★ Where Can I Look

To Find Funding for College?

Funding for college can come from many places. This page is a starter directory of scholarship portals, local organizations, statewide programs, and national funding sources to explore.

Funding is everywhere. Here is where to look.

Funding for college can be found in a wide variety of places from the school’s online scholarship portal to the majoring department’s website, from local charitable organizations to national philanthropic societies. There are 12 public colleges and 53 private colleges in Illinois, 107 historically Black colleges & universities (HBCUs), 337 Hispanic serving institutions (HSIs), and countless other post-secondary institutions nationwide. A non-exhaustive list of financial aid sources is included here for starters.

12

Public Colleges in Illinois

53

Private Colleges in Illinois

107

HBCUs Nationwide

337

Hispanic Serving Institutions

Scholarship Portal Links

Direct access to the scholarship portal for each of Illinois’ 12 public universities.

More Scholarship Sources

Local, statewide, and national funding opportunities organized by category

Local Organization Scholarships

Champaign-Urbana area programs

Statewide Scholarships

Available throughout Illinois

National Scholarships

Open across the United States

Sororities & Fraternities

International organizations with general scholarships

High-Need & Major-Specific Scholarships

Opportunities tied to specific career paths or fields of study

Spotlight Opportunities

Special Programs Worth Exploring

Three featured programs that open doors to college funding for specific student groups

Want to Attend a Historically Black College or University?

There are 107 in the United States. Access the common application for these HBCUs in one location for just $20.

Illinois Scholarships

Click here to access open scholarships for high school seniors residing in the state of Illinois.

Diverse Male Teacher Initiative Scholarship

A scholarship program supporting diverse male students pursuing a career in teaching.

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