Scholarships for Illinois students

275 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Illinois: local foundations found in IRS filings, Illinois state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

Homeschool requirements in Illinois.

• 1916 Redan Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition and housing scholarships for employees and independent contractors of Shoreacres (Lake Bluff, Illinois) and their children. No application details are given in the filing.
• 209 Together Scholarship$1,000Thirty $1,000 scholarships a year for high school graduates of Proviso Township High Schools District 209 in Illinois.
• Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship~$1,700 · Deadline VariesScholarships for people studying agriculture, agricultural education, association management or leadership development, from the Adams County (Illinois) Farm Bureau Foundation. Five were awarded last year.
• Agnes Siebenthal Scholarship~$7,425 · Deadline October 31Scholarships for graduates of Peoria Manual High School (Peoria, Illinois) pursuing a two- or four-year degree in teaching. Administered by Scholarship America.
• AHEPA 13th District ScholarshipScholarships for Greek American students living in Illinois, Wisconsin or eastern Missouri who have a B or better grade point average.
• AIM HIGH GrantDeadline Varies · GrantMerit-based, need-sensitive grant for Illinois residents from Illinois high schools attending one of 12 participating Illinois public universities full time; each university sets its own GPA or test rules.
• Albert Guiliani Scholarship~$2,167 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Westville High School in Westville, Illinois. Apply with a written application through First Financial Bank in Terre Haute.
• Al Christ Memorial Scholarship~$900 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduates or graduating seniors of Carlyle High School (Community Unit District #1, Carlyle, Illinois) planning to attend four years of college. Application form on request.
• Alden & Dorothy Perkins ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarship for Belvidere High School (Belvidere, Illinois) students with a 3.0 GPA or higher pursuing a degree in pharmacy or education; submit a 300-word statement to Midland States Bank by April 1.
• Aletha J. Honnold Fine Arts Scholarship~$500 · Deadline April 22Scholarships for natives of Edgar County, Illinois enrolled in a fine arts program at an accredited college or university. Applications are available at the Bicentennial Art Center & Museum in Paris.
• Al Furman Memorial ScholarshipDeadline March 31Scholarship for a student majoring in an engineering field; the application comes from the Litchfield, Illinois school superintendent's office and is due March 31.
• Alice Brewer Scholarship~$4,124 · Deadline April 1Scholarships administered through the guidance office of Warren Township High School (Gages Lake, Illinois); request the application and guidelines from the guidance counselor. Due April 1; about six awards a year.
• Alice R. Mies Scholarship~$2,300 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Pontiac Township High School (Pontiac, Illinois) in the upper third of their class; apply in writing to First Financial Bank.
• Amy Allen Memorial ScholarshipA scholarship for students graduating from St. Petronille Catholic School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois who will continue their Catholic education at Benet Academy high school in Lisle, Illinois.
• Andrew Range Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial scholarships for baseball players from Triad High School and Truman State University, and for students at Southern Illinois University School of Law.
• Anita R Copeland ScholarshipDeadline May 1Scholarships for graduates of LaSalle-Peru Township High School (LaSalle, Illinois), awarded on character, class rank, financial need, initiative, integrity and leadership. Applications are available at the high school and due May 1.
• Anna M. Guilander Scholarship~$5,750 · Deadline VariesCollege, university, or trade school scholarships for graduating seniors of Jersey Community Unit School District 100 high school (Illinois) with a B average (3.0 GPA) and financial need. Application includes two teacher recommendations, SAT/ACT scores, grade verification, an essay, financial information, and school/community involvement.
• Argo Higher Education Foundation Scholarship$500–1,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $500, $1,000 or $1,500 for students of Argo Community High School in Summit, Illinois.
• Barger Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship~$1,846 · Deadline March 15Scholarships for graduating seniors of Mattoon, Charleston, Cumberland and Neoga high schools in Illinois; forms at each school, due March 15.
• Belleville Township High School District 201 Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship awards for students of Belleville Township High School District 201 in Belleville, Illinois.
• Betty Coughlin Charitable Trust Scholarship~$25,146 · Deadline April 22Substantial scholarships for graduating seniors of Paris High School in Paris, Illinois who will continue their education in an agriculture-related or home economics-related field. Applications are available at Prospect Bank; deadline April 22.
• Beulah Voigt Memorial Scholarship~$500 · Deadline March 15A college scholarship for a graduating senior of Peotone High School (Peotone, Illinois) who will start college the following summer or fall; applications are due March 15.
• Biltmore Country Club Scholarship~$1,947Scholarships for full-time study at accredited colleges for employees, their families and caddies of Biltmore Country Club in North Barrington, Illinois.
• BOMA Chicago Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesCourse scholarships (Ollie and RPA designation programs) for emerging commercial real estate professionals in the Chicago area, including people from underrepresented groups; nine awards last year.
• Brendan Patrick Burke Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in Cook County, Illinois.
• Briarwood Scholarship Foundation~$4,282Need- and merit-based scholarships for caddies, employees and children of employees of Briarwood Country Club in Deerfield, Illinois.
• Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund~$22,074 · Deadline October 15A large scholarship for high school seniors living in the Chicago, IL area, the Las Vegas, NV area, or Fairfield, Greens Farms, Redding, or Westport, CT, with a 3.0 GPA and ACT 22 / SAT 1100 or higher, who plan to attend an accredited four-year college in the US. Apply online with a transcript and proof of residency by October 15.
• Buettemeier Scholarship~$4,350 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Fieldcrest High School (Minonk, IL) who attended the school for at least three years and are in good academic standing. Applications go through the school counselor on the school's own schedule.
• Bushnell Arts Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline May 1Student scholarships for art-affiliated study from the Bushnell, Illinois arts foundation; applications are due May 1.
• Butterfield Country Club Scholarship~$3,772 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for young men and women employed at Butterfield Country Club (Oak Brook, Illinois) who want to pursue higher education, chosen by application and interview; 43 were awarded in the latest year and paid to their schools.
• CABAA Educational Foundation Scholarships~$6,750 · Deadline May 31Business aviation scholarships (collegiate, general/flight-training and professional) from the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association; apply online by May 31 with a 1,000-word essay and three recommendation letters, one from someone in business aviation. Preference for Chicagoland/Illinois residents and students.
• Calvin & Juanita Ritchey Whitlock Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline June 30Scholarships to attend Lewis and Clark Community College for graduates of Southwestern High School or Jersey Community High School (Jerseyville, Illinois) who enroll full time and keep a 2.0 GPA. Application with transcripts and birth certificate due June 30 (fall) or December 30 (spring).
