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Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship-Illinois
Grant Program for Dependents of Police, Fire, or Correctional Officers
Higher Education License Plate Program—HELP
Illinois College Savings Bond Bonus Incentive Grant Program
Illinois Future Teachers Corps Program
Illinois Incentive for Access Program
Illinois Monetary Award Program
Illinois National Guard Grant Program
Illinois Student-to-Student Program of Matching Grants
Illinois Veteran Grant Program - IVG
Merit Recognition Scholarship (MRS) Program
Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship-Illinois

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Available to Illinois residents who are graduating high school seniors. Based on outstanding academic merit. Awards are renewable up to four years. Must be accepted on a full-time basis as an undergraduate student. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1100. Maximum no. of awards: 1200. Maximum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1146 scholarship(s), totalling $1,075,438. To Apply: Required: transcript; test scores. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Grant Program for Dependents of Police, Fire, or Correctional Officers

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award for dependents of police, fire, and corrections officers killed or disabled in line of duty. Provides for tuition and fees at approved Illinois institutions. Must be resident of Illinois. Continuous deadline. Provide proof of status. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 50. Maximum no. of awards: 55. Minimum award amount: $3000. Maximum award amount: $4000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 55 grant(s), totalling $202,661. To Apply: Required: application form; proof of status. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Higher Education License Plate Program—HELP

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Need-based grants for students at institutions participating in program whose funds are raised by sale of special license plates commemorating the institutions. Deadline: June 30. Must be Illinois resident. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 175. Maximum no. of awards: 200. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 183 grant(s), totalling $45,725. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis. Deadline: 6/30. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Illinois College Savings Bond Bonus Incentive Grant Program

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Program offers holders of Illinois College Savings Bonds a $20 grant for each year of bond maturity payable upon bond redemption if at least 70% of proceeds are used to attend college in Illinois. May not be used by students attending religious or divinity schools. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1200. Maximum no. of awards: 1400. Minimum award amount: $40. Maximum award amount: $220. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1175 grant(s), totalling $573,720. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Illinois Future Teachers Corps Program

(Undergraduate/Loan)

Purpose: Scholarships available for students planning to become teachers in Illinois. Students must be Illinois residents enrolled or accepted as a junior or above in a Teacher Education Program at an Illinois college or university. By receiving award, students agree to teach for 5 years at either a public, private, or parochial Illinois preschool, or at a public elementary or secondary school. For an application and further information, visit http://www.collegezone.com. Focus: Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1150. Maximum award amount: $15000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Illinois Incentive for Access Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award for eligible first-time freshmen enrolling in approved Illinois institutions. One-time grant of up to $500 may be used for any educational expense. Using the FAFSA, applicants are encouraged to apply as quickly as possible after January 1st preceding the academic year. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 19000. Maximum no. of awards: 22000. Minimum award amount: $300. Maximum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 21246 grant(s), totalling $7,960,250. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Illinois Monetary Award Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award for eligible students attending Illinois public universities, private colleges and universities, community colleges, and some proprietary institutions. Applicable only to tuition and fees. Based on financial need. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon after January 1st as possible. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 135000. Maximum no. of awards: 145000. Maximum award amount: $4968. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 140744 grant(s), totalling $372,360,502. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Illinois National Guard Grant Program

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Award for qualified National Guard personnel which pays tuition and fees at Illinois public universities and community colleges. Must provide documentation of service. Applications are due October 1 of the academic year for full year, March 1 for second/third term, or June 15 for the summer term. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to members of the following branches of the military: Air National Guard, Army National Guard.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2000. Maximum no. of awards: 3000. Minimum award amount: $1300. Maximum award amount: $1700. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2075 grant(s), totalling $4,159,591. To Apply: Required: application form; documentation of service. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Illinois Student-to-Student Program of Matching Grants

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Award provides matching funds for need-based grants at participating Illinois public universities and community colleges. Deadlines are set by each institution. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2000. Maximum no. of awards: 4000. Minimum award amount: $300. Maximum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3453 grant(s), totalling $949,153. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Illinois Veteran Grant Program - IVG

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Award for qualified veterans for tuition and fees at Illinois public universities and community colleges. Must provide documentation of service (DD214). Deadline is continuous. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 11000. Maximum no. of awards: 13000. Minimum award amount: $1400. Maximum award amount: $1600. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 11622 grant(s), totalling $19,245,547. To Apply: Required: application form; documentation of service. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Merit Recognition Scholarship (MRS) Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for Illinois high school seniors graduating in the top 5% of their class and attending Illinois postsecondary institution. Students scoring in the top 5% in one of the college entrance tests among Illinois residents are also eligible. Contact for application procedures. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5000. Maximum no. of awards: 6000. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5327 scholarship(s), totalling $5,240,500. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.

Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University/Loan)

Purpose: Award for minority students planning to teach at an approved Illinois preschool, elementary, or secondary school. Deadline: March 1. Must be Illinois resident. Focus: Education; Special Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 450. Maximum no. of awards: 550. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 549 loan(s), totalling $2,578,871. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: David Barinholtz, Client Information, 847-948-8500 ext. 2385, cssupport@isac.org.