Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans


Illinois Funeral Directors Association

215 South Grand Ave. West
Springfield, IL 62704
Ph: (217)525-2000
Fax: (217)525-8342
E-mail: info@ifda.org
URL: http://www.ifda.org

Illinois Funeral Directors Association Scholarships

(Four Year College, Two Year College/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for Illinois residents attending a two-year or four-year mortuary service program in Illinois. Open to students at the sophomore level. Must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 3.5 GPA required. Write for application deadline. One-time award of $750. Must be recommended by school. Focus: Funeral Services/Mortuary Science Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 12. Minimum award amount: $750. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 12 scholarship(s), totalling $6,000. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Paul Dixon, Executive Director, 217-525-2000, info@ifda.org.