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David A. Debolt Teacher Shortage Scholarship Program (Illinois)

AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION LOCAL 241

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

David A. Debolt Teacher Shortage Scholarship Program

Funder: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Geographic Scope: Illinois residents only

Eligibility:

  • Academically talented high school students

  • Planning to pursue careers as public preschool, elementary or secondary school teachers

  • Must pursue Teacher Shortage disciplines designated by the State of Illinois

  • Priority given to minority students

  • Must apply for federal student financial aid
  • Award Details:

  • Replaces several separate scholarships for various teacher shortage areas

  • Award amount varies

  • Recipients must sign agreement for each year of scholarship received

  • Teaching requirement: Must fulfill teaching commitment within five years following completion of certification in the shortage field
  • Contact Information:

  • Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

  • 500 West Monroe

  • Springfield, IL 62704
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Contact ISAC for applications and information:
    - ISAC, 500 West Monroe, Springfield, IL 62704

    2. Complete application

    3. Apply for federal student financial aid (required as part of selection criteria to determine expected family contribution)

    4. If awarded, sign scholarship agreement for each year of assistance received

    5. Fulfill teaching requirement: teach full-time for one year for each year of scholarship assistance received

    Deadline: May 1 each year

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationminorities

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