Scholarships in Illinois

This scholarship is for women who are at least 26 years old, and pursues to complete their education even if they may have been interrupted for various reasons.

This scholarship is for female student must be a rising junior, senior or graduate student enrolled at Western Illinois University, have a 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Reading or Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural Education.

This scholarship is for out of state students going to Alverno College in Wisconsin.

This scholarship is for students enrolled in a music degree program as a major or minor and exhibit interest/talent in jazz piano performance.

This scholarship is for undergraduate student accepted into the Teacher Education Program, enrolled full time and have completed a minimum of 65 semester hours of credit.

This scholarship is for students who are music major and have capability and proficiency in performance. Applicants should demonstrate significant musical talent

This scholarship is for students with financial need who plan to enter a health-related field.

This scholarship is for students who wish to earn a degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Architecture or Art Education.

This scholarship is for junior (or Junior by the fall the ward is applied), students enrolled in special Education major and have a commitment to the field of special education as evidenced by professional activity in/to the field of special education.

This scholarship is for candidates considered gifted, as denoted by the parent ID letter from their school district.

This scholarship is for female Hispanic/Latino descent from the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

This scholarship is for students who are enrolled in business or technology major, completed at least 60 semester hours by the end of the spring semester of application and have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

This scholarship is for a junior or senior student at the time the award is given and planned career in teaching.

This scholarship is to support to a student majoring in theory or piano who is in good standing at the university.

This scholarship is for a senior in high school who has displayed outstanding academic achievement or community involvement and writes a thoughtful and impactful essay (600-1,200 words) on a topic related to Black History Month.

This scholarship is for currently enrolled WIU horn student (undergraduate or graduate) pursuing a degree in music and be enrolled in Mus 227, Mus 427 or Mus 527 and Mus 121 or 501 in the same semester.

This scholarship is for a high school senior who has participated in Junior Achievement of Chicago programs. Must have an average of "B" or better beginning in the sophomore year.

This scholarship is for junior or senior class level enrolled full time in Accountancy major.

This scholarship is to support to a full time undergraduate student majoring in keyboard or woodwind in the School of Music.

This scholarship is for students majoring in Finance or any of the business majors, including Accountancy, Economics, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or Supply Chain Management and have a minimum of 60 hours (junior standing) by the end of the semester of application.

This scholarship is for accounting major entering the fourth or fifth year of the Integrated Accounting Program who have an involvement in Beta Alpha Psi.

This scholarship is for students who are a Music major, significant musical talent and possesses an interest in and talent for jazz performance and provided service to WIU jazz ensembles.

The Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship was established in the honor and memory of Dan L. Meisinger Sr., whose career in aviation spanned 63 years. He was founder of Executive Beechcraft, headquartered in Kansas City, MO, and was twice named Beech Aircraft's Man of the Year.

This scholarship is for students who have earned a minimum of 60 semester hours, junior or senior status and enrolled full time in a program of study leading to the Bachelor of Business degree.

This scholarship is for students enrolled in major in one of the following programs of study: Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration – Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration – Recreation Management with minor in Non-Profit Administration, Social Work and have a cumulative GPA of 3.

This scholarship is for high school seniors who are of African-American or African descent.

This scholarship is for currently enrolled student in a School of Education Health and Human Behavior undergraduate major and must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

This foundation awards scholarships annually primarily to Kent County students bound for or in college, or those pursuing a technical career.

This scholarship is for sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate student with a major in the Department of Kinesiology and have a minimum WIU GPA of 2.75.

This scholarship is for female junior or senior students enrolled in major in Kinesiology and pursuing Physical Education Teacher Education Certification.

This scholarship is to support for students who are declared majors in one of the following: Art History, Drawing or Painting.

This scholarship is for Elementary Education major who will have completed their sophomore year, with at least two semesters remaining before graduation.

This scholarship is for a student with a declared major in business who has an ACT score of 22 or above or is in the upper 25% of graduating class. Applicants must show evidence of extra curricular activities and community service.

This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a full-time degree-seeking master’s or PhD candidates in political science.

