This list of local scholarship opportunities is specific to the boundaries of the Algonquin Area Public Library District. This includes high schools in School Districts 155, 158, and 300 as well as the McHenry County College and Elgin Community College districts. Little known fact for these local funds: many of them can’t find enough student applicants to take their free money. APPLY NOW!
Are you a foundation or organization with a scholarship fund? Get on the list by sending a message to teen@aapld.org.
For High School Students
District 158 Education Foundation – multiple types
Must be: A high school student of District 158
Due date: Friday, March 15, 2024 at 4:00pm
Application Form
District 300 LEAD: Stella Wetzel – $1,000.00
Must be: A high school student of District 300 interested in being a teacher, principal, school administrator, counselor, social worker, school engineer, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, school psychologist, or school nurse
Due date: Sunday, March 31, 2024
Application PDF
Dundee Crown High School Graduation Ceremony Shoe Design Contest – $500.00
Must be: Senior at Dundee Crown High School
Due date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Shoe fabrication due date (for the winner): Monday, April 15, 2024
Dundee Crown High School: Peluso Award – $500.00
Must be: Dundee Crown Athlete who has earned a varsity letter
Due date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
Application Form
Dundee Crown High School: Dundee Township Rotary Club
Must be: Resident or student of the Dundee township
Due date: Monday, March 18, 2024
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County – $2,000.00
Must study: Environment, conservation, or sustainability (or related fields)
Due date: Monday, April 1, 2024
Application PDF
Hampshire High School Graduation Ceremony Shoe Design Contest – $500.00
Must be: Senior at Hampshire High School
Due date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Shoe fabrication due date (for the winner): Monday, April 15, 2024
Hampshire High School Athletic Booster Club – multiple types
Must be: An athlete at Hampshire High School
Due date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Application PDF
The Hillstriders Distance Running Club in honor of Fritz Kaufmann – $2,000.00
Must be: a distance runner on your high school track or cross country team
Due date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Application Google Form
The Hillstriders Distance Running Club: Graphic Design – $500.00
Must: Design an original logo for the following year’s March Madness run
Due date: Friday, April 5, 2024
Application Google Form
Huntley American Legion Post #673 – $2,000.00
Must be: interested in veteran or patriotic affairs
Due date: Monday, April 1, 2024
Application PDF
Huntley High School: Hannah Evitts Active Legacy – $5,000.00
Must be: Huntley High School female student planning a career in the medical field
Due date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Application PDF
Huntley High School: Huntley Education Association – $3,000.00
Must be: Huntley High School student planning to study education / teaching
Due date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Application PDF
Huntley High School: Schaffenegger Memorial – $1,000.00
Must be: Huntley High School student planning to attend 2-year or trade school
Due date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Application PDF
Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation – $2,000.00
Must study: Education / teaching
Due date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Application PDF
Jacobs High School Graduation Ceremony Shoe Design Contest – $500.00
Must be: Senior at Harry D. Jacobs High School
Due date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Shoe fabrication due date (for the winner): Monday, April 15, 2024
Lake in the Hills Rotary Club – multiple types
Must be: Student at a high school residing in Lake in the Hills (LITH schools: Jacobs, Crystal Lake South, & Huntley HS)
Due date: Sunday, March 31, 2024
Application PDF
Law Enforcement Records Managers of Illinois – $1,500.00
Must be: a student with a parent in Law Enforcement (current, retired, or fallen)
Must study: Criminal justice
Due Date: Monday, April 1, 2024
Application PDF
McHenry County Farm Bureau Foundation Agriculture – $1,000.00
Must study: Agriculture
Due date: Monday, April 1, 2024
Application Form
McHenry County Farm Bureau Foundation John W. Hoffmann Memorial – $1,500.00
Must study: Farming, agriculture, or associated trades
Due date: Monday, April 1, 2024
McHenry County Genealogical Society – $1,000.00
Must study: history, preservation of history, or genetics
Due date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Application PDF
McHenry County Historical Society in honor of Nancy Fike
Must study: History, education, or the social sciences
Due date: Friday, April 5, 2024
Application PDF
McHenry County Juvenile Officers Association – $500.00
Must study: Issues related to juveniles such as education, criminal justice, social work, nursing, psychology or social sciences
Due date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Application PDF
McHenry County Sheriff – $500.00
Due date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Application PDF
McHenry County Youth Sports Association in honor of Justin Schroeder
Must have: participated as a roster player of a 15U host team in the MCYSA tournament or served as a volunteer, or was a family member of a home stay family
Due date: Friday, April 1, 2024
Application PDF
Northwestern Medicine Nursing Scholarships – multiple types
Must study: Nursing
Due date: Friday, March 1, 2024
Application PDF
Right to Life McHenry County – $1,000.00
Must be: Pro-life advocate at your McHenry County high school
Due date: Monday, April 1, 2024
Application Form
Woodstock Fine Arts Association – $2,000.00
Must be: Involved in the arts (literary, performing, or visual)
Due date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Application Google Form
For Community College Students
American Association of University Women Crystal Lake – $750.00
Must be: A 21+ woman enrolled at McHenry County College
Education to Empowerment – $10,000.00
Must attend: McHenry County College
Must be: A woman
Due date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024