Department of Children & Family Services Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a current or former ward of the state of Illinois between ages 16 and 21, who was placed in an adoption or guardianship arrangement.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Illinois Department of Children and Family Services's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 31, 2027 deadline.

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