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9/29/2025OWL ScholarshipScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities you're looking for.Click Here to ApplyNational
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9/30/25, 4pm Central timeCoca-Cola Scholars ProgramThe Coca-Cola Scholars Program is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post - secondary institution in the U.S. Home - schooled students may also apply.Click here to applyNational
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9/30/25Don’t Text and Drive ScholarshipThe Don't Text and Drive Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students. You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident and complete a short statement on why you pledge not to text and drive in order to qualify for this award.Click here to applyNational
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9/30/2025SM ScholarshipThe $2,000 SM Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:

A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.		Click here to applyNational
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10/1/2025Girls Impact the world scholarship awardsThe ConnectHER Film Festival is an international youth competition that welcomes short films about issues that impact women and girls. Before making a film for submission, please read all of the following entry requirements and FAQs. We are excited to see your submissions! Good luck!Click here to applyNational
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10/8/2025AES Engineering ScholarshipWe are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?		Click here for more informationNational
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10/15/2025Niche ScholarshipCovering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true. It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $40,000 to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses.Click Here to applyNational
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10/15/25Women In Aviation International ScholarshipApplications for the 2026 general WAI scholarship program are open from July 15 - October 15, 2025. Only current members of Women in Aviation International are eligible to apply. You may apply for up to three scholarships. The deadline to submit an application for the general WAI scholarships will be October 15, 2025.Click here to applyNational
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11/1/25Electric: Mobile Device IT Innovation ScholarshipIT Innovation Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergrad who has a passion for innovating in the mobile IT (software or hardware) space. The scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey their idea for a useful innovation in MDM technology.Click here to applyNational
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11/1/25Bruce Fishkin ScholarshipFormed in 2010, the Fund will award up to the entire cost of a college education for those outstanding students we believe most deserve an investment of our time and money.

We are in search of high school students in their senior year who seek to challenge themselves to succeed and accomplish what most people never imagine. Selection is based upon application essays, followed by personal interviews. This is NOT a need-based scholarship.		Click here for more information and to applyNational
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11/6/25Regeneron Sceince Talent SearchThe Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. Alumni have made extraordinary contributions to science and have earned many of the world’s most distinguished science and math honors, including thirteen Nobel Prizes. Annually, nearly 2,500 high school seniors from around the country accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math or engineering research and completing an entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The competition recognizes 300 student scholars and their schools each year and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D.C. to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, and meet with notable scientists and government leaders. Each year, Regeneron STS scholars and finalists compete for $3.1 million in awards.Click here to applyNational
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11/12/25Elks Most Valuable Student ScholarshipThe Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2025 competition.
Male and female students compete separately.

Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.		Click here to applyNational
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11/13/25 (Part 1)Greenhouse ScholarsTo be eligible, students must: Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution, Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, or North Carolina, Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above, Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000), Possess excellent leadership skills, the ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to their community. Click here to applyNational
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11/15/2510 words or less scholarshipA) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2026.Click here to applyNational
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11/17/25National Space Club ScholarshipSince 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be academically strong and excel in public speaking.In addition to speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $20,000. This scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in High School through graduate students studying at an accredited educational institution in the United States, who has definite plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields.Click Here to applyNational
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11/30/25American Welding Society ScholarshipsEligibility, application process, and deadlines vary for some Section Scholarships. Please check your local AWS Section website for additional information related to local scholarships. Click here to learn more & applyNational
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12/1/25Visionary ScholarshipApplicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior and must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels are encouraged to apply.All high school grades are eligible to apply. See link for details about process and awards.Click here to applyNational
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12/15/25Common App ScholarshipTo encourage students to spend more time preparing for the Common App, Scholarship Guidance has created an annual scholarship to reward students.Click here to applyNational
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12/31/25AAIA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson ScholarshipThe AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship was created in 2022 to encourage young women to study aerospace engineering and pursue a career in the aerospace defense industry. The scholarship is named for Marillyn Hewson, former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation. She joined Lockheed Martin in 1983 as an industrial engineer. During her career she held leadership positions across the corporation, including president and chief operating officer; executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Electronic Systems business area; president of Lockheed Martin Systems Integration; executive vice president of Global Sustainment for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.Click Here to ApplyNational
