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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
$23,000
Award AmountApr 1, 2027
Deadline2.5+
Min GPADescription
The Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois offers financial support of up to $23,000 to students pursuing careers in teaching in underserved Illinois schools.Scholarship Details• The Golden Apple Scholars Program has chapters in Illinois, Michigan, and New Mexico• Ensure you fill out the correct application form for your state• In addition to financial aid, winners receive mentoring, teaching experience, and job placement assistanceEligibility Criteria• High school senior or college freshman or sophomore at partner universities• US resident (citizen, noncitizen, or DACA)• Resident of Illinois• Upon receipt:Hold a minimum GPA of 2.5Comply with ISAC program requirements and code of conductReceive a Bachelor's degree from a partner universityIllinois teaching certificationWithin 7 years of college graduation, teach for at least 5 years in an approved Illinois school• Hold a minimum GPA of 2.5• Comply with ISAC program requirements and code of conduct• Receive a Bachelor's degree from a partner university• Illinois teaching certification• Within 7 years of college graduation, teach for at least 5 years in an approved Illinois schoolApplication Process1. Gather all required documents, including:ReferencesPersonal statementsUnofficial transcriptsACT or SAT scores (required for home school students, optional for others until acceptance)2. References3. Personal statements4. Unofficial transcripts5. ACT or SAT scores (required for home school students, optional for others until acceptance)6. Fill out the application on the Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois website7. Submit the application and all required documents before the deadline8. Participate in an interview processThe Golden Apple Scholars Program aims to ease the teacher shortage in Illinois, especially at underserved schools. Scholars have a hand in making a real change at schools-of-need.
Eligible Majors
Application Requirements
References
Personal Statement
Transcript
Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
Interview
Eligibility
High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, Community College Student, Undergraduate
Bachelor
Not Specified
Not required
High School Senior, Community College Student
Location
Illinois
Demographics
US Citizen, Eligible Non-Citizen (FAFSA), DACA Recipient / DREAMer
School Requirements
Augustana College, Aurora University, Benedictine University, Blackburn College, Bradley University, Chicago State University, Concordia University, DePaul University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Elmhurst University, Eureka College, Governors State University, Greenville University, Illinois College, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Judson University, Knox College, Lake Forest College, Lewis University, Loyola University Chicago, McKendree University, Millikin University, Monmouth College, National Louis University, North Central College, North Park University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University, Olivet Nazarene University, Quincy University, Rockford University, Roosevelt University, Saint Xavier University, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Trinity Christian College, Trinity International University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of St. Francis, VanderCook College of Music, Western Illinois University, Wheaton College