Local Scholarships
Bloomingdale Area Women in Business Scholarship
Application due TBA
The focus of this award is to acknowledge and support the efforts of an adult woman (20 years or older) returning to the workforce and/or advancing her career through additional training and education. The award can be applied toward additional training, continuing education, or an advanced degree. Must be affiliated residentially or commercially with the Bloomingdale area. For full scholarship eligibility and to apply, visit the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business webpage.
Bloomingdale Artists Association (BAA) Scholarship
Application due April 15, 2026
The Bloomingdale Artists Association is offering one $1,000 scholarship for students pursuing a Visual Fine Arts degree. The scholarship is made possible through the support of the Bloomingdale Artists Association, Masterpiece Framing of Bloomingdale, and Mayor Franco Coladipietro. The applicant must be a senior in high school or 18 years or older. For more information, contact Beverly Petrosius at 630-624-9545 (Bpetrosius@gmail.com) or Lois Shaffer at 630-924-1577 (litloie@aol.com).
Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Application due March 6, 2026
The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, along with contributions from several area businesses, will award scholarships for graduating high school students, current college students (freshman through junior years), and trade school students. Students enrolling in a trade school or certification program such as cosmetology, automotive repair, HVAC, manufacturing, and other skilled trades are eligible for a Trade School Scholarship. For full scholarship eligibility and to apply, visit the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce website.
Bloomingdale School District 13 PTO Scholarship
Application due March 16, 2026
For seniors who attended District 13 - Dujardin Elementary, Erickson Elementary and/or Westfield Middle School, for at least ONE year. Must have cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C or better) & planning to attend college or trade school. District 13 Parent Teacher Organizations will be offering $750.00 scholarships. Past students of both Dujardin and Erickson apply only to the school most recently attended. Students who attended one of the elementary schools and Westfield Middle School may apply to the elementary school, as well as to Westfield. Applications will be available from District 13 School offices, from their weekly newsletters, or downloaded from the district’s website.
Glenbard East High School Scholarships
Glenbard East students have a variety of scholarships available. Contact the Glenbard East Counseling Office to learn more about these scholarships.
Glenbard North High School Scholarships
Glenbard North students have a variety of scholarships available. Contact the Glenbard North Counseling Office to learn more about these scholarships.
Joe Draghi and Dominic Froio Septemberfest Scholarships
Application due April 25, 2026
The Joe Draghi and Dominic Froio Septemberfest Scholarships are offered by