The Golden Apple Scholars Program is available to Illinois students by the Golden Apple Foundation, an institution dedicated to honoring Chicago's teachers. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in high-risk communities in Chicago, be academically accomplished, be a high school graduate and participate in their community. The award amount is $2,500 per academic year for freshman and sophomore students, and $5,000 per academic year for junior and senior students (as of August 2010).
Golden Apple Foundation
8 South Michigan Avenue
Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60603
312-407-0006
goldenapple.org
The Illinois CPA Society Herman J. Neal Scholarship Program is available to Illinois students pursuing a degree in accounting. To qualify, you must be African-American, an Illinois resident, attending an accredited Illinois college or university, have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and plan on taking the CPA exam upon completion of the program. The award amount is between $500 and full in-state tuition and fees.
Illinois CPA Society
550 West Jackson
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60661
312-993-0407
icpas.org
The ComEd/NLEI Latino Scholarship is offered to an outstanding Illinois returning student by ComED and the National Latino Education Institute. To qualify, you must be of Latino heritage, be studying mathematics, sciences or liberal arts, and demonstrate academic excellence. The award amount is generally between $2,500 and $5,000 per academic year.
National Latino Education Institute
2011 West Pershing Road
Chicago, IL 60609
773-247-0707
nlei.org
The Illinois General Assembly Legislative Scholarships are available to Illinois students by the local and state government. To qualify, you must contact your state senator and state representative. Each member of the general assembly is allowed to nominate two students for the award. Applicants must attend a participating Illinois college or university to qualify. The award amount varies, but is generally between $1,000 and $3,000.
Illinois General Assembly
100 North 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62777
866-262-6663
isbe.state.il.us