SCHOLARSHIP SITES FOR POPULAR COLLEGES State Universities Eastern Illinois University • www.eiu.edu/~scholars (EIU Scholarship Search) EIU’s database of scholarships is constantly growing and being updated. Currently there are 460 scholarships listed. Illinois State University • http://financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/scholarships/ Northeastern Illinois University • http://www.neiu.edu/ • Click “Financial Aid”; Click NEIU Scholarship Information Northern Illinois University • www.niu.edu/scholarships/ • Search for Scholarships This search engine allows you to look up scholarship opportunities by your academic year, area of academic interest, current GPA, and other interests. Southern Illinois University – Carbondale • http://fao.siu.edu/scholarships/sch_search.php Fill out Scholarship Search Form Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville • http://www.siue.edu/financialaid/scholarships/institutional.shtml University of Illinois - Chicago • http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/undergrad/scholarships.html To be considered for most university and college scholarships and awards, incoming students need only complete the UIC admission application; no additional steps are necessary. Your application is then reviewed to determine which awards, if any, fit you. Students interested in applying to the Honors College, however, must complete an additional application for admission and consideration for their scholarships. The application is accessible at http://www.uic.edu/honors/applying/newfreshman.shtml University of Illinois – Springfield • http://www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/ University of Illinois - Urbana • http://www.osfa.uiuc.edu/aid/scholarships/uiuc.html You are encouraged to search our scholarship database to review the scholarship opportunities that are available. Application procedures vary, so be sure to follow the procedures and apply by the dates indicated. Western Illinois University • http://wiu.edu/Scholarship/prospective.php

Additional Schools Benedictine University • http://www1.ben.edu/scholarships/ Benedictine University offers several automatic scholarships for students who meet the criteria. Our unlimited merit based scholarships for full time students are based on a cumulative GPA. We also recognize Underrepresented minorities, children of alumni and graduation from a Catholic High School. Bradley University • http://sfs.bradley.edu/award/sources/ Columbia College • http://www.colum.edu/scholarships/ DePaul University • http://www.depaul.edu/admission/scholarships/index.asp If you are a freshman admitted for the fall term, you'll be considered for academic scholarships based on your academic achievement in high school. You do not need to submit a separate application. Be sure your complete application for admission (official high school transcripts, test scores and high school counselor recommendation) is postmarked by November 15, 2010. After this date, scholarships are awarded on a funds-available basis. Illinois Wesleyan University • http://www.iwu.edu/admissions/financial/scholar.shtml Alumni Scholarships are granted to first-year entering students who, on the basis of their high school academic performance, recommendations, testing and extracurricular activities, indicate outstanding promise at Illinois Wesleyan. There is no separate application or interview required for Alumni Scholarships; they are based on a student's application for admission and high school transcript. Indiana University • http://scholarships.indiana.edu/ The most important part of being considered for IU merit scholarships is to submit all application materials for admission by November 1, 2010, as that day is both the priority date for admission and deadline for Automatic Academic Scholarship consideration. Be sure to visit our Timeline page for important scholarship dates. Iowa, University of • http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/scholarships/index.html Scholarships for First-Year Students—For students entering the University of Iowa directly from high school. Lake Forest College • http://www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships/ Every well-qualified Illinois student who is offered admission will receive this scholarship of $12,000 per year. Lake Forest also offers merit-based scholarships recognizing academic achievement, talent, and community engagement. Loyola University of Chicago • http://www.luc.edu/finaid/scholarships_loyola.shtml

To be considered for any of Loyola University Chicago's academic scholarships, students must submit a completed Application for Undergraduate Admission (there is no separate scholarship application). Because freshmen should be admitted no later than February 1 for scholarship consideration, the completed application should be sent to the Undergraduate Admission Office by January 15. Loyola also recognizes talented students through a variety of other scholarships that are awarded without consideration of financial need. Review the list of Scholarships Requiring Separate Applications, and either call or e-mail for an application. Marquette University • http://www.marquette.edu/explore/scholarships.shtml Download application files and review scholarship awards below. PLEASE NOTE: Not all scholarship programs require an application; all applicants will be considered on the basis of application. Scholarship applications will be available in mid-October. Michigan, University of • http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Types_of_Financial_Aid/Scholarships/scholar.asp Entering freshmen and transfer students are automatically considered for most University-administered scholarships when they apply for admission to the University. Only a few scholarships require a separate application. North Park University • http://www.northpark.edu/scholarships There are four scholarships based on your academic performance in high school that require no additional application, and they can net you up to $6,000 a year. Oakton Community College • http://www.oakton.edu/giving/ways_to_give/scholarships/index.php Scholarships are known by a name designated by the donor. For a complete list of scholarships, go to http://www.oakton.edu/admission/costs_financial_aid/types_aid/foundation_schol arships/index.php . Purdue University • http://www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/costs/merit_scholarships.html Purdue’s commitment to student excellence and its goal to be financially accessible to Indiana residents have led to a strategic program of University-wide scholarships, many made possible by the generosity of Purdue alumni and friends. All first-time college students who complete the Purdue admission application by November 15, 2010, and who are admitted, will be considered for scholarships. Wisconsin, University of – Madison • http://scholarships.wisc.edu/Scholarships/ Scholarships are awarded to recognize the outstanding academic work of current and future UW-Madison students. Awards range from $400 to $6,000. Some scholarships offer awards for a single academic year while others may be renewable for up to four years. While not the only factor, financial need is often considered in the selection process. Eligibility criteria will vary, even within individual schools and colleges. Pay particular attention to submission deadlines, as they vary by school and college. Most deadlines are either February 1 or March 1, though some may be earlier.