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
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.
The Naperville Area (IL) Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering the Angeline Gale Scholarship and the STEM Scholarship for $5,000 each for the 2025-2026 academic year. These awards are intended for female or non-binary applicants at least 26 years of age. Full list of eligibility requirements listed on application. Applications are required to be submitted by mail.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the organization by March 15, 2025
The DuPage County Farm Bureau is offering this scholarship to at least 2 students for the 2025-2026 school year. Students must be actively and successfully pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agricultural related course of study (General Biology or Environmental Studies majors are welcome to apply). All grade levels are open to apply. The scholarship award is up to $3,000.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
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
The DuPage Medical Society Foundation is a public charity established to promote the education, health and well-being of DuPage County residents. They are offering the DCMS scholarship for this upcoming school year. Applicable students must be DuPage County residents and be entering a health care field after graduation.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025