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Updated 3/3/26
Ecolab High School Senior Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $2000
Qualifications: Graduating seniors planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university in the fall and major in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Material Science, Environmental Science, or Agricultural Science. Must be an Illinois resident.
Deadline: 3/6/26
Website: https://www.cicil.net/ecolab-scholarship-high-school-seniors
American Society for Quality- Richard A. Maass Memorial Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $2000
Qualifications: Graduating seniors planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university in the fall. Essay required.
Deadline: 3/7/26
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QejZ7tl0l6RVTOeTuaYZVaq-56YqW6YO/view?usp=sharing
*NEW* *LOCAL* Valley View Council Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: THREE $500 AWARDS GUARANTEED TO RHS SENIORS
Qualifications: Graduating RHS seniors planning to attend college or trade school in the fall. Applicants will be judged based on the following factors: High school academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities, leadership qualities, service to school and community, need for financial assistance, knowledge and affiliation with unions.
Deadline: 3/13/26
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEtRIenuIEMnwBLn29wwiN9ylNwmVn_qweql-FzCowGZZ5xQ/viewform
Chicagoland Roofing Contractors Foundation Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $5000
Qualifications: Graduating seniors. Minimum 28 ACT or 1300 SAT. Plan to enroll full-time in a 2- or 4-year college, university, or trade school in the fall. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of: Academic performance, Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals and objectives, unusual personal or family circumstances.
Deadline: 3/13/26
Application: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/crca-foundation/
*NEW* Illinois Nurses Foundation Scholarships
Grade Level: 12
Award: Varies
Qualifications: Graduating high school seniors planning to attend college in Illinois and study nursing. Different scholarships can be applied to different colleges and universities. The DEI: Next Generation scholarship can also be used by students from diverse backgrounds planning to study nursing.
Deadline: 3/15/26
Website: https://www.illinoisnurses.foundation/scholarships/
*LOCAL* Hampton Park Social Athletic Club Ladies Auxiliary
Grade Level: 12
Award: TWO $500 AWARDS GUARANTEED TO RHS SENIORS
Qualifications: Graduating high school seniors. Community service and brief essay required.
Deadline: 3/15/26
*NEW* *LOCAL* Vista Learning Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $4000 + A LAPTOP COMPUTER GUARANTEED TO AN RHS SENIOR
Qualifications: Graduating RHS seniors planning to attend a college or university in the fall. Must have filled out a VVSD Instructional Fee Waiver and qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch program. Students must submit an essay and letter of recommendation with their online application.
Deadline: 3/18/26
Application: https://forms.gle/YFCPnkcXTpqGp1iy8
*NEW* *LOCAL* Hampton Park Social Athletic Club Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: MULTIPLE $500 - $1000 AWARDS GUARANTEED TO RHS SENIORS
Qualifications: Graduating high school seniors.
Deadline: 3/20/26
Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16k7A2Qmm2ZdJNY8G2ZIi707TydL4-wXEiuFntQLOrl0/copy
*LOCAL* Silent Servant Scholarship
Grade Level: 9-12
Award: THREE $595 AWARDS GUARANTEED TO RHS STUDENTS
Qualifications: Any high school student who has a history of community service outside of the school setting. Any RHS student in grades 9-12 can apply.
The Student Nominee’s past and current public service activities must be:
For altruistic reasons only, marked by unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
Independent, voluntary and beneficial to the citizens of the greater community outside their school (off-campus).
Without monetary or material reward or personal gain including favor, advancement or recognition.
Devoid of any imposed requirement to serve, discrimination, matters of social conflict or difference, or service related to social, political and governmental ideologies, activities and practices.
Deadline: 3/23/26
Website: https://forms.gle/yMf1jZJnH6WiuZkM9
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program
Grade Level: 11
Award: Varies
Qualifications: High-achieving juniors from low-income backgrounds. Applicants should earn mostly A’s in the most challenging courses offered, demonstrate strong writing ability and intellectual curiosity, come from a household earning less than $65,000 annually (for a household of four) with minimal assets, and demonstrate resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed.
