[Community Foundation of Central Illinois](https://communityfoundationci.org)

March 2027 (Universal Application deadline — first Wednesday in March, projected)

Amount varies; typically supports one or more full-time undergraduate or vocational students per year.

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or vocational students who are children of Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company employees.

--- ## Description This scholarship fund, established by Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company and administered by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI), supports the educational advancement of employees’ children. It provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing full-time undergraduate or vocational studies. Applicants must access and submit their applications through the CFCI Universal Application portal. The scholarship aims to help families of Illinois Mutual employees by reducing financial barriers to higher education. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected, Universal Application deadline — first Wednesday in March) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount varies annually depending on available funds and applicant pool. - Typically supports one or more students per year; specific award values are not published but are intended to provide meaningful support toward tuition and expenses. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a child of a current employee of Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company. - Must be either: - A graduating high school senior, **or** - A current undergraduate college or vocational student. - Must be enrolled full time in an accredited post-secondary program (college, university, or vocational school). - Additional eligibility details (such as minimum GPA or other requirements) may be specified in the application portal or program page. --- ## Application Process - Apply via the [CFCI Universal Application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfcis). - Application typically opens the first week of January (projected). - Required materials for Universal Application scholarships include: - Academic transcript - FAFSA Submission Summary (or equivalent financial information) - Essay responses - Letters of recommendation (prompted within the online system) - Any scholarship-specific supplemental questions - Review the [scholarship directory](https://communityfoundationci.org/scholarships/#directory) for updates and further details. --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is one of several administered through CFCI using the Universal Application. - Financial need is considered as part of the application process. - Applicants are encouraged to check the [CFCI scholarship page](https://communityfoundationci.org/scholarships/) regularly for updates or changes to eligibility and deadlines. --- ## External Links - [CFCI Scholarships Main Page](https://communityfoundationci.org/scholarships/) - [Scholarship Fund Details](https://communityfoundationci.org/scholarship/illinois-mutual-employees-children-scholarship-fund/) - [Universal Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfcis) - [Scholarship Directory](https://communityfoundationci.org/scholarships/#directory) - [Applicant Portal Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4520645408151-SLM-Applicant-Tutorial-Universal-Application) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------| | Amanda Fiske, Director of Grants and Community Initiatives | [amanda@communityfoundationci.org](mailto:amanda@communityfoundationci.org) | 309-674-8730 | | General Inquiries | [info@communityfoundationci.org](mailto:info@communityfoundationci.org) | 309-674-8730 | ---

Illinois Mutual Employees’ Children Scholarship Fund

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