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
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship ContestRegions Bank |
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award $8,000 |
deadline September 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest is open to students who are at least 16 years of age and reside or attend school in states with Regions Bank full service branches. To be considered, you must submit a video or essay on an individual you know personally who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve... 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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CPA Exam Award - Illinois CPA SocietyIllinois CPA Society |
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award $1,000 |
deadline January 30, 2027 |
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DescriptionThe CPA Exam Award is open to students taking the CPA exam. You must be a U.S. citizen, be an Illinois resident, and be attending an Illinois college or university to be considered for this award. You must also have a final cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent, be pre-approved to test by the Illinois Board of Examiners, complete all four parts... 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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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
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Business
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Biology
- Psychology
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Political Science and Government
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Finance
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- English Language and Literature
- Engineering
