high schools: Apollo, Cathedral, Technical, Area Learning Center, Foley, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. John's Preparatory, Annandale, Sauk Centre, Holdingford, Albany, Elk RIver, Monticello and Melrose. You must plan to attend a four year college outside... View Scholarship Details |
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ASSE Northeastern Illinois Chapter ScholarshipAmerican Society of Safety Engineers |
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award $3,000 |
deadline February 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Northeastern Illinois Chapter Scholarship is available to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in occupational safety and health or a closely related field. Priority is given to students attending Northern Illinois University; members of ASSE (northeastern Illinois chapter) and their children; and to students attending school in the... View Scholarship Details |
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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois ScholarshipIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship is available to students in Illinois who have been named as a Golden Apple Scholar by the Golden Apple Foundation, are U.S. citizens/permanent residents, and are enrolled in a postsecondary course of study leading to initial teacher licensure or taking additional courses needed to gain Illinois... View Scholarship Details |
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Marvin Johnson ScholarshipHeritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Marvin Johnson Scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend an accredited four- year college or university within Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky. You must also be a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company in order to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel. View Scholarship Details |
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Marion Maccarrell Scott ScholarshipHawai'i Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline February 28, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship is available to graduates of a public high school in Hawaii who attend an accredited U.S. mainland college or university. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Woodward ScholarshipIowa Newspaper Association |
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award Varies |
deadline February 14, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Woodward Scholarship is available to students pursuing study in journalism, communications, mass communications, photojournalism, graphic design, marketing or public relations. You must be attending a college / university in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Town of Vevay ScholarshipCommunity Foundation of Switzerland County |
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award Varies |
deadline February 19, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Town of Vevay Scholarship is available to graduates of Switzerland County high schools. You must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to attend an educational institution in the Tri- State Region. You must also demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Illinois Veteran Grant ProgramIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Illinois Veteran Grant Program is available to individuals who have served at least one full-time year of U.S. Armed Forces service or served in a foreign country during hostile times, have completed their initial active duty commitment, and have received an honorable discharge. To be eligible for this renewable award, you must have resided... View Scholarship Details |
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Illinois Colleges
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Four or more years; Public; $34,444 average out-state tuition; $14,446 average in-state tuition |
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University of Illinois Chicago
Four or more years; Public; $27,020 average out-state tuition; $12,253 average in-state tuition |
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Northwestern University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,276 average out-state tuition; $60,276 average in-state tuition |
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University of Chicago
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,256 average out-state tuition; $59,256 average in-state tuition |
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DePaul University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $41,361 average out-state tuition; $41,361 average in-state tuition |
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Loyola University Chicago
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $46,410 average out-state tuition; $46,410 average in-state tuition |
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Northern Illinois University
Four or more years; Public; $9,608 average out-state tuition; $9,608 average in-state tuition |
Popular Majors in Illinois
- Psychology
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- Political Science and Government
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Graphic Design
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