ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Scholarships

Efficient pathway to pay for college

At the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, you have access to a wide variety of scholarships and grants to help you pay for college. Our financial aid counselors help you search through the hundreds of scholarships available. This makes it easy to find the right scholarships to supplement your financial aid package.

The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Scholarship application is available year-round. Each new scholarship cycle begins in March. Scholarships are based on academic achievement, financial need and field of study.

Priority deadlines to apply

You should apply before these deadlines to receive full consideration for scholarship awards. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines may be accepted if funds are available. Some scholarships have more specific deadlines.

  • Priority application deadline for Fall semester: July 31
  • Priority application deadline for Spring semester: December 31

Explore hundreds of scholarship & grants: It's easy

More than 100 unique scholarships and grant opportunities are funded by the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Foundation. Sign into the Academic Works Application and submit one scholarship application to apply to them all.

The application contains a few essay questions and asks about your club involvement and other activities. After completing the application, be sure to review your scholarship page for additional opportunities.

Important dates

February 15, 2027 ” Scholarship application portal closes for the 2026-2027 academic year. You cannot access your application or ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Foundation scholarship until the portal reopens. You can still apply for LEAF grants.

March 1, 2027 ” Scholarship application for the 2027-2028 academic year opens

Financial aid questions?

Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (847) 543-2062
Email: finaid@clcillinois.edu

How to apply for ºÚÁÏÉçÇø scholarships

Find information about the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Foundation scholarship and grant application process. We de-bunk common myths and show you why the application process is simple and straightforward.

Scholarships and FAFSA (or Federal student aid) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


In this video, you'll get an overview of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Foundation scholarships and how to apply for them.

Ready to apply for scholarships

As a ºÚÁÏÉçÇø student, you can apply for scholarships right away. Complete one simple application form and get matched with up to hundreds of scholarship opportunities.

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Private scholarship opportunities

We offer local private scholarships as a resource for you to consider the best opportunities to pay for school and expenses. We do not endorse any of these opportunities. Please carefully review application deadlines. They are specific to each scholarship.

If you have questions, please contact the¯Office of Financial Aid.

Apply by March 13, 2026

The deadline to apply to the following scholarships is fast approaching:

  • Paul Simon Student Essay Contest”$1,000 scholarship
  • GANDHI/KING Peace Scholarship”$750 scholarship

Other opportunities

  • Metallica Scholars Initiative “ The Initiative provides financial support to students in career and technical education programs.
  • “ A database of external scholarships (outside ºÚÁÏÉçÇø) is available.

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