• Current Scholarship Opportunities

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Description High school students who complete the application form including a 140-character message about technology addiction. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction.
Award Amount $1,000
Deadline January 30, 2025
URL http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship
George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship
Description For Cook County high school Seniors with an unwieghted GPA of at least 3.0 with a demonstrated financial need who will be enrolling as a first-time, full-time student in the Fall working otwards a Bachelor's degree
Award Amount $10,000 per year for four years
Deadline January 31, 2025
URL https://www.pullmanfoundation.org/apply/
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Description High school students in grades 9-12 who have any volunteer activity that has been undertaken within the last 12 months and that has had a significant, positive impact on race relations in your school or community.
Award Amount $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid weekend to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University where they will meet and engage with other Prize recipients from across the country.
Deadline January 31, 2025
URL https://pprize.princeton.edu/
Flavorful Futures Scholarships
Description High School seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Sparkling Ice is looking for fun and unique candidates who are not afraid to be themselves.
Award Amount $5,000
Deadline January 31, 2025
URL www.flavorfulfutures.com
Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)
Description HS Seniors with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA who will be attending an HBCU for their college education and are pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, evirnmental health & sustainability, or other related chemical-inductry fields.
Award Amount $10,000 per year for 4 years
Deadline January 31, 2025
URL https://futureofstemscholars.org/fossi
SME Education Foundation Scholarships
Description Student pursuing 2- or 4-year degrees in manufacturing engineering, technology, or other closely related disciplines. Minimum 2.0 GPA.
Award Amount from $1,000 - $4,000
Deadline February 1, 2025
URL https://www.smeef.org/scholarships
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago
Description High School seniors who will be attending a 2 or 4 year college in the fall of 2020 and meet the height requirement. The minimum height requirements are 5’10” for females and 6’2” for males.
Award Amount $750
Deadline February 13, 2025
URL https://tallclubchicago.org/2025-scholarship-information/
Will-South Cook Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship
Description HS Senior who will be attending an accredited college with an interest in environmental science, horticulture, wildlife, soil, water, or other natural resources.
Award Amount $1,000
Deadline February 15, 2025
URL https://www.will-scookswcd.org/_files/ugd/f0a81e_84065c955c194fbe853c6f4ca1545a2d.pdf
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship
Description High school Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation).
Award Amount Up to $12,500
Deadline February 20, 2025
URL http://www.gordonrich.org/html/index.html
Chicago Wolves Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship
Description Open to high school students in Illinois who complete the application and essay
Award Amount $7,500
Deadline February 28, 2025
URL https://www.chicagowolves.com/community/scholarships-rewards/tim-breslin-memorial-scholarship/
ACS Scholars Program
Description High school seniors who are African American, Latinx, or Native American. Students must be enrolling in a program of study leading to a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or other chemically-related science, OR be enrolled in a program of study leading to an associate's degree in chemical technology.
Award Amount $10,500
Deadline March 1, 2025
URL https://www.acs.org/education/acs-scholars.html
Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
Description Any student, including DACA recipients, who is pursuing a career in the beauty industry
Award Amount $2,500
Deadline March 1, 2025
URL https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships
MCSF Scholarship program
Description High school seniors who are the children and possibly grandchildren of active or veteran Marine or Navy Corps members.
Award Amount varies up to $30,000
Deadline March 1, 2025
URL https://www.mcsf.org/apply/
Illinois Chemical Foundation Lupita Turriff Hispanic Student Scholarship Program
Description all Hispanic students in Illinois seeking a college degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or High School Chemistry Teaching.
Award Amount $2,000
Deadline March 7, 2025
URL https://www.cicil.net/lupita-turriff-hispanic-student-scholarship
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Ecolab HS Senior Scholarship
Description Top high school senior science students seeking degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or High School Chemistry Teaching.
Award Amount $2,000
Deadline March 7, 2025
URL https://www.cicil.net/ecolab-scholarship-high-school-seniors
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Scholarship
Description Top high school senior science students seeking degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or High School Chemistry Teaching.
Award Amount $2,000
Deadline March 7, 2025
URL https://www.cicil.net/high-school-scholarship-application
American Meteorology Society Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships
Description High school students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who intend pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Marine biology does not meet this requirement.