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12/31/25Thiel High School FellowshipFounded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011, the Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation's network of founders, investors, and scientists.Click here to applyNational
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12/31/25Healthcare Leaders ScholarshipThe Nurse.org $1,500 Healthcare Leaders scholarship is offered to students entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program related to nursing or medicine. Applicants must be US citizens, at least 17 years of age, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.Click here to applyNational
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12/31/25Perseverance ScholarshipIf you are a student that has suffered a life-altering birth injury or childhood injury, we would like to hear your story. We understand that sustaining a birth or childhood injury can impact all aspects of your life, and we would love for you to share your story about how you have persevered in the face of the challenges presented by your injury to pursue higher education. To apply for this scholarship, we ask that you share in a 750-1,000 word essay how your birth/childhood injury has presented challenges in your life and how you overcame those challenges to be where you are today, pursuing a college degree.Click here to applyNational
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Now Open!Golden Apple ScholarsBenefits: • Up to $23,000 in financial assistance • Paid Scholar Institutes • Extensive classroom teaching experience • Academic and social-emotional support • Job placement assistance • Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty Eligibility: • Students attending Illinois schools who are high school seniors, university freshmen/sophomores and community college students • Illinois resident, U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or Illinois Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student • Standardized test scores are optional/not required this yearClick Here To ApplyState
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12/15/2025Science Ambassador Scholarship$20,000 tuition scholarships for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Click here for more information and to applyNational
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1/1/26Fehr Graham ScholarshipFehr Graham, an engineering and environmental firm with offices in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin, believes in the power of education to help shape bright futures. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the Fehr Graham Scholarship, which is a chance for high school seniors to get financial support to pursue their dreams in science, technology, math and engineering. Click here to applyLocal
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1/7/2026Jackie Robinson Foundation ScholarshipTo be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Be a United States citizen, - Present evidence of financial need, - Demonstrate a record of academic excellence, - Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service, - Submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year*, - Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university, - Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
*JRF recognizes the challenges of taking standardized tests during the COVID-19 pandemic; applicants who do not HAVE TEST SCORES to submit will not be disadvantaged in the selection process.		Click here to applyNational
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1/17/2025Illinois School Counselor AssociationThe scholarship can be used to support the following post-secondary options: 4 year college/university, 2 year college/university, Trade school, Apprenticeship/Vocational program. Essay prompts (required) 250 words, max: 1. Describe your post-secondary educational and career goals in detail, and explain how receiving this scholarship will alleviate financial burdens and support your educational aspirations. Please provide specific examples. 2. Discuss the mentorship and support you've experienced from your school counselor throughout high school, going beyond schedule adjustments. Describe the ways in which this support has equipped you to take advantage of the opportunities that you will encounter in college/post-high school.Click here to apply.State
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Not yet Open, Previously due in JanuaryGE-Reagan Foundation ScholarshipHigh school seniors nationwide who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are invited to apply for the 2025 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. This program annually provides college-bound students with $10,000 renewable scholarships – up to $40,000 total per recipient – and supports them as they lead and serve in college and beyond.Click here to applyNational
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Not yet Open, Previously due in JanuaryAmazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program
Applicants to the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program must be:
Be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible to work in the US.
Be high school seniors who are currently enrolled in or who have completed an advanced placement computer science course or who have taken an advanced placement computer science test.
Be planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year majoring in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or other computer related field of study.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Demonstrate financial need.
Immediate family members of Amazon employees or its subsidiaries are not eligible to apply.		Click here to applyNational
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Not yet Open, Previously due in JanuaryEquitible Excellence ScholarshipWe’re committed to students who show potential. Those with the courage to pursue what’s possible; display strength in managing challenges; share wisdom with others. The Equitable Excellence Award is our promise to those individuals dedicated to achieving their dreams:
-Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
-Be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
-Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with photographs for use in Program promotion/information.		Click here for applicationNational
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Not yet Open, Previously due in JanuaryPurdue Alumni Club of ChicagoScholarship opportunity available to students who have applied to Purdue University. The Purdue Alumni Club of Chicago is offering a scholarship only for students residing in the Chicagoland area.Click here to applyLocal
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Not yet Open, Previously due in JanuarySociety of Women Engineers ScholarshipsTo qualify - student must identify as a woman and be studing engineering full time and be an incoming freshman - graduate student. For all SWE scholarships, applicants complete one application and are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.Click Here for More Information
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Not yet Open, Previously due in JanuaryThe Dream.US ScholarshipApplications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2018. The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
-Have significant unmet financial need;
-Have graduated or will graduate from a United States high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) by the end of the 2023-24 academic year;
-Graduated or will graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale; -Eligible for in-state tuition at one of the partner colleges;
-More details on website.
