Illinois Scholarships
Illinois scholarships work in tandem with financial aid to help students afford their higher education. These scholarships are available to Illinois residents as well as students attending colleges in the state.
Students will find that Illinois scholarships come from a variety of sources. Some come directly from Illinois colleges and universities while others are won by applying to opportunities from private businesses, charitable organizations, and more. They can be awarded based on academic performance, financial need, volunteer work, and extracurricular involvement.
To find Illinois scholarships that you qualify for, simply create a free profile on Fastweb. We will match you to scholarships for which you meet the requirements; all you have to do is apply.
Illinois College Scholarships
Minority Teachers of Illinois ScholarshipIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline March 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship is available to Illinois residents who are planning to become preschool, elementary or secondary school teachers. To be considered for this award, you must be a high school graduate or hold a GED and be of African- American/ Black, Hispanic- American, Asian- American or Native American origin. You... View Scholarship Details |
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Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois ScholarshipHispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois |
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award $5,000 |
deadline January 24, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois Scholarship is available to Hispanic / Latino law students who have a connection to the state of Illinois. This can be defined as living, have lived, or planning to live in Illinois. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and commitment to the Latino community. View Scholarship Details |
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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois ScholarshipIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship is available to students in Illinois who have been named as a Golden Apple Scholar by the Golden Apple Foundation, are U.S. citizens/permanent residents, and are enrolled in a postsecondary course of study leading to initial teacher licensure or taking additional courses needed to gain Illinois... View Scholarship Details |
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Marvin Johnson ScholarshipHeritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Marvin Johnson Scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend an accredited four- year college or university within Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky. You must also be a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company in order to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel. View Scholarship Details |
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Woodward ScholarshipIowa Newspaper Association |
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award Varies |
deadline February 14, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Woodward Scholarship is available to students pursuing study in journalism, communications, mass communications, photojournalism, graphic design, marketing or public relations. You must be attending a college / university in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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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 Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver AwardIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Varies |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Award is available to Illinois teachers or students who are pursuing a career in special education. To be considered for this renewable award, you must either be a graduating Illinois senior ranked in the upper half of your graduating class or hold a valid teaching certificate in an area... 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
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Computer Science
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Architecture
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Economics
- Chemistry