Decatur, Illinois Community Colleges

Dr. George H. Waller Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Millikin University enrolled in Pre-Medicine. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...

John E. Vrooman History Prize

Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Millikin University majoring in History. Applicants must show outstanding achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Walter & Alice Scherer Scholarship

Scholarship for outstanding undergraduate students attending Richland Community College full-time, pursuing at least a two-year degree. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, carry a minimum of 15 semester hours, and file a FAFSA to be eligible. Award is for two years and covers full tuition, as well as for two years of tuition at an Illinois senior institution. Award amount and number of awards depends on available funds. more...

Stanley S. Thayer Fund

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University enrolled in the School of Business. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Church Partnership Scholarship Program

Scholarship for undergraduate students accepted to Greenville College. GC will match funds from applicants who have financial support from their local congregation. Matching funds will not exceed $1,000. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Theatre Performance Scholarships

Scholarship for incoming Freshmen and transfer students accepted to DePaul University's Theatre School, majoring in Theatre Performance. Students must be committed to and be involved in the theatre arts, exhibit potential or developed talent, and present good academic records. Applicant must have auditioned at one of our admission auditions, held November thru February. Admission and scholarship application deadline is March 1st, however to be considered for any competitive merit or community service scholarships, all applications must be submitted by January. 15th. Number of awards varies. Renewable; up to 4 years. more...

Sinon & Catherine O'Donohue Scholarship

Scholarship for freshmen attending Saint Xavier University majoring in Music. Applicants must demonstrate talent in piano and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

A.L. Knoblauch Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time, incoming freshmen enrolling at Western Illinois University who were Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their class. Consideration also given to GPA and ACT score. Nonrenewable. more...

President's Club Scholarship

Scholarship for juniors attending Columbia College Chicago. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need and completed 60-72 credit hours. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Edward Filene Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Roosevelt University majoring in Business. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to underrepresented minority students. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Mrs. Hester Merwin Ayers Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at the Illinois Wesleyan University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Sylvia L. Saffrin Memorial Award

Scholarship for juniors, seniors, or graduate students attending the University of Illinois at Chicago who are enrolled in the College of Business Administration and are majoring in Economics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Due date may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Caterpillar Business Scholarship

Scholarship for Decatur, Illinois residents who are undergraduate students attending Millikin University majoring in Business. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Arnold Kirkeby Tuition Grant

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Roosevelt University. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to full-time students. Students must file the FAFSA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Thomas A. Roszak Scholarship

Scholarship for incoming freshmen admitted to Illinois Institute of Technology who are majoring in Architecture. Selection based on academic achievement and financial need. Nonrenewable. Contact the Office of Admission for more information and/or application. more...

Bessie Myers Music Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Music. Selection based on musical talent and potential. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Christy Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Lois Cordell Bruner Writing Award

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University. Selection based on academic achievement, writing sample and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Mary Ann Burnett Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Lincoln Land Community College majoring in Nursing. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards may vary. Due dates are January 30th for incoming freshmen and September 30th for continuing students. Nonrenewable. more...

Hassan Mustafa Abdallah Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Preference given to students of Arab or Arab-American descent. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...