Scholarships ‘Illinois Residency Required’

Community Bankers Association of Illinois – Annual Essay Scholarship Program

School MUST host essay contest and a 2 page essay is required from candidates.  In addition, applicant must be a high school senior.  See link below for more information.

Amount: Up to $4000
Number Available: 13
Deadline: Registration is due 2/18
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Unknown
Ethnicity Requirement: No
Minimum GPA: Not applicable

Website: http://www.cbai.com/downloads/10Brochure.pdf
Contact Email: bobbiw@cbai.com
Contact Phone: 800-736-2224

Illinois AMVETS – Trade School Scholarship

Amount: $1000
Number Available: 5
Deadline: 3/1
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Unknown
Ethnicity Requirement: No
Minimum GPA: Unknown
Website: http://www.ilamvets.org/prog_scholarships_apps.cfm#srv
Other Requirements: Must be an Illinois High School Senior who has been accepted into a pre-approved trade program

Illinois AMVETS – Junior ROTC

Amount: $1000
Number Available: 5

Deadline: 3/1
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Unknown
Ethnicity Requirement: No
Minimum GPA: Unknown
Website: http://www.ilamvets.org/prog_scholarships_apps.cfm#srv
Other Requirements: Must be an Illinois High School Senior who has taken the ACT or SAT; Applicant must participate in a Junior ROTC program.

Illinois AMVETS – SAD Sacks Nursing Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Number Available: Varies
Deadline: 3/1
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Unknown
Ethnicity Requirement: No
Minimum GPA: Unknown
Website: http://www.ilamvets.org/prog_scholarships_apps.cfm#srv
Other Requirements: Must be an Illinois High School Senior who has been accepted into a pre-approved nursing program; Applicant must also posses a satisfactory academic record, character, interest, and activity, in addition to demonstrating financial need.

Illinois AMVETS – Service Foundation Scholarship

Amount: $1000
Number Available: 30
Deadline: 3/1
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Unknown
Ethnicity Requirement: No

Minimum GPA: Unknown

Website: http://www.ilamvets.org/prog_scholarships_apps.cfm#srv
Other Requirements: Applicant must be an Illinois High School Senior and have taken the ACT or SAT

Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships

The Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation encourages and supports Illinois residents who are committed to pursing careers in the restaurant and food service industry by awarding scholarships thorough it’s Scholarship Program.  All senior high school students, GED graduates, undergraduate students, and educators are welcome to [...]

America’s Favorite Rice Brands and Univision Radio Scholarships

In order to be considered for one of twenty two, two thousand dollar cash awards, each competitor must be a high school senior and complete an essay that answers the following question: “What will my college degree say about me?”
 
To be eligible you must reside in, and/or attend high school in the metro areas of:  [...]

Illinois PTA Lillian E. Glover Scholarship

Amount: First Place –  $2500; Second Place  – $1500
Number Available: 2 scholarships per each PTA Field Service Area (Student Statement, Scholastic Abilities, Leadership Qualities, School Activities, and Out-of-School Activities)
Deadline: 2/15

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: See website for details
Ethnicity Requirement: See website for details
Minimum GPA: See website for details
Website: http://www.illinoispta.org/scholarship.html
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Chicago Sun Times

Amount: Maximum of $1500

Deadline: 12/15
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Yes

Website: www.suntimes.com
Other Requirements:

Applicant must be a minority college student having graduated from a Chicago-area high school or have been a Chicago-area resident for the past five years.
Applicant must be interested in becoming a newspaper reporter, editor, or photographer
2 letters of recommendation from adults familiar with [...]

Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver

If you are a teacher or an academically talented student pursuing a career in special education as a public, private or parochial preschool, elementary or secondary school teacher in Illinois, you may be eligible for the Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program. This program will exempt you from paying tuition [...]