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Honoring the musical legacy of Glenn Miller, the GMBS invites high school seniors and college freshmen to participate in our annual Scholarship competition. The event is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who intend make music their future focus. Students from across the nation apply in two categories: vocal and instrumental. Ten vocal and ten instrumental semi-finalists are...

The Elgin Area Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering TWO $1,000 scholarships to be used to meet undergraduate college expenses for the 2026-2027 academic year—the Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarship and the Elgin Legacy/Memorial Scholarship(s). At least ONE of these scholarships shall be given to a woman of color.SELECTION CRITERIA:All applications shall be postmarked by April 1,...

The Illinois Federation of Teachers established the Robert G. Porter Scholarship to honor the late Illinois educator, union activist and Secretary-Treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers.Porter spent his early years in education as a civics teacher in East St. Louis, Illinois. He served as treasurer of the East St. Louis Federation of Teachers, Local 1220. In 1960, Porter became...

Four $2000 Scholarships are offered annually:  The Friends of Volo Bog are offering two scholarships for students Entering College to study environmental or natural science and two scholarships for students Continuing College who are pursuing an environmental or natural science careers.To be eligible for the Entering College scholarship the applicant must have a permanent Illinois residency and attend high school...

The Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association (RRVTMA) is offering two $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in Spring 2026. This offering supports a focus of our association’s mission, namely, “promoting and emphasizing education”. It is our hope that awarding scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a manufacturing-related degree program will encourage more young people to pursue careers...

The application for the 2026-2027 school year will be live January 30, 2026. Applicants will be notified of award status by July.CHA encourages residents pursuing an undergraduate education to apply for the CHA Scholarship program. Awardees will receive $2,000 which can be used for tuition, books, or supplies.Selection Criteria:Academic achievements and recordsCommunity involvementEssayWho is eligible to apply?To be eligible for...