We understand that you want to know more about how to pay for college. We can help by providing scholarships to lessen the financial burden of paying for your education. Whether applying for merit, talent or opportunity-based scholarships, we have what you are looking for.

“The Financial Aid Office encourages students to also consider applying for private scholarships through platform searches such as Scholarship America and Search by Sallie. We also have private scholarship opportunities listed below.

Listed are some outside scholarships that students can apply for:

Perlago Future Leaders in Tech $20,000 Scholarship
Perlago is awarding a $20,000 scholarship! One grand prize winner will receive a scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years of college/university. In addition, they will receive a one- to three-month internship after graduation.

AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students ensures that CPAs of diverse backgrounds are visible in college and university classrooms. The program's goal is to increase the number of minority CPAs who serve as role models and mentors to young people in the academic environment and university classrooms.

The Goldie Initiative 
The Goldie Initiative is dedicated to redefining the commercial real estate industry by elevating and advancing the careers of women with high potential.

Since 2007, The Goldie Initiative has created a professional community of dozens of women with extraordinary academic and leadership potential to become Goldie Scholars®. Our unique strategy of scholarship, mentoring, networking, and professional development cultivates talented women into future leaders, including a $15,000 scholarship split over two (2) academic years, $7,500 per year.

Scholarships for Black and African American Students
Many organizations and schools offer college scholarships for Black and African American students. Learn about the top scholarships for these learners.

American Indian Services College Scholarship
With a goal and hope to enable Native Americans to achieve individual success and provide better support for their communities and bring positive change for future generations, the American Indian Services (AIS) has organized the College Scholarships program for the academic year 2022-2023 as well as 2023-2024.

Skilled Trade and Technology Scholarships
Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and technology means it’s a great time to go back to school and enter these lucrative and fast-growing industries. To help keep up with demand and assist the next generation of professionals, ISN will award a $2,000 scholarship four times a year to eligible students.

1st Art Gallery Art & Design Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to help students become successful in a career focused on art or design. Applicants will be able to submit their entry along with a design, drawing, film, artwork, short story, poem or literally any type of art they are most proud of. The winner will be selected by the end of June.

Anytime Games
Anytime Games is doing its part to help make the academic dreams of college-age youngsters a glorious reality through our Scholarship Program. We're doing that by sponsoring an essay and video contest—a fun and thought-provoking way for students to explore the infinite possibilities of our technology. Two lucky winners will receive cash towards tuition for the college of their choice.

The Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship
Hyundai’s goal is to continuously evolve toward the future of sustainable mobility, autonomy and to positively affect the world in which we live. What better way to achieve those goals, than to invest in the women who will help make it happen?

Living With Loss Scholarship Opportunity
Losing a loved one at a young age can be very difficult, and it can have a profound influence on our future lives. Perfect Memorials, which has been providing unique and affordable memorial products to families since 2001, wants to help students who have experienced a personal loss take the next step in their lives. The Perfect Memorials “Living With Loss” scholarship will award at least one $1,000 scholarship to college students planning to enroll in an accredited college program during the academic year.

Education Scholarship – worth $1,000!

MBA Scholarships 
Scholarship guide to help students pay for an online MBA.

MyMoneyFive
This website is dedicated to educating students on financial literacy.

Access $6 Million Scholarships Offering Up to $30 billion
Find free money with Scholarship Search by Sallie Mae®.

College Resources and Financial Aid for Hispanic Students
Affordable colleges online.

EduBirdie Scholarships for Black Students and Helpful FinAid Resources

"12 Minority Nursing Scholarships"
Published by Purdue Global. This guide shares 12 scholarship opportunities for prospective and current nursing students to relieve the cost of their education. The resource details industry scholarships for students studying nursing highlighting grants for those with a culturally diverse background.

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy 
Is a free program of the nation's certified public accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances through every stage of life. 

Navigating College: The Resource Guide for Homeless and Low Income Students
Some highlights of this guide include resources to cover costs associated with going to school, including tuition, housing, meals, text books, medical care and more.

The Union Plus Scholarship Program
Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $4,000.

Pat Tillman Scholar for Veterans
This opportunity is open to veteran students and their family members.

Cleanup.Expert’s Scholarship Program
Two talented students will be awarded one of two monetary prizes of either $3,000 or $1,500 to be put toward tuition at a U.S. accredited college. Students must include an essay or a video answering one of 14 questions provided in the application.