 To Learn More or Apply, Click hereNational
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Not yet Open, Previously due in JanuaryDean Ritter Scholarship for deaf/hard of hearing Must have significant hearing loss in one or both ears.
Must be a resident of the state of Illinois (citizenship not a requirement).
Currently a high school senior in good standing.
Financial need will be considered.
You will need 2 letters of recommendation to complete your application (can be submitted on the form below or mailed in to the address in the application).		Click here to applyState-wide
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2/15/26IAA Foundation Scholarship ProgramThe IAA foundation enchances the future of agriculture by providing scholarships to Illinois Farm Families. Scholarships range from $1000 - $7500. See website for details, criteria, eligibility, and FAQS.Click here for more informationState
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2/15/26Hispanic Heritage FundApplication opens January 1st. Eligibility: -Must be of Hispanic heritage
-U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
-Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
-Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2022-2023 academic year
-Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)		Click here to learn more & to applyNational
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2/15/26The General Federation of Women's ClubsThe General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a philanthropic organization, founded in 1894, is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. This year, our organization has $12,000 in monetary scholarships for the academic fall semester of 2022.

The scholarships available are in the studies of:
Art, Civic Engagement, Drama, Music, and Vocational Studies.

Applicants (male or female) must be a graduating high school senior, current college student and/or an adult returning to school. The applicant must be attending a vocational school, junior college, college, or university located IN Illinois in Fall 2022.		Click here for application and more informationState
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2/28/2026Brian E Wagner Scholarship FundQualifying Criteria
• Must have graduated 8th grade from a school in Elmhurst, IL. or be currently enrolled at a
high school in Elmhurst, IL.
• Participated in a minimum of 3 extracurricular activities throughout time spent in high school
• Submit a copy of your official high school transcript
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation from a: teacher, coach, boss, community leader, etc. that
you have interacted with in the last five years
• During years at high school, fulfilled 25 hours of volunteer outreach service toward a cause
you are committed to
• There is no minimum GPA requirement for this scholarship, therefore, all students are
welcome to apply
• If selected as a finalist, submit proof of acceptance to a college, trade school or institution of
higher learning and enrollment for the upcoming fall semester
Click here to see the Brochure!

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Due dates beyond this point reflect LAST SCHOOL YEAR'S due date. Updated dates will be added as they come in. Feel free to still explore these sites to learn about past requirements and winners!
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2/13/25Paramount Tall Club of Chicago and Tall Club International ScholarshipsTo apply for the local PTC scholarship, a student must meet PTC's minimum height requirements of 5'10" for females and 6'2" for males, be a graduating high school senior, and plan to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college this fall.Click here to applyLocal
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2/21/25Beta Sigma Psi Scholarships for High School StudentsThis is a scholarship application for a $3,000 scholarship given out to a Christian male freshman attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2025. Please complete all required fields. Runner-ups may have the opportunity to be eligible for $1,000. There is no obligation to join Beta Sigma Psi to receive this award.
Click here for U of I application College Based
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2/28/25The Aidan Shea Foundation ScholarshipThe Aidan Shea Foundation is pleased to offer this $25,000 scholarship to one of Aidan’s classmates graduating in the spring of 2025. The following items are required in order to be considered: *Application *Your resume, which highlights extracurricular and work experiences and demonstrates at least 10 hours of volunteer service hours with a cause to which you are committed.
*A copy of your unofficial York High School transcript or most recent report card showing cumulative GPA.
*One letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, boss or community leader with whom you have interacted in the last five years.
Proof of acceptance to a college, trade school or institution of higher learning for the fall semester of 2025-2026.
