Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
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- Award
- Up to $23,000 in total support (tuition assistance and paid professional development)
- Timeline
- Dec 1, 2026Priority deadline
- Mar 1, 2027Final deadline
- How to apply
- Online application with references, personal statements and unofficial transcript, followed by an interview. ACT/SAT optional except for homeschooled applicants.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Recommendation letters
- An essay
- An interview
- Your transcript
- Test scores (check whether they are optional)
- Who can apply
- Illinois high school seniors (Class of 2027) who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and Illinois residents, planning to earn teacher licensure at a participating Illinois university.
- Good to know
- Must teach five years in an Illinois school-of-need within seven years of graduation; 2.5 GPA required to continue.
- Details
- Before Early ActionTest optionalPermanent residents eligibleService