The Illinois Sheriff’s Association has announced that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students that wish to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 school year. Scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning in Illinois or online learning.
Shelby County Sheriff, Brian McReynolds, will be awarding one $500 scholarship. Again, In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a permanent resident of Illinois, go to school in Illinois, and be a full time student in 2025-2026.
Applications are now available at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 151 North Morgan Street in Shelbyville or on the ISA Website at www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/. Students must complete the application, answer an essay question, and return all documentation to the Sheriff’s Office by 4 PM on March 14th, 2025.
For more information, contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, your high school advising center, or college financial aid.
