Each year, since 1989, the Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship Fund awards funds to graduating high school seniors to continue their education at Illinois colleges/universities.
A total of $403,500 has been awarded to 236 students
Any questions may be directed to TOI at 217-744-2212 or teresa@toi.org.
Please mail or email your completed application to debbie@toi.org, postmarked no later than March 2, 2026 to:
Township Officials of Illinois
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3217 Northfield Drive
Springfield, IL 62702
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Criteria
- Graduating Illinois high school senior.
- Applying to attend a university/college located in Illinois. Awards may not be deferred. If you need to change schools after being awarded a scholarship, please contact the TOI office as soon as possible.
- U.S. citizen and resident of Illinois.
- Plan to attend a university/college in Illinois as a full time student.
- History of extracurricular activities that demonstrates a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities (student government, club officer, etc.) or a commitment to civic responsibility, social consciousness and a willingness to serve the community (community service projects, volunteer activities with local service agencies or charitable institutions, etc.)
- Submit a 500-word essay on The Role of Township Government in Today’s Society and in the Future that will include information gained from an interview with an elected township official.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, local officials or business people.
- Submit an official high school transcript.
- Submit a cover letter and completed application form.
- Must be mailed or submitted online no later than March 2, 2026. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.