*FAFSA documentation demonstrating financial need for attendance.
*A 200-word essay on the topic: “Why I Deserve the Aidan Shea Foundation Scholarship.”
Click here to apply.
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2/28/25Zonta Club of Oak Brook Women in STEM The Zonta Club of Oak Brook Women in STEM Award encourages women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in STEM fields.
The Zonta Club of Oak Brook award recipient receives US $1500.		Click here to applyLocal
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Scholarship applications are available in FebruaryRobert Cleveland and Kenneth Dodge Memorial Scholarship Award The FranCenter of Darien, Illinois, has two scholarships of $750 each available to high school seniors with a diagnosed learning disability who are enrolling in a two or four year college, university or trade school. Click here to applyLocal
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3/1/25The Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah ScholarshipBased on financial need and scholastic ability. Click here for more information and to download the appliactionState
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3/1/25Foundation 649The Foundation 649 Scholarship is a grant of $4,000 over the course of 4 years that can be applied to college tuition and expenses. To maintain eligibility each year, there will be a brief check-in and renewal process at the end of each school year. Eligibility: -Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2023 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college
-Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander
-Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes
-Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship
-Be a US citizen, resident, or foreign national. Undocumented students are also welcome to apply.		For more information and to apply Click HERENational
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3/1/25Richard A Maass Memorial ScholarshipMust complete application, write an essay, 500 to 700 words on the importance in quality products and/or services to the future of our country.Click here to apply and for more detailsRegional
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3/2/25IACAC ScholarshipOn behalf of the members of the IACAC Scholarship Committee, we are pleased to announce that we will award ten $1,000 scholarships ($500 per semester, non-renewable) to students who plan on pursuing a college or university education.The applicant must be a graduating senior from an IACAC member high school (where at least one counselor is an IACAC member) with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. York is a member high school and most counselors are members. Ask your counselorClick here to learn more & applyRegional
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3/5/25Corporate Relocation Council ScholarshipApplication Requirements (must meet all five):
-Relocated between grades 9 and 12
-Relocated more than 50 miles
-Changed school’s due relocation to the Chicagoland area
-Currently an enrolled Senior in good standing in a Chicagoland area high school (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will counties in Illinois)
-Currently have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 For more details, and the application, which are listed on the paper application, go to the link to the right. SUBMIT and UPLOAD everything at THIS LINK.		Click here to applyRegional
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3/5/25Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship FundCriteria: Graduating Illinois high school senior. Applying to attend a university/college located in Illinois..Plan to attend a university/college in Illinois as a full time student.History of extracurricular activities that demonstrates a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities (student government, club officer, etc.) or a commitment to civic responsibility, social consciousness and a willingness to serve the community (community service projects, volunteer activities with local service agencies or charitable institutions, etc.) Submit a 500-word essay on The Role of Township Government in Today’s Society and in the Future that will include information gained from an interview with an elected township official.Click here to applyLocal
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3/7/25Illinois Chemical Education FoundationOpen Only to All Future Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Material Scientists, Environmental Scientists, Agricultural Scientists and High School Chemistry Teachers

The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois, through the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (ICEF) presents a number of $2,000 scholarships each year to top high school senior science students. We welcome all applications for the ICEF scholarships. 		Click here for more informationState
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3/7/25Elmhurst Panhellenic Foundation
Scholarship Application		Elmhurst Panhellenic Foundation exists for the charitable intent of raising funds for
scholarships for Elmhurst women. These scholarships are awarded annually to high
school senior and college women, residing in Elmhurst or attending an Elmhurst school.
The scholarships are one-year awards and may vary in amount. Candidates may reapply
in subsequent years if they meet the eligibility requirements and are not a past
recipient of an Elmhurst Panhellenic scholarship.		Link to ApplicationLocal
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3/7/25STEM Stars Actuarial ScholarsThe STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program promotes diversity in the actuarial profession by offering college bound students interested in pursuing a career as an actuary a scholarship of $5,000 annually for four years, subject to award terms. Along with financial support, the program includes mentoring, tutoring, immersion experiences and guaranteed internships.
