Outside Scholarship and Grant Opportunities for Students
PLEASE NOTE: The resources and information listed on this page are accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, dates and other information may change so you must contact the organization for the most up to date information. The organizations listed on this page are the final authority on application for and awarding of aid.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Deadline: June 20
Website: http://www.tiu.edu/college/science/
Contact Information
Email: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Award: $1,000
Qualifications:
-Between ages of 16 and 30
-Application requires essays
Access to Education Scholarships
Deadline: Feb. 15 (applications available starting Dec. 15)
Website: www.usafunds.com/borrowers/access_to_education_scholarship.html
scholarship@usafunds.org
Contact Information
USA Funds
C/O Scholarship Management Services, CSFA
1505 Riverview Road
PO Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
Award: $1,500 (renewable annually)
Qualifications:
-U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
-Annual adjusted gross family income of less than $35,000
-Preference given to ethnic minorities and students with a documented physical disability
-Additional considerations listed on website
American Association of University Women Return to Learning Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Website: www.aauw-il.org/lombard
Contact Information
Email: mdion@att.net (please put "scholarship" in the subject line)
Award: $500 - $1,800
Qualifications:
-Woman resident of the Lombard, Villa Park, Oakbrook Terrace, or Glendale Heights postal districts
-Continuing her higher education after a significant interruption
American Institute of CPA's
Deadline: April 1
Website: http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards/AICPA+Accountemps+Scholarships.htm
Contact Information
Phone: 919-402-4006
Award: $2,500
Qualifications:
-An AICPA Student Affiliate Member
-A declared accounting, finance or information systems major with an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0
-A student who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent), including at least six (6) semester hours in accounting
-Enrolled full-time
American Chemical Society Scholar's Program
Deadline: March 1
Website: https://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/memberapp?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_TRANSITIONMAIN&node_id=1234&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1 Contact Information
Email: scholars@acs.org
Phone: 1-800-227-5558 ext 6250
Award: Up to $3,000/year
Qualifications: Scholarships for underrepresented minority college students with financial need.
-African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
-U.S. citizen or permanent resident
-Enrolled full-time
-High academic achievers in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better)
-Financial need
-College freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology;
Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Deadline: March 31
Website: http://www.ahepa.org/education/
Contact Information
Email: ahepa@ahepa.org
Phone: 202-232-6300
Award: $500 - $2000
Qualifications:
- The applicant is of Greek descent or a member or son or daughter of a member, in good standing, of AHEPA, the Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or the Maids of Athena
-Enrolled full-time
Army Emergency Relief
Deadline: March 1
Website: http://www.aerhq.org/education_dependentchildren_mgjames.asp
Contact Information
Email: Kasey@aerhq.org
Phone: 703-428-0035
Award: N/A
Qualifications:
- Be dependents of a Soldier on federal active duty, a retiree, or a deceased active or retired Soldier
- To be dependent you must be
- Under 23 for the entire academic year
- Registered in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS). You can check your status at 1-800 538-9552.
- Unmarried for the entire academic year
-Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.0
Baptist Foundation of Illinois
Deadline: February 15
Website: http://www.ibsa.org/
Contact Information
The Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 19247
Springfield, IL 62794-9247
Award: $1,000/year
Qualifications:
-Member in good standing for at least one year with a church affiliated with Illinois Baptist State Association
-Potential for Christian leadership
-Financial need
Bruce A. Schurman Scholarship
for Students With Physical Disabilities
Deadline: April
Website: http://marianjoy.org/stellent/groups/public/documents/www/mji_214439.hcsp
Contact Information
Phone: 630-909-7402
Award: Up to $5,000
Qualifications:
-Functionally impaired or physically disabled and fit in one of the following diagnostic categories:
Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury
-A permanent resident in one of the following counties: Cook, Will, Kane, DuPage, McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kendall
-Former Marianjoy patients are eligible regardless or residence
Chemical Industry Council of Illinois
Deadline: Early March
Website: http://www.cicil.net./Education/UndergradScholAwardApp.html
Contact Information
Phone: 847-544-5995
Award: $2,000
Qualifications:
-Resident of Illinois
-Pursuit of chemical science courses
-Career plans that include chemistry
Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 15
Website: N/A
Contact Information
Email: scholarships@chicagolighthouse.org
Phone: 312-666-1331
Award: Varies
Qualifications: For visually impaired and legally blind students.
Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County
Deadline: Varies
Website: http://www.peoplewhocare.org/page20405.cfm
Contact Information
Email: info@peoplewhocare.org
Phone: 440-277-0142
Award: Varies
Qualifications:
-Resident of Lorain County, OH
-See website for list of available scholarships
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Deadline: April 16
Website: http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
Contact Information
Phone: 1-800-EXCEL DC
Award: $2,500 and Dell Notebook Computer
Qualifications:
-Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
-Demonstrated financial need
-Good writing skills
-Enrolled full-time
-U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois
Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship Programs
Deadline: November 30
Website: http://www.icpas.org/hc-endowment.aspx?id=4210
Contact Information
Award: Up to $4,000
Qualifications:
-U.S. citizen, permanently residing in Illinois
-Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
-Four years of education completed by 8/31/08 with plans to take additional courses in 2008-'09 to meet the requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
-Plan to sit for the CPA Examination in Illinois within three years of application date, and demonstrate a course of study that reflects this goal.
Illinois CPA Society Advancing Women in Accounting Scholarship
Deadline: November 30
Website: http://www.icpas.org/hc-endowment.aspx?id=3906
Contact Information
Award: Up to $4,000
Qualifications:
-Woman, U.S. citizen, permanently residing in Illinois
-Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
-Four years of education completed by 8/31/08 with plans to take additional courses in 2008-'09 to meet the requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
-Plan to sit for the CPA Examination in Illinois within three years of application date, and demonstrate a course of study that reflects this goal.
Herman J. Neal Scholarship for African-American Accounting Students
Deadline: November 30
Website: http://www.icpas.org/hc-endowment.aspx?id=3894
Contact Information
Award: Up to $4,000
Qualifications:
-U.S. citizen, African-American, permanently residing in Illinois
-Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
-At least two years of education completed by 8/31/07
-Plans to sit for the C.P.A. examination in Illinois and demonstrates a course of study that reflects this goal
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
Deadline: May 15
Website: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/chicago/scholarships.cfm
Contact Information
Email: info@epilepsychicago.org
Phone: 800-273-6027
Award: $1,000
Qualifications:
-Diagnosis of epilepsy or seizure disorder
-Enrolled full-time
-Resident of Chicago area
Glad Tidings Gospel Ministry
Deadline: N/A
Website: http://www.gtgm.org/
Contact Information
Write to:
Glad Tidings Ministry
P.O. Box 11
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Award: $500 - $700
Qualifications:
-Born again believers intending to go into full-time ministry
-Those who desire to do inner-city mission work
-Missionary kids
-Students from unbelieving families who do not provide financial support
-Individuals unable to attain support from other sources
Grace Foundation Scholarship Fund
Deadline: January 31, Request application in writing by October 31
Website: N/A
Contact Information
Grace Foundation
PO Box 924
Menlo Park, CA 94026-0924
Award: Up to $2,500/year
Qualifications:
-Native of Southeast Asia country
-Completed at least one year of study
-Study in Christian ministry, teaching, or healthcare aimed at assisting needy persons in native country
Harvesters Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Website: http://www.harvestersscholarship.com/
Contact Information
Email: HarvestersScholarship@hotmail.com
Phone: N/A
Award: N/A
Qualifications:
-For full-time students intending to enter the mission field upon graduation
-Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Varies
Website: http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=424#undergrad
Contact Information
Email: scholar1@hsf.net
Award: Varies
Qualifications:
-Hispanic heritage
-U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
-Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
-Various scholarships with different focuses
Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation
Deadline: Varies
Website: http://www.ilreef.org/Scholarships.htm
Contact Information
Email: ssundquist@ilreef.org
Phone: 866-854-7333
Award: Varies
Qualifications: Illinois resident with career plans for real estate or allied field
IRTA Foundation Scholarships
IRTA Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March
Website: http://www.irtaonline.org/index.cfm?go=getPage&id=102
Contact Information
Email: mclarke@irtaonline.org
Phone: 800-728-4782
Award: $1,500
Qualifications:
-Firm desire to teach tomorrow's youth
-Strong academic record
-Child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an IRTA member (Illinois Retired Teachers' Association)
Mohler-Austin Scholarships
Deadline: March