• Camille Fieschi Chappuis Memorial Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Chester High School in Chester, Illinois. Applications go to a committee of the trustee, the school guidance counselor and a third party.
• Carlin Nalley Foundation ScholarshipCollege scholarships for outstanding graduating seniors of Lisle Senior High School in Lisle, Illinois; nine were awarded in the latest year.
• Caroline Bentley Scholarship$500–750Annual scholarship awards of $500 to $750 for students of Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 in New Lenox, Illinois.
• CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarships~$1,372Educational scholarships for graduating Illinois high school seniors from the Community Bankers Association of Illinois foundation.
• Charles A. Beebe Scholarship FundDeadline May 15Scholarships for past graduates of Forman Community High School and graduates of Midwest Central Community Unit School District 191 (Manito, Illinois area). Applications are available at Manito Community Bank.
• Charles E. Curry Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline November 30Scholarship for Illinois residents who have graduated high school and are enrolled in a four-year accredited college; apply on the foundation's form with letters of recommendation by November 30.
• Chesebro Cushman Kyser Scholarship Fund~$2,021 · Deadline March 1College scholarships for Livingston County, Illinois high school graduates (or in some cases residents). Submit the annual application with original transcripts and letters of recommendation by March 1.
• Chessmen Club of the North Shore ScholarshipsCollege scholarships in varying amounts for high school students in the Evanston, Illinois area, from a community service club.
• Chicago Farmers ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from The Chicago Farmers for students in degree programs focused on agricultural and life sciences; recent awards went to students at Western Illinois and Southern Illinois universities.
• Chicago Football Classic ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducation scholarships from the organizers of the Chicago Football Classic college football game; see the website for details.
• Chicago Golf Club Foundation Scholarships~$3,092 · Deadline VariesEducational scholarships for employees, children of employees and caddies of Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois; 38 were awarded in the latest year.
• Chicago Headline Club Foundation Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships, awards and paid college internships at Chicago-area media outlets for students pursuing journalism, from the philanthropic arm of the Chicago Headline Club; a $5,000 scholarship was recorded last year.
• Chicagoland Food Science Foundation Scholarships~$4,423 · Deadline VariesCompetitive and named college scholarships for students preparing for careers in the food and beverage industry, from a Chicago-area foundation; 13 were awarded in the latest year.
• Chicago Scholars~$1,280A college access, persistence and career program with scholarship awards for academically driven, first-generation college students from under-resourced Chicago communities; awards are paid to the college based on need and academics.
• Christie & Mabel Ruch Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline April 15Scholarships for graduates and graduating seniors of El Paso-Gridley High School (El Paso, Illinois) attending college. Applicants submit transcripts, financial need information, letters of reference and a resume to the school district.
• Christine Williams Wyatt Family Foundation Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline April 15A $1,000 scholarship for seniors at Proviso West High School in Hillside, Illinois, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher; email the completed scholarship packet by April 15.
• Cissna Park Education Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship program for students of Cissna Park schools in Cissna Park, Illinois.
• Clayton and Louise Ray Memorial Scholarship~$1,800 · Deadline April 1Scholarship for Canton High School (Canton, IL) graduates attending college; recipients are chosen by the principal and guidance office, with an April 1 deadline.
• Clement E. Armstrong Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline April 15A $1,000 freshman-year scholarship for graduates of the PORTA Community District (Petersburg, Illinois) of Lutheran or Methodist faith pursuing a physician, nursing or divinity degree; forms are available from the trustee at Havana National Bank, due April 15.
• Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for local students from the Clinton County, Illinois Farm Bureau Foundation, which supports agricultural education.
• Coach Landry Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 toward tuition and fees for 6th, 7th and 8th grade at St. Patrick's School in Washington, Illinois.
• Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for college students entering agriculture-related fields, from the Coles County, Illinois Farm Bureau Foundation.
• College Bound Opportunities Scholars~$1,269 · Deadline VariesFinancial assistance and mentoring for low-income, first-generation college students accepted into the College Bound Opportunities program (Riverwoods / Lake County, IL area).
• Collinsville Area Community Foundation Scholarships~$1,967Scholarships for students of the Collinsville, Illinois school district from the area community foundation.
• Connor Hunt Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial scholarship for a graduate of Naperville Central High School (Naperville, Illinois).
• Cory Herschler Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial college scholarship for a graduating student at Cahokia High School (Cahokia, Illinois) who has been accepted to a college and shows proof of enrollment; helps with textbooks and tuition.
• CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois Scholarships~$791Scholarships for accounting students at Illinois colleges and universities who are working toward the CPA, with emphasis on students in need.
• C-U One-to-One Mentoring ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for students who took part in the Champaign-Urbana (Illinois) One-to-One mentoring program through high school; $103,500 was awarded in the latest year.
• Dakota Opportunities in Education ScholarshipsStudent scholarships (and teacher grants) for the Dakota, Illinois school community.
• Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund~$3,797High school scholarships paid directly to the school, plus college counseling, mentoring, tutoring and summer caddie jobs, for scholars in the Chicago area over their four years of high school.
• David Dolitsky Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship fund for graduates of Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois and members of the Eagles Hockey Club.
• David E. Oram & Watseka Scholarship~$617 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for graduates of Watseka Community High School (Watseka, Illinois) attending college. Applications are available from the high school.
• DCFS Scholarship ProgramDeadline March 31 · GrantAt least 53 scholarships a year for current and former Illinois youth in care (four for children of veterans), waiving tuition and mandatory fees at Illinois community colleges and state universities.
• Dee Wilson Scholarship FundDeadline April 22Scholarships for residents of Community Unit School District 6 in Edgar County, Illinois, or graduates of Scotland and Chrisman high schools. Applications are available at Prospect Bank in Paris and at the CUSD 6 office in Chrisman.
• Diane Castillo Carver Memorial ScholarshipDeadline May 15Scholarship for graduates of Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling, Illinois majoring in the social sciences; apply in writing by May 15 with education background, plans and references. No awards were reported in the latest filing.
• District 100 Foundation ScholarshipsCollege tuition scholarships for students of Jersey Community School District 100 in Jerseyville, Illinois.
• Dorothy Footitt Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline March 1Scholarships for Carroll County, Illinois residents; apply in writing to the committee in Chadwick by March 1.
• Drywall Education and Scholarship FundScholarships for dependents of eligible members of the sponsoring drywall finishers' union fund in Darien, Illinois.
