Join the University Center of Lake County for an evening of creativity and community at its third annual Art & Wine Scholarship Fundraiser.

Four $1,000 scholarships are being offered to St. Charles high schoolers. To win, students must submit an essay discussing issues facing consumers and public power municipalities.

Three students from Batavia High School have been selected to showcase their artwork in a statewide exhibition featuring the state’s top high school talents. Their selection also paves the way for scholarship opportunities.

Joliet Township High School District 204 recognized 94 of its high school students from the class of 2026 for earning the prestigious Illinois State Scholar distinction.

Proceeds from the event go to fund small grants to local agencies that support Zonta’s mission to build a better world for women and girls.

Applicants must be a current member of Cornerstone Credit Union as of April 1. Membership is open to individuals who live or work in Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside or Winnebago counties in Illinois and Green and Rock counties in Wisconsin.

The Chana Play Day committee has announced competition for several scholarships. The candidates must be high school graduates or the equivalent with ties to the Chana area.

Created in honor of Dennis Gillan, a lifelong resident of Bureau and Lee counties, the scholarship reflects his dedication to hard work and community, according to a news release.

The Lombard Garden Club is accepting applications for its 2026 college scholarships

The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships, which will award up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 each to Illinois high school seniors committed to conserving the state’s natural resources.

Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) recently announced the continuation of its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the spring 2026 semester. The foundation awarded 335 scholarships totaling $267,526.

The Village of Progress Foundation will offer two scholarships in 2026.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists recently announced that scholarship applications are now being accepted for their annual Northern Rehab Health & Wellness Scholarship.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently announced the student scholarship recipients for the spring 2026 semester. The foundation awarded 335 scholarships totaling $267,526.

Tri-County Opportunities Council will award at least 10 scholarships to income-eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

These scholarships will help to honor the legacy of the Class of 1970 and provide an enduring benefit to the graduates of SHS, according to a news release.

Last year, the club gave out two $500 scholarships. Essays will be due so the Lions can vote on them at their April 13 meeting.

Scholarships are available through the Rochelle Community Hospital Auxiliary to area students who are planning to pursue careers in the healthcare field.

The SVACC awards scholarships to students pursuing a college degree in a variety of fields. Application deadlines vary depending on the scholarship.

Students in Kane and Kendall counties only need to complete one application to be considered for one of the hundreds of available awards.

Sinnissippi Centers announced Wednesday, Jan. 7, that it will again offer up to four $1,000 college scholarships for individuals seeking a career in the human services field.

Trustees of the Sterling-Rock Falls Community Trust encourage applications from upcoming and past graduates from Sterling and Rock Falls for a broad range of college scholarships to be awarded in mid-April.

The Millie Moo Foundation in Hillsdale has officially launched with a mission to provide hope and financial support to families facing pediatric cancer while also offering scholarships to students pursuing agricultural careers.

Over the past 112 years, the Rotary Club of Joliet has donated more than $1million in grants, scholarships and charitable support throughout the greater Joliet area.

The online application goes live on Saturday, November 15, visit cffrv.org to access the scholarship application.

USF is making connections at Catholic schools in far southwestern Illinois to attract students from that region to the university.

Twelve local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

Forrestville Valley School Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Max Wenzel Educational Scholarship, a monumental gift that will shape the future of its students for generations to come.

Four local students are among University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

Ogle County students were among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

The main feature of The Silver Lining Event in Joliet is an auction of “artfully transformed vintage undergarments,” created by 11 artists,

After this year’s record-breaking Yortktoberfest, organizer Jason Pesola said the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville might have to establish an extra grant because so much money was raised for scholarships.

The Optimist Club of Sterling will host a “Decades of Disney” trivia night on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, to benefit area youths by providing scholarships and activities.

The Lincoln-Way Foundation for Educational Excellence has announced the addition of Loreal Flowers to its board of directors.

Lockport-based nonprofit Give Back, founded by former resident Bob Carr, opened a new office in the city's historic downtown this month and hopes to expand its outreach in the community.

Donations for the scholarships were collected during the annual Father Jerry Memorial Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards Banquet on Aug. 17.

Montini Catholic High School has announced that several of its students were awarded college scholarships at its Celebration of Excellence Award Ceremony

The Lincoln-way Area Business Women’s Organization recently honored 29 young women who were the 2025 scholarship recipients.

The Youth In Ag Foundation presentation of scholarships and the Brownfield Ag awards will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. The auction starts at 7 p.m. in the Carroll County Fairgrounds' Poultry Barn.

The scholarships were presented by Kendall County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Phelps, chairman of the council’s scholarship committee, at the July 15 Kendall County Board meeting. Scholarship funds can be applied to the cost of tuition, books and fees.

Including You Inc. is a 501 c3 NFP charitable fundraising organization that assists other not-for-profit community service-based organizations in the Joliet area.

This annual event allows the agri-business community to gather and celebrate ag in the Sauk Valley while raising money for ag-related scholarships, education and workforce development initiatives.

Earthmover Credit Union recently awarded four Teen Investment Program College Scholarships totaling $4,000 to four local high school students.

At the Lake County Retired Teachers meeting and luncheon held on June 10, the two latest scholarship winners were in attendance along with their parents.

Among the highlights of summer in the suburbs are “Always…Patsy Cline" on stage, along with the band Asia's John Payne, folk music and blues artists, Wheaton Municipal Band, a book sale extraordinaire and walking tour.

The Lombard Garden Club has selected three Glenbard East seniors as the recipients of its 2025 scholarships. Each graduating senior will receive $2,000 toward their college expenses.

Lockport Township announced the winners of its Lockport Township Government College Scholarships and the first Lockport Township Military Family College Scholarship.

The IV Leads Foundation has donated $28,000 to the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation to establish an endowment fund that will provide ongoing scholarships for current and future IVCC students.

Check out Shaw Local's list of Sauk Valley-area students who have been named to dean and president's lists, earned their degrees