Question 1

How to apply for scholarships in Illinois

Accepted Answer

Applying for scholarships on Bold.org is fast, free, and easy! To get started, click on any of the scholarships above and make your profile. In order to find the best scholarship matches, make sure to completely fill out your profile so that it's detailed, unique, and accurate.

Once your profile is created, you can browse through the hundreds of scholarship opportunities and you can bookmark any that interest you. To find more specific scholarships, consider using the filter features which allow you to browse by category, education level, deadline, or date added. You can also filter by type to find no-essay scholarships if you're short on time. Additionally, you can even filter by amount to find different value scholarships, ranging from $500 to full-tuition scholarships.

Once you've found a scholarship that's a good match, read the description to check the eligibility criteria that applicants must meet. If you're among the qualified students, all you need to do is follow the prompts! Most scholarships require a short essay or other written submission, which you can paste into the box at the bottom of the page. Other scholarships may require a file upload or a link submission either in place of an essay or in addition to an essay.

Once you've put in all of your application materials, just click submit to officially enter the scholarship!

Question 2

When can I start applying?

Accepted Answer

On Bold.org, you can start applying for scholarships as soon as you're in high school and at least fourteen years old. By starting early, you'll give yourself as much time as possible to seek out scholarship awards, which will make it easier to pay for college when the time comes.

Many students begin applying as high school seniors so they can find funding before enrolling in a college. However, plenty of college students, including graduate students, are just beginning to apply. It's never too late or too early to earn college scholarships, so start your search whenever it feels right to you.

Question 3

Do I have to have a certain GPA to apply?

Accepted Answer

While applicants must display academic excellence or academic achievement to apply for certain scholarships, most scholarships don't have a minimum GPA required to apply. If you do exhibit academic potential, you can consider academic merit scholarships, such as those that require a minimum cumulative GPA.

Scholarships in Illinois to Apply to in 2023