Melrose Park, Illinois Community Colleges

Donald Lesh Memorial Award

Annual award for undergraduate students attending the University of Illinois-Springfield who are majoring in Visual Arts. Selection based on student's artwork. Applicant must be in good standing, file the FAFSA, have financial need, and write a personal narrative. Nonrenewable. more...

Sandra G. Hockenyos Scholarship

Annual award for residents of Sangamon County, Illinois who are female undergraduate students attending the University of Illinois-Springfield whose education was interupted. Applicant must be in good standing, file the FAFSA, and write a personal narrative. Nonrenewable. more...

Estella Hillman Bell Music Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at the Illinois Wesleyan University majoring in Music. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Illinois National Guard (ING) Grant Program

Scholarship available to undergraduate/graduate students attending ISAC approved Illinois public colleges/universities, who are enlistees or company grade officers, up to the rank of captain, in the Illinois National Guard. Applicants must have served a minimum of one full year active duty or be currently on active duty status. Award covers tuition and some fees and may be used up to 8 semesters or 12 quarters. Recipient is not required to enroll for a minimum number of credit hours each term but must maintain a satisfactory GPA. Due dates: Fall/Oct.1; Spring & Summer/March 1; Summer only/June 15. Contact local National Guard Unit, college financial aid office, or ISAC for information and application. more...

John Giavaras-Rotary Club of Downtown Springfield

Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at Lincoln Land Community College. Students must have a minimum 2.6 GPA. Number of awards may vary. Due dates are January 30th for incoming freshmen and September 30th for continuing students. Nonrenewable. more...

Francis & Peggy Davern International Scholarship

Scholarship for international undergraduate or graduate students attending Western Illinois University. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Graduate students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Michael Litwin Scholarship

Scholarship for minority residents of the Chicago area (including suburbs) who are incoming freshmen enrolling at Western Illinois University that will be majoring in Business. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 22. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Dr. Wendell L. Swanson Industrial Technology Scholarship

Scholarship for junior, senior or 5th year students attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Engineering Technology. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in major and a minimum 3.25 CGPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Eagle Scholar

Scholarship for undergraduate students at Robert Morris College who have been selected as Eagle Scholars. Selection criteria varies. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Lillian Ruth Robertson (Piano/Voice) Scholarship

Scholarship for female incoming freshmen enrolling at Western Illinois University who are majoring in Music (piano/voice). Selection based on audition. Due date may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Helen Dunn Academic Achievement Scholarship

Annual award for undergraduate students attending the University of Illinois-Springfield. Applicant must be in good standing, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, file the FAFSA, have financial need, and write a personal narrative. Nonrenewable. more...

KM 2 Design Group Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Lincoln Land Community College majoring in Engineering. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference given to minority or female students. Number of awards may vary. Due dates are January 30th for incoming freshmen and September 30th for continuing students. Nonrenewable. more...

Knoblach Scholarship

Scholarship for residents of the Kankakee Community College district who are returning sophomores at Kankakee Community College. Applicants must have the highest GPA. more...

Dorotha F. Dean School Nurse Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University working toward certification as a School Nurse. Applicants must have begun the required internship. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Caterpillar Excellence Scholarship

Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Business. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA. Award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Sam Sublett Jr. Scholarship-Corrections Education

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Law Enforcement or Justice Administration with and emphasis in Corrections Education or Social Welfare. Selection based on moral character and integrity. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Fred Rattner Memorial Mathematics Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Mathematics. Incoming freshmen must have a minimum ACT score of 24 and class rank in the top 10% and current undergraduates/transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Dorothy Geurink Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for residents of western Michigan who are incoming undergraduate students attending Trinity Christian College that will be participating in the school's athletic program. Selection based on academic merit and talent. Due date may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Edward Filene Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Roosevelt University majoring in Business. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to underrepresented minority students. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Klarner Transfer Scholarship

Scholarship for graduates of Richland Community College full-time who are transfering, as a junior, to an Illinois public university or college. Preference will be given to Klarner Scholars. Applicant must have proven financial need as set by the Financial Aid Office at the chosen university or college. Award is for one year and may cover part- to full-tuition. Renewable upon reapplication. Award amount and number of awards depends on available funds. more...