*Welcome to the University of Illinois: ACES Scholarship Homepage. *

Below you will find a listing of scholarships available to students with brief information about the scholarship qualifications. To apply to scholarships which require an application, you must first sign in with the same user name and password you use to access the campus login portal. You will then have the opportunity to complete a general application and, if applicable, apply for specific scholarships.

Due Date: February 20, 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

What is required for the general application?
The invitation to fill out this application will be sent through your Illinois e-mail address.

Who should fill out the general application?
Students who will enroll full-time in the College of ACES in the fall of 2025. This includes continuing students and transfer students from within or outside of the University of Illinois.

Who is not eligible to fill out this application?

• Incoming freshman
• Students who are not enrolled in the College of ACES
• Students who will graduate in May 2025 or August 2025 – please see below for senior award application process.
• Parkland Pathways students who will not enter the College of ACES as full-time students until fall 2026

When will students be notified of scholarship decisions?
Scholarship decisions will be sent by August 1, 2025.

If you are a senior and eligible for the Senior Awards, you do not have to complete a General Application. Instead, first log out and then click on this link to see available Senior Awards:
https://aces.academicworks.com/users/flexible/sign_in
Please read the different award criteria prior to applying to ensure you are eligible.