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Each year, CABAA provides more than $90,000 in funding and support to encourage pursuit of aviation studies. We offer financial scholarships for graduating high school students attending an aviation college and undergraduate college students. For graduating college seniors, we offer various professional training awards to help applicants get their “foot in the door.”The 2025 scholarship application window is now open....

Cathay Bank Foundation is committed to supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education.ELIGIBILITY:High school seniors residing in the Bank’s service counties in the states of California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and WashingtonPlan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4-Year College/University or Community College as a 1st...

Up to three scholarships will be awarded to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or those pursuing a master’s degree.  Students must be actively and successfully pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculture-related course of study.  This scholarship was created in memory of Ken F. Ebersold of Downers Grove, IL.  Mr. Ebersold was a past president of the DuPage...

Up to five scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree related to the agriculture industry. Agriculture involves a wide range of careers. Qualified programs may include, but are not limited to, horticulture, agronomy, engineering, veterinary, communications, environmental science, food science, biology, etc. Applicants must explain how their chosen career path will impact...

The Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation Inc. was founded in 1959 to honor Mr. Mellinger who was an early proponent of the telephone industry. He was an executive in various companies in the country and in Europe. Philanthropic organizations focus on the welfare of humanity. Centuries ago, they began when individuals saw the need of charitable giving to help others...

Since its inception, the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has awarded over $3.4 million to deserving students pursuing Culinary Arts and  Hospitality Management in post-secondary degrees.2025-2026 IRAEF Scholarship ApplicationThe 2025-2026 Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship application will be available soon! Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 7, 2025.Qualifications to Apply:Permanent resident of IllinoisAccepted or plan to apply to...