Scholarships

The event raised funds for the local Youth Outlook program, which supports LGBTQ+ youths ages 12-20; college scholarships for high school seniors; and PFLAG programs throughout the year.

The Lincoln-way Area Business Women’s Organization honored Judy Niemann for her "tireless support" as well as chairing the organization’s Christmas Auction for more than 30 years

The Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Morris Lions Club joining together to host the first draw down fundraiser event for the Pete Muffler Scholarship Fund from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday.

Joliet Catholic Academy’s Kazma Family Scholarship recipients from the class of 2028 are announced.

The Lockport Township High School 205 Foundation has announced the third annual Taste of Lockport event will be held Saturday, Sept. 21.

Thirteen people have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation nursing and healthcare scholarships.

The Tri-County Opportunities Council has announced Community Services Block Grant scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 school year.

Two area students were chosen for Lake County Retired Teachers Association scholarships.

The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women’s Organization awarded the scholarships.

Lockport Township presented its 21st annual Scholarship Awards checks to four recent high school graduates to help with upcoming college costs.

Ella Carraro, Sydney Friel and Jayashri Madan are the 2024 Friends of Lake Villa District Library Scholarship winners. Each will receive $1,000 to further their education in the upcoming school year.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation has announced the creation of the Eric J. Gabriel Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund was created by the family of Eric J. Gabriel who died Aug. 2, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Abby Grams of Kaneland High School was named one of the recipients of the 2024 Deja Family Memorial Scholarship.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce awarded four Batavia Public School District 101 students with an Inspire Scholarship worth $1,000.

Sandwich Lions Club announces recipients of the 2024 Sandwich Lions Club Citizenship Award and Lou Brady Scholarships.

Eleven different grants are available, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

Isabelle Jones was named the 2023-24 Yorkville High School Student of the Year and presented with a $4,000 scholarship at the annual award ceremony on May 9

The JJC Foundation awarded $1,000,522 in donor-funded scholarships to students in the 2023-24 school year.

The Caritas Scholarship Celebration, organized by USF and the Caritas Committee made up of alumni, staff, faculty, and university friends, has been a long-standing tradition at the university.

The Geneva Garden Club will present $13,000 in scholarship awards to six Geneva High School seniors or current college students at its next meeting 11 a.m. May 7.

The Kiwanis Club of Joliet encourages residents to gather their trivia-loving friends and help raise money for Joliet area charities and scholarships.

The scholarships are intended to encourage education in any health-related course of study while enhancing the availability of healthcare providers in the local community.

The $1,000 scholarships will be awarded by Resource Bank to 10 high school students involved in community service and volunteer work.

The Kendall County Health Department has announced it is accepting applications for the Kendall-Grundy Community Services Scholarship.

Senior Artists from Oswego High School combined were offered $2,594,000 in tuition scholarships for their work in The Illinois High School Art Exhibition’s Senior Scholarship Exhibition and Northern Regional Exhibition.

The Irish Life Experience is a study abroad program in Ireland, where high school students attend classes, tours and workshops learn about Ireland’s “magical landscape and rich heritage, according to the Irish Life Experience website.

Scholarships valued at $1,000 each.

While most scholarships fall under the universal application, some require an individual application.

Marshalltown Community College releases dean’s list.

Seventy-four students from the Chicago area have been awarded the Evans Scholarship, including eight from Lake County.

Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg will be awarding two scholarships in the amount of $500 for each recipient.

The Norwegian National League of Chicago is offering scholarships and cash prizes to deserving students who are of Norwegian heritage residing in the counties of Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, McHenry and Will.

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

The Carroll County Help Center is offering Lois Frank Memorial Scholarships to graduating seniors in Carroll County interested in pursuing training at a community college or a vocational, technical or trade school.

Applicants must live in Will County and meet income guidelines and other eligibility requirements.

Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce has opened scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year. SVACC awards scholarships to students pursuing a college degree in a variety of fields.

The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women’s Organization hosts an annual auction to help fund scholarships for women planning to attend a college, university, trade school or junior college and for women in the community who are continuing their education.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee presented contributions to local ag programs as part of the committee’s mission of supporting ag education and initiatives.

Officials with the Diocese of Joliet are calling on state lawmakers to extend the life of a state program that allow students at non-public schools in Illinois to receive tax credit scholarships.

Three seniors from District 202 have been as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarship program.

Ten scholarships will be awarded by IVCC’s Continuing Education Department to qualified licensed massage therapists enrolled in a trio of professional development classes in September and October.

The Lasting Legacy Gala is a unique opportunity for Fox Valley residents to celebrate 75 years of the organization’s impact in the community.

The Lake County Retired Teachers Association is pleased to announce that they have awarded three college scholarships to area students.

The women received the money at The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women’s Organization annual Scholarship Award Night, which was held on June 20 at Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar in New Lenox.

Thousands of carefully categorized used books will be offered at the fundraiser, which supports scholarships and national AAUW research and programs for women.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 students from Joliet area schools will receive a Joliet region $1,000 Hawk Education Scholarship to encourage them to plan for college at an early age.

McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society is now accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship.

Applications for a scholarship may be picked up at the Granville National Bank in Granville. Completed applications will be accepted no later than June 2.

The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch offers three scholarships of $3,000 each to women from Elmhurst, Addison, Bensenville, Berkeley, Northlake, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace or Villa Park who need financial assistance to continue education at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Joliet Unity Movement provides two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors.