Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois

Geographic coverage

Illinois

• IL

What it offers

Training and teaching practice, mentoring and help to access employment.

Award amount or benefit

Up to $23,000 total, including paid vocational training.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Senior year of high school, class of 2027; first/second year of an associated university or community college in Illinois. US citizenship or eligible non-citizen; university graduation planned no earlier than summer 2028.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Academic record. References and personal statements.

Renewal information

2.5 GPA, college participation, degree and teaching license; teach five years in high-need Illinois schools within seven years of graduating. Failure to comply with the state agreement may require repayment and interest.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

• Workbook primary source
• Official source consulted
• Official source consulted

Verification status

Verified

Last verification

Oct 8, 2026

Added to this catalog

Oct 8, 2026

Last updated

Oct 8, 2026

Original resource ID

BTL-0093

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.