• Dundee Township Rotary Foundation Scholarships$1,000–3,000Scholarships of $1,000 to $3,000 for college students from Dundee Township, Illinois.
• DuPage Medical Society Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for medical students from the DuPage County, Illinois medical society foundation.
• Edna A. Willms Scholarship~$1,463 · Deadline May 1One scholarship a year for a graduating senior from any high school in Iroquois County, Illinois, for college, nursing school, trade school or other post-high-school training; forms are available from Prospect Bank, due May 1.
• Ed Posh-Village Links ScholarshipScholarships for local students in need in the Glen Ellyn, Illinois area, paid directly to the college; recipients report good standing each semester.
• Electrical Board of Missouri and Illinois Foundation Scholarship~$2,000Scholarships (recently $2,000 each) for students pursuing higher education in disciplines related to electrical work. See electricalboard.org.
• Elizabeth M. Anderson Scholarship~$26,204 · Deadline Usually AprilScholarship for graduates of United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois; apply through the trust department in Moline by about the end of April.
• Elmhurst Rotary Charitable Trust ScholarshipsScholarships for a few individuals each year from the Rotary charitable trust in Elmhurst, Illinois.
• Eloise Howland Scholarship Fund~$500 · Deadline February 1College scholarship for graduates of Putnam County High School (Granville, Illinois). Submit a resume of school records and activities to the Putnam County Educational Foundation by February 1.
• Erin K. Dowell Endowed Scholarship~$4,364 · Deadline November 1Scholarships for residents of Warren, Henderson, Hancock, Mercer or McDonough counties in western Illinois, with an emphasis on financial need. Applicants complete a form and send transcripts by November 1.
• Esther Hutmacher Parriott Scholarship~$2,506College scholarships for Stephenson County, Illinois students from farm families pursuing an agriculture-related degree; applications are reviewed by the trust's committee once a year.
• Esther Styma ScholarshipDeadline February 14Scholarship for graduates of La Salle-Peru Township High School who live in the City of La Salle, Illinois at graduation, judged mainly on financial need, grades, citizenship and leadership. Apply through the high school with an essay by February 14.
• Esther V. Haggerty Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarship for full-time Catlin High School (Catlin, Illinois) students attending a community college or university in the fall; apply through the guidance counselor three weeks before the school's Evening of Excellence.
• Evanston ScholarsDeadline VariesA six-year college access program for first-generation and low-income students from Evanston, Illinois, which includes scholarships for college books along with advising and support.
• Evanston Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for employees of Evanston Golf Club (Skokie, Illinois) who have financial need.
• Evelyn E Biederstedt Scholarship FundDeadline February 15Scholarships for LaSalle-Peru Township High School (LaSalle, Illinois) seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who participate in band or chorus and have financial need. Applications are due February 15.
• Fairfield Business & Professional Women Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating female seniors of Wayne County, Illinois high schools who show financial need; apply through FNB Community Bank's trust department with a transcript, ACT/SAT score and three recommendation letters; applications are reviewed quarterly.
• Fairfield Community High School Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships to help students of Fairfield Community High School (Fairfield, Illinois) attend a college or university.
• Farmington Central Academic Foundation Scholarships~$1,860Higher-education scholarships for students and graduates of Farmington High School in Farmington, Illinois; proof of enrollment is required before payment.
• Father Allen Scholarship Fund$2,000–2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $2,000 to $2,500 for students in grades 9 through 12 attending St. Bede Academy in Peru, IL.
• Florence and Joseph Seiffert Memorial Scholarship~$500 · Deadline April 1Scholarship for graduates or graduating seniors of Central High School (Breese, Illinois), Mater Dei High School (Breese) or Carlyle High School (Carlyle, Illinois) pursuing a bachelor's degree; application forms on request, due April 1.
• Florence M. Ramsey Memorial Scholarship~$775 · Deadline April 15Small scholarships for graduates of Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois; request the application from the trust officer by April 15.
• Flower University of Illinois ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students enrolled at, or enrolling within a year at, the University of Illinois, with first priority to residents of Blandinsville or Hire Township in McDonough County, Illinois; apply to an advisory committee drawn from the Bushnell-Prairie City, Macomb and West Prairie school districts. Two large grants last year.
• Foster and Maralee Overcash Scholarship~$4,385 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of Canton High School (Canton, Illinois) enrolled in a four-year college. Applications are administered by MidAmerica National Bank Wealth Management in Canton.
• Frank & Alice Godeke Scholarship~$12,500 · Deadline March 1Financial-aid scholarships for graduates of Richland County High School in Olney, Illinois pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher; two to four recipients a year, averaging about $12,500. Get the application from First National Bank in Olney; due March 1.
• Frank and Edith Catt Educational Fund~$8,000 · Deadline VariesA Jerseyville, Illinois fund that in its latest year gave $8,000 scholarships to 18 Illinois State Scholars. Contact the Jersey State Bank trust department for application details.
• Gateway Regional Medical Center Foundation Medical ScholarshipsMedical scholarships for students in the local Granite City, Illinois area, from the hospital foundation.
• George V. & Cora Betts Scholarship~$6,175 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for students living in the Atwood-Hammond Community Unit School District (Illinois) who plan to attend college full time and need financial help beyond what their parents can provide. Forms are available at Atwood-Hammond and Lovington high schools and the State Bank of Hammond.
• Georgine McDonald Trust Scholarship~$1,399 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Douglas County, Illinois residents entering the fields of medicine, agriculture, literature or fine arts; about ten small awards a year. Criteria and deadlines are published annually in the newspaper; the trust is administered by Hickory Point Bank in Decatur.
• Gladys Stratton Trust ScholarshipDeadline April 22Scholarships limited to Edgar County, Illinois residents or children of tenants farming land held in the Gladys Stratton Trust. Applications are available at Prospect Bank in Paris.
• Glen View Club Scholarship FoundationScholarships and tutoring for employees, their families and caddies of Glen View Club in Golf, Illinois; payments follow review of school transcripts.
• GO Club Foundation Scholarships~$2,679Financial help for college, trade school, HVAC or ESL classes for employees, caddies and children of employees of Glen Oak Country Club in Illinois.
• Goldsmith-Fielder Ag Scholarship~$929 · Deadline April 1Agricultural scholarships for current graduates of Carlyle High School (Carlyle, Illinois), Central High School or Mater Dei High School (Breese, Illinois); applications are at the schools or from First National Bank, due April 1.
• Grace Elizabeth Groner ScholarshipDeadline VariesGrants restricted to current students and recent graduates of Lake Forest College (Illinois), including scholarships for graduate study; contact the foundation for forms.
