Scholarships & Important Info for Seniors

2025-2026

(Newest Listed First)

Golden Apple Scholars

  • Students attending partnering Illinois colleges pursuing a degree in teaching

  • Award is up to $23,000, academic support, mentoring and job placement assistance  

  • Deadline is Dec. 1st

  • Apply at https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-illinois

  • Completion requirements include:

Meet ISAC program requirements 
Code of Conduct compliance 
2.5 GPA
Participation in Golden apple Scholar Institutes (institutes are listed in the link  above)

Bachelor's degree from an IL partner university
IL teaching certification

Teach for five years in an IL school of need within 7 years of graduation
An anticipated college graduation date no earlier than the summer of 2028