Website: http://www.irtaonline.org/index.cfm?go=getPage&id=102
Contact Information
Email: mclarke@irtaonline.org
Phone: 800-728-4782
Award: $4,500
Qualifications:
-Graduated from a high school in Kendall County
-Has been accepted into an Education Program
-Declared a major in English
-Minimum G.P.A. 3.0
Microsoft Tuition Scholarships
Deadline: January 15
Website: http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_reqs.mspx
Contact Information
Email: scholars@microsoft.com
Award: Full tuition
Qualifications:
-Making Satisfactory Academic Progress toward a degree in Math
-Show an interest in the field of Computer Science
-Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
-Financial need
Muddy Waters Scholarship
Deadline: April 30
Website: http://www.bluesheaven.com/scholarship.htm
Contact Information
Phone: 312-808-1286
Email: info@bluesheaven.com
Award: N/A
Qualifications:
-African-American enrolled full-time in a Music, Music Education, or Journalism program
-Financial need
-Academic achievement
National Association of Black Journalists
Deadline: March 3
Website: http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html
Contact Information
Email: iwashington@nabj.org
Phone: 301-445-7100 ext 108
Award: $5,000
Qualifications:
-Must be a member of NABJ
-Pursuing a career in journalism
National Italian American Foundation
Deadline: March 6
Website: http://www.niaf.org/
Contact Information
Email: information@niaf.org
Phone: 202-387-0600
Award: $2,500 - $10,000
Qualifications:
-For Italian-American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievement
-At least one ancestor who emigrated from Italy
-Minimum G.P.A. of 3.5
-U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
State Farm Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Deadline: October 16
Website: http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/hispanic.asp
Contact Information
Email: N/A
Phone: 1-877-473-4636
Award: $2,500
Qualifications: Hispanic students pursuing a teaching career
Soroptimist International of the Americas
Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant
Deadline: January 15
Website: http://www.simwr.org/Awards.html#anchor-WOA
Contact Information:
Phone: 708-865-0145
Award: $500 local, $2,000 regional
Qualifications: For a woman in the community working toward a degree in her chosen field. Emphasis is put on scholarship and effort towards education.
Women's Opportunity Award
Deadline: December 1
Website: http://www.simwr.org/Awards.html#anchor-WOA
Contact Information
Email: helen965@embarqmail.com
Send applications to:
Applications to:Region Chair Helen E. Bailey
189 Ridgewood Blvd.
Mansfield, OH 44907-2044
Award: Varies at the local level
Qualifications:
-Woman with primary financial responsibility for supporting her family (including children, spouse, siblings, and/or parents
-Cannot have already earned an undergraduate degree
-Financial need
-Motivated to achieve educational and career goals
Stewards Ministry Scholarships for Children of Commended Workers
Deadline: June 1
Website: http://www.stewardsministries.com/
Contact Information
Email: info@stewardsministries.com
Phone: 847-842-0227
Award: $1,000
Qualifications:
-Students who are dependent children of fulltime workers commended from Plymouth Brethren (Christian Brethren) assemblies in the United States and Canada
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Deadline: January 2, or until the first 1,000 eligible applications have been received, whichever comes earlier
Website: http://www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
Contact Information
Phone: 507-931-1682
Award: 50 $1,000 awards, 5 $10,000 awards
Qualifications:
-Woman who earned High School Diploma or G.E.D. on or before September, 1998
-Have not yet earned a Bachelor's degree
-Enrolled full-time
-Receiving degree no earlier than May, 2009
-Have at least 2 semesters remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the Fall 2008 academic term
Undergraduates Exploring Ministry
Deadline: March 15
Website: http://www.thefund.org/programs/undergrads_fellowships.phtml
Contact Information
Email: Available on website
Phone: 404-727-1450
Award: $2,000/year
Qualifications
-Considering ministry as a career
-Junior or Senior
-Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
-Must be nominated by college faculty member, administrator, campus minister, or current pastor
-U.S. or Canadian citizen
Other Resources
HEATH Resource Center
Deadline: Varies
Website: http://www.heath.gwu.edu/
Qualifications: General information on Financial Aid for students with disabilities
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
Deadline: Varies with program
Website: http://www.americorps.org/
Contact Information
Email: kdays@cns.gov
Phone: 202-606-6899
Award: $1,000 - $4,725
Qualifications: Completed term of service in Americorps program
U.P.S. Earn and Learn Program
Website: http://www.upsearnandlearn.com/
Contact Information
Phone: 1-888-4-UPS-JOB
Access Code: 8167
Description: The Earn and Learn Program is a student financial assistance package offered to students who work part-time at U.P.S.
