Scholarships applications are typically accepted between August 1^st thru August 31^st; applications received outside of that window will not be reviewed.   To apply for scholarships below, click title of scholarship for application link. Scholarship requirements include students must have a full-time student status. Residential scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Committee, which carefully reviews current residents based on eligibility, need, and alignment with program values.

OSFA Short‑Term Loans

OSFA offers short‑term loans to help cover temporary expenses like books, supplies, living costs, medical needs, or unexpected emergencies, including delays in financial aid. Undergraduates can borrow up to $600 and graduate/professional students up to $1,000, with no interest if repaid by the due date.

Veterans

Dianne Bartz Berthold Scholarship

Requirements: Provides support for student Veterans being served by the Chez Veterans Center.  Preference given to student’s residing at the Chez Veterans Center.  If no such student exists, the scholarship may be given to student Veterans living outside of the Chez Veterans Center.

Amount: $1000

Renewable: One time award.

Number: 1

Past Scholarship Recipients: Klayton Donoghue (Air Force Veteran; FY 2024), Josie Wachtveitl (Army National Guard; FY 2023), Emily Wilson (Navy Veteran; FY 2023), Andrew Reagan (USMC Veteran; FY 2023), Joseph Carr (USMC Veteran; FY 2023), Jacob Rossell (Navy Veteran; FY 2022), Drew Cox (USMC Veteran; FY 2021), Igor Dubinsky (Army Reserves; FY 2021), David Johnson (Air Force Veteran; FY 2020), Rebecca Cuccurollo (Navy Veteran; FY 2019), Leslie Clottey (Army National Guard; FY 2019)

Illini Club of San Diego County Scholarship

Requirements: Provides scholarship for Veterans with ties to Southern California (e.g. having previously lived in Southern California, were stationed in San Diego, etc.).  First preference shall be given to Veterans who have a service-connected disability or injury. 

Amount: $2500

Renewable: One time award.

Number: 1

Past Scholarship Recipients: John Goeken (USMC Veteran; FY 2024), Briley McVey (USMC Veteran; FY 2023), Fernando Silva (Navy Veteran; FY 2023), Kyle Wilson (Navy Veteran;FY 22), Jonathan Briick (USMC; FY 2021)

Military-Connected Students (i.e., current service-members, National Guard members, Reservists):

Ronald J. Miech Scholarship for Veterans in Mathematics

Requirements: Provides scholarships to military-connected students Majoring in Mathematics.  While preference is Veteran students majoring in Mathematics, if no such student exists, secondary preference shall be to military-connected students in a closely related field, such as but not limited to actuarial science, mathematics and computer science, or teaching mathematics.

Amount: $2,000

Renewable: One time award.

Number: 3

Past Scholarship Recipients: Noel Mrowiec (Army Veteran; FY 2024), Mikayla Cinfio (Army National Guard; FY 2024), Tim Gillmore (Army National Guard; FY 2024), Lester Wang (Army Veteran; FY 2024), Han Keun Lee (Army Veteran; FY 2024), Kenneth Wilson (Army Dependent, Army National Guard; FY 23), Brittany Roberts (Army National Guard; FY 23), Robert Bookland (Air Force Veteran; FY 2020)

CVC Residents

Ronald H. Filler Center Residential Scholarship

Requirements: Provides residential support for students served by the Chez Veterans Center (i.e. current resident).  The scholarship may be used, but is not limited to supporting resident fees, tuition, course fees, books, etc.

Amount: $2,500

Renewable: One time award.

Number: 2

Past Scholarship Recipients: Mayra Ortega (Army National Guard; FY 2024), Abisay Salgado (USMC Veteran; FY 2023), Chase Hinkle (Navy Veteran; FY 2021), Chris Umbanhower (Navy Veteran; FY 2021), Benjamin Davis (Air Force Reserves; FY 2019-2020).

Boeing Scholarship

Requirements: Provides scholarship to support a Veteran for a year of full-time residency at the Chez Veterans Center, or 2 Veterans living outside of the facility.  This scholarship also provides an opportunity for Boeing to interact with other Veteran-students associated with the Center.

Amount: $2,500.

Renewable: One time award.

Number: 4

Past Scholarship Recipients: Daniel Kopko (Army Veteran; FY 2023); Thomas Brown (USMC Veteran; FY 2023), (Nathaniel Bleier (Army Veteran; FY 2022), Klayton Donohue (Air Force Veteran; FY 2022)

Benjamin W. Hess Scholarship

Requirements: Provides support for undergraduate students living at the Chez Veterans Center, with a preference given to upperclassmen.

Amount: $500

Renewable: One time award.

Number: 1 per semester (Fall and/or Spring)

Past Scholarship Recipients: Al Shahbain (Army National Guard; FY 2025), Mayra Ortega (Army National Guard; FY 2024), Daniel Sungmin Hong (Army National Guard; FY 2024), Emily Redeker (Air Force Veteran; FY 2023) Evan Baumbarger (USMC Veteran; FY 2023), Alessandra Reyes (Army National Guard; FY 2022)

Need-Based Scholarships

Ronald D. Paulsgrove Student Support Fund

Requirements: This fund provides financial support for essential expenses other than tuition and fees. Eligible applicants include Veterans, active‑duty service members, and military‑connected students enrolled at the University of Illinois who are served by the Chez Veterans Center. Preference is given to student Veterans who have claimed dependents on their FAFSA.

The fund offers one‑time financial assistance per academic year for enrolled, degree‑seeking students facing an immediate, essential need due to a temporary hardship or emergency—such as an accident, illness, natural disaster, recent job loss, or other unforeseen circumstance. Support may also be considered for internship‑related or professional development expenses. Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview as part of the review process.

Amount: Varies; typically up to $1,000.

Renewable: One-time award per academic year.

Number: Limited to funds available.

Outside Scholarships

You can access both national and independently administered awards by clicking on this link.