This scholarship is for full-time North Central College students from the greater Aurora area who are majoring in education and have aspirations to teach in the Aurora community. Open to incoming new and continuing students who meet the criteria.

This scholarship is for male Chicagoland high school seniors of African-American descent.

This scholarship is for current Marketing majors who are actively participating in paying for their education while focusing on their studies, as well as participating in campus or community based organizations.

This scholarship is for junior class level major in Choral Music. Applicants must demonstrated outstanding academics and musical performance and have a participation in at least two School of Music ensembles.

This scholarship is for full time graduate standing in Sport Management in the Department of Kinesiology student.

This scholarship is for incoming undergraduate students majoring in Chemical Engineering that reside outside of the state of Missouri.

This scholarship is for sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate class standing with Music major and demonstrate significant musical talent.

This scholarship is for male African American high school seniors pursuing higher education.

This scholarship is for male African American high school seniors.

This scholarship is for students enrolled in a teacher education course of study, or declare pre-teacher education upon initial enrollment at WIU.

This scholarship is for junior or senior class level who have earned a minimum of 60 semester hours and enrolled full time in the Teacher Education Program seeking teaching certificate.

This scholarship is for entering freshman with a declared major in teacher education, art, law enforcement & justice administration or business and have an ACT score of at least 22 or a class rank in the upper 25% of graduating class.

This scholarship is for International graduate or undergraduate student who demonstrated outstanding piano performance and/or outstanding skills as an accompanist.

This scholarship is for freshman or sophomore class level with Elementary Education major. Applicants must be rank in top 10% of graduating class and demonstrated excellence through academics and/or activities.

This scholarship is for undergraduate student with Music major.

This scholarship is awarded to four students who have demonstrated effective, voluntary and long-term dedication to the preservation, protection, enhancement and/or promotion of Illinois' natural resources.

This scholarship is for junior class level enrolled full time with Elementary Education major. Applicants must have completed one full year of enrollment at WIU prior to scholarship period and demonstrated evidence of dependability, leadership and service will be considered in the selection process.

This scholarship is awarded to a deserving high school senior who is enrolled in a special education school, class, or program for students with disabilities.

This scholarship is for the children of members (current, retired or deceased) of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.

This scholarship is for students pursuing Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management in post-secondary degrees.

This scholarship is for seniors at a Chicago public high school, planning to major in science, engineering, or pre-law in college.

This scholarship is a one-time scholarship for seniors at a Chicago public high school, planning to major in science, engineering, or pre-law in college.

This scholarship is for undergraduate student accepted into the Teacher Education Program, have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit and demonstrates promise and potential of becoming an outstanding teacher.

This scholarship is for assistance to a talented student who is recognized to be seriously involved in the Art field.

This scholarship is for junior class level enrolled in the Teacher Education Program pursuing a degree in Elementary Education or Math Education preparing for a career of teaching mathematics or in the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) program.

This scholarship is for African-American incoming freshmen student major in the university’s STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) programs. (A change in majors terminates their eligibility for funding from these resources.

This scholarship is for incoming freshman with Finance major. Applicants must displays academic excellence.

This scholarship is for an undergraduate student studying Music Theory and/or Composition.

This scholarship is for students admitted into the Counselor Education Program. Preference will be given to a veteran.

This scholarship is for students who have completed 60 semester hours by the end of the semester of application and enrolled in Curriculum and Instruction (Elementary Education) major.

This scholarship is for students with minimum 60 hours earned by the end of the semester of application (junior class standing) and major in the College of Business and Technology.

Recipient must be a first generation college student with financial need. The recipient must be attending a college or university that partners with upswing

This scholarship is for junior or senior class level enrolled in Elementary Education major.

This scholarship is for WIU sophomore (30-59 credit hours earned) enrolled in Accounting major.

This scholarship is for a student with a music major studying brass instruments in the NIU School of Music with a preference given to a student studying the French horn.

This scholarship is for incoming freshman with declared major in Dietetics, Fashion, Merchandising, and Hospitality and who are in upper 20% of their high school graduating class.

This scholarship is for female entering freshman committed to majoring in music.

