BMBC Scholarship PROGRAM
KEEPING YOU INFORMED
In addition to the BMBC scholarship, we've compiled a list of external resources to help you identify local colleges that offer free tuition assistance and additional scholarships.
Scholarship Resources
- Big Future by College Board:Offers a comprehensive scholarship search tool with over 6,000 programs, totaling more than $4 billion in scholarship funds annually.
- Scholarships.com: Provides a free platform that matches students to scholarships they qualify for, along with resources like a Scholarship Deadline Calendar for 2024-2025.
- Fastweb:Features a database of over 1.5 million scholarships worth more than $3.4 billion, along with college planning resources and financial aid information.
- Scholarships360:Provides a curated list of scholarships for college students, including no-essay and merit-based scholarships.
- Niche: Offers a variety of scholarships, including the $25,000 "Be Bold" No Essay Scholarship, with rolling monthly application deadlines.
Illinois Free Tuition Schools
Several top Illinois institutions offer programs that provide free tuition to eligible in-state students:
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC):Through the Illinois Commitment program, UIUC covers tuition and campus fees for in-state students whose family income is $75,000 or less, effective Fall 2025. This initiative supports students for up to four years.
- University of Illinois Chicago (UIC):Starting Fall 2025, UIC's UIC Aspire program offers free tuition and fees to Illinois residents with a family income of $75,000 or less. This program aims to alleviate financial burdens and enhance access to higher education.
- City Colleges of Chicago: The Chicago Star Scholarshipoffers free tuition and books to qualifying Chicago Public Schools graduates who meet specific academic criteria. This program facilitates access to higher education for local students.
- Olivet Nazarene: The ONU ZERO Tuition is an Olivet program created as a result of the PAVER Affordability Priority to make ONU more accessible and affordable for all – covering TUITION for students who qualify.
Sister Elaine Holmes
Scholarship Committee Directress