Award Amount $5,000
Deadline March 14, 2025
URL https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-freshman-undergraduate-scholarship/
Frame My Future Scholarship
Description For students that intend to enroll as a full-time student in a college or university in the 2022-23 school year. To enter, you must submit an original creative image that expresses what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Some example entry piece ideas are: photograph, short typed explanation, collage, drawing, graphic design piece, painting, or anything you can create within one image. Your entry must be your own work and must relate to the theme: "This is
Award Amount $2,000
Deadline March 15, 2025
URL https://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/frame-my-future-scholarship.aspx
Superpower Scholarship
Description For US students ages 14 & older
Award Amount $2,500
Deadline March 31, 2025
URL https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship
Paradigm Challenge
Description The Paradigm Challenge is an ongoing competition that invites students aged 4 to 18 around the world to use kindness, creativity, and collaboration to help solve real-life problems and make a difference.
Award Amount up to $100,000
Deadline May 1, 2025
URL https://www.projectparadigm.org/#mid=&offset=&page=&s=
Rover College Essay Contest Scholarship
Description For high school Seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who answer the prompt: "How did growing up with a pet in your life impact the person you are today?"
Award Amount $2,500
Deadline May 1, 2025
URL https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/
Andrea R. Lacy "Grit Award" Scholarship
Description For high school seniors who have shown tenacity in overcoming challenges, and who now wish to build on their success by pursuing higher education or vocational training. Applicants should have a track record of community service as well as demonstrated financial need. Minimum 3.0 GPA
Award Amount $500
Deadline May 27, 2025
URL https://www.luvsbrownies.com/scholarship
Palumbo Family Foundation Scholarship
Description Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, an annual adjusted gross family income of $63,000 or less, and residence in Illinois’ Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake, or Will counties for at least six months.
Award Amount Varies by award. Multiple awards given up to $10,000
Deadline Application window January through March 2025
URL https://www.palumbofoundation.org/scholarship-program/
Horatio Alger State Scholarships
Description High school juniors. Please see websire for additional requirements
Award Amount $10,000
Deadline Application window: December 1, 2024-March 15, 2025
URL https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/
Novus Biologicals Scholarships
Description For students pursuing a education in a Science-related field.
Award Amount $1,500
Deadline Awarded in both Fall & Spring semesters
URL https://www.novusbio.com/scholarship-program.html#faq
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Essay Scholarship
Description Any high school senior accepted to attend a four-year university by the time of the award, or full time student attending a four-year university in the United States who carries a 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply.
Award Amount $2,000
Deadline November 30, 2024 & July 30, 2025
URL https://www.coloradolaw.net/scholarship/
Great Clips Scholarship Program
Description High school seniors who will be attending Cosmetology school after graduation from high school
Award Amount up to $5,000
Deadline Open all year to apply, awards given twice a year
URL https://jobs.greatclips.com/scholarship-application
McDonald's Hacer National Scholarship
Description For high school seniors with a minimum 2.8 GPA with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage
Award Amount From $5,000 to $100,000
Deadline Opens Fall 2024
URL https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html
Bruce Fishkin Scholarship
Description For HS Seniors living in Cook County with a minimum 3.0 GPA & 1100 SAT score.
Award Amount various amounts up to $50,000
Deadline Opens September 1st and deadline is October 31, 2024
URL https://brucefishkinscholarshipfund.com/
Illinois Sheriff’s Association College Scholarship
Description HS Seniors that will be attending an Illinois college or university full time in the 2020-2021 academic school year.
Award Amount $500 - $1,000 scholarships
Deadline March 14, 2025
URL https://www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/
The Order Sons & Daughters of Italy College Scholarships
Description Graduating high school seniors of either full or partial Italian ancestry.
Award Amount $1,000
Deadline May 3, 2025
URL https://www.osia.uno/scholarships
Justice in Family Law Scholarship
Description Open to US citizens, 18 years old with at least a 2.5 GPA who is enrolled at an accredited US college or university for the Fall '25 semester and interested in pursuing a career in family law
Award Amount $1,000
Deadline May 26, 2025
URL https://www.skuroslaw.com/family-law-scholarship
Abbottand Fenner Scholarships
Description For high school junior and seniors. You must submit a required essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Award Amount $1,000
Deadline June 10, 2025
URL https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
Exceptional Nurse Scholarship
Description For high school students with a documented disability who have applied to, or already been admitted to, a college or university nursing program on a full-time basis.
