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Recipients are awarded up to $500 to pursue formal education or occupational training at an accredited Illinois educational institution. Funding is provided through the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG). The program is designed to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic attainment or potential. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities. Education and training made possible through the scholarships include either general education to achieve short-term training (two years or less) in high technology or growth occupation, or general post-secondary education.
Students who participate in free monthly lunch-provided workshops and other activities may be eligible for limited financial assistance. Students must be currently enrolled at WNCC and apply for the program. The program is co-located with the TRIO Student Support Services program.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Offers college scholarships for area students.
$1,000 scholarships are available to low-income disadvantaged persons seeking higher academic attainment.

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Prejob Guidance
WIOA Programs
Career Counseling
General Youth Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Veteran Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Job Search/Placement
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Resources that help students and parents research colleges, explore career options, find scholarship resources, and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). All services are free and most are by appointment to provide families with one-on-one assistance.

Students and parents also learn about college planning and financial aid through webinars, college fairs, and financial aid programs. See our events calendar for programs.

Creates college planning materials and distributes them to students and parents across the state.

Provides classroom, program and technological grants, among others.

Offers two scholarships:

- Charles J. Marshall Scholarship - Based on scholastic achievement, participation in school or civic activities.

- 301 Central Education Foundation Scholarship - Based on scholastic achievement, participation in community or school service, and demonstration of leadership in the community or district schools.

Services

Scholarships
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Provides college scholarships to students who have lost a parent or legal guardian to homicide.
Family Service of Glencoe partners with the Glencoe Park District and School District 35 to provide confidential financial assessments for scholarship eligibility. FSG does not fund the scholarship; they assess eligibility. Financial assistance comes directly from the organization.

Scholarships are available to income-eligible individuals planning to attend college. Scholarships can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment.

All scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment. Three scholarships will be awarded.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Offers scholarships to the spouses of active Military members. Scholarships may be available for education (GED's to PhD's), professional licenses and certifications, including re-licensure, business and entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, continuing education courses, and more.

Provides various forms of support. All expenses are paid directly to the vendor.

Drive to Success helps low income residents obtain reliable transportation for employment purposes. Provides assistance for vehicle repairs.

Education Scholarships awards scholarships annually to clients to aid them in obtaining formal education or occupational training. Scholarships may be used for tuition and fees, textbooks, supplies or room and/or board.

Employment Support assists eligible clients to obtain/maintain employment with such items as daycare costs, transportation, and work supplies. One-time support.

Information, Referral, Outreach: Provides access to needed resources through comprehensive outreach, information and referral services.

Services

Child Care Expense Assistance
Work Clothing
Transportation Expense Assistance
Scholarships
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Provides scholarships to qualified students based on academic achievement and financial need.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals in Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne or White County, who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Scholarships to help low-income youth go to college or trade school each year.

Provides school supplies for school age children.

Provides funds for a DeWitt County student to attend Richland Community College in Decatur. The student may use the funds for tuition, textbooks, or other costs associated with their education.

Serves as a resource for students considering higher education at an historically black institution. Scholarship opportunities are available for those that qualify.

Offers programs to support Veterans and their families, including grants, scholarships, and awards and honors.

Collects used items to sell, with a truck to pick up donations from a home or other setting. Also offers trailer sites for donation drop off.

Services

Veteran Benefits Assistance
Household Goods Donation Programs
Scholarships
General Clothing Donation Programs

Scholarships are available to income-eligible individuals planning to attend college. Scholarships can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment.

All scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment. Three scholarships will be awarded.

Offers mentoring, goal achievement, financial aid support, last dollar in scholarships and college-bound programming to youth from Omaha's under-resourced communities, providing these students with a continuum of support from pre-kindergarten to careers.

Services

Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Scholarships
Mentoring Programs
Offers a statewide website, advocacy and public awareness, Week of the Young Child activities, annual training institutes, program/staff support, chapter development support and a connection to the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) Early Childhood IOWA is a scholarship program designed to provide educational scholarships for those working with young children. This program provides a variety of financial support as well as one-on-one guidance and support through the process.

CHILD CARE WAGE$ IOWA (WAGE$) is a salary supplement program that awards financial stipends to those working in the early care and education field who have already obtained some level of formal education and have worked in their child care program for at least 6 months.

Services

Scholarships
Child Care Provider Associations

Scholarships are available to income-eligible individuals planning to attend college. Scholarships can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment.

All scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment. Three scholarships will be awarded.