Scholarship

The 2025 ILACHE Scholarship

The Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE) is pleased to offer two $1,000 scholarship to Latino/a/x students in Illinois who exhibit outstanding commitment to learning, community service, and leadership. This scholarship is open to graduating seniors and undergraduate college students. 

ILACHE is an action-oriented, independent advocacy group for Latinos in higher education in the areas of access and equity as it relates to employment, college admission, representation, and educational legislation in the State of Illinois.

The mission of Illinois LAtino Council on Higher Education(ILACHE) is to work collaboratively with colleges, universities, and other stakeholders to increase the access, retention, and advancement of Latina/o/x students, faculty, and staff in Illinois higher education institutions. The ILACHE Scholarship aims to help and support Latina/o/x identified students in their academic journey.

The application and all supporting documents must be submitted to ILACHE by Friday, March 14, 2025 by 11:59pm Central Time.

Eligibility Requirements…

• Must be an Illinois resident, high school senior or  Latino/a/x undergraduate student who has a current cumulative GPA of at least a 3.00 from a regionally accredited Illinois college/university or high school GPA of at least a 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or a 4.00 (on a 5.0 scale).

• Graduating high school seniors (must be registered as full-time students at an Illinois college or university in the Fall 2025 semester before the scholarship funds are disbursed).

• Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time during the Fall 2025 semester.

• Must be of Latinx descent. Undocumented students, including DACA recipients, U.S. citizens (U.S. born or naturalized) and permanent legal residents are welcome to apply.

• Students must demonstrate leadership potential, which could be seen in involvement in your community through service or leadership positions in school clubs or extracurricular activities.

• Other information:

• • All majors are eligible

  • The scholarship is non-renewable

Submit your application today!

An official recognition of the winners will take place at the annual ILACHE Conference on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Governors State University. If you have any questions please contact