Scholarships
IAA Foundation
February 15
State
Varies
The IAA Foundation endeavors to enhance the future of agriculture by providing college scholarships to Illinois Farm Families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses, or their children who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study. The IAA Foundation is pleased to administer scholarships on behalf of agricultural partners and families who wish to support future generations and help assure a well-qualified and professional agricultural workforce in Illinois while supporting farming communities.
ILLINOIS PORK PRODUCERS
March 1
State
Varies
The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards nine students with a scholarship each school year. Three Levels are awarded: (3) Gold Scholarships at $2,000 each; (3) Silver Scholarships at $1,500 each; (3) Bronze Scholarships at $1,000 each. Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or be enrolling to begin in the Fall of 2024 to be eligible. IPPA Scholarships are open to students pursuing any undergraduate degree at any two-year or four-year college.
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF ILLINOIS
March 5
State
Varies
The mission of ICEF is to promote better academic understanding of the chemical industry. The foundation's volunteers dedicate hundreds of hours each year to programs that are committed to increasing high school and junior high school student and teacher's awareness in an effort to generate interest and enthusiasm for careers in scientific fields. To support this mission, ICEF seeks to provide educational and financial support for students, teachers and schools throughout the state of Illinois.
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS ILLINOIS
March 15
State
$1,500
Student must attend an ILLINOIS College/University/Community College Fall Semester 2023. Payment of
scholarship will be made to the Student Financial Aid Office in the student’s name in one installment for the Fall
Semester 2023. The scholarship winner will be notified in late May 2023 and will be sent additional information regarding
verification of enrollment procedure. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, current college students,
and/or adults returning to college. Preference is given to a student majoring or minoring in music.
Compeer Financial
March 15
State
$1,500
The Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial’s corporate giving program, is offering 41 scholarships to Illinois students this year. Graduating high school seniors who have an agriculture or rural background, or plan to major in an agriculture-related field at a community college, university or technical school are encouraged to apply
IACAC SCHOLARSHIP
March 23
State
$1,000
Graduating senior from an IACAC member high school with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. He/She must enroll as a full-time college freshman at a post-secondary institution (preferably at an IACAC member institution). The student must also demonstrate involvement in high school, the community, or service to others, with motivation to achieve personal goals.
Department of Children and Family Services
March 31
State
Varies
Applicants must meet one of the following educational requirements: ▪ Earned a high school diploma from an accredited institution, or ▪earned a General Education Development (GED) certificate/diploma or met the state criteria for high school graduation before the start of the school year for which they are applying for the scholarship for which they are applying for the scholarship. In addition, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
▪ The Department has court-ordered legal responsibility for the applicant, or
▪ The applicant aged out of the Department’s care at age 18 or older, or
▪ The applicant who was formerly under care has been adopted or placed in private
guardianship
WCFA Agent of Change Scholarship
March 31
State
$1,000
WCFA Agent of Change Scholarships are offered to students who have attended at least one Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Conference. Eligible applicants include past WCFA attendees and students who participated in the 2021 WCFA Online Curriculum. One scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior, one will be awarded to a current college student, and one scholarship will be awarded to a current graduate student.
Dorothy Olson Pauletti Piano Scholarship
April 15
State
$1,000
About Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to award $1,000 to a rising senior or senior in high school, classically-trained, who can also play other genres of music and wants to entertain, teach, perform, and volunteer. The applicant has a passion for music and aims to share it.
HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
October 25
National
Varies
High school seniors planning to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation and a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution. Student must also have critical financial need (preferably $55,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family); involvement in co-curricular and community service activities; have a minimum GPA of 2.0; and be a U.S. citizen.
BURGER KING SCHOLARS
December 15
National
Varies
Student must plan to enroll in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university or vocational-technical school for the following fall. Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale), must work an average of 15 hrs./week, 40 weeks/yr., demonstrate participation in community service and co-curricular activities, and must demonstrate financial need.
ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
VARIES
State
Varies
Several different scholarships that are available by ISAC. The number of scholarships made through programs administered by ISAC, as well as the individual dollar amount awarded, are subject to sufficient annual appropriations by the Illinois General Assembly and the Governor.