Scholarship

2027 Scholarship Application 

The Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE) is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to Latina/o/x students in Illinois who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to leadership, community service, and academic achievement. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate college students, and graduate students who demonstrate a commitment to educational advancement and making meaningful contributions to their communities.

About ILACHE

ILACHE is an action-oriented, independent advocacy organization dedicated to advancing access, equity, and representation for Latina/o/x communities in higher education. Through advocacy and collaboration, ILACHE works to address issues related to college admissions, employment, educational opportunities, representation, and educational legislation throughout the State of Illinois.

The mission of ILACHE is to raise awareness of issues impacting Latina/o/x students, educators, and communities in higher education while providing a statewide forum for educators, community representatives, and advocates committed to their educational, social, and professional advancement. ILACHE seeks to improve educational opportunities and outcomes through policy reform, advocacy, identification of best practices, program development, and the dissemination of research and information.

Application Timeline

Applications Open: November 1, 2026

Application Deadline: January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time

Scholarship Decisions Announced: By March 1, 2027

All applications and required supporting documents must be submitted to ILACHE by the application deadline. Applications will be reviewed by the ILACHE Scholarship Committee, and applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by March 1, 2027.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Please review the following eligibility requirements before completing your application.

Applicants must:

• Be an Illinois resident enrolled or planning to enroll in an Illinois institution of higher education.
• Be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale for high school students).
• Meet the following enrollment requirements:
• Graduating high school seniors: Must be enrolled full-time at an Illinois college or university for the Fall 2027 semester before scholarship funds are disbursed.
• Undergraduate students: Must be enrolled full-time at an Illinois college or university during the Fall 2027 semester.
• Graduate students: Must be enrolled either full-time or part-time in a graduate degree program at an Illinois college or university during the Fall 2027 semester.
• Demonstrate a commitment to leadership, community service, and academic achievement through involvement in school organizations, extracurricular activities, community initiatives, advocacy, or other leadership experiences.

Additional Scholarship Information

• Priority consideration will be given to first-time applicants.
• The scholarship is non-renewable.
• Applicants must be enrolled at an Illinois institution of higher education for the Fall 2027 semester, when awards will be disbursed directly to your institution.
• Undergraduate and graduate students completing their degrees in Spring or Summer 2027 are not eligible, unless they will be enrolled in another eligible degree program at an Illinois institution of higher education in Fall 2027.
• Scholarship recipients must attend the 2027 ILACHE Annual Conference to be formally recognized and receive their scholarship in Fall 2027.

Scholarship Recognition

Scholarship recipients will be formally recognized at the 2027 ILACHE Annual Conference on April 9, 2027 at St. Augustine College at Lewis University and must attend. Additional details regarding the conference and recognition ceremony will be shared with selected recipients.

Questions

For questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please contact the ILACHE Scholarship Committee at scholarship@ilache.org