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Remaining Scholarships

Due to the unique criteria of some scholarships, there are opportunities still available for the current academic year. Please review the remaining scholarships by clicking on the category links below. If you feel you meet the criteria of a scholarship listed you may request a paper application from the scholarships office:

  • Agricultural & Industrial Technologies
    • Coppernoll Green Thumb Sophomore Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,002
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Horticulture
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need not considered
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to a second year ICC horticulture student regardless of hours earned in the first year of study at ICC. Selection is based on the student's demonstration of conduct and strong work ethic as judged by the ICC Horticulture Staff Selection Committee. The scholarship recipient is not required to live in ICC District #514.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Tuition and Fees | Academic-Related Expenses
    • University of Illinois Master Gardeners of Tazewell County Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Horticulture
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need not considered
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to a second year ICC horticulture student. Student must be a Tazewell County resident.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
  • Arts & Communication
    • First Baptist Church of Peoria Music Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        up to $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1 or more
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need not considered
      • Other Criteria:
        Applicant must be a member of an ICC performing vocal ensemble. Recipient must agree to perform with the First Baptist Church of Peoria Chancel Choir for the year of the scholarship award. This includes one weekly evening rehearsal and weekly Sunday morning worship from September 1 to June 1.
      • Additional Requirements:
        Student must audition with the Directors of the ICC vocal ensembles.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Grant Saint Julian "Keep Jazz Alive!" Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Preference to Music major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Recipient must have experience on at least one musical instrument, be a member of the Jazz Band, and show a high degree of music potential. Additionally, recipient must complete coursework within two years.
      • Additional Requirements:
        Students must audition with the Director of the ICC Jazz Bands.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies | Academic-Related Expenses
    • Lois Baptiste Harsch Memorial Scholarship for Piano Students
      • Award Amount:
        Up to full tuition, books and supplies
      • Awards Available:
        Multiple
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Music
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.25
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Recipients are required to take two credit hours of class piano courses per semester. Those recipients enrolled in applied piano courses are required to take two credit hours of applied piano per year.
      • Additional Requirements:
        Scholarship is renewable a second year for students who maintain scholarship criteria. Students requiring more than two years of funding to achieve their educational goals must reapply. Students residing out of district qualify for a housing allowance at ICC On Campus Housing.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Ruth S. Holmes Scholarship in Fine Arts
      • Award Amount:
        $1,500
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Transfer course of study in Art, Music, or Theatre
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        None
      • Additional Requirements:
        Student will be asked to demonstrate ability in the fine arts by audition, artwork, or other means.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
  • Business, Hospitality & Information Systems
    • Office Occupations Program Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $750
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Clerk Typist, Customer Service Professional or Office Professional
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Student must have completed course OFOCC 151 or BUS 100 (Professional Development for Employees) with a grade of "B" or better and be enrolled 9 or more semester hours.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • The Peoria Business Boosters Club Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Business Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Applicant must be a resident of the Tri-County area. Preference to a second year student. Recipient must attend one club meeting during their first semester of receiving the award.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
  • Community Scholarships
    • Better Banks Scholarship for a Female Head of Household
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to a student who resides in Chillicothe or within 20 miles of the city, and is a female head of household.
      • Additional Requirements:
        Provide proof of status as female head of household.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies | Academic-Related Expenses
    • Debby's School of Dance Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Dance, Education, LPN to RN, and RN
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time; pro-rated for part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need not considered
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to a current or former student of Debby's School of Dance for at least three years OR a current/former dance teacher, assistant teacher or dance demonstrator at Debby's School of Dance that also is: An incoming freshman with a minimum ACT score of 20 OR a current ICC student with 12 or more credit hours earned OR a transfer student with 12 or more credit hours from an accredited college. This scholarship is renewable for up to two years to students that maintain eligibility. Selected candidates must provide documentation from Debby's School of Dance for the dance participation requirement.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Foster and Nancy Embry, Sr - St. Francis Episcopal Church Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Student must be a resident of Chillicothe or Dunlap, with preference to members of St. Francis Episcopal Church.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies | Academic-Related Expenses
    • Heaven's View Christian Fellowship Endowed Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Applicant must be a member of the church at least six months prior to application, and rank in the upper half of his/her high school class.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies | Academic-Related Expenses
    • Jim Faulkner Memorial Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Preference to active members of the Peoria Police Explorer Post #27. Awarded to students residing in the Tri-County area. Scholarship will be renewed for a second year if the recipient remains in good academic standing.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Mabel Dingeldine Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $2,000
      • Awards Available:
        multiple
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to residents of Washington Township or graduates of Washington High School.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies | Academic-Related Expenses
    • Rising Sun Christian Church Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.25
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Student must be a graduate of a Peoria high school or a resident of Peoria County and a member of Rising Sun Christian Church for six months.
      • Additional Requirements:
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees |
    • Robert T. and Katherine M. Jauron Endowed Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Student must be a graduating senior from Manual High School. Preference to students involved in extracurricular activities, such as music, drama, dance, sports, debate, etc.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
  • English, Humanities & Language Studies
    • Edward Abplanalp Memorial Endowed Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Philosophy
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        None
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees |
  • Health Careers
    • Pekin Ambucs Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        up to 2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Physical Therapy Assistant Program
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Student must be a Pekin area resident.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies | Academic-Related Expenses
    • Respiratory Care Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Stanley Bugaieski
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Respiratory Therapist Program
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        None
      • Additional Requirements:
        Submit a copy of the program acceptance letter. Awarded for second semester only. This scholarship is not available for online application. Applications are due by Dec. 1 and only available in the Financial Assistance Office.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies | Academic-Related Expenses
