Undergraduate Scholarship

Graduate Scholarship
AITCOY offers a $1,000 undergraduate scholarship for a high school senior who plans on attending college. 

Applicants must:
  • demonstrate an interest in and have participated in serving their community
  • have at least a B grade point average
  • demonstrate leadership qualities
  • plan on majoring in one of the following fields:  social work, counseling, psychology, youth recreation, youth prevention, or sociology
  • be an Illinois resident 

​To apply, fill out and return the application form. Application deadline is May 15, 2026.
AITCOY offers a $1,000 scholarship to support education in a master's degree program.  Programs to be considered include: Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science or Arts in Psychology, Counseling, Family Therapy, Recreation, or Prevention with a focus on youth (MS/MA).

Applicants must: 
  • be enrolled or accepted in an approved master's program
  • have experience in youth programs or social services
  • demonstrate leadership qualities
  • have a career plan in social services with youth
  • be an Illinois resident

​To apply, fill out and return the application form. Application deadline is September 11, 2026.
If you have any questions or need further information about AITCOY scholarships, please contact Terri Ransom at [email protected].