If you are a permanent Illinois resident and will be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois during the 2025-26 school year, you could win a $500 scholarship.
Every year about this time, the Illinois Sheriff's Association makes available $500 scholarships in each of the state's 102 counties. Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor says these scholarships are available statewide.
Applications are available at the Sheriff's Office in your county of residence, or online at https://www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/. You can also find a few restrictions on applying. Entries are due by March 14.
