Fall 2024 Illinois College Freshman Merit Scholarships (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of March, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
Illinois College is awarding merit-based scholarships through the Office of Admissions to incoming freshmen (US citizens and residents only) who have performed excellently in high school.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no set criteria but past recipients were in the top 30% of the applicant pool.

Value of Scholarship: 
The Illinois College Freshman Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. Academic Distinction Scholarship – up to $19,000 annually
ii. Excellence in Education Scholarship - up to $18,000 annually
iii. True Blue Scholarship - up to $12,000 annually
iv. Trailblazer Award - $2,000 annually (Additional award for all residents of the United States residing in U.S. states and territories outside the State of Illinois)

All the above scholarships are renewable, provided the required criteria are met.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There is no separate scholarship application, simply apply for admission into Illinois College to be considered.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Illinois College Scholarship Page.