Scholarships
Money for college you don’t have to pay back.
Merit Scholarships
You’re automatically considered for these scholarships when you apply to Illinois.
University Scholarships
- Based on academic excellence
- For First‑Year and Transfer students in any college
- Most awards apply to fall and spring semesters only
College Scholarships
Each college offers its own scholarships:
- College of Agricultural, Consumer, & Environmental Sciences
- College of Applied Health Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Fine & Applied Arts
- College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- College of Media
- Division of Exploratory Studies
- Gies College of Business
- Grainger College of Engineering
- School of Social Work
If selected, the college will contact you directly.
Need-Based Scholarships
Need‑based scholarships are awarded based on your family’s financial information.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also submit a supplemental form for scholarships awarded by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Apply for Aid
More Scholarships
The Office of Student Financial Aid offers more aid opportunities and resources, including:
- Scholarship search database
- Federal and state scholarship programs
- Additional funding opportunities
Scholarship & Waiver Policy
Illinois has adopted policy which ensures that funds are awarded and administered fairly.
Read Our Policies