Awards and Scholarships

Stan Sutherland Illinois Leadership Scholarship

The Stan Sutherland Illinois Leadership Scholarship is provided to a student involved in the Illinois Leadership Center, as well as enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Jend-Zabawski Award

The Jend-Zabawski Award is provided to a student involved in the Illinois Leadership Center, as well as enrolled in either the Grainger College of Engineering or the Gies College of Business.

Award Amount: $1,000

Nomination Timeline:

Applications Open: January 21, 2025 (First Day of Classes)

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Awardees notified: April 2, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Students will self-nominate for all the awards and scholarships.
  • Monetary sums are given with each award/scholarship. The amount of each award may vary from one year to the next depending on funding available.
  • Most of the awards and scholarships are for individuals.

Award & Scholarship Criteria

  • Awards and scholarships are selected by the Student Leadership & Scholarships Awards Selection Committee.

ILC Scholarship Information Session

Watch this pre-recorded information session to learn more!