CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

MAVT Scholarship Award

Iowa • Kansas • Illinois • Nebraska • Indiana • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

MAVT Scholarship offers three $1,000 awards for students in accredited Veterinary Technology Programs in the Midwest. Apply with an essay.

Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship

Illinois • Finance • Accounting • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Marketing • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship awards $500 to minority students in Illinois pursuing real estate careers.

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Scholarships

Boone County • Ogle County • Stephenson County • Winnebago County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students. One application matches you with options.

Wentcher Foundation Scholarship

Chicago • Illinois • Freshmen

The Wentcher Foundation Scholarship awards $10,000 to Chicago public high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA and leadership skills.

Adult Scholarships

Macon County • Illinois • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Adult Scholarships offer up to $2,500 for Macon County residents aged 22+ to support nontraditional students.

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois

Illinois • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors

The Golden Apple Scholars Program offers up to $23,000 in tuition assistance for aspiring teachers in Illinois.

Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship

Military • Illinois • Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship offers $500 for nursing students, prioritizing dependents of veterans. Essay and recommendations required.

Illinois Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarship

Illinois • Indiana • Minnesota • Michigan • Ohio • Wisconsin • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Environmental Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Illinois Scholarship for full-time students in natural resource disciplines with GPA requirements. Award: $1,000.

Robert Esser Student Achievement Scholarship

Illinois • Natural Resources Management • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Robert Esser Scholarship offers $500 for Illinois students in lake-related programs. Emphasis on volunteer experience required.

Fueling the Minds of the Future Scholarship

Illinois • High school

The Fueling the Minds of the Future Scholarship offers $2,500 to Chicagoland freshmen with a 2.5 GPA and financial need. Apply now!

The Six Meter Club of Chicago Scholarship

Illinois • Indiana • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

The Six Meter Club of Chicago offers a $500 scholarship for licensed radio amateurs in IL, IN, or WI with a GPA of 2.5+. Apply with an essay.

The Rev. Paul E. Bittner, WØAIH, Memorial Scholarship

Illinois • Indiana • Wisconsin • Science • Engineering • Mathematics • Technology • ste • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Rev. Paul E. Bittner Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for STEM students in the ARRL Central Division with a 3.0 GPA.

Bo Koster Grant for Nature Study Scholarship

Illinois • Missouri • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Bo Koster Grant offers up to $5,000 for Missouri and Illinois students in nature studies. Apply with an abstract, summary, and recommendations.

ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship

Illinois • Minnesota • Missouri • Nebraska • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Freshmen

The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors in six Midwest states. Apply online.

Community Foundation of Grundy County Scholarships

Grundy County • Illinois • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Grundy County students can apply for scholarships up to $10,000 for post-high school education. High chances of winning!

Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship

California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.

Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award

Illinois • High school

The Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award invites Illinois students to submit original poems for a chance to win $250+.

The ComEd EV Rally Scholarship

Illinois • Age • High school • Freshmen

The ComEd EV Rally Scholarship awards $2,000 to Illinois girls (13-18) in grades 7-12 for a STEM electric vehicle competition.

Jean Paul Ohadi Scholarship

Illinois • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age

AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship

Arizona • Florida • Illinois • Michigan • Missouri • Texas • California • Georgia • Indiana • Mississippi • New York • STEM • Psychology • Agriculture • Architecture • Biology • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Arts • Film • Meteorology • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers $2,500 for STEAM students with a 2.75 GPA. Apply with transcript, recommendation, and essay.

AISC/Associated Steel Erectors of Chicago

Illinois • Indiana • Civil Engineering • Architecture • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Illinois and Indiana students in Civil or Architectural Engineering can apply for a $5,000 AISC scholarship. Essay and transcripts required.

Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship

Illinois • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Win up to $2,500 with the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship for culinary and hospitality students.

Diversity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships

Wisconsin • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Law • Community Service • Graduate Students

Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for law students from diverse backgrounds. Apply with resume, transcript, references, and essay.

Morton Community Foundation Scholarships

Illinois • Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Morton Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,500 for Morton High School graduates. Apply through MHS Counseling office.

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Scholarships

Christian County • Coles County • Effingham County • Moultrie County • Shelby County • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply online with an essay and recommendations.

The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship Award

Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • Whiteside County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Illinois • Indiana • Kentucky • Marketing • Graphic Design • Public Relations • Advertising • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship offers $250+ for students in specific counties majoring in Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, or PR.