Awards include:
Full scholarships to summer programs at prestigious universities,
Personalized support with college essays, test prep, and college applications,
Access to the National College Admissions Conference,
The Quest for Excellence Award, which is $1000 to be used for a college expenses.
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars are also six times more likely to be selected for the QuestBridge National College Match during their senior year, which is a full-ride scholarship offered to more than 55 different institutions including Harvard, Northwestern, and University of Chicago.
Deadline: 3/24/26
Website: https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/college-prep-scholars-program
*LOCAL* Joliet Junior College Crawford Honors College Scholarships
Grade Level: 12
Award: Full tuition for 4 semesters at JJC
Qualifications: Students planning to attend JJC on a full-time basis. Students have access to priority registration and advising, smaller class sizes, advanced courses, and additional academic opportunities. Minimum 3.8 weighted cumulative GPA. Minimum 30 ACT and/or 1360 SAT. Rank in top 10% of high school graduating class.
Deadline: 3/27/26
Website: https://jjc.edu/getting-started/admissions/honors-college
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: Varies
Qualifications: Graduating seniors planning to attend a college or trade school on a full-time basis and major in a field related to automotive.
Deadline: 3/31/26
Friends of Volo Bog Natural Science Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $2000
Qualifications: Graduating high school seniors planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university after graduation. Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree in a field related to environmental science or the natural sciences. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: 3/31/26
*NEW* *LOCAL* Constellation Dresden Station Inclusion Council Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $2000 GUARANTEED TO AN RHS SENIOR
Qualifications: Graduating RHS seniors planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university in the fall. Must be planning to major in a STEM-related field (Science, Engineering, Energy, Information Technology, Computer Science, etc.) Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. Must have filled out an application and qualify for the VVSD Free or Reduced Lunch Program.
Deadline: 4/1/26
Application: https://forms.gle/ndQxfXMTwxMDza6fA
*LOCAL* Romeoville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $500 - $1000 GUARANTEED TO RHS SENIORS
Qualifications: Graduating high school seniors who live in Romeoville. Applicants must be planning to attend college in the fall of 2026 and pursue a degree in public service (law enforcement, forensic sciences, firefighter, paramedic, teacher, nurse, or doctor.) Essay required.
Deadline: 4/1/26
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tvC64S9HZolP52YWz2DuMzTd9OuE6cjB/view?usp=sharing
Three Rivers Education Partnership TREP Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $2000
Qualifications: Graduating high school seniors from TREP member districts and career centers (including VVSD and WILCO) who plan to enroll in a College or University STEM program, Community College technical degree program, trade or vocational school, or a registered apprenticeship program in the fall of 2026. Eligible fields of study include: Manufacturing & Industrial Technology, Engineering & Engineering Technology, Skilled Trades, Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Science, Technology, and Applied STEM fields, or other related fields. Essay, transcript, letter of recommendation required.
Deadline: 4/1/26
Application: https://form.jotform.com/260185502455151
Ruth Limpers Scholarship Fund
Grade Level: 12
Award: $2000
Qualifications: Graduating high school seniors planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university and are interested in a career in government finance.
Deadline: 4/1/26
Application: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/102785-Illinois-Government-Finance-Officers-Association
*LOCAL* Joliet Junior College HS Foundation Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $4000 GUARANTEED TO AN RHS SENIOR
Qualifications: Graduating seniors planning to attend Joliet Junior College on a full-time basis after graduation. Minimum 3.5 Weighted GPA. Minimum 1070 SAT or 21 ACT.
Deadline: 4/1/26
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1szPcEcaWwYbir7Yu8HstNAV4XCZ0LxPg/view?usp=sharing
Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Men's College Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $500 - $1000
Qualifications: Graduating seniors who identify as male. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university in the fall and have access to a US bank account. The 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.
Deadline: 4/1/26
Golden Apple Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: Up to $23,000
Qualifications: Graduating seniors who are interested in attending college and majoring in education. Applicants must be willing to attend one of the Golden Apple partner universities in the state of Illinois and commit to teach for 5+ years in an Illinois school-of-need after graduation.
Deadline: 4/1/26
*LOCAL* Romeoville Veterans Commission Child / Grandchild Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $500 GUARANTEED TO AN RHS SENIOR
Qualifications: Graduating seniors who live in Romeoville and whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian is a US veteran, were honorably discharged, or are currently serving in the military.