For full list of requirements, check site: https://theactuarialfoundation.submittable.com/submit 		Click HERE to applyNational
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3/7/25Illinois Chemical Education FoundationOpen Only to All Future Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Material Scientists, Environmental Scientists, Agricultural Scientists and High School Chemistry Teachers

The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois, through the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (ICEF) presents a number of $2,000 scholarships each year to top high school senior science students. We welcome all applications for the ICEF scholarships. 		Click here for more informationState
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3/7/25STEM Stars Actuarial ScholarsThe STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program promotes diversity in the actuarial profession by offering college bound students interested in pursuing a career as an actuary a scholarship of $5,000 annually for four years, subject to award terms. Along with financial support, the program includes mentoring, tutoring, immersion experiences and guaranteed internships.
For full list of requirements, check site: https://theactuarialfoundation.submittable.com/submit 		Click HERE to applyNational
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3/9/25National Panhellenic Conference ScholarshipWomen planning to attend a four-year college are encouraged to apply. The NPC is a national sorority organization and there is not a requirement to join a sorority if you win the scholarship. Click link for more details.Click here to apply
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3/14/25Gwen Mundell Memorial Scholarship Fund-Plan on pursuing a career in education;
-Be accepted into an accredited two-year or four-year college or university;
-Provide details of academic achievement;
-Outline participation in extracurricular activities and/or his or her hobbies and interests;
-Demonstrate financial need;
-Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (Please provide a copy of your unofficial transcript)
Click here to applyLocal
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3/14/25Fueling the Minds of the FutureSponsored by local gasoline stations and convenience stores. Open to graduating high school seniors.Click here to applyLocal
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3/14/25Doris & Everett Bernardo Family Foundation ScholarshipWe will offer our scholarship to a financially need based Hispanic student going to a 4 year degreed college for $2500 per semester for 4 years. Total award $20,000.
We also would like their transcripts and 2 letter of recommendations. Also a statement about why they would benefit from our scholarship. More about Scholarship : here		Click here to download the applicationLocal
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3/14/25Laura Bresnahan Bush Memorial ScholarshipLaura Bresnahan Bush, a York graduate from the Class of 2004, was a talented leader and athlete who had the ability to make everyone feel special. Graduating senior females are eligible to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Students applying for this scholarship must:
-Exhibit outstanding leadership qualities;
-Provide details of academic achievement;
-Have participated in two extra-curricular activities each year during their high school career, including a sport;
-Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;		Click here for more information and how to applyLocal
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3/14/25Elmhurst Bank & Trust ScholarshipApplicants must have maintained a "B" average, or better, for seven semesters of high school; plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two or four year college, university, or trade/vocational school; total family income may not exceed $87,840 adjusted gross income per federal income tax documents. Employees of the Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company and members of their immediate families are not eligible.
To apply: Download directions to the right. Applicants must print and sign this Media Release		Click here to access the requirements to apply We need proof of income - please provide a copy of your parent's most recent completed tax return (page one) with social security numbers whited out. Local
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3/14/25Kenneth Moy Scholarship Students interested must meet the following criteria: Planning to pursue studies in the sciences in college. Possess a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school and maintain it in college. Demonstrate financial need. Participate in extracurricular activities. Submit all materials by deadline.Click here to applyLocal
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3/14/25Janice Newmann Memorial Scholarship Preference given to students who attended Jefferson Elementary School. Plan a career in Elementary Education. Have a minimum of 2.5 GPA and displays a financial need. Click here for more information and how to applyLocal
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3/14/25The Joe Newton Scholarship Award of Excellence
of DuPage Foundation
The Joe Newton Scholarship Award of Excellence is an annual scholarship administered through the DuPage Foundation. It is for a graduating male senior student athlete of York Community High School who reflects “excellence” not only academically, but also athletically within the sport(s) of Cross Country and/or Track and Field.
Click here to applyLocal
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3/14/25Dorothy and Marvin Carney Scholarship of The DuPage FoundationThe Dorothy and Marvin Carney Scholarship is for a graduating senior from York Community High School who has participated in the arts and wishes to pursue further studies in the arts.

