Undergraduate Scholarship

Graduate Scholarship
AITCOY offers a $1000 undergraduate scholarship for one high school senior who plans on attending a four year 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 16, 2025.
AITCOY offers a $1000 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 13, 2025.
If you have any questions or need further information about AITCOY scholarships, please contact AITCOY Awards Chair Megan Traficano at [email protected].