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National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Scholarship: Eligibility: IL High School Senior enrolling in any field of study with priority will be given to those related to business, transportation logistics, or physical distribution. Please see attached application below for more details. Deadline: March 1, 2025.
NROTC Marine Scholarship: Eligibility: Score of 22 on ACT or 1000 on SAT or a 74 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVB) test. There is no minimum GPA requirement. Applicants must achieve a 175 on the Marine Corps physical fitness test, which consists of a 3-mile run, crunches, and pull-ups. Please visit the website or contact your local Marine Recruiter for more information.
GoldStar Mission: The Gold Star Mission works to ensure higher education is a possibility for the family and friends of Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airman who have lost their lives in service to our country. Beginning with the 2018 award year, we will award 34 scholarships to individual who exemplify selfless service and honor our fallen heroes. Scholarship applications are due : February 1. 2025.
Air Force ROTC Scholarship: AFROTC is a great way for students to attend college and serve our nation! To find out more information please clink on the link.
U.S. Army Reserve Minuteman Scholarship: The U.S. Army Reserve is looking for quality candidates to apply for the Minuteman Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarship program. The Minuteman GRFD scholarship can cover up to four years of college and provide more than $250,000 for expenses, depending on the institution. The Minuteman Scholarship not only funds an outstanding education, it also helps set students up for success with mentorship and life skills. “ Due Date: May 1, 2025.
Army ROTC Illinois State Tuition Waiver Scholarship: Are you ready to be all you can be? If so, consider joining us in Springfield on Saturday March 8, 2025. Application can be found in the High School Counseling Office.
Veterans of Foreign Wars: Students must be lawful US permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence and intend to become a US citizen a the earliest opportunity. Due Date: October 31, 2025.