Impressive Scholarships for Students in Illinois for 2021

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Check out the list of Illinois scholarships you could apply for!

1. CHS – Chester High School Alumni Scholarship

Provider: Chester High School

Amount: Up to $500

The Chester Alumni Association is offering a $500 award to graduates of the Chester Academy. Your application must be completed and returned by April 1st of your high school graduation year. However, the Chester HS Alumni Scholarship is intended for your second year of college. The senior granted the scholarship will receive the funds once the following conditions have been met:
(1) Complete your 1st year of college as a full-time student.
(2) Register for your 2nd year as a full-time student.

2. Maria L. Tejada Scholarship

Provider: Maria L. Tejada Scholarship Fund (Charity Smith)

Amount: Up to $1,000

The Maria L. Tejada Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to students who are granted a non-paid internship with the Cook County Juvenile Probation Department based on demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. Consideration will be given to academic achievement, financial need, and the student community service record.

3. Women in Science Graduate Fellowship

Provider: The Field Museum

Amount: $32,000

The Field Museum offers a limited number of fellowships to graduate students engaged in dissertation research associated with the museum. The Women in Science Graduate Fellowship provides a stipend and limited funds for research and travel.

Loving these scholarships, but need help applying for your government financial aid? We can help you fill out your FAFSA and state aid.

Still need help with financial aid and college scholarships?

We know the feeling. Financing college tuition can be difficult, and with so many scholarships out there, how do you know which ones to apply for? Start by submitting your FAFSA form as soon as possible since this will help determine what financial aid you might qualify for–and therefore how much more money you need to find to pay for college (your “financial gap”).

Then, consider filling your financial gap with some of these Illinois scholarship options:

• Illinois College
• Illinois State Universities
• Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Or, better yet, sign up for Going Merry today for access to our scholarship library. At Going Merry, we make finding and applying for scholarships easy. You’ll be matched with the scholarships you’re eligible for, favorite the ones you like, and then apply for those scholarships.

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Though always a creative, Kelly's momentum into the world of writing and publishing arrived when she attended college. She quickly learned the financial value - and cost - of honing her craft, and sought scholarships that would be crucial to not only funding, but fueling her education. She wants to help new students thrive with Going Merry's easy scholarship finder. Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast, Print and Online Media, and a minor in Spanish from Florida Southern College.

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