This scholarship is for students with Music major and participation in ensembles.

This scholarship is for non-traditional student (25 years or older) junior or senior class level with a minimum 3.0 GPA, or Graduate student with a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA enrolled in the Teacher Education Program.

This scholarship is for rising junior or senior majoring in Kinesiology and active in department activities and demonstrate professional promise.

This scholarship is for junior class level (60 semester hours of credit) and have completed all course work at WIU with the intent to complete a bachelor’s degree at WIU with Kinesiology major.

This scholarship is for junior or senior student in the teacher education program at time of scholarship award.

This scholarship is for incoming freshman or transferring junior and Woman of color. Student should pursue a Communication major in any related discipline with the Department of Communication, and demonstrate a desire to graduate and contribute to said career field.

This scholarship is for students with minimum 90 credit hours earned by end of spring semester of deadline and enrolled in Accountancy Major.

This scholarship is to support for full time, degree seeking students within the School of Art, College of Visual and Performing Arts, who are declared majors in fine art.

This scholarship is to support to community college graduates interested in reinforcing their culinary background with a theoretical and managerial foundation.

This scholarship is to support for students currently working in the hotel industry who have committed to the hotel track.

This scholarship is to support to students from the ProStart program who have proven their commitment to the hospitality and tourism industry.

This scholarship is for assistance to a student in Political Science – International Relations.

This scholarship is for undergraduate junior or senior class level with Kinesiology major.

This scholarship is for full-time sophomore, junior or senior status who have declared a major in art, music and/or theatre and be involved in community outreach through community service.

This scholarship is for female student completed at least 60 semester hours of credit by the beginning of the award year majoring in Kinesiology.

This scholarship is for students who have earned at least 90 semester hours by the spring semester of application and major in the College of Business & Technology.

This scholarship is for a student majoring in art education at NIU.

This scholarship is for graduate student or student entering the fifth year of the Integrated Accounting Program.

This scholarship is for students pursuing studies in the field of environment, conservation and forestry at any college OR students pursuing studies in primary or secondary education at a Christian college.

This scholarship is for a graduate student of Business Administration and demonstrates outstanding contributions to the field of business through activities on the WIU campus and/or the community.

This scholarship is for current WIU student who reside in West Central Illinois area with major in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration.

This scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate with music major.

This scholarship is for students must be junior, senior, or possess graduate with preference for music major.

This scholarship is for students who earned at least 60+ semester hours with Accounting major.

This scholarship is to support to a student studying harpsicord, organ or harp.

This scholarship is for students with music major and participate in performance groups.

This scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate Accounting major.

This scholarship is for full time undergraduate bilingual/bicultural education major.

This scholarship if for out-of-state students attending West Virginia University at Morgantown, Keyser, or Beckley. Values are different depending on the campus you will be attending. Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores.

This scholarship is for students enrolled in the College of Education and Human Services. Applicants must submit a resume and two essays about the following: 1) your Leadership Philosophy, and 2) your Professional Goals.

This scholarship is for a community college graduate and earned an associate’s degree enrolled in one of SIU’s STEM majors who have earned a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA and have the desire and drive to become a leader.

This scholarship is for applicants who have continuously resided in the United States since November 1, 2014 up to the present time and have had no lawful status.

This scholarship is for sophomore, Junior, Senior enrolled in the Integrated Masters Degree program or current graduate student accountancy major.

This scholarship is for students enrolled as a Communication Major, demonstrate a potential for growth within a communication field and demonstrate ambition through a written essay due with the application

This scholarship is for female student who is Voice major in the WIU School of Music and demonstrate outstanding musical talent.

This scholarship is for junior or senior students who has declared a major in Marketing.

This scholarship is for enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior College of Business major in good standing at Illinois State University with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75/4.00 or higher and be a student of African American experience or a non-traditional student of any race.

This scholarship is for finance major taking the real estate concentration (Finance 321, 421 and 495.) and must have either completed Finance 321 with a grade of C or better, or currently be taking Finance 321.

This scholarship is for students who have earned at least 90 semester hours by the spring semester of application and major in the College of Business & Technology.