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Services for Blind & Low Vision - Blind Service Chicago - Main Office

Blind Service Chicago (BSC) offers an array of services designed to meet the needs of people who are blind or have low vision and live in Chicago or the surrounding areas. Services include volunteers who can help with reading, a summer program for youth, scholarships, networking opportunities, peer-led empowerment groups, and technology training.

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The Emma Johnson-Conner Scholarship - Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. - Coppin Community Center

Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. (AOGRC) Emma Johnson Conner (EJC) scholarships are awarded to students in recognition of both academic excellence and community service. This memorial scholarship honors high school seniors and first-year college students seeking higher education at public institutions. The scholarship is nonrenewable.

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Miller-Perez Family Scholarship Fund - Latinos Progresando

The Miller-Perez Family Scholarship Fund provides academic scholarships to qualified applicants residing in Cook County and of Latino and/or immigrant descent, including undocumented students.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | C.E.F.S. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY (ERBA)

Scholarships are available to income eligible individuals who will be attending an Illinois college, university, or community college.

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | PROJECT NOW, INC.

Recipients are awarded up to $500 to pursue formal education or occupational training at an accredited Illinois educational institution. Funding is provided through the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG). The program is designed to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic attainment or potential. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities. Education and training made possible through the scholarships include either general education to achieve short-term training (two years or less) in high technology or growth occupation, or general post-secondary education.

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | GREATER ST. CHARLES EDUCATION FOUNDATION - DISTRICT 303

Offers grants to Teachers and Parent-Teacher Organizations.
Offers four $1000 scholarships to students in the area served.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY (ERBA)

Scholarships are available to income eligible individuals who will be attending an Illinois college, university, or community college.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | C.E.F.S. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY (ERBA)

Scholarships are available to income eligible individuals who will be attending an Illinois college, university, or community college.

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STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION | ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Helps students and families navigate education after high school, including post secondary education planning, career planning, college applications, and the financial aid process.

Free ISAC resources include:

- ISAC Student Portal: Provides free online tools to help with college and scholarship search, financial aid planning, money management, and career and job searches.

- ISACorps: ISAC's statewide near-peer mentors are recent college graduates who are expertly trained to provide students and families with free assistance with the college planning and financial aid process, including assistance finding scholarships and grants, as well as help completing college and financial aid applications.

- ISAC College Q&A: A free text messaging service allowing students and families to text questions about college planning and financial aid to ISAC experts.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | 301 CENTRAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Provides classroom, program and technological grants, among others.

Offers two scholarships:

- Charles J. Marshall Scholarship - Based on scholastic achievement, participation in school or civic activities.

- 301 Central Education Foundation Scholarship - Based on scholastic achievement, participation in community or school service, and demonstration of leadership in the community or district schools.

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LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICES | LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS

Assists people with learning disabilities in the following ways:

- Monitors and advises the Illinois State Board of Education on issues dealing with students with learning disabilities.

- Provides advocacy information and support to parents, individuals with learning disabilities and professionals.

- Provides scholarships for post-secondary education for students with learning disabilities.

- Provides the Robert Abbott Scholarship for students who are in school to become a teacher in the field of Special Education.

- Provides and support workshops and mini-conferences for educators and parents.

- Increases public awareness of learning disabilities throughout Illinois.

- Provides scholarships for membership and workshop fees for parents of children with learning disabilities, and for adults with learning disabilities.

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MINI-GRANTS | CHAMPAIGN COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND MENTORING RESOURCES

Provides mini-grants between $100 and $2,000 to adults with intellectual disabilities, for purchasing needed items that will enrich their lives.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | MCS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Offered annually. Packets are sent out in the spring to all high schools in the three county areas. Applications are also available at the MCS office. The scholarships of $2000.00 (amounts are dependent of funding levels) are offered to income eligible individuals in each of Morgan, Cass, and Scott counties, who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | KENDALL-GRUNDY COMMUNITY ACTION

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities. Scholarships may be used for tuition and fees, textbooks, supplies, or room and board. Scholarship awards are made directly to the college or university's financial aid office for use by the student as needed.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | FREEPORT ROTARY CLUB

Offers college scholarships for area students.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | MCHENRY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

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The Emma Johnson-Conner Scholarship - Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. - Riverdale Site

Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. (AOGRC) Emma Johnson Conner (EJC) scholarships are awarded to students in recognition of both academic excellence and community service. This memorial scholarship honors high school seniors and first-year college students seeking higher education at public institutions. The scholarship is nonrenewable.

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Youth Scholarships - Oak Park Township - Township Hall

Oak Park Township offers Financial Assistance Scholarships (FAS) for youth, to assist them in participating in activities and/or programs they are financially unable to access. Funds can be used for costs relating directly to registration and participant fees only.

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Scholarship Assessment - Family Service of Glencoe - Main Office

Family Service of Glencoe partners with the Glencoe Park District and School District 35 to provide confidential financial assessments for scholarship eligibility. FSG does not fund the scholarship; they assess eligibility. Financial assistance comes directly from the organization.

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Scholarships - National Federation of the Blind of Illinois - Main Office

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) provides scholarships for low-vision and blind college students who are residents of Illinois. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and service to the community.

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Lader Family Scholarship Program - The Chicago Lighthouse - Main Office, Low Vision Clinic, & Chicago Lighthouse Industries

The Chicago Lighthouse's Lader Family Scholarship Program is open to residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin who are blind or partially sighted as well as Chicago Lighthouse employees who are blind, partially sighted, have another disability, or are Veterans. Scholarship funds are to be used to defray the costs of tuition, books, assistive technology, or other educational expenses for students enrolled in post-secondary programs, including accredited certifications and Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees.

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College Scholarship Program - Village of Berkeley - Main Office

Village of Berkeley's College Scholarship program will award two $1,000 College Scholarships per year and is open to all Berkeley residents. The College Scholarship recipients will be selected using the following criteria:School and Community InvolvementWork ExperienceAcademic StandingFinancial NeedA Committee will review each application, all applications must be received no later than 4:30pm, Friday, July 11, 2025.

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SCHOLARSHIPS | C.E.F.S. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

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