• Grace S. Davis Scholarship~$6,100 · Deadline RollingTuition scholarship for full-time college students of good character and ability who live or have lived in Magnolia or Hope Township, Illinois for ten years; write to the trustee with a transcript, and reapply each semester.
• Guadalupano Club of Elgin ScholarshipScholarship awards to assist Hispanic students with their education, from a community club in the Elgin, Illinois area.
• Hancock County Farm Bureau Foundation ScholarshipsStudent scholarships from the Hancock County, Illinois Farm Bureau Foundation, which supports education in agriculture, horticulture and animal sciences.
• Hannah C Watson Memorial Scholarship~$2,350 · Deadline May 15Scholarships for students from Paris High School in Edgar County, Illinois who are pursuing a teaching degree. Forms are available at Prospect Bank in Paris; due May 15.
• Harlem High School Scholarship Fund~$3,505Educational scholarships for students of Harlem High School in Machesney Park, Illinois.
• Harriet & Harry Stone Scholarship~$1,222 · Deadline April 15Scholarships administered through the Canton High School (Canton, Illinois) guidance office, with priority for students planning a career in school teaching.
• Harry and Ethely Boyd Scholarship FundDeadline VariesA scholarship for graduating seniors of Belleville Township High School District 201 (Belleville, Illinois) with strong academic promise who will pursue an undergraduate degree in arts, business, engineering or science at an accredited college. Contact the fund for details.
• Harry E. Griswold ScholarshipDeadline March 9Scholarships for graduating seniors of Meridian High School in Macon, Illinois who rank in the top 25% of their class, have good attendance and character, and show financial need. Applications are in the guidance office.
• Harvey A. & Riola Hurst Nursing Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline April 22Scholarships for students from Edgar and Clark counties, Illinois pursuing a nursing degree and RN certification, with at least a C average and not on academic probation. Applications are available at Prospect Bank in Paris.
• Havana Community Unit School Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for Havana High School (Havana, Illinois) students continuing their education beyond high school; recent listed awards were $10,000.
• Hazel Marie Boyle Scholarship~$1,111 · Deadline April 1Scholarship for Putnam County High School (Granville, Illinois) graduates planning to attend the University of Illinois, Illinois Wesleyan University or Illinois Valley Community College; apply through the school by April 1 with transcript, activities, career plans and recommendation letters.
• HEAR Scholarship~$4,768 · Deadline VariesScholarships plus a college success program for low-income Chicagoland high school seniors who show academic excellence, commitment to community and personal integrity; 96 grants were made in the year reported.
• Helen G. Moore ScholarshipScholarships for students of Paxton-Buckley-Loda schools in Paxton, Illinois.
• Helen Jordan Truitt Scholarship FundScholarships for graduates of the Illinois Valley Central District #321 high school in Chillicothe, Illinois who go on to a four-year college or university. The school district runs the application process.
• Helen Luallen Scholarship~$750 · Deadline April 22Need-based scholarships for higher education for students who live in Edgar County, Illinois; there are no restrictions on field of study. Applications are available at Prospect Bank in Paris.
• Hepner-Watts 4-H Scholarship~$500 · Deadline April 15Scholarship for graduating seniors who live in LaSalle County, Illinois, have been achievement members of a LaSalle County 4-H club for at least five years and will enroll at an Illinois college or vocational school in the fall; apply through the bank trust department by April 15.
• HFS Chicago ScholarsPartial high school scholarships plus a mentor for economically disadvantaged, academically motivated inner-city youth in Chicago; HFS works with the student's chosen high school and other funds to cover full tuition.
• Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship FundScholarships for Hispanic law students from an Illinois fund.
• Hofer Family Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline May 1One-time $1,000 scholarship for seniors at Hanover Central High School or Crown Point High School (Indiana) or Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School (Illinois) who will attend a two- or four-year accredited college. Apply with an essay about yourself to your guidance office by May 1 (Crown Point) or May 15 (the others).
• Ian Oldenburg Memorial Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesMemorial scholarship administered through Newark High School in Newark, Illinois; the board sets eligibility and deadlines each year, so ask the school for the application.
• Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarships~$2,000Scholarships of $2,000 for Illinois high school and undergraduate science students who show academic excellence in pursuing a science-related career, presented at a spring luncheon.
• Illinois Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarships~$1,482Educational assistance for future and current hospitality industry employees in Illinois, paid to the university.
• Illinois Judicial Council Foundation ScholarshipsLaw school scholarships for students attending accredited law schools in Illinois.
• Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation Scholarship~$5,709Scholarships for Illinois residents of Latino origin who are in high school or college; about 20 awards a year.
• Illinois Retail Merchants Association Scholarships~$1,842Scholarship funds for existing and prospective Illinois retailers, from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association foundation.
• Indian Creek Education Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students of Indian Creek Community School District 425 in Shabbona, Illinois.
• Indian Hill Club Scholarship Foundation~$3,733Scholarships for secondary and post-secondary tuition and tutoring support from the Indian Hill Club (Winnetka, Illinois) scholarship foundation; management confirms enrollment and reviews transcripts.
• Isabella Grimes Educational FundUp to $3,000Semester-by-semester education grants for college students who live in Jersey County, Illinois. Awards have run up to $3,000.
• Ivah and Jessie Pistono Scholarship~$3,145 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduating seniors of Christopher High School (Christopher, IL) or West Frankfort High School (West Frankfort, IL), with preference for those going to SIU Carbondale or McKendree. Application requires five teacher recommendations and a 100-word essay.
• Iva & Roy Henry Scholarship~$1,062 · Deadline April 22Scholarships for residents of Edgar County, Illinois. Applications are available at Prospect Bank in Paris.
• Jack Brokaw Trade School ScholarshipTrade school scholarships for students in the Biggsville, Illinois area; seven were awarded in the latest year.
• James & Lena Halsey Educational Trust Scholarship~$2,127 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for Canton High School (Canton, Illinois) graduates attending a four-year college; apply through the Canton High School counselor by April 1.
• James L & Leona B & Forrest B Scholarship Trust~$2,768 · Deadline April 22Tuition scholarships for residents of the Shiloh Community Unit School District #1 in Edgar County, Illinois, to be used at a state-supported public college or university in Illinois.
• Jessie V. Allhands Scholarship~$2,667 · Deadline April 1College scholarships for Edwards County High School (Albion, Illinois) graduates with at least a C average.
• JIC Community Development ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and educational resources for high school students in the Waukegan, Illinois community.
