Orange & Blue Scholarship
Funding Amount
$1,000 per award
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Target Audience: College-bound high school seniors
- Educational Focus: Students attending University of Illinois, Parkland College, and other Illinois colleges and universities
Other requirements
- Member Requirement: Must be members of U of I Community Credit Union
Overview
Orange & Blue Scholarship (2026-2027)
U of I Community Credit Union is devoted to supporting higher education and encouraging the academic excellence of today's youth. The Orange & Blue Scholarship Program awards seven one-time scholarships annually to college-bound high school seniors.
Program Details
- Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship
- Number of Awards: Seven (7) scholarships annually
- Geographic Scope: Illinois (with focus on University of Illinois, Parkland College, and other Illinois colleges and universities)
- Award Type: One-time scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year
Eligibility
- Target Audience: College-bound high school seniors
- Member Requirement: Must be members of U of I Community Credit Union
- Educational Focus: Students attending University of Illinois, Parkland College, and other Illinois colleges and universities
Contact Information
- Phone (Local): 217-278-7700
- Phone (Toll Free): 877-678-4328
- Address: 2201 S First St, Champaign, IL 61820
Additional Notes
- Application deadline for 2026-2027 cycle: March 31, 2026 (now closed
- Official Rules available on their website
How to Apply
Application Process
Status: Applications for 2026-2027 are CLOSED (deadline was March 31, 2026)
Application Requirements
- Application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline
- Applicants must be members of U of I Community Credit Union
- High school seniors must be college-bound
How to Apply
- Review the Official Rules
- Complete the Orange & Blue Scholarship Application form
- Submit application and all supporting documentation
- Ensure submission by the March 31st deadline
Note: For future application cycles, visit the UICCU website for updated deadline and application information.
What University of Illinois Community Credit Union actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $284K
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Range
- $6,062–$260K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Champaign, IL; Urbana, IL; Monticello, IL.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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