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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scholarships
Curated official links for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students in Illinois. This page is not a live search and not a complete awards database. Confirm eligibility on each official site. Tap Save on a link to track it on the Saved page (this browser only). This is not a paid ranking.
Official University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awards page (opens in a new tab)How awards work at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
When you apply to Illinois, you're automatically considered for its merit-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Automatic with your admission application.
Other scholarships
Illinois also lists University of Illinois scholarships, federal and state scholarships and outside scholarships.
Need-based aid
File the FAFSA for federal and state aid.
Who runs awards: Office of Student Financial Aid
Summarized from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s official pages, checked November 2026. Names and steps can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
Deadlines
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awards: deadlines vary by award and change each year. Confirm each one on the official awards page.
- FAFSA: The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both. Official FAFSA page
Illinois Office of Student Financial Aid
OSFA hub for FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and programs such as Illinois Promise — confirm current terms on the official site.
Illinois scholarships
Undergraduate Admissions page for merit and college scholarships considered with your Illinois application.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid — start here for U.S. federal grants, loans, and work-study. Confirm deadlines on StudentAid.gov.
StudentAid.gov
U.S. Department of Education hub for federal aid types, FAFSA, and loan tools. Not a lender marketplace.
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Questions about University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scholarships
- How do I apply for awards at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
- When you apply to Illinois, you're automatically considered for its merit-based scholarships. Merit scholarships: Automatic with your admission application. Other scholarships: Illinois also lists University of Illinois scholarships, federal and state scholarships and outside scholarships. Need-based aid: File the FAFSA for federal and state aid.
- Where do I find official University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scholarships?
- Start on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's official awards page: https://www.osfa.illinois.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/. This WealthNutz page links to it and to other official sources. It is not a complete awards database.
- When are University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scholarship deadlines?
- Deadlines vary by award and change each year. Check each award on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's official page before you apply. WealthNutz does not list deadlines it can't confirm.
- Do I apply for government student aid separately?
- Yes. School scholarships are separate from federal aid. Most federal, state, and many school need-based awards start with the FAFSA on studentaid.gov. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both.
- Is WealthNutz part of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
- No. WealthNutz is an independent education site. School and government links are never paid placements, and you always apply on the official site.