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.
Browse by Category
- Scholarship Search Websites
- Elmhurst Partnerships
- State Teacher Scholarships
- Other Scholarship Opportunities
- Undocumented Student Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Search Websites
- Fastweb
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission
- ScholarshipAmerica.org
- dosomething.org/scholarships
- scholarshipexperts.com
- studentscholarships.org
- affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid-for-minorities/
- bigfuture.collegeboard.org
- College Greenlight
Elmhurst Partnerships
State Teacher Scholarships
Students in Elmhurst’s Department of Education are eligible to apply for a number of special scholarships.
ACI Spring 2021 Scholarships
The Associated Colleges of Illinois offers several scholarships for eligible students.
- ACI Scholarship Descriptions
- ACI Scholarship Application (downloadable Word document)
The application deadline is March 10, 2021. Applications must be emailed to kelsey.plefka@elmhurst.edu by the deadline.
Any student selected for an ACI Scholarship must complete and submit an online form that they will be sent by the Office of Student Financial Services no later than April 30, 2021.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
- CourseHero Ongoing Scholarship
Deadline: Continuous Awarding - Elmhurst Panhellenic Scholarship
Downloadable PDF application
Deadline: March 12 - Naperville AAUW Angeline Gale Scholarship
Awarded to a woman at least 26 years of age and is nearing the completion of her undergraduate degree program. Contact Kelsey Plefka at kelsey.plefka@elmhurst.edu for an application.
Deadline: March 31 - Naperville AAUW Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a woman (any age) majoring in a STEM field. Candidates must achieve junior status by the application deadline. Contact Kelsey Plefka at kelsey.plefka@elmhurst.edu for an application.
Deadline: March 31, 2021 - Chief Chicago Limo Scholarship Contest
Deadline: March 31 - Dupage County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: April 1 and May 1 AAUW Elmhurst Scholarship
Deadline: May 1- Elmhurst Garden Club Scholarship
Open to residents of Illinois entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and majoring in an environmental science-related field.
Deadline: May 1 - Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 31 - The Illinois Hammer Scholarship
Deadline: June 30