• Jim Kilburg Memorial Scholarship$5,000Two $5,000 scholarships a year, one for a male and one for a female graduating athlete at Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Illinois, who show strong work ethic, empathy, humility and compassion; two $1,000 awards also go to Mary, Seat of Wisdom School graduates.
• Joan Camp Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship for nursing students from the Princeville School District #326 in Princeville, Illinois; request the form from the fund.
• John R. Lucash Scholarship~$1,467 · Deadline December 1Scholarships for graduates of Freeburg High School in Freeburg, Illinois. Applications are available at the high school.
• Joseph B. Koomar Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarship offered through the Peotone High School (Illinois) guidance counselor; see the application for details.
• Julia Pierson Trust ScholarshipDeadline May 15Education grants for residents of the Carrollton Community School District 1 area (Carrollton, Illinois). Applicants submit a resume of academic qualifications.
• Justin Schroeder Memorial Scholarship~$2,500College scholarships of $2,500, paid by semester, for graduates of Crystal Lake South High School in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
• Kankakee Community College Foundation Scholarships~$1,668Scholarships and financial assistance for students at Kankakee Community College in Illinois; more than 200 awards a year, disbursed through the college financial aid office.
• Kankakee County 4-H Youth Foundation ScholarshipsHigher-education scholarships from the 4-H youth foundation of Kankakee County, Illinois.
• Kathryn Smith Matkov ScholarshipScholarships for graduates of Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee, Illinois who attend Knox College in Galesburg, paid to the college by trimester.
• Kenneth and Glenna Hughes ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship for a Hoopeston Area Schools (Hoopeston, Illinois) student planning to major in elementary education in college; the winner is the applicant with the highest academic grade ranking. Apply through the school superintendent's office.
• Kevin F. Kennelly Jr. Scholarship~$2,359 · Deadline VariesAnnual scholarships for freshmen attending a private high school; recent awards went to 23 students at Mt. Carmel in Chicago.
• Kevin M. Renderman Courageous Heart ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition scholarships to attend Marist High School in Chicago, Illinois for students who show the character and qualities of Kevin Renderman; $16,000 was given in the latest year.
• Lake Forest High School Applause ScholarshipsScholarships and awards for music students at Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest, Illinois from the music boosters.
• Lake Shore Country Club Education Fund ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition and educational assistance for employees of Lake Shore Country Club (Glencoe, IL), their children and grandchildren, and seasonal contractors who work at the club. Administered through Scholarship America based on need, academics and citizenship.
• LaVerna Evans Teacher's ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship for graduates of O'Fallon Township High School (O'Fallon, Illinois) who intend to become elementary or secondary teachers; applications and deadlines come through the high school.
• Laws-Tuell Scholarship Fund~$2,500 · Deadline April 15Scholarships for graduates of Canton High School (Canton, Illinois) enrolled in a four-year college program; the guidance office administers applications, due April 15.
• Lemmer-Blazer Scholarship Fund~$1,459 · Deadline July 1Scholarships for Havana High School (Havana, Illinois) graduates who are enrolled full time in college.
• Lenore Cletcher-Wessale Scholarship~$6,500 · Deadline August 31Scholarships for graduates of Tuscola High School (Tuscola, Illinois) pursuing education in medicine; apply through Hickory Point Bank by August 31 with background, GPA and why you chose the field.
• Leslie Lee Flautt Educational ScholarshipDeadline April 2Scholarships for students from Jersey Community Unit School District #100 (Jerseyville, Illinois) who are admitted to and attend Ranken Technical College in St. Louis; apply with transcripts and a certified birth certificate by April 2 for the fall semester.
• Limestone Youth Baseball Scholarship~$1,000College scholarship for graduates of Limestone Community High School (Bartonville, Illinois) who played in the Limestone youth baseball program.
• Louise J. Jones Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of Canton High School (Canton, Illinois) who attend a four-year college. Applications are handled by the Canton High School guidance office.
• Lucien A. Barnes Masonic Scholarship~$500 · Deadline April 30A scholarship for O'Fallon Township High School (O'Fallon, IL) seniors whose father or grandfather was a member in good standing of a Masonic lodge. Students apply through the high school, which evaluates applications and forwards the winner to O'Fallon Lodge No. 576.
• Lucille Flick Larson Scholarship~$2,917 · Deadline April 20Scholarships for high school graduates from the New Holland, Middletown and Greenview communities in Illinois, with second preference to graduates from anywhere in Logan County; apply through Heartland Bank by April 20 with transcript (class rank and ACT score) and two staff recommendations.
• Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications ScholarshipDeadline March 1Scholarship for students planning a college major in communications or writing; apply in writing through the Bushnell-Prairie City High School (Illinois) guidance counselor by March 1. No awards were reported in the latest filing.
• Mabel K. Toops Scholarship~$1,200Renewable college scholarships for graduates of Grayville High School in Grayville, Illinois, awarded at graduation after an application and interview; paid to the school, renewed with a transcript.
• Margaret Remington Dingle Art ScholarshipScholarships and interest-free loans for Ottawa Township High School (Ottawa, Illinois) students to further their education in sculpture and painting.
• Marie B. McKinlay ScholarshipDeadline April 22A two-year scholarship for one girl from each graduating class of Paris High School in Paris, Illinois, awarded to the senior with the highest grades who could not otherwise afford to continue her education. Applications are available at Prospect Bank in Paris.
• Marie R. & Henry J. Wagner ScholarshipDeadline FebruaryA scholarship for students pursuing a career in marketing or a closely related field with at least a 2.0 GPA, administered through the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation. Apply with the form, an essay, and the FAFSA in February.
• Marshall Community Unit School District Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for high school seniors in the Marshall, Illinois school district.
• Martin Scholarship Fund~$4,714 · Deadline March 1College scholarships for residents of the Odell, Illinois school, library or fire district; applications are due March 1.
• Mary Davis McKnight Scholarship~$6,250 · Deadline VariesScholarships for residents of Knox County, Illinois who have at least one deceased parent.
• Mary Jane Coogan Scholarship~$6,711 · Deadline April 15A college scholarship for a graduating senior of Lane Tech High School in Chicago who has been admitted to an accredited college, shows excellence in English, and has financial need. Apply by April 15 with recommendation letters, proof of admission, a financing statement, and a 250-word essay.
• Mary Perisho & Nina Rall McConkey Scholarship~$2,900 · Deadline April 22Scholarship for a home economics student of Paris High School (Paris, Illinois) continuing in home economics at any institution; forms are at Prospect Bank, due April 22.