Award Amount up to $500
Deadline June 1, 2025
URL https://exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.php
Visionary Scholarship
Description Open to all high school students
Award Amount up to $2,500
Deadline June 1, 2025
URL https://americancollegefoundation.org/
Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship
Description High school Seniors/Undergraduate and Graduate students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life science.
Award Amount up to $10,000
Deadline April 30, 2025
URL https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/antibodies/thermo-fisher-scientific-antibody-scholarship-program.html
Ivey Engineering Inc. Scholarship
Description High school Seniors in the United States or Canada. In order to be considered for this award, you must submit an essay of between 800 and 1,000 words on one of these topics: Ten ways to analyze and test the integrity of a commercial HVAC design; Five tips for designing an energy-efficient building; How to investigate the cause and origin of a building structure fire.
Award Amount $1,000
Deadline May 1, 2025
URL https://www.iveyengineering.com/about-us/scholarship/
2025 Marquette Bank Educational Foundation Scholarship
Description A member of the EPCHS Class of 2025 who has demonstrated a record of community service, scholastic achievement, and has financial need.
Award Amount $2,500
Deadline
URL Application was emailed to all Seniors by Mr. Eisenbraun
Student-View Scholarship Contest
Description For high school seniors. Applicants will complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
Award Amount Varies up to $5,000
Deadline April 23, 2025
URL https://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html
Cathay Bank Scholarship
Description Open to Illinois high school Seniors who plan to attend an accredited 4 or 2 year college/university in Fall '23. Minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA and financial need required.
Award Amount $20,000
Deadline April 21, 2025
URL https://www.apcf.org/cathay-bank-foundation-scholarship-open
Alberico Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
Description High school seniors in the Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana area. Students must rank in the top 20% of their high school class, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and show evidence of participation in extracurricular involvement, community service, or other leadership activities within his/her school.
Award Amount $2,500
Deadline April 15, 2025
URL http://www.albericoscholar.com/apply/
Joint Civic Committee of Italian-Americans (JCCIA) Women's Division Scholarship
Description For high school senior females who are of Italian descent. Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited 2 or 4-year university, or an accredited vocational/technical school.
Award Amount $2,000
Deadline April 5, 2025
URL https://www.jccia.com/_files/ugd/07d4bf_6b11680b709647d3add403b6749c5dc9.pdf
P.O. Pistilli Scholarship
Description high school seniors planning to major in electrical engineering or computer science from underrepresented groups (women, African American, Hispanic, or American Indian students). Eligible applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, be U.S. residents, and demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount $20,000
Deadline TBD
URL https://www.dac.com/Attend/Students-Scholarships/PO-Pistilli-Undergraduate-Scholarship
BBB Educational Foundation Scholarship
Description High school Seniors in Northern Illinois. Applicants create a 90 second video presenting their opinion on a prompt
Award Amount $2,500
Deadline March 31, 2025
URL https://www.bbb.org/local/0654/scholarship
Marquette Bank Educational Foundation Scholarship
Description A member of the EPCHS Class of 2025 who has demonstrated scholastic achievement, community service, and has a financial need.
Award Amount $2,500
Deadline March 14, 2025
URL All EPCHS Seniors have been emailed the scholarship application. Completed applications must be returned to Mr. Eisenbraun on or before March 14th.
SSCEO Scholarship
Description Minority high school seniors planning to attend a 4-year college or university. Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA
Award Amount
Deadline March 30, 2025
URL All EPCHS Seniors have been emailed the scholarship application.
Bernadette Sharp Community Sevrice Scholarship
Description For college-bound African-American high school seniors with a GPA of 2.75 or higher who can demonstrate a passion for participating and/or leading community service activities that impact their community.
Award Amount
Deadline March 31, 2025
URL https://www.jackandjillsscc.com/scholarships/bernadette-sharp-community-service-scholarship/
JJSSCC Scholarship
Description For college-bound African-American high school seniors with a GPA of 2.75 or higher who have a demonstrated financial need.
Award Amount
Deadline March 31, 2025
URL https://www.jackandjillsscc.com/scholarships/general-scholarships/