Illinois Scholarships for High School and College Students

Important eligibility note - These scholarships are intended only for students in their final year of high school. - You cannot pause and return to the application later — the form must be completed in a single session. Information you must have ready before you begin Be prepared to provide all of the following when you start the application: - Full name - Mailing address - Telephone number - Email address - Parent or guardian name and contact information - Name of your electric cooperative - Name of the high school you attend - High school GPA reported on a...

The legal team at Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers is deeply committed to helping immigrant and refugee families realize their American Dream. We recognize the intricacies of immigration laws and procedures, and we understand how daunting the process can be for those unfamiliar with U.S. legislation.First-generation immigrants and their offspring are currently grappling with some of the most stringent immigration standards in recent times. The struggle to establish themselves and provide for their families is a common challenge among immigrants. This is why we are launching The 2025 First Generation Scholarship, aimed at supporting first-generation immigrants or their children. Our...

The Illinois Beef Foundation is providing scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year to support promising young people involved with the beef industry as they pursue higher education. Applicants must be either high school seniors or enrolled full-time in college, and must come from a household that holds an active IBA membership and participates in beef production. Scholarships are offered in two classifications: - Junior scholarships: reserved for high school seniors. - Senior scholarships: designated for full-time college students. Each individual may receive Foundation scholarship support up to two times in total—once as a junior recipient and once as a senior...

Introduction Since its founding in 1948, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has provided more than $30.7 million in scholarships to students. Application timeline The online scholarship application will open on November 15 (this is two weeks later than originally scheduled) and will close on January 20 at 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Applicants will be informed of award decisions in May. About the scholarship program The Community Foundation’s Scholarship Program is made up of many individual scholarship funds established by donors. Each donor sets the award requirements for their fund, and all donor...

Mission Our goal is to support and advance engineering, science, and technical professionals and affiliated societies in the Quad City region, and to encourage and assist students pursuing study in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Who is eligible - Current high school seniors who reside in one of the following counties: Mercer, Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside, Carroll, Knox, Lee, Clinton, Scott, Muscatine, or Louisa. - Applicants must intend to pursue a STEM-related program: a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university, an associate degree at a community or junior college, or a skilled trades certification. About...

Introduction Betty was full of energy and constantly launching into new projects and hobbies. She participated in many visual art forms and delighted in sharing her work with others. This scholarship is intended to assist an individual who maintains an active creative spirit and takes pleasure in producing visual art. Eligibility Each CFNIL scholarship reflects the purpose or background of the donor or the person in whose memory the fund was established. To streamline the process, CFNIL uses a single online “universal” application. Applicants should submit ONE application per cycle — you do not need to choose which scholarships to...

Scholarships for students at Heartland Community College and Illinois State University pursuing careers in agriculture Overview These awards support McLean County students who are planning careers in agriculture. Awards are available to high school seniors, college/university students, and students in technical or trade programs. Eligibility Requirements - Graduate of a McLean County high school and current resident of McLean County. - Member of the McLean County Farm Bureau or a dependent of a member. - Enrolled full time and pursuing an agricultural degree or certificate (see category-specific requirements below). Scholarship Categories and Amounts 1. High School Seniors — $500–$2,000 -...

Purpose This scholarship supports college students who are pursuing majors in agriculture, agribusiness, or other agriculture-related fields. Who is eligible - Applicant must be a member of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau, the spouse of a member, or a dependent of a member, with membership maintained for at least one full year. - Must reside in Boone County or Winnebago County, Illinois. - Must have graduated from high school. - Must be accepted to, or currently enrolled in, an accredited college, university, or community college. - Must demonstrate the potential to successfully complete their chosen course of study. Application deadline All...

Introduction The George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship supports students from across Cook County who demonstrate academic promise, community involvement, and the determination to overcome obstacles. Pullman Scholars are hardworking, ambitious, and driven to create positive change. This scholarship helps qualified recipients earn a bachelor’s degree without taking on crippling debt by providing financial support and ongoing guidance. Who We Seek Pullman Scholars are opportunity-seekers and self-starters from the north, south, and west sides of Chicago as well as surrounding suburbs. They represent the region’s cultural diversity, face challenges with resilience, and understand that a college degree is central to...

Livingston County Farm Bureau Foundation — Ethel K. Hoerner Scholarship - 2026 scholarship applications become available on 12/1. Before applying - All applicants must read the applicable guidelines and choose the correct application form. - Follow the instructions and the checklist below carefully. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Deadline - Completed applications must be received at the Livingston County Farm Bureau office by 4:30 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026. - No applications submitted after that date and time will be accepted. Applicant checklist (required attachments) - Filled-out application form - Two current letters of reference attached...

Introduction Since 1992 the Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded 110 scholarships to students pursuing education related to agriculture. High School Senior Scholarship Application — available awards This application may be used to apply for the following scholarships: - Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation High School Scholarship(s) - Dave Gorman Memorial Scholarship - Gentry Family Agriculture Scholarship - Carol & Ted Schoch Memorial Scholarship(s) - Sylvan & Virginia Leffelman “Leave a Legacy” Scholarship Scholarship details - Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship(s): Awards of $1,500 each. The exact number of scholarships granted will depend on how many applicants meet...

Introduction Each year the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) presents ten William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships of $2,000 each. Five awards are reserved for winners of the Academic Competition and five are awarded through a Random Drawing. Applicants must select either the Academic Competition or the Random Drawing; entering both categories will disqualify the student from both. The scholarship was renamed in 1985 in honor of William A. Lee, the CFL’s longest-serving president, who dedicated more than 60 years to labor and community service, including 38 years with the CFL. Key Dates and Deadlines - Deadline: All materials must be...