The Illinois AAU Scholarship was created in October 2024 to assist Illinois AAU Athletes with the cost of their college education and reward them for their hard work & dedication. The Illinois AAU Scholarships Program will help defray cost of tuition at an undergraduate college or university. These valuable scholarships will be awarded annually to four (4) individual AAU Members. Each scholarship will be valued at $25,000 and will be paid directly to the winners College/University.

Requirements:

- Active AAU Member
- Participation for a minimum of one (1) year in an AAU Sport
- Good Academic Standing
- Community and/or Volunteer Involvement
- Other Extra Curricular Activities

Deadline to Apply: June 1st

General Information

Applicants Name

Sport

Date of Birth

Gender

Male
Female

Address

Phone Number

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Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Email

List names & ages of other household members.

Applicant is currently attending

High School

School Address

Month/Year Started

Major/Concentration Interested in Studying

***Note: If applicant is currently enrolled in a college or university, both college and high school transcripts must be obtained and forwarded to AAU.

Financial Information

On a financial basis, how in need of the AAU Scholarship are you?

0 = Not in Financial Need 5 = Semi Need 10 = Very Much In Financial Need

If you need additional space to complete your answers to the questions below, please type up your response in a word or PDF document, and upload at the end of this section. When you upload the document, please make sure you name is at the top of the supplemental information.

Please list any other financial aid you are receiving (Example: Grants, Other Scholarships, Full Ride, etc…):

ACADEMIC HONORS & AWARDS:

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (clubs, sports, organizations, etc…)*

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE

AAU INVOLVEMENT (Tell us about your involvement in the AAU.)

OTHER (Any additional information about yourself, that you would like us to consider.)

File Upload - If you need additional space for your answers, please upload your document here.

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SHORT ESSAYS (Answer each question below with a minimum of 200 words.)

1. Explain why you feel you are deserving of this scholarship.

2. How has competing or participating in sports enhanced your life experience?

Please upload your answer below.

Short Essay Response

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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - If anyone would like to complete a letter of recommendation on your behalf, please upload below.

Letter of Recommendation - File Upload - #1

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Letter of Recommendation - File Upload - #2

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Letter of Recommendation - File Upload - #3

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Proof of Residency

To be considered for the Illinois AAU Scholarship, you must be a resident of Illinois. Please submit proof of residence (Illinois Driver's License or Illinois State ID)

Proof of Residency

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Almost done. Where should we send the confirmation?

Name

Mobile Phone Number

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