The scholarship will be made payable to an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical school as a credit against tuition, fees and course-related expenses for the first year of full-time study. The scholarship must be used within one year of the award.		Click here to applyLocal
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3/14/25Bill Doerge Excellence in Architecture ScholarshipTo honor the memory of world reknown Architect, Bill Doerge, applicants must meet the following criteria: -Be serious students who plan to pursue studies in architecture, an architecturally related engineering field, interior design, or other related fields;
-Be curious about global work, with a desire to strive to improve the lives of others around the world;
-Be of good character and respectful of others;
-Provide details of academic achievement, with a preference to reward students who tend to be “over-achievers” but not necessarily with the highest grade point average;
-Possess a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
Click here to access the criteria and materials needed to apply. Local
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3/14/25Colleges That Change Lives ScholarshipStudents planning to attend a Colleges That Change Lives Institution (see list of schools here) are eligible to apply.
The CTCL scholarship provides awards of up to $1,000 per year that are renewable for four years and would stack on top of any scholarship funds awarded from a CTCL Member Institution.		Click HERE to applyNational
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3/15/25The Hagan ScholarshipsEligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
3. Must be fluent in the English language.
4. Must be in the high school graduating class.
5. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
7. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
8. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
9. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
10. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
11. Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
12. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.		Click here to applyNational
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3/15/25Elmhurst American LegionApplicant must be a resident citizen of the United States and a graduating High School Senior. High School must be State Accredited. Awards will be based on academic records, school and community involvement. Click HereLocal
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3/15/25Elmhurst Rotary “Service Above Self” ScholarshipThe Elmhurst Rotary Club is looking for an outstanding senior that places an emphasis on helping others in their community. Must demonstrate financial need. One graduating senior from York, Timothy Christian, or I.C. College Prep will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship renewable for each of 4 years ($20,000 total) based on maintaining a C or better GPA throughout their college career. You do not need to be an Elmhurst resident.
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3/15/25UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship ProgramIn 2023, UCB will award 33 one-time scholarships to people living with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers who are pursuing higher education. Thirty scholarships of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to outstanding applicants who demonstrate academic and personal achievement. In addition, two Epilepsy Leader Scholarships and one Joe D'Souza Memorial Scholarship of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to outstanding applicants. For details, click link.Click here to applyNational
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3/20/25Elmhurst VFW ScholarshipApplicants must be a high school senior graduating from York Community High School and enrolling in
an accredited college, university, community college, trade or technical school in the fall. The student
must be a direct relative of a United States Veteran (parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, sibling, aunt,
or uncle).		Click here to applyLocal
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3/20/25York Senior Scholarships Sponsored by the PTSA CouncilElmhurst District 205 PTSA Council presents a one-year, $1,000 non-renewable award to several York Community High School seniors.
A minimum of 5 scholarships will be awarded to graduates of the Class of 2025.
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3/21/25The Stephanie Joseph Memorial Fund-Personality traits similar to Stephanie: strong work ethic, dedication to schoolwork and sports, always cordial and polite to others, puts others ahead of self, and desire for completion and success. -High School Senior student with minimum 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale) and proven plans to attend a four-year-college. -Completion of the application form. -Completion of short essay incorporating the following: stating what adversities or hardships the applicant has encountered and what the applicant has done to transcend the hardship. Also, how he/she/they would be enlightened by Stephanie's spirit. Give one example of a time when you put others before yourself. -Include at least one letter of recommendation. Click here for Stephanie Joseph's Information State
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3/24/25Paul D. Pierotti Memorial ScholarshipThe Paul D. Pierotti Memorial Scholarship is available to students from DuPage, Kane, Kendall, or Will Counties pursuing college majors and careers in the natural resources, environmental, or related fields. Applicants wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be a volunteer or associated with The Conservation Foundation, possess a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A., provide details of their academic achievement and an outline of their participation in extracurricular activities, and write a 350 word essay on an environmental topic determined annually by the selection committee.Click here to applyLocal
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3/27/25PEO Chapter HY ScholarshipAbout the Scholarship: P.E.O. Chapter HY of Elmhurst is offering two $1,000 scholarships to women from Elmhurst or D205 to pursue a goal of higher education. A check will be written to the scholarship recipient’s chosen school. A Scholarship Committee, comprised of Chapter HY members, will review all applications, and award the scholarship. Relatives of members of the scholarship committee are not eligible. Requirements for Consideration: 1. You must be a female high school senior who is a full-time resident of Elmhurst, Illinois or attend York Community High School. 2. You should be actively and regularly involved in your school, community, and/or work. 3. You should have clear goals for your future education. 4. Although financial need may be considered, it is not the primary criterion for selection.Click here to download info and applicationLocal
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3/29/25Illinois University: Beta Sigma Psi ScholarshipThe Beta Sigma Psi - University of Illinois Christian Leadership Award is a $3,000 scholarship given out to a Christian male freshman attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the upcoming Fall. Runner-ups may have the opportunity to be eligible for $1,000. There is no obligation to join Beta Sigma Psi to receive this award.Click here to applyNational
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3/31/25My Mechanic ScholarshipLooking for an outstanding senior that places an emphasis on learning in the Auto Mechanic Industry. One graduating senior, school year 2022, from York Community High School, will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship renewable for one additional year. The curriculum the student is enrolled in must be a degree in Automotive Technology. You do not need to be an Elmhurst resident.