Public Health Financial Aid Guide 
In this financial aid guide for public health students, you will learn about the different types of financial aid available to students entering this rewarding field. Also included is a list of public health scholarships at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Gilman-McCain Scholarship 
A congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late senator John S. McCain from Arizona. The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.

Energy Rates Scholarship
Energy Rates is offering a $500 scholarship to any student enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution.

Fig Tech Scholarship For Social Impact 
The Fig Loans scholarship is one of the many ways we hope to empower the leaders of tomorrow. $1,000 Scholarship for Social Impact.

Citizen Bank Scholarship Made Ready For You
No essays, no report cards—just a couple of easy steps and you’re entered. The Citizens Scholarship is giving away $2,500 every month to students and parents. If you don’t win this month, you could win next month and you’re automatically entered for the annual grand prize of $15,000. With all that, you’re made ready for success.

Chairish Scholarship 
Chairish is offering a scholarship designed to support students from diverse backgrounds and students who are majoring in design-related fields such as architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and engineering fields. Each year we will award up to $5,000 in college scholarships to two deserving students.

Do Something Scholarship
Sign up by sharing your New Year's resolution! Plus, you'll enter for the chance to win a $3,000 scholarship!

Unigo Scholarships
Unigo offers a sum of money that serves as a gift and does not need to be repaid, as long as the requirements are met. Some may ask students to maintain certain a GPA or other criteria. 

Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
There are various financial aids are all readily available options to help differently abled individuals afford higher education. Here at CPR Certification Institute, we can help you find the best finance alternatives to help you manage the expenses that come with quality higher education.

AG Bell College Scholarship Awards
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) offers several scholarships for full-time students who are deaf and hard of hearing and use Listening and Spoken Language, and who are pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree or a graduate degree at an accredited college or university. To be eligible, spoken communication must be the applicant's primary mode of communication and hearing loss must have been diagnosed before the applicant's fourth birthday.

Paying for College
We explain the ins and outs of student financial aid and repaying loans to help you make smarter decisions about how to pay for school.

How to Avoid Unfair College Student Loan Practices 
Learn about common unfair practices, how to spot predatory lenders and how to successfully repay loans. 

Financial Aid for Minority Students
This financial aid guide lists many scholarship opportunities for minority students. This inclusive scholarship list clearly explains eligibility, award specifics, and how to apply.

Discover® Student Loans Scholarship Award
Sign up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter for the chance to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 12 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover® Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses.

Illinois College Assistance Commission
Sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), a comprehensive college planning and financing website for students, parents, schools, and lenders. Includes information and applications for all of ISAC's grant, scholarship and loan programs.

FinAid.org
An independent, award-winning non-profit website for financial aid information, resources, and helpful "scholarship scam" section.

FastWeb
The Internet's largest and oldest free scholarship search.

Scholarships.com
Free scholarship search and financial aid information resource helping students make the decisions that shape their lives.

Big Future College Board's Scholarship Search 
Scholarship search service provided by the College Board.

College Learning and Resource Center
Find scholarships available in the Chicago area.

Discovery Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Early childhood education (ECE) scholarships can be found nearly anywhere, from your local grocer to international professional associations. You will find teaching scholarships specifically for men, women, minorities, and disabled individuals. 

Scholarship and Resources for Latinx Students 
Our online guide showcases 20 scholarship opportunities (including many in the healthcare field) that can make all the difference in affording college. We've also provided a list of valuable academic and career resources that Hispanic and Latinx students can use to maximize their success during and after college. 

Extra Space Storage Scholarship
A Utah-based company that owns and/or operates over 1,850 self-storage properties throughout the United States, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. For the first time ever, we’re offering four $2,500 scholarships to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students. 

CAS Trust Scholarship Program
The objective of the CAS Trust Scholarship Program is to further students’ interest in the property/casualty actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of the CAS designations. Eligible applicants must be currently attending a U.S. or Canadian college or university as a full-time student and continuing as a full-time student at a U.S. or Canadian college or university, have taken an actuarial exam by March 31, and are a member of Student Central. Winners are notified in May.

Helpful Resources For Veteran Students 

Aid for Veterans 
Expert guidance to help veterans, service members, and their families pay for college.

Veterans' Guide to College Success 
Helping veterans reach their academic goals with resources, tips and expert advice.

Veterans' Guide to Getting Hired
Resources, tips and advice for veterans returning to the workforce.