Merit Recognition Scholarship Program (Illinois)
Funding Amount
$1,000 (one-time)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Illinois high school students
Other requirements
- Ranked in top 5 percent of their class at the end of seventh semester
Overview
Merit Recognition Scholarship Program
Geographic Scope: Illinois residents only
Eligibility:
- Illinois high school students
- Ranked in top 5 percent of their class at the end of seventh semester
Award Details:
- One-time award of $1,000
- Can be used for payment of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses
- Must attend approved Illinois institutions
Contact Information:
- Contact high school guidance office
- Or contact Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
- 500 West Monroe
- Springfield, IL 62704
How to Apply
Application Process
- Contact your high school guidance office or ISAC for complete information and applications:
- High school guidance office
- Or ISAC, 500 West Monroe, Springfield, IL 62704
- Complete application
- Submit application
Deadline: Contact guidance office or ISAC for deadline information
What Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $10K
- Median grant
- $10K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL.
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Chicago Federation of Labor · Chicago, IL
$10K
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Fields of Work
- Education
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