Scholarships and Grants

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Scholarship Search

Allied Health Care Scholarship Students working toward careers as nurse practitioners, physician assistants or certified nurse midwives can apply for a scholarship from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Recipients must work in those fields in areas of Illinois, where the state has determined there is a shortage of primary health care providers. Download application.

Bruce A. Schurman Marianjoy Scholarship Program Students with permanent disabilities of the type treated at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, such as brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal impairments or neuromuscular disorders, can apply for scholarships to fund post-high school education at colleges, community colleges or vocational schools. Download application.

Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver Students whose parents have served in the armed forces during World War II, the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam Conflict or are eligible for the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraqui Campaign Medal or the Global War on Terrorism Medal can apply for a tuition waiver from the University of Illinois. Up to six tuition waivers are awarded yearly in each county of Illinois. The waiver can be used at any University of Illinois campus-Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Springfield, Health Sciences or Global Campus. Download application.

Discover Scholarship Program High school juniors with a 2.75 grade point average and with a record of achievement in leadership, community service and overcoming obstacles can apply for the Discover Scholarship. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded nationwide, and the money can be used to pay for post-high school education, including training or licensing programs. Download application.

General Assembly Scholarship Illinois law provides for each member of the General Assembly to annually nominate person(s) of school age and otherwise eligible, from his/her district. Each shall receive a scholarship in any State supported university designated by the member. Students wishing to apply for this scholarship MUST contact their State Senator or State Representative for information on the application process. To find your legislators, enter your address information here.

George Mangiaracina Memorial Scholarship Priority for this college scholarship is given to applicants who plan to study business administration with an emphasis on accounting. Applicants must be graduating seniors in the top half of their class, are Illinois residents and plan to attend college in the state. The application should be available in late January, and the deadline to apply is April 15, 2009.

Golden Apple Scholars High school teachers, counselors, advisers and principals can nominate a member of the class who plans to become a teacher as a Golden Apple Scholar. Seniors may also nominate themselves. Nominations can be done online at www.goldenapple.org. Golden Apple Scholars can receive up to $2,500 a year for four years to help fund their education. More information.

Illini Club of Will County Students who live in Will County and have been accepted by the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana can apply for four-year, $1,000-a-year scholarship. Contact information.

Illinois Future Teacher Corps Students on the junior or senior level who are pursuing an education degree at an Illinois school can apply for the Illinois Teacher Corps Scholarship. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4-point scale and be willing to teach full-time for five years in an Illinois school. Download application.

Grants for Dependents of Police, Fire and Correctional Officers Children and spouses of police, fire and correctional officers who have been killed or at least 90 percent disabled in the line of duty can apply for grants to help pay for tuition and fees at a public or private college in Illinois. More information.

Medical Student Scholarship The Illinois Department of Public Health offers scholarships to a limited number of medical students who demonstrate financial need and agree to practice primary care medicine in state-designated physician-shortage areas. The scholarship pays tuition, mandatory fees and living expenses at a medical school in Illinois. Download application.

Minority Teacher of Illinois Scholarship Students of African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American or Native American descent who are interested in a teaching career can apply for up to $5,000 a year for educational expenses at an Illinois school. Applicants must make a commitment to teach for one year in a school with at least a 30 percent minority enrollment for each year of financial assistance. More information.

National Guard Grants People on active duty in the Illinois National Guard who have served at least one year can apply for grants to help pay tuition and fees for up to four academic years at an Illinois public community college or four-year college or university. More information.

Norwegian National League Scholarship The Norwegian National League awards a $1,000 college scholarship to a high school student of Norwegian descent who is graduating with a 3.0 average and enrolled for college study. In addition to filling out an application, the student must submit an original 500-word essay on a Norwegian topic. More information.

Nurse Educator Scholarship Scholarship funding is available for those studying to become teachers of nursing in Illinois schools. Applicants must be Illinois residents, U.S. citizens and maintain satisfactory academic progress.The scholarship requires recipients to begin working as a nurse educator in Illinois within one year and continue teaching for five years. More information.

Nursing Scholarship The Illinois Department of Public Health offers scholarships for students pursuing an associates degree in nursing or applied sciences in nursing, a hospital-based diploma or bachelors or masters degree in nursing. After graduation and licensing, recipients must work in Illinois providing direct patient care as registered or practical nurses or as nurse educators. Download application.

Podiatric Scholarship The Illinois Department of Public Health offers a scholarship to an Illinois podiatry student who is enrolled in an accredited school in the state and is willing to practice in areas of Illinois where there is a shortage of podiatric physicians. Download application.

Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Students planning to study special education can apply for a scholarship that pays tuition and fees at a four-year public college in Illinois. Recipients must promise to teach special education full-time for at least two of the five years immediately following certification. More information.

U.S. Senate Youth Program The U.S. Senate Youth Program offers a week-long educational trip to Washington DC and a $5,000 scholarship to two students from each state. The program is open to high school juniors and seniors who plan to take government courses in college and who are serving in an elected or selected office in student government or a related organization. Download application.

Veterans Grants Veterans who have served at least one full your of full-time active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard or have received a service-related medical discharge, served in foreign country during a time of hostilities or were discharged before Aug. 11, 1967 can apply for grants to pay for undergraduate or graduate study at an Illinois public community college, four-year college or university. Applicants must supply a copy of their Form DD214 Member 4 with the application. More information.

Zonta Club Of Joliet Young Women In Public Affairs Award The Zonta Club of Joliet is offering two monetary awards – a $1,000 first place and a $500 second place - for women students aged 16 to 20 who have shown an active commitment to volunteerism, volunteer leadership achievements, international awareness and dedication to advancing the status of women throughout the world. The first-place winner will be eligible for an additional $1,000 award at the District level. Five District winners will be eligible for an additional $3,000 from the Zonta International Foundation. The deadline for submitting a completed application with essay questions, plus verification of enrollment by a school official and two confidential recommendations, is Jan. 30, 2010. More information.