External Scholarship Sources
Many students receive scholarships from nonprofits, civic organizations and other institutions. We encourage you to explore a variety of sources of support.
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- Scholarship Search Websites
- Elmhurst Partnerships
- State Teacher Scholarships
- Other Scholarship Opportunities
- Undocumented Student Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Search Websites
- BigFuture College Board Scholarships
- Fastweb
- Gilman Scholarship Program (Study Abroad)
- iefa.org (International Students)
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission
- internationalscholarships.com (International Students)
- ScholarshipAmerica.org
- Scholarships360.org
- studentscholarships.org
- Unigo College Scholarships
Elmhurst Partnerships
- Niche (for current students only—type in “Elmhurst University”)
- RaiseMe
- SAGE Scholars
State Teacher Scholarships
Students in Elmhurst’s Department of Education are eligible to apply for a number of special scholarships.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
The Elmhurst branch of AAUW is running the Returning Student Scholarships (3) for $3,500 this spring semester. Eligibility requirements include identifying as a woman, residing in Elmhurst, Addison, Bensenville, Berkeley, Northlake, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, or Villa Park, being 23 years or older, and have completed at least 12 credit hours of college coursework.
Application Deadline: April 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
The Naperville branch of AAUW has opened the Angeline Gale Scholarship ($5,000) and the STEM Scholarship ($5,000) for this semester. Eligibility requirements vary slightly between the two, but generally, applicants must identify as female or non-binary and reside in or attend school in DuPage, Will, Kendall, or Kane County. Please see applications (linked below) for specific eligibility criteria per award.
Application Deadline: March 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Fill out the registration form to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes! Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses.
This scholarship is for Illinois residents who are Sophomores or Juniors and have a GPA of at least a 3.0. Eligible applicants are majoring in one of the following areas of study: Agriculture, Agronomy, Botany, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Floriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Design, or Sustainability.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Current undergraduate/graduate students pursing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics are encouraged to apply. A minimum Cumulative GPA of a 3.5 is required.
Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines – see website for details.
DACA and Undocumented Student Resources
At Elmhurst University, we believe every student should have the opportunity to pursue a college education—no matter their background or immigration status. Our admission and financial aid teams are here to walk alongside undocumented and mixed-status families every step of the way. From understanding financial aid options to connecting you with scholarship resources and campus support, we’re here to help make Elmhurst accessible and welcoming for all.
If you or your family have questions, please reach out to our Office of Admission or Financial Aid. We’ll gladly provide guidance in a confidential and caring way.