Illinois Restaurant Association Scholarships
$2,000
Overview
Since it began, the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (IRAEF) has granted more than $3.6 million to Illinois students pursuing postsecondary degrees in culinary arts and hospitality management.
2025–2026 Scholarship application
The IRAEF scholarship application for the 2025–2026 academic year will open on January 1, 2026.
Who is eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a permanent resident of Illinois.
- Have been accepted to, or intend to apply to, an accredited culinary or hospitality program at a school, college, or university.
- Be enrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, carrying at least...
Overview
Since it began, the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (IRAEF) has granted more than $3.6 million to Illinois students pursuing postsecondary degrees in culinary arts and hospitality management.
2025–2026 Scholarship application
The IRAEF scholarship application for the 2025–2026 academic year will open on January 1, 2026.
Who is eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a permanent resident of Illinois.
- Have been accepted to, or intend to apply to, an accredited culinary or hospitality program at a school, college, or university.
- Be enrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, carrying at least...
New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship
$10,000
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) invites doctoral students accepted to, or enrolled in, a research doctoral program to apply for the New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship.This program is designed to support strong doctoral candidates who will pursue a teacher-investigator career in an academic environment at the university/college level in the United States.For 2026, the ASHFoundation will award up to 15 scholarships of $10,000 each.New Funding Opportunity for Students Studying Augmentative and Alternative Communication In recognition of Dr. Joan Bruno’s accomplished career as a speech-language pathologist and visionary leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), one additional New Century Scholars Doctoral...
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) invites doctoral students accepted to, or enrolled in, a research doctoral program to apply for the New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship.This program is designed to support strong doctoral candidates who will pursue a teacher-investigator career in an academic environment at the university/college level in the United States.For 2026, the ASHFoundation will award up to 15 scholarships of $10,000 each.New Funding Opportunity for Students Studying Augmentative and Alternative Communication In recognition of Dr. Joan Bruno’s accomplished career as a speech-language pathologist and visionary leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), one additional New Century Scholars Doctoral...
UMPS CARE Charities All-Star College Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
The All-Star Scholarship provides enhanced access to higher education for young people who were adopted at age 13 or older, or who left foster care for permanent guardianship at or after age 13. Each year a single student is chosen to receive financial support for college-related costs — up to $10,000 per academic year to be used for tuition, textbooks, and other eligible expenses.
Ongoing mentorship
UMPS CARE pairs each scholarship recipient with a Major League Baseball umpire and that umpire’s family to support the student throughout college. Mentors and UMPS CARE stay involved via phone check-ins, care packages,...
Overview
The All-Star Scholarship provides enhanced access to higher education for young people who were adopted at age 13 or older, or who left foster care for permanent guardianship at or after age 13. Each year a single student is chosen to receive financial support for college-related costs — up to $10,000 per academic year to be used for tuition, textbooks, and other eligible expenses.
Ongoing mentorship
UMPS CARE pairs each scholarship recipient with a Major League Baseball umpire and that umpire’s family to support the student throughout college. Mentors and UMPS CARE stay involved via phone check-ins, care packages,...
Alcanzando Un Sueño Scholarship
$500
Overview
The Alcanzando Un Sueño Scholarship provides financial support for Hispanic high school seniors entering college, covering funds for their freshman year. Since 2013, Cruz & Associates has distributed more than $250,000 in tuition assistance to students in the Atlanta and Phoenix areas. Applications are submitted online. Recipients are announced and honored at an annual scholarship dinner and reception attended by students, their families, and prominent community leaders.
Who is eligible
- Must be a resident of Georgia or Arizona.
- Must be a current high school senior who has earned the credits required to graduate.
- Must be of...
Overview
The Alcanzando Un Sueño Scholarship provides financial support for Hispanic high school seniors entering college, covering funds for their freshman year. Since 2013, Cruz & Associates has distributed more than $250,000 in tuition assistance to students in the Atlanta and Phoenix areas. Applications are submitted online. Recipients are announced and honored at an annual scholarship dinner and reception attended by students, their families, and prominent community leaders.
