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 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Elmhurst Area Branch NFP (IL) is offering three (3) grants of $4,500 each to local women who need financial assistance to continue their education at the undergraduate or graduate level. Eligibility criteria include being a resident of the Elmhurst area, being 23 years or older, have completed at least 12 credit hours of course-work, and are enrolled either full time or part time.
Application Deadline: April 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
The Illinois CPA Society is offering a number of scholarships, up to $4,000, for Illinois students who are planning to sit for the CPA exam within 3 years of their application. Eligible students must be US Citizens/Permanent Residents, have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0+, plan to sit for the CPA exam in Illinois, and demonstrate achievement and financial need.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
The CSBG Scholarship is designed, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic attainment or potential. Scholarships will go toward providing formal education or occupational training, with particular consideration given to study in high technology areas or other growth occupations. Eligible students must be DuPage County residents and have a Cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5. Award amounts vary.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 2nd, 2025