• Mather High School Alumni ScholarshipScholarships for students of Mather High School in Chicago from its alumni scholarship fund.
• Matthew Berry ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for high school seniors at Tinley Park High School and the surrounding community (Tinley Park, Illinois), funded by a memorial golf outing. Application details are not in the filing.
• Maxine Smith Nursing Scholarship~$4,378 · Deadline VariesScholarships (and book money) for students with financial need and at least a 2.5 GPA attending Graham Hospital School of Nursing (Canton, Illinois) or Methodist School of Nursing; apply with an essay and a faculty recommendation. Eleven were awarded in the latest year.
• McClain Scholarship~$3,367 · Deadline April 22Scholarships for residents of Edgar or Vermilion County, Illinois studying agriculture, nursing, teaching, law, medicine or dentistry. Applications are available at Prospect Bank in Paris.
• McHenry County Chiefs of Police Educational Grant~$1,000One educational grant a year for a family of a local law enforcement officer in McHenry County, Illinois.
• McHenry County Farm Bureau Agricultural Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students studying agriculture and related fields, from the McHenry County (Illinois) Farm Bureau foundation.
• McKinlock Post Foundation Scholarships~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships paid to colleges for local high school graduates in the Lake Forest, IL area who are heading to college or other post-secondary programs.
• Menard County Farm Bureau Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships supporting agricultural education from the Menard County (Illinois) Farm Bureau Foundation.
• M. & H. Howe Scholarship~$31,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarship for Waukegan High School (Illinois) students; apply in writing to Fifth Third Bank around April 1.
• Mid-Central Illinois Carpenters ScholarshipScholarships for children and stepchildren of active members in good standing of the Mid Central Illinois Regional Council of Carpenters.
• Mike Wagner Memorial Scholarship~$500 · Deadline VariesMerit scholarships of $500 a year toward college expenses for graduates of Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Illinois, publicized through the school's guidance counselor office.
• Miss Illinois Scholarship OrganizationDeadline VariesScholarships for young women who compete in the Miss Illinois program.
• Miss World Festival Queen Pageant ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for contestants and winners of the Miss World Festival Queen Pageant in Kewanee, Illinois; about $2,000 awarded last year.
• Moneta E. Bell Scholarship~$8,425 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Havana High School (Havana, Illinois) and A-C Central High School (Virginia, Illinois area); forms and information come from the trustee, Havana National Bank. Four awards averaging about $8,400 were made last year.
• Monetary Award Program (MAP) GrantUp to $8,400 · Deadline April 23 · GrantIllinois' main need-based grant for residents attending approved Illinois colleges; eligibility is determined from the FAFSA with no grades or test scores required, and funds run out in spring.
• Monster Education Foundation ScholarsDeadline VariesLeadership and college-prep program starting in middle school for selected young people from under-resourced neighborhoods on Chicago's South and West sides, with scholarships for post-secondary education.
• Monticello Area Education Foundation Scholarships~$3,325Scholarships for high school graduates of the Monticello, Illinois school district.
• Nannette and Walter A. Ramsey Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline April 15Scholarships for graduates of a Shelby County, Illinois high school accepted to a four-year college, renewable up to four years with a 2.75 GPA; apply through Shelby County State Bank with transcripts and a reference letter by April 15. Eighteen $5,000 awards last year.
• Naperville Education Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for high school seniors who attended a Naperville Community Unit School District 203 school, for college degree programs.
• Newton Community High School Scholarship Foundation~$3,565College scholarships for students of Newton Community High School in Newton, Illinois.
• New Trier High School Scholarship Trust~$3,498Financial assistance for worthy graduates of New Trier High School (Northfield/Winnetka, Illinois) to continue their education beyond high school; college acceptance is documented in the application.
• Nick Carter ScholarshipDeadline May 1Scholarship for graduates of Beardstown High School in Beardstown, Illinois; apply on the form supplied by the high school by May 1.
• Norridge Cares ScholarshipsDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarship funds for members of the Norridge, IL community.
• Norris City Omaha Alumni Association Scholarship Fund~$10,000An alumni association in the Norris City and Omaha, Illinois area that awards large scholarships (recently $10,000 each) to graduating high school seniors.
• Northmoor Country Club Employee and Caddie ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for employees and caddies of Northmoor Country Club (Illinois) and their children, administered through Scholarship America; $81,000 in grants last year.
• North Riverside Youth Program and Educational Scholarship FundHigher-education scholarships for tuition and approved school expenses for residents of the Village of North Riverside, Illinois.
• Northwestern Naval ROTC ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in Northwestern University's Naval ROTC program, awarded on nondiscriminatory criteria; recent awards were about $5,750 to $7,300.
• Oberlin Charitable Trust Scholarship~$1,367 · Deadline Usually MarchScholarships for seniors graduating from Altamont, Beecher City, Dieterich, Effingham, North Clay, St. Anthony, St. Elmo, Stewardson or Teutopolis high schools in Illinois; apply (typically by March) with a 200-300 word essay, transcript and recommendation letters.
• Oliver A. Ruff Educational and Mentoring Scholarship$1,500Scholarships of $1,500 plus ongoing mentoring for Evanston Township High School students from underserved backgrounds pursuing post-high-school education at an accredited institution.
• One Million Degrees Scholars ProgramLast-dollar scholarships, stipends and enrichment grants plus tutoring, coaching and workshops for community college students accepted into the One Million Degrees program in Chicago; about 730 scholars were supported in the latest year.
• One Stop Beauty Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for people in recovery from addiction to attend One Stop Beauty School in Chicago, Illinois.
• Oregon Rotary Club Foundation Scholarships~$3,409Educational scholarships from the Rotary Club foundation in Oregon, Illinois.
• Orlan W. Pflasterer MD Scholarship~$1,167 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors living in Randolph, Washington or Perry counties, Illinois, or in the townships of Marissa, St. Libory, Fayetteville, New Athens or Lenzberg in St. Clair County; applications must be submitted by a high school teacher or administrator.
• Otto Bender ScholarshipDeadline April 1Tuition scholarships for graduates or graduating seniors of Carlyle High School (Community Unit District #1, Carlyle, Illinois) planning four years of college. Application requires transcripts, three references and financial information.
• Painters District Council No. 14 Scholarship Fund~$4,115Scholarships for children of eligible participants of the Painters District Council No. 14 (Chicago area) scholarship fund; students must be enrolled full time and submit fall semester grades.
