Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Northeastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Western Illinois University
If you are interested in pursuing a future as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army through the ROTC program while earning your degree at one of the schools listed above, you may be eligible for and receive the Illinois State Tuition Waiver (Scholarship) by participating in this year’s ISTW Combine.
For more information click here: Army ROTC Information
For the application click here: Army ROTC Scholarship Application
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a teacher preparation and scholarship program for high school seniors, and first- and second-year Illinois college students who have the determination and drive to be excellent teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. We prepare you for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.
Golden Apple Scholars Receive:
Tuition support, up to $23,000 in total financial assistance for college
Paid residential Scholar Institutes that include courses and extensive classroom/work experience
Academic and social-emotional support
Job placement assistance
Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Illinois High School Senior, Illinois Partner University Freshman or Sophomore, Illinois Community College Student.
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (DACA recipients) and resident of Illinois.
Be a resident of Illinois (if you are dependent, both you and your parent/guardian must be residents of Illinois)
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:*
Every application submitted to Golden Apple Scholars receives a holistic review. This means every piece of your application is reviewed and considered in order to make a decision. One single item does not determine your application decision.
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES:
Standardized test scores are optional and not required for acceptance to the Golden Apple Scholars Program. The review committee will closely review the strength of course selection, G.P.A., grade trending, personal statements and overall involvement for students wishing not to submit test scores.
Students accepted into the Scholars program must submit test scores after induction to assist in research purposes.
Home school students are required to submit test scores for application review.
Deadline:
Deadline: April 1, 2022
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) measures what you're learning in school, determines if you're on track, and opens doors for opportunities to prepare and pay for college.
Unlock the benefits:
Connect to $300 Million in Scholarships: Check "yes" to the Student Search Service® question on the PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet or opt in online to connect with 1,500 colleges and over $300 million in scholarships.
Be Eligible for the National Merit® Scholarship Program: When you take the PSAT/NMSQT, you may meet requirements to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program and compete for national recognition and college scholarships.
Learn Your Academic Strengths: After you take the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, your score report will show how well you performed and which college-level AP courses match your strengths.
Access Free, Personalized Prep: Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT with free resources from College Board and Khan Academy, and use your PSAT/NMSQT score to create a personalized SAT study plan through Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®.
We will be testing October 13th, 2021. The fee for the exam is $18.00. There are only 5 tests available. The sign up sheet is in Ms. Lee's office. There will be more test prep information in the upcoming weeks.
SENIORS and PARENTS!!!! FAFSA is live!!! If you and your parent/guardian have created a FSA ID (an ID per person), you can start filling out the 2021-22 FAFSA Form (FAFSA). You will need the following items:
