The Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois, full-time. Online learning at an Illinois-based school is also acceptable.
The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500.
There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The only limitations are as follows:
Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents
Scholarships must be utilized an institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois, including those offering online learning
Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2025-2026 school year (excluding summer sessions).
Applications are now available at your local Sheriff’s office or on the ISA Website https://www.ilsherifl.org/vouth-2/. Students must complete the application, answer the essay question, and return all documentation to the Sheriff’s Office in their permanent county of residence by March 14, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date). A directory of Sheriffs offices is available on the ISA website at https: www.ilsheriff.org/sheriffs-directory/. For more information, please contact your local Sheriff’s office, Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, high school advising center, or college financial aid office.
