University of Illinois Urbana Campaign Scholarship

Illinois students, scholars, and alumni are a community with the power to change the world.

With our land-grant heritage as a foundation, we pioneer innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience. Our transformative learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, are designed to produce alumni who desire to make a significant, societal impact.

Faculty

A talented and highly respected faculty is the university’s most significant resource. Many are recognized for exceptional scholarship with memberships in such organizations as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering.

Our faculty have been awarded Nobel Prizes, Pulitzer Prizes, and the Fields Medal in Mathematics. The success of our faculty is matched by that of our alumni: 11 are Nobel Laureates and another 18 have won Pulitzer Prizes.

Merit based 

When you apply to Illinois, you’re automatically considered for our merit-based scholarships. Many of these are for freshmen and transfers in any college based on academic excellence, though awards are also given out based on major. See our list

Needed based Scholarship

To be considered for need-based scholarships, you need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also submit a supplemental form for scholarships awarded by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Complete your FAFSA.

Outside Scholarship

You can find national and independently administered awards, along with several free online search services, through our Office of Student Financial Aid. Start searching.