Applicant must be a minority student of African-American, Hispanic, Asian-American or Native American origin. Applicant must be enrolled in a teacher education program or curriculum leading to initial teacher certification at a qualified Illinois institution of higher education.
FAQ
Application Deadline
March 1
Scholarship, Grant, Fellowship or Contest
Scholarship
Number of Applications
1200
Required areas of study
education
Awarded every year?
yes
Renewable?
no
Must be repaid? Recipient must sign a promissory note agreeing to fulfill teaching commitment or repay the scholarship with interest.
yes
Required to attend a specific school?
no
Is a separate application required?
yes
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Amount
Max
$5,000
Average
$5,000
Min
$5,000
Available
Average
450
Contact Information
College Zone Counselor
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL
60015
United States