• Patrick B. Harper Scholarship~$786 · Deadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for students who attended a Crystal Lake/Cary Community High School District 155 school (Illinois) and have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0; apply on the foundation website with an essay about adversity you have overcome to attend college.
• PEAK ScholarshipsTuition scholarships plus adult mentors for at-risk youth attending Holy Trinity High School in Chicago, from the Partnership to Educate and Advance Kids.
• Peoria County Farm Bureau Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students interested in agriculture from the Peoria County, Illinois Farm Bureau Foundation.
• Peoria Medical Society Foundation ScholarshipUp to $3,000 · Deadline Usually JanuaryMerit- and need-based scholarships up to $3,000 for three-year residents of Peoria, Tazewell or Woodford counties, Illinois with a 3.0 GPA who have completed a full-time semester in a professional bachelor's program (nursing, dietetics, allied health) or graduate program (medicine, nursing, PT, OT, pharmacy); apply by mid-January with a reference letter, personal statement and transcripts.
• Peoria Promise~$967 · Deadline VariesTuition assistance for qualified students attending Illinois Central College; there is an application and detailed eligibility rules, and funds are paid after courses are completed.
• Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 ScholarshipDeadline VariesFour-year college grants, paid to the college, for Pittsfield High School (Pittsfield, Illinois) students; submit the aid application to the school guidance counselor, who forwards it to the fund's board.
• Project Lifeline ScholarshipsScholarships and educational assistance, paid directly to schools, for young people who have been involved in the Cook County, Illinois juvenile justice system.
• Providence Englewood Charter School Foundation ScholarshipsAcademic and need-based scholarships for secondary or post-secondary education for current or former students of Providence Englewood Charter School in Chicago.
• Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce ScholarshipsTuition scholarships for underserved students pursuing a college degree, from the African American chamber of commerce serving the Aurora, Illinois quad-county area.
• Rachel Cantrall Charitable Trust Scholarship~$5,235 · Deadline March 1Scholarships for Springfield High School (Springfield, Illinois) students graduating in June who plan a four-year course of study; get the form from the school guidance office and submit it with a transcript by March 1.
• Ralph & Consuelo Green Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline April 15Scholarship for Canton High School (Canton, Illinois) graduates enrolled in a four-year college degree program; the Canton High School guidance office administers applications, due April 15.
• Ray & Judy Porten Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship for graduating seniors of Wauconda High School (Wauconda, Illinois) who meet the scholarship criteria; apply through the high school in March-April.
• Ray Price ScholarshipAcademic and vocational scholarships for qualified graduates of Illinois School District 205 (South Holland area).
• Reavis High School Scholarship FoundationScholarships for students of Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois.
• Ridgemoor Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and other educational support for employees of Ridgemoor Country Club (Harwood Heights, IL), their families, and the club's caddies. Seventeen awards were made in the latest year.
• Riverside Golf Club Scholarship~$2,234 · Deadline VariesScholarships for caddies with at least two years at Riverside Golf Club (North Riverside, Illinois) who are enrolled in an approved college and keep passing grades; apply with a statement and the club's form.
• River Valley Players Scholarship~$500A small scholarship from a community performing-arts group in Henry, Illinois for applicants going on to further study.
• Robert E. Shepherd Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline April 4Scholarships for high school seniors who are dependent children of members in good standing of BAC Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois (bricklayers union) and are accepted full time to an undergraduate program; apply by April 4 with transcripts, ACT/SAT scores and two essays.
• Robert Gilliam Memorial ScholarshipUp to $3,000 · Deadline January 1One-year scholarships of up to $3,000 for students chosen from Elgin, Illinois high schools and local social agencies; apply by January 1 with a parent/guardian form, income tax return and financial form.
• Robert J. Loftus Endowment & Scholarship FundPartial tuition scholarships for families who need financial help to send their children to Saint Raymond School, a private Catholic school in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
• Robert N. Brewer Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships for graduates of Herrin High School and Marion High School (Illinois) with a cumulative GPA of C or better; request the form from the foundation.
• Rockford Association for Minority Management ScholarshipsScholarships for graduating high school seniors in the Rockford, Illinois area; the number and size depend on the annual banquet fundraising.
• Rockford PromiseFull-tuition scholarships for graduates of Rockford Public Schools (Rockford, Illinois), paid to the college for credit hours taken; about 400 students are supported.
• Ronald and Florence Beaty Scholarship~$2,625 · Deadline May 1Scholarship for graduates of PORTA Community Unit District 202 High School in Petersburg, Illinois; apply in writing with your academic record to Alliance Community Bank by May 1.
• Rotary Club of McHenry Charitable Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships from the Rotary Club of McHenry, Illinois; see the club website.
• Rotary Club of Sparta-Henderson Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline FebruaryA one-time scholarship for a graduating high school senior in Sparta, Illinois; submit the completed application and any supplemental essays in February.
• Rudy Scholarship~$25,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarship for graduating seniors of Wauconda High School in Wauconda, Illinois; the application comes from the school and is due April 1.
• Russell C. & Sylvia B. Swinehart Scholarship~$800 · Deadline May 11Small scholarship for graduates of Neoga High School (Neoga, Illinois) to help with higher-education expenses; request the application from Washington Savings Bank in Mattoon by May 11.
• Ruth Pinnell Scholarship Loan Fund~$2,000 · Deadline April 22Scholarships for residents of Edgar County, Illinois pursuing education in nursing or teaching; high school students and graduates, full-time workers and homemakers with minor children are all eligible. Applications at Prospect Bank; deadline April 22.
• Sandra Denise Hill Memorial Scholarship~$4,000 · Deadline April 1A scholarship for graduating seniors of Evanston Township High School (Evanston, IL) heading to college, an associate degree program or a trades certification. Applicants submit a Google form, a short essay on career goals and an ETHS transcript.
• Sara Elizabeth Stubblefield Foundation Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline April 30College or vocational-school scholarship for Illinois high school seniors who have epilepsy and are under a physician's care. Previous recipients in good standing may reapply; deadline April 30.
• Savitri Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for low-income high school students in the greater Chicago area (or in India) who are seeking higher education.
• Scholarship Assistance FundDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for students in the Prospect Heights, Illinois area, run as a Dollars for Scholars chapter.
• Scholarships for Illinois Residents (Trinity College)~$92,830Tuition scholarships and internship grants for Illinois residents attending Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut; six scholarships last year, paid to the college.
• School Foundation of CUSD 3 ScholarshipDeadline March 15Scholarships for high school graduates of Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 in Illinois; applications are due March 15.