Please include with application:
- Transcript (unofficial is fine)
- 1 letter of Recommendation from a teacher.
- If selected as the finalist, submit proof of acceptance and enrollment to a college, trade school, or other institution or higher learning for the fall after high school graduation. 		Click here to applyNational
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3/31/25Illinois Bankers Scholarship ProgramThe Illinois Bankers Scholarship Fund promotes excellence in the field of banking while developing a vibrant talent pool of future banking leaders. The Scholarship Fund awards scholarships in the amount of $1,000, designed to support high school graduates or undergraduate college students who are planning to pursue a career in the field of banking. Several $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually from the Illinois Bankers Scholarship and the Linda J. Koch Scholarship funds. Total awards are capped at 25% of the fund balance. The deadline for receipt of completed application and submission is MARCH 31.Click here to applyState
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3/31/25The Palumbo Family Foundation ScholarshipThe program is open to high school seniors and undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0. High school seniors, students with GED diploma, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools who meet the requirements below are eligible. Will enroll full time or part time undergraduate course work at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, vocational, or trade school beginning with the 2024 fall term. Income requirements and more are explained HERE.Click here to applyRegional
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3/31/25Tzu Chi ScholarshipEligibility
Applicant demonstrates financial need for college tuition and related expenses.
Applicant is a U.S. high school graduating senior or equivalent.
Applicant has a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Applicant will enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the academic year 2024-25.		Click here for more information and to applyRegional
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3/31/25Organization of Latino ActuariesThe Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA) furthers its mission of increasing the number of Latine actuaries by awarding academic scholarships to Latines who will be attending a US college/university next school year and are interested in the actuarial profession. Applications are evaluated on various criteria including, but not limited to, academic performance, commitment to pursuing the actuarial profession, exam progress, work experience, and leadership experience. Finalists for both the named and general scholarships are expected to be selected by mid-June.Click here to applyNational
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3/31/25Wheaton Drama ScholarshipAny interested student must be actively involved in theater (performance, technical, or management), and planning to take drama courses as part of their major or minor at college in the upcoming school year (Fall). Traditionally, we award two (2) $500 scholarships.Click here to applyLocal
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4/1/25Foundation for Fraternal ExcellenceThe scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, graduating senior from an accredited high school who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required.Click here to applyNational
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4/1/25Blind Service Association Eligible students must be legally blind, reside in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, or Will Counties, and be enrolled/accepted in an accredited degree program during the fall of 2022. For more information on the Blind Service Association, link here.Click here to apply Regional
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4/1/25Elmhurst Chapter #699 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship1. York Senior graduating in Class of 2025. Planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year accredited college/university
