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AITCOY (Association of Illinois Township Committees on Youth) Scholarship: AIYCOY offers a $500 scholarship for 2 seniors planning on attending a 4-year college. Criteria: Have a “B” average, demonstrate leadership qualities and have interest in/participated in serving their community and plan on majoring in one of the following fields: Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Youth Recreation, Youth Prevention, or Sociology. Deadline: Not updated
Be Like Austin Scholarship: Scholarships for young adults pursuing vocational careers. Funds are intended to support education and training needs in conjunction with vocational requirements. More information is attached to the scholarship. Due Date: will vary
The Best Merit-Based Scholarships: has a lot of scholarship opportunities to help students out with finances. Due Dates will vary.
Beta Sigma Psi: Christian Leadership Awards: The Christian Leadership Award winner will receive $3,000.00 as a scholarship towards tuition and fees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Scholarship finalists will be invited to interview on campus and will be contacted with more information concerning the interview at a later date. There is no obligation to join Beta Sigma Psi or be related to a member of the fraternity to receive this award. Deadline: will vary
Cirkledin No Sweat Scholarship: The Cirkledin.com $2,500 Scholarship contest is open only to those legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application and who are currently enrolled in an accredited school or are approved for home schooling. Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Sponsor and its related companies and members of their immediate families (defined as spouse, parents, siblings and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to win. Void where prohibited. Deadline: December 31, 2025.
Coca-Cola Scholarship: is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious – and most popular – college scholarships for graduating high school seniors. For the past 34 years, the company has funded over $81 million in scholarships for incoming college students. Approximately 150 high school seniors are selected each year to win a $20,000 achievement-based scholarship. Due Date: September 30, 2025
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: Be any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply> Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. Deadline: November 12, 2025
The Fehr Graham Scholarship: is valued at $2,500 per year and will go to five high school seniors pursuing two- and four-year degrees in engineering and environmental fields. Due Date: January 1, 2026
Fran Center Scholarship Program: has 2 scholarships of $750 each available to high school seniors with a diagnosed learning disability who are enrolling in a two or four year college or university or trade school. Due date: Not updated
Freese Memorial Scholarship: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville and Ed and Helen Freese offer this scholarship for sons and daughters of farmers in any area of study they choose. Applicant must reside in Champaign, Ford or Vermilion County and been accepted by a community college or university. Mail application to the Champaign County Farm Bureau. Deadline: will vary.
Gold Star Mission: The Gold Star Mission is proud to offer scholarships to ALL who are seeking higher education, whether it be an undergraduate degree, a certificate, or a trades/technical certification. To apply for a Gold Star Mission Educational Scholarship, applicants must be a high school senior at the time of application, have either a high school diploma or GED, or be currently enrolled in an accredited college or certificate granting institution (such as vocational school). Deadline: February 1, 2026.
Grinnell Mutual Road To Success: Eighty $1,000 scholarships are awarded to high school seniors throughout our writing territory, and are randomly selected from qualified applicants. Applications must be submitted online to Grinnell Mutual and the selection decision will be final. A high school senior eligible for the $1,000 Road to Success scholarship: Is currently insured through a personal auto policy with Grinnell Mutual, Grinnell Select, or Grinnell Compass, or is a dependent driver listed on the auto policy of a parent/guardian (If the auto policy is canceled for any reason before the scholarship is awarded, the scholarship is void), maintains a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0, has a clean driving record (no accidents or violations), plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the fall of 2026 as a full-time student, and is not a dependent of any Grinnell Mutual employee or company board member. Deadline: March 15, 2026
The Hagan Scholarship: is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship. The scholarship provides students attending a public, private, charter, magnet, or stem high school with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. Due date: April 15, 2026
The Horatio Alger Scholarship: If integrity, determination, and courage describe you-you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. Please visit the website for more details. Deadline: Vary
ISCA Student Scholarship: The ISCA Post-Secondary Scholarship Program began in 2018, awarding scholarship money to High School Seniors throughout the State of Illinois. ISCA awards 9 ($1,000) scholarships to students throughout the State of Illinois. A student from each ISCA Region will receive the $1,000 Scholarship. Students graduating from high school are eligible for this non-renewable $1,000 Scholarship. The Scholarship can be used to support the following post-secondary options: 4-Year College/University, 2-Year College/University, Trade School, or Apprenticeship/Vocational Program. Deadline: January 20, 2026
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarship: The ICEF presents a number of $2,000 scholarships each year to top high school senior science students. The ICEF's objective is to recognize and honor HS seniors who have exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular - employment activities and community involvement. Must be postmarked by: March 6, 2026
ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHAPTER: One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to an eligible recipient, following a review of submitted applications by the ISPE Champaign County Chapter Scholarship Committee. Current Senior and must be enrolled in an engineering program at a college or university that has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET-EAC). Deadline (Postmarked) Not Updated
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, up to 40 students will become Jack Kent Cooke Scholars and have access to funding for up to four years for undergraduate studies. Deadline: Will Vary.
Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship: students planning to pursue higher education in the office professional, secretarial, or business-related fields. The Illinois Administrative Professionals is an organization composed of employees in civil service classifications with qualifications that meet or exceed those of Office Support Associate. Ms. Hansen was one of the founding members of the State Universities Civil Service System and Illinois Administrative Professionals. In her honor, Illinois Administrative Professionals has created the Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship Fund. Due Date: Not Updated
Lavern and Nola McEntire Lineworker Scholarship: One $2,000 “LaVern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship” will help pay for costs to attend the lineworker’s school conducted by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois. Sons and daughters of co-op members; relatives of co-op employees or directors; and individuals who have served or are serving in the armed forces or National Guard and individuals enrolled in the Lincoln Land Lineworker’s school are all eligible for the lineworker’s scholarship. Deadline: Annually April 30th
Mediacom Communications: Mediacom will award 55 scholarships of $1,000 through its World Class Scholarship Program to HS Seniors. Deadline: January 5, 2026
MTI Scholarship Program: Established in 2013, the MTI Scholarship program awards a select number of graduating high school seniors with a 100 percent tuition-free scholarship for one of MTI’s workforce training programs in a number of mechanical trades, allied health and transportation career fields. To be eligible for consideration, students must submit a 250 word essay and a video up to five minutes in length explaining their desire to win the scholarship and the reasons why they should be selected. Videos will then be posted to this website and voted on by the public to determine each year’s winners. Deadline: March 20, 2026
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship: All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required; however, a DAR member may be used as a reference or may assist you with your application. Many Scholarships available. Deadline is: January 31, 2026.
Pizza Hut Scholarship: If you need another reason to like pizza, here you have it: Pizza Hut offers scholarships for students looking to continue their education! The 2024 scholarship opportunities are available for students on a variety of educational or career training paths. Students currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in vocational, technical, or trade school programs and two- or four-year colleges or universities can apply for the Pizza Hut Foundation scholarship. Due Date: September 5, 2025
Real World Design Challenge Scholarships: To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: Be currently enrolled in grade nine, ten, eleven or twelve. Students enrolled in school environments with alternative grade of level designations must be engaged in a program of study equivalent to the corresponding high school grade level. Deadline: will vary.
Scholarship America: Scholarship America’s mission is to eliminate barriers to educational success so that any student can pursue their dream. Deadlines will vary.
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Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships: To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the U.S. All applicants must be ages 5-25. Also must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the U.S. within the last 12 months. Annually Open September 5th and Closed November 5th
Student Scholarships: You will find a list of 15 Scholarship Programs available to Illinois Students. More than 151 individual Scholarship Awards will be distributed through these 15 Programs. Students from Illinois school districts are eligible for all awards. Please visit the website for more details. Deadlines vary.
Thiel Fellowship: To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: Be interested in building new things. Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011. Deadline is: December 31, 2025.
The Thomas Moore Illinois Electric Cooperative (IEC) Memorial Scholarship Program: awards FOURTEEN $2,000 scholarships annually to students entering college to assist them with educational costs. The fund was designed to financially assist deserving students in the “electric cooperative family” while also providing a means for co-ops and individuals to honor deceased members of the co-op family through memorial gifts. Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative is a member-owned rural electric co-op based in Paxton, IL that supplies electricity to approximately 13,500 meters over 4,500 miles of electric line in parts of 10 east central Illinois counties. Deadline: December 31 Annually.
The Township Officials Scholarship: Must be a Illinois senior graduating this year and applying to attend a university/college in Illinois. Students must have a history of extracurricular activities that demonstrates a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities. Also a commitment to civic responsibility consciousness and willingness to serve the community. Due Date: March 2, 2026
Valley of Bloomington Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite: Select on link to review the scholarship opportunities which are available through the Valley of Bloomington Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Annually Open December 1st and Closed April 1st.
Valley of Danville Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry: Select on link to review the scholarship opportunities which are available through the Valley of Danville Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Annually: Open December 1st and Closed April 1st.