Deadline: 4/3/26
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mf6L9ePeHuVlHCokLemJXuBlKUp8WGig/view?usp=drive_link
*LOCAL* Romeoville Veterans Commission ROTC Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $500 GUARANTEED TO AN RHS SENIOR
Qualifications: Graduating seniors who live in Romeoville and are currently serving in the RHS ROTC program.
Deadline: 4/3/26
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pYv4SHlOyfmxulW4s_vFS3wTA5B73A_R/view?usp=drive_link
*LOCAL* DLA Architects Think About Architecture Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $500 GUARANTEED TO AN RHS SENIOR
Qualifications: Any senior planning to attend college in the fall. Applicants must make a 2-minute video on the theme "How your school space affects your ability to learn."
Deadline: 4/8/26
Website: https://dla-ltd.com/main/news-resources/dla-architects-think-architecture-scholarship/
*NEW* *LOCAL* Romeoville Police Department Black History Month Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $1000 GUARANTEED TO AN RHS SENIOR
Qualifications: Graduating RHS seniors planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university in the fall. Must be African-American.
Deadline: 4/9/26
*NEW* *LOCAL* Nottingham Ridge Homeowners Association Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: FIVE $500 AWARDS GUARANTEED TO RHS SENIORS
Qualifications: Graduating RHS seniors who are a resident of (or has a parent or guardian who is a resident of) the Nottingham Ridge HOA community. Must be planning to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school in the fall.
Deadline: 4/15/26
Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K3Aqp9H9bUM2g9bWzBe6OCvBdOmxVyf2Ix0b2mI4q3M/edit?usp=sharing
*NEW* Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: Varies
Qualifications: Graduating seniors planning to attend college and major in Culinary Arts, food service, restaurant management, or other related program. Must be a permanent resident of Illinois.
Deadline: 5/1/26
Website: https://www.illinoisrestaurants.org/page/iraefscholarships
*LOCAL* RHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $500 GUARANTEED TO TWO RHS SENIORS
Qualifications: Graduating RHS senior student athletes who best demonstrate the qualities of sportsmanship, commitment, dedication, sacrifice and loyalty. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Athletes must have been an RHS student for at least one full school year and participate as an athlete on an RHS athletic team during their senior year. Students and their family members must have a 2-year history of volunteering with the RHS Athletic Boosters, including during senior year. Students who have already received a full ride college scholarship should not apply.
Deadline: 5/3/26
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScemm5ThpZzaZJEej9xHM-v1206tWCAN8RbCqcKRvXEr7FtUQ/viewform
George McKibben Memorial Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $500
Qualifications: This award is sponsored by the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Open to graduating seniors planning to attend college and enroll in an agriculture degree program. Student must be planning to attend a public state university in Illinois. Minimum 3.2 GPA.
Deadline: 5/15/26
Application: https://3b333658-6156-49e0-898a-7c9a5857e7ab.filesusr.com/ugd/d47fec_5b50c12ca0174495ae659fcac0c47ad6.pdf
Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $7,000
Qualifications: Graduating seniors who are interested in a career in the oil & gas industry. Applicants must be planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college, university, or trade school in the fall of 2026 to obtain an oil & gas related degree or certificate. Must be a US citizen and Illinois resident.
Deadline: 6/30/26
Website: https://iprb.org/PDF/IPRB_SscholarshipApplication_2025-2026.pdf
Illinois Horizon Scholars Award
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Award: $1,000
Qualifications: Any Illinois resident in grades 9-12.
Deadline: 12/31/26
Website: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/illinois-horizon-scholars-award
*LOCAL* Connect to your Future Scholarship
Grade Level: 12
Award: $10,000
Qualifications: Open to youth ages 18-24 who have earned their high school diploma or GED and meet income eligibility guidelines. Applicants must be planning to attend JJC and work toward employment in high growth, high demand occupations in Will County. Benefits include: Assistance with tuition, fees and books, Gas cards and bus passes, Paid internships and on-the-job training, Employment assistance, Free NCRC certification.
Deadline: Ongoing
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