• Schoon Educational Scholarship~$2,143 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for graduates of high schools in Ogle County, Illinois; get the application from your school guidance counselor and apply by May 1.
• SCHS Academic Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships and awards for students of Salem Community High School in Salem, Illinois.
• Shantinath Educational Foundation Scholarship$5,000–7,000 · Deadline VariesRenewable scholarships of $5,000 to $7,000 a year (up to four years) for one or two Highland Park High School (Highland Park, Illinois) graduates who are first-generation college students with a 3.25+ GPA and financial need, accepted to a two- or four-year college; STEM majors preferred. Apply with an essay, transcript, financial aid documents, three recommendation letters and proof of acceptance.
• Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for local students from the Shelby County, Illinois Farm Bureau foundation, which focuses on agricultural education.
• Sherry A. Kloeppel Memorial ScholarshipScholarship funds for deserving individuals from Maryville Academy (Des Plaines, Illinois), administered by Huntington Bank with a scholarship committee.
• Sims Family Scholarship~$1,333 · Deadline March 15Scholarship for Herscher High School (Herscher, IL) seniors who will attend an Illinois state-supported university; application from the foundation, due March 15.
• Southwestern Illinois Laborers District Council ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for dependents of members of the Laborers local unions in the Southwestern Illinois Laborers District Council who meet academic performance standards.
• Southwestern School Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students of Southwestern High School in Piasa, Illinois, funded by the foundation's annual banquet.
• St. Clair County Scholarship$400–2,000 · Deadline June 1A $2,000 award to the graduating senior with the highest ACT or SAT composite score in St. Clair County, Illinois (split if tied); students must live in and attend a county high school, and each high school submits its top score with a seven-semester transcript by June 1. The trust also runs the Comment Scholarship.
• Steve and Lisa Persinger Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for local students in the Flora, Illinois area, from a family foundation; the filing gives no other details.
• Steve Maxheimer Memorial Scholarship$1,500–3,000College scholarships of $3,000 (and one $1,500 award to Illinois Central College) for young men and women from Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties in Illinois with an interest in golf, or from Washington Community High School.
• Stump Memorial Scholarship FundDeadline April 15Scholarships for students from Mattoon, Illinois and surrounding communities. Applications are available at area high schools and at Washington Savings Bank.
• Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program (TISP)Deadline September 18 · Service-for-aid programPays up to full cost of attendance for Illinois residents from high-need Illinois public school districts preparing to teach, in exchange for teaching in an Illinois district with high teacher vacancies.
• Teresa Noelle Knabe Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving students pursuing degrees in the healthcare sciences, from a Rockford, Illinois memorial foundation; no awards were made in 2024. See the website.
• Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for college-bound students from the south suburbs of Chicago, from an Alpha Phi Alpha chapter foundation that also runs a leadership program for minority high school males.
• Thomas R. Evans & Pauline G. Evans Scholarship~$7,962 · Deadline March 15Scholarships for graduating seniors of Chester High School (Chester, Illinois), with preference for students attending Washington University to study business or finance. Apply with an essay and teacher recommendations by March 15.
• Tim and Lillian Soldwedel Scholarship~$7,391 · Deadline June 15Scholarships for Pekin High School (Pekin, Illinois) graduates who attend a four-year university to study parks and recreation management or fine arts and theatre, or who attend Bradley University. Apply by written request to the Pekin High School superintendent with GPA, proof of graduation and degree choice.
• Tompkins-Wolf Scholarship~$975 · Deadline May 1Small scholarships for graduates of Lewistown High School or Cuba High School (Illinois) attending a four-year college. Recipients are selected by the Cuba High School principal and guidance office; due May 1.
• Trace Bittle ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors in the Johnson County, Illinois area. Fifteen were awarded in the latest year.
• Train of Thought Project Scholarship~$5,475 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for students graduating from the high schools in Goreville, Vienna or Anna, Illinois. Applicants submit a form, an essay, proof of college admission and a letter of recommendation by April 1.
• Velma A. Denny Scholarship Trust~$5,333 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of Canton High School (Canton, Illinois) enrolled in a four-year college; applications are administered by MidAmerica National Bank and due April 1.
• Verl I. Brooks ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarships for students who lived in Rivoli Township, Mercer County, Illinois for at least two years before high school graduation; applications are due June 1.
• Walter E. and Mary Lee Buntain ScholarshipDeadline May 1Scholarships for graduates of Chrisman High School (Chrisman, Illinois) pursuing higher education; applications come from the high school and are due May 1. Six were awarded in the latest year.
• Walter F. Schmidt ScholarshipDeadline July 15Scholarships for Crawford County high school graduates enrolled at Lincoln Trail College (Robinson, Illinois). Application forms come from First Financial Bank in Terre Haute.
• Walter H. and Dorris Ann Beers Scholarship~$19,173 · Deadline March 1Large scholarships for graduating seniors of Bushnell-Prairie City Unit 170 (Bushnell, Illinois) who live in the district and have good character, a good academic record and some extracurricular activities; apply through the high school guidance counselor by March 1.
• Wanda M. Hart & Willis Edward Hart Scholarship~$1,207 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Crawford County, Illinois high schools who are enrolled full time at a junior college, college, or university. Applications come from First Financial Bank; the deadline is set each year on the form.
• Ward Educational ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarship for students who live within 10 miles of Pleasant Hill, Illinois. Apply by sending a letter with your name, address and phone number to the Community District 3 board.
• Warren Billy Cherry ScholarshipScholarship in memory of an Evanston, Illinois educator, for enriching the children and institutions of Evanston; see the fund's website.
• Wayne City High School Scholarship Foundation~$1,728 · Deadline Usually AprilScholarships for graduates of Wayne City Community High School in Wayne City, Illinois; the application covers GPA, activities, work, military service, college plans and need, and is due in April each year.
• Westmoreland Country Club Scholarship Fund~$3,092College and vocational school scholarships for employees, their families and caddies of Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette, Illinois.
• White County Farm Bureau Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing a degree in agriculture, from the White County (Illinois) Farm Bureau Foundation.
• Wilfried Wilke ScholarshipScholarships for students of Riverside-Brookfield Township High School (District 208, Illinois) to defray the cost of intensive German language study in German-speaking countries.
• William Archie Schroeder Scholarship~$2,355 · Deadline May 15Scholarships for Menard County, Illinois high school graduates who need financial help with college. Application forms are available from Alliance Community Bank in Petersburg.
• Wilmington 209-U Foundation for Excellence ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for graduates of Wilmington Community School District 209-U in Wilmington, Illinois.