3. Minimum GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale).
4. Financial Need.
5. Motivated and Responsible student. TURN IN APPLICATION & Materials to CCRC by 3:15pm.		Click here to apply Link is near the bottom of the pageLocal
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4/1/25For Samantha ScholarshipThis scholarship is open to any student regardless of grade point average or financial need. To qualify, the student must be a US citizen, a high school senior and must have been accepted to and plan to attend an institution of higher learning within the United States of America. Click here to applyNational
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4/1/25DuPage County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships: 1. General scholarship 2. Arnold Oestmenn Scholarship 3. Ken F. Ebersold Scholarship 4.Culinary and Nutrition Scholarship 5. Trade ScholarshipEach year, the Board of Trustees can award at least four scholarships to high school seniors. Applicants must complete and submit the required application forms by April 1. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must demonstrate that they are qualified to pursue a college education and be interested in a course of study related to the agriculture industry. In addition, their parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau as of January 1 of the application year.Click here to applyRegional
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4/1/25National Catholic College Admission Association ScholarshipThe National CCAA will award 16 one-time $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in Spring 2024 who will be attending one of the National CCAA member institutions as a first-year student in Fall 2024 or to undergraduate transfer students who will be transferring colleges and will attend one of the National CCAA member institutions in Fall 2024.Click here to applyNational
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4/4/25Russell Brian Gusloff ScholarshipThe Russell Brian Gusloff Foundation will award 4 scholarships to
deserving graduating high school seniors attending college with the
career path of teacher and or visual arts; painting, drawing, jewelry,
photography, ceramics.		Click here to applyRegional
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4/5/25Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Women's DivisionThe Women's Division of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans is of ering several Two
thousand dollars scholarships to young ladies of Italian heritage, who are graduating high school
at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The Scholarship award will be presented on April
25th,2025 at the Scholarship Benefit Fashion Show and Dinner to be held at the Drury Lane Oak
Brook, Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois.		Click here to applyLocal
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4/17/25Mike Rowe "Works" ScholarshipThe next scholarship cycle launches in 2025. YOU’LL HAVE TO:
Enroll in an approved program.
Sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
Answer 4 questions about the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
Make a video.
Have 2 solid references from a teacher or boss.
Verify your school costs.
Provide high school or college transcript.
Send your most recent 1040 tax form.		https://mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/National
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4/18/25Robert G. Porter ScholarshipThe award is entirely unrestricted as to race, religion or political affiliation. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a currently employed, active member in good standing of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, the son or daughter of a member of an IFT retiree chapter, or the son or daughter of a deceased member who was in good standing with the Illinois Federation of Teachers at the time of death. The applicant must be a high school senior with a cumulative "B" average. Scholarship winners must provide proof of acceptance and registration as a full time student in a bachelor's degree program at a public Illinois university. Click here to applyState
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4/21/25Taiwanese American Scholarship FundHigh school seniors who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents and direct descendant of a Taiwanese citizen may apply. Minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA and household income below Low Income level. More information at link.Click here to applyNational
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4/21/25Kao Kalia Yang ScholarshipHigh school seniors residing in the US and are blood descendents of Hmong race or ethnically identified as Hmong American (with Citizenship or Permanent Resident) and minimum 2.8 unweighted GPA. Low income. More details at link.Click here to applyNational
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4/21/25Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship OpenSeniors residing in designated states (Illinois included) with minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and Low Income are eligible. More details at link.Click here to applySpecific States
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5/15/25Green Dragon Lodge 821 College/Vocational ScholarshipGreen Dragon Lodge 821 is awarding one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for vocational
education and one in the amount of $1,000 for college. The scholarships will be awarded to
the applicant(s) who demonstrates a sincere desire and interest to further their education for a
great achievement within their lives. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or vocational school. Applicants who are interested in being considered for these scholarships must be motivated in pursuing a higher education or training in the following fields: college degree, vocational
education in one of the following areas: heavy equipment operator, millwright, HVAC,
mechanics, welding, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc., or other academic schooling and will
be determined by the committee if they fall within these guidelines for qualifying. 		Click here to apply
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5/31/25Chi Psi Fraternity - Temple Hoyne Buell Memorial Scholarship3 $1000 Scholarships are being offered to incoming freshman men who will be attending the University of Illinois next fall. This scholarship is offered to incoming freshmen men without regard to race, creed, color or religion. Acceptance into the membership of the fraternity is not required. The scholarship will be paid in a single amount of $1,000 in the Fall 2024 semester upon proof of full-time enrollment at the University of Illinois. Recipients will be those applicants who best exemplify the ideals of Chi Psi Fraternity intellectually, morally, and socially.

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6/10/25Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Opportunities
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

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