Masonry Advisory Council Scholarship

Illinois • Indiana • Architecture • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Masonry Advisory Council Scholarship offers $1,000 to architecture students in Illinois/NW Indiana. Apply with drawings or renderings.

Chicago Engineers Foundation Awards for Graduating HS Seniors

Illinois • Engineering • High school • Freshmen

CEF awards $1,200 to Chicago high school seniors accepted into engineering programs with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and test scores.

Community Foundation of Macon County Scholarships

Macon County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation of Macon County. Local students can win up to $10,000 with an essay and recommendations.

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois Scholarships

Woodford County • Tazewell County • Stark County • Putnam County • Peoria County • Marshall County • McHenry County • Illinois • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors

Explore scholarships from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois for students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply online!

Constellation Scholars Program

Illinois • New York • Pennsylvania • Maryland • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Finance • Business Administration • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • High school

The Constellation Scholars Program offers $5,000 to diverse high school seniors in select states pursuing engineering or IT majors.

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

GFAI Scholarship Experience

Illinois • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Business Administration • Management • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores

The GFAI Scholarship offers $3,500 to Illinois students in grain handling and feed industries. Work experience and blogging required.

AAF Annual Scholarship

Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • White County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Kentucky • Indiana • Illinois • Advertising • Marketing • Public Relations • Graphic Design • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The AAF Annual Scholarship offers over $4,000 for students in specific counties pursuing Advertising, Marketing, or related fields.

William J. Cook Scholarship

Cook County • Illinois • For Men • Athletic • Freshmen

The William J. Cook Scholarship awards $7,000 to male high school seniors in Cook County, IL, based on academics and leadership.

Peters Foundation Corp Scholarship

Illinois • Wisconsin • Michigan • Arizona • Colorado • Teaching • Education • Environmental Science • Conservation • For Christian students • Freshmen

Peters Foundation Corp Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for high school seniors in environment, conservation, forestry, or education.

IAAI Scholarship Foundation Accounting Scholarships

Illinois • Accounting • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

IAAI offers $1,000 scholarships for Illinois residents with a 'B' average in accounting. Apply with a recommendation letter.

IWEA Clean Water Scholarship

Illinois • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors

The IWEA Clean Water Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Illinois students in water-related fields. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Scholarships

Kankakee County • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Explore scholarships from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley for college and vocational education. Apply by February 28th!

Jerome Burke Foundation Scholarship

Illinois • For Black and/or African American students • For Men • Community Service • Freshmen

The Jerome Burke Foundation Scholarship awards $1,000 to African American male high school students in Illinois with a 2.5 GPA and community service.

NINA Journalism Scholarship

Boone County • Bureau County • Carroll County • Cook County • DeKalb County • DuPage County • Grundy County • McHenry County • Kane County • Kankakee County • Kendall County • Knox County • Lake County • Lee County • Marshall County • Mercer County • Ogle County • Putnam County • Rock Island County • Stephenson County • Whiteside County • Will County • Winnebago County • Illinois • Journalism • Communications • Freshmen

The NINA Journalism Scholarship offers $1,000 to Northern Illinois high school seniors pursuing journalism or communications.

Norwegian National League Scholarship

Illinois • High school

The Norwegian National League Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for children of Norwegian descent in grades 1-12 with a 3.0 GPA.

American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship

Alabama • Kansas • Oklahoma • California • Kentucky • Pennsylvania • Florida • Louisiana • Tennessee • Georgia • Maryland • Texas • Utah • Missouri • Hawaii • Illinois • New Jersey • Virginia • Indiana • New York • Washington • Iowa • Ohio • West Virginia • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.

Peters Foundation Scholarship

Illinois • Wisconsin • Michigan • Arizona • Colorado • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • High school • Freshmen

Peters Foundation Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for high school seniors in environmental studies or education at select colleges.

JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship

Illinois • Journalism • Communications • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Illinois students of Italian descent in journalism or communications.

Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen

The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.

Goldie Bateson Scholarship

Minnesota • Wisconsin • Michigan • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Ohio • Missouri • Kentucky • Arkansas • Tennessee • Louisiana • Mississippi • Alabama • High school

The Goldie Bateson Scholarship is awarded to junior golfers between the ages of 7 and 17 who have an interest in learning and playing the game of golf.