  • Job-Ready
    • Child Development Basic Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $750
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Child Development Basic
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to students whose program of study does not qualify for funding through financial aid. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Cisco Networking Professional Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $750
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Cisco Networking Professional
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to students whose program of study does not qualify for funding through financial aid. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • CNC Machine Operator Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $750
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        CNC Machine Operator
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to students whose program of study does not qualify for funding through financial aid. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Deconstruction Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $500
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Deconstruction
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to students whose program of study does not qualify for funding through financial aid. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • EMT Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $500
      • Awards Available:
        4
      • Specific Course of Study:
        EMT
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to students whose program of study does not qualify for funding through financial aid. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Nurse Assistant Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $500
      • Awards Available:
        6
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Nurse Assistant
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to students whose program of study does not qualify for funding through financial aid. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Production Welding Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        4
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Production Welding
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to students whose program of study does not qualify for funding through financial aid. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Tuition and Fees |
    • Truck Driver Training Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,500
      • Awards Available:
        4
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Truck Driver Training
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to students whose program of study does not qualify for funding through financial aid. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
  • Social Sciences / Education
    • Barton Educational Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,500
      • Awards Available:
        up to 4
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Education
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need not considered
      • Other Criteria:
        Applicant must be an education student with a minimum of 12 hours of successful course completion including Education 111.
      • Additional Requirements:
        Recipient must intern 1-2 hours per week (min. 20 hours per semester) tutoring at Quest Charter Academy.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Dobkin Scholarship for Education
      • Award Amount:
        up to $2,500
      • Awards Available:
        multiple
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Education
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        None
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
  • Any Major
    • Barton Family Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,500
      • Awards Available:
        Multiple
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major in a Degree or Certificate Program
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Awarded to students with need who do not qualify f
      • Other Criteria:
        Preference to Peoria Promise Scholarship recipients. Then awarded to students residing in the Tri-county area.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Carol Penca Memorial Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,500
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Student must be a graduate of Trewyn Middle School
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Casey and Verna Thomson Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to a nontraditional student with need, but who does not qualify for aid through FAFSA.
      • Additional Requirements:
        None
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Kenneth L. Edwards - Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,500
      • Awards Available:
        1 or more
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.25
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to a sophomore student who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Preference to students serving in a PTK leadership position or in another officially recognized campus organization.
      • Additional Requirements:
        Applicant may be asked to submit the following: two additional letters of recommendation from ICC faculty, staff or administrators and/or a completed "Five Star" activity sheet, available in the PTK office.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Sallie Whelan/Journal Star Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $750
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to a member of the Harbinger editorial or reporting staff who has completed 12 credit hours at ICC or another institution, and is enrolled in or has completed Journalism 122.
      • Additional Requirements:
        Applications will be reviewed by the Harbinger advisory board.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • Sigma Kappa Delta Outstanding Commitment Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Any Major
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to a student who is a Sigma Kappa Delta member.
      • Additional Requirements:
        Applicants must have a level of involvement in Sigma Kappa Delta. Students are required to write a 500-word essay on why they should be selected as the recipient of the scholarship.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies | Academic-Related Expenses
  • Other Scholarships
    • Tri-County Riverfront Action Forum, Inc. Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,000
      • Awards Available:
        2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Environmental or Physical Science or Engineering
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Preference to students who are veterans.
      • Additional Requirements:
        A required essay must address how your career will positively affect the improvement of the Illinois River, and your future goals and plans in connection with assisting in that effort. Your plans should include any opportunities you foresee for work on the River, either as a volunteer or in an intern program.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • W. F. Hardin Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        Varies; Pro-rated for Part-time
      • Awards Available:
        Up to 2
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Graphic Design, Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Architectural Construction Technology, Automotive Technology, Caterpillar Dealer Services Technology, Diesel Powered Equipment Technology,
      • Required Academic Standing:
        2.5
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Need based
      • Other Criteria:
        Awarded to a graduating senior. Preference to graduates of Manual Academy. If none qualify, then awarded to students residing in the Tri-County area. Intent is to educate local students in their preferred area of interest, while adding to the workforce and providing the student a job in a skilled profession. Students majoring in Graphic Design must submit three samples of work. Lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal adoption), step children or spouses of Rotarians are not eligible.
      • Additional Requirements:
        Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Final award selection will be made by the Rotary Club of Peoria. Selected recipient must attend an arranged Rotary Club of Peoria meeting to accept the award.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |
    • William D. Lindgren Library Technical Assistant Scholarship
      • Award Amount:
        $1,500
      • Awards Available:
        1
      • Specific Course of Study:
        Library Technical Assistant
      • Required Academic Standing:
        3.0
      • Enrollment Status:
        Full- or Part-time
      • Financial Constraints:
        Preference to students with need
      • Other Criteria:
        Student must be a resident of the RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System).
      • Additional Requirements:
        In the required application essay, demonstrate ability, interest, and/or work experience in libraries.
      • Eligible Expenses:
        Tuition and Fees | Books and Supplies |

Please Note:
In an attempt to help as many students as possible, it is the policy of the Foundation to only award one Foundation scholarship per student. Any student receiving a full or partial waiver is not eligible for a Foundation scholarship.