Illinois students look to the Monetary Award Program from ISAC for need-based help, then search for private awards to cover the rest. Next Scholar shows the Illinois scholarships in our catalog with open-now awards first, links each to its source, and keeps your applications on schedule in one place.
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128 public listings · page 3 of 4. Open now comes first, then the rest by name. Each card links to the award page and its official source.
Scholarship · Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation · $2,500.00–$3,000.00
Deadline on file: Application and all information must be submitted to the Chatham Office by Friday, March 27, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · See the official page
Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.
Scholarship · Wells Trust Fund / Prospect Bank Trust Department · Grant amount varies based on academic progress and demonstrated financial need;…
Deadline on file: Passed: Applications must be signed and mailed between May 1 and June 1, 2026 (ineligible if dated outside that window). Must be postmarked (official Mabel Wells Fishback Scholarship Application PDF / 2026 Scholarship Summary / bankprospect.com; checked 2026-10-01).
Scholarship · Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association · $1,000.00
Deadline on file: Applications must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2027
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · See the official page
Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · See the official page
Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.
Scholarship · Knights of Columbus McHenry Council #1288 · $1,000.00
Deadline on file: April 26, 2026, 11:59 p.m
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · See the official page
Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.
Scholarship · Michael P. Mulvey Memorial Scholarship · $500.00–$5,000.00
Deadline on file: April 15, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Grant · Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) · Up to $8,400.00
Deadline on file: April 23, 2026
Scholarship · Mount Prospect Lions Club · $15,000.00
Deadline on file: June 1, 2025
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · See the official page
Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) · $9,238.00–$18,856.00
Deadline on file: 2026-27 NES application typically March 1–April 30. Passed: extended deadline May 31, 2026 noted on ISAC NES page for that cycle.
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · Ogle County Farm Bureau (Illinois) · See the official page
Deadline on file: April 1, 2026, 4:30 p.m (received)
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · See the official page
Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · Richland County Farm Bureau Foundation (Illinois) · See the official page
Deadline on file: March 6, 2026
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Scholarship · Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers · $5,000.00
Deadline on file: Postmarked by April 4, 2027
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · See the official page
Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Fellowship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · See the official page
Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · See the official page
Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.
Scholarship · SIU Credit Union · $1,000.00
Deadline on file: March 31, 2026 postmark deadline
Scholarship · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical & Computer Engineering · $1,000.00–$12,000.00
Deadline on file: March 10, 2026
Tuition waiver · Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) · Tuition waiver at eligible Illinois public universities for students preparing to teach…
Deadline on file: March 1, 2026
Scholarship · St. Clair County Community Action Agency / Intergovernmental Grants Department (CSBG) · $1,000.00–$4,000.00
Deadline on file: The date on file has passed. Check the county page for the next cycle.
Scholarship · Catholic League for Religious Assistance to Poland and Polonia · $5,000.00
Deadline on file: Postmarked by March 31, 2026
Scholarship · Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) · Funds may be used up to the total cost of attendance (less MAP where applicable); number…
Deadline on file: 2026-27 priority consideration: complete Teachers of Illinois Scholarship application and FAFSA received on or before September 18, 2026
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