External Scholarship Sources

Many students receive scholarships from nonprofits, civic organizations and other institutions. We encourage you to explore a variety of sources of support.

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Elmhurst Partnerships

State Teacher Scholarships

Students in Elmhurst’s Department of Education are eligible to apply for a number of special scholarships.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Associated Colleges of Illinois supports member colleges and universities by advancing independent liberal arts and sciences education and helping underserved students succeed in college, career and life. As a member of the Associated Colleges of Illinois, Elmhurst University is happy to offer our students an opportunity to apply for an ACI Scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester. Students may choose one scholarship to apply for. Information and eligibility requirements for these scholarships can be found linked below. Please turn your application in to the Office of Student Financial Services either by email or in-person.

All applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 4, 2024.

Scholarship Descriptions

Scholarship Application

Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Fill out the registration form to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes! Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses.

Registration Form

Since 1994, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute has awarded the Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for young Hispanic Leaders. The scholarship seeks to recognize Hispanic students who share Dr. Andrade’s lifelong commitment to servant leadership. Eligible applicants are undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time, demonstrate financial need, and have at least one parent with Hispanic ancestry. Citizenship is not required to apply. Recipients will also be offered complimentary registration to the 2025 USHLI National Conference.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2024

APPLICATION LINK

The iGROW Tech Scholarship Program provides scholarship assistance to Illinois undergraduate students pursuing IT and related careers. Priority is given to renewal applicants, students who demonstrate academic excellence, students who demonstrate financial need, and minority students. Scholarships pay up to $7,500 in tuition, fees, housing, and food costs for each year.

Application Deadline: Priority Deadline of November 30, 2024

APPLICATION LINK

Current undergraduate/graduate students pursing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics are encouraged to apply. A minimum Cumulative GPA of a 3.5 is required.

Application Deadline: rolling deadlines – see website for details

Application Link

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. SMART offers two scholarship opportunities, the SMART Scholarship and the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship.

All scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applications are open annually from August 1 to the first Friday in December.

Application Deadline: December 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EST

APPLICATION LINK

Undocumented Student Scholarship Resources

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