Who is eligible
- Must be a resident of Georgia or Arizona.
- Must be a current high school senior who has earned the credits required to graduate.
- Must be of...
Chicago Housing Authority Scholarship Program
$2,000
Application timeline
- The application for the 2026–2027 academic year opens on January 30, 2026. Applicants will be informed of award decisions by July 2026.
Award overview
- CHA Scholarship recipients will receive $2,000 to be applied toward tuition, textbooks, or educational supplies.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
To qualify for this scholarship you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be either a high school senior or an undergraduate student (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior).
- Be pursuing an undergraduate credential: Certificate, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree. Graduate-level study (Master’s, Doctorate) is not eligible.
- Intend to enroll at an...
Application timeline
- The application for the 2026–2027 academic year opens on January 30, 2026. Applicants will be informed of award decisions by July 2026.
Award overview
- CHA Scholarship recipients will receive $2,000 to be applied toward tuition, textbooks, or educational supplies.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
To qualify for this scholarship you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be either a high school senior or an undergraduate student (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior).
- Be pursuing an undergraduate credential: Certificate, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree. Graduate-level study (Master’s, Doctorate) is not eligible.
- Intend to enroll at an...
NDAF Pre Doctoral Scholarship
$1,000
Advancing Futures Dental Scholarships — $1,000 awards for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students
Applications open March 1 and close at midnight (11:59 PM) on May 31.
Overview
The Advancing Futures Dental Scholarships provide $1,000 awards to second-, third- or fourth‑year dental students who are active members of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA). Successful candidates will be in good academic standing, demonstrate active involvement in academic and extracurricular pursuits, show financial need, and exemplify strong character through genuine concern for classmates, patients, and the larger community.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
- Enrolled as a 2nd,...
Advancing Futures Dental Scholarships — $1,000 awards for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students
Applications open March 1 and close at midnight (11:59 PM) on May 31.
Overview
The Advancing Futures Dental Scholarships provide $1,000 awards to second-, third- or fourth‑year dental students who are active members of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA). Successful candidates will be in good academic standing, demonstrate active involvement in academic and extracurricular pursuits, show financial need, and exemplify strong character through genuine concern for classmates, patients, and the larger community.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
- Enrolled as a 2nd,...
Chicago Area Business Aviation Association Scholarship
$22,200
Introduction
Each year the Civil Aviation Board of Allied Associations (CABAA) awards in excess of $100,000 in financial support and resources to promote aviation education and training. Funds include monetary scholarships for graduating high school students planning to attend aviation colleges and for undergraduate students, plus a range of professional training awards designed to help candidates gain entry into aviation careers.
2026 application timeline
- Application window: now open
- Application deadline: May 31, 2026
- Finalists selected and interviewed: June 2026
- Recipients notified: July 1, 2026
Important application notes
- Carefully read the eligibility and requirements for each...
Introduction
Each year the Civil Aviation Board of Allied Associations (CABAA) awards in excess of $100,000 in financial support and resources to promote aviation education and training. Funds include monetary scholarships for graduating high school students planning to attend aviation colleges and for undergraduate students, plus a range of professional training awards designed to help candidates gain entry into aviation careers.
2026 application timeline
- Application window: now open
- Application deadline: May 31, 2026
- Finalists selected and interviewed: June 2026
- Recipients notified: July 1, 2026
Important application notes
- Carefully read the eligibility and requirements for each...
Louise Tumarkin Zazove Foundation Scholarship
$4,200
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Applications are accepted from early January through late May. After our review committee completes its assessment, applicants will be informed of the outcome by mid‑July. While reviewing the information below, you can navigate details about eligibility, submission instructions, and our privacy notice using the arrows on either side of the information panels.
HOW TO APPLY
Start a new online application or continue editing a saved one through our application portal. Applications must be fully submitted by the late‑May deadline to be eligible for consideration for funding.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Foundation uses the following requirements to identify scholarship recipients...
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Applications are accepted from early January through late May. After our review committee completes its assessment, applicants will be informed of the outcome by mid‑July. While reviewing the information below, you can navigate details about eligibility, submission instructions, and our privacy notice using the arrows on either side of the information panels.
HOW TO APPLY
Start a new online application or continue editing a saved one through our application portal. Applications must be fully submitted by the late‑May deadline to be eligible for consideration for funding.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Foundation uses the following requirements to identify scholarship recipients...
Lamey Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship
$1,000
The Maine Difference Scholarship, supported by Lamey-Wellehan, helps Maine resident students cover the cost of undergraduate study at colleges and universities located in Maine.
Purpose
Applicants should be pursuing coursework with a primary emphasis on Maine’s ecology and economy, using the state as the central context for their studies. This focus is intended to create educational and career outcomes that benefit both the student and the State of Maine.
Award details
- Renewable scholarship of $1,000 for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in Maine.
- Lamey-Wellehan redirected funds previously spent on single-use shopping bags (now eliminated from...
The Maine Difference Scholarship, supported by Lamey-Wellehan, helps Maine resident students cover the cost of undergraduate study at colleges and universities located in Maine.
Purpose
Applicants should be pursuing coursework with a primary emphasis on Maine’s ecology and economy, using the state as the central context for their studies. This focus is intended to create educational and career outcomes that benefit both the student and the State of Maine.
Award details
- Renewable scholarship of $1,000 for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in Maine.
- Lamey-Wellehan redirected funds previously spent on single-use shopping bags (now eliminated from...
Trey Porter Law Scholarship
$1,000
Trey Porter Law, a Texas-based criminal and DWI defense practice, offers the annual Trey Porter Law Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00.
About Mr. Porter
Mr. Trey Porter attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He began his studies in the Communications Department with the intention of pursuing a career in journalism. After changing majors several times, he ultimately earned a degree in Political Science. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Porter worked in the restaurant industry, sales, and taught English.
Purpose
Recognizing that career paths and passions can shift over time, this scholarship is available to students from...
Trey Porter Law, a Texas-based criminal and DWI defense practice, offers the annual Trey Porter Law Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00.
About Mr. Porter
Mr. Trey Porter attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He began his studies in the Communications Department with the intention of pursuing a career in journalism. After changing majors several times, he ultimately earned a degree in Political Science. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Porter worked in the restaurant industry, sales, and taught English.
Purpose
Recognizing that career paths and passions can shift over time, this scholarship is available to students from...
#LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
In 2015 ATG established the #LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship to honor Lyly Koenig Mendez and to support emerging students in fashion and graphic design. This tribute recognizes Lyly’s creativity, community spirit, and commitment to the arts by assisting deserving Asian American students pursuing those fields.
About Lyly Koenig Mendez
Lyly was one of the children brought to the United States through Operation Babylift, a story featured in ATG’s documentary Operation Babylift: The Lost Children of Vietnam. Raised in Festus, Missouri, she graduated from Crystal City High School in 1993 and went on to earn degrees from the University of Missouri–St....
Introduction
In 2015 ATG established the #LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship to honor Lyly Koenig Mendez and to support emerging students in fashion and graphic design. This tribute recognizes Lyly’s creativity, community spirit, and commitment to the arts by assisting deserving Asian American students pursuing those fields.
About Lyly Koenig Mendez
Lyly was one of the children brought to the United States through Operation Babylift, a story featured in ATG’s documentary Operation Babylift: The Lost Children of Vietnam. Raised in Festus, Missouri, she graduated from Crystal City High School in 1993 and went on to earn degrees from the University of Missouri–St....
Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship supports Asian American students pursuing study in the performing or visual arts, journalism, and mass communications by providing financial assistance and visibility.
Award
- One scholarship of $1,000, to be used for tuition and related fees.
- Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution in the student’s name.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander by heritage.
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
- Be either a high school senior or a currently enrolled...
Introduction
The Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship supports Asian American students pursuing study in the performing or visual arts, journalism, and mass communications by providing financial assistance and visibility.
Award
- One scholarship of $1,000, to be used for tuition and related fees.
- Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution in the student’s name.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander by heritage.
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
- Be either a high school senior or a currently enrolled...
