ILLINOIS TRIO
A State Chapter of Educational Opportunity Association
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Illinois Scholarships
Every year, Illinois TRIO’s Scholarship Committee sponsors a competition of several scholarship opportunities for pre-college and college students. The Scholarship Committee is committed to supporting eligible TRIO students for scholarship awards. Generally, TRIO students have limited financial resources. These awards provide extra financial support and help alleviate financial stress. The committee is charged with implementing the selection process for all awards through our state association and its Educational Foundation. Additionally, the committee is charged with determining scholarship award amounts and eligibility criteria.

Eligibility
The student applicant must meet the following criteria to be nominated and apply:
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Be a current IL TRIO participant: Talent Search, Upward Bound, UBMS, EOC, McNair, SSS, or VUB
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Be enrolled in or anticipate enrollment in a two-year or four-year post-secondary institution for the 2025-2026 academic year
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Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
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Demonstrate involvement in co-curricular and/or community activities
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Be nominated by a current IL TRIO member.
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The scholarship application dates for 2025 will be February 10– March 24, 2025.
Giving Back
If you would like to serve on the Scholarship Committee. Please contact Brandi Grimes at bngrimes@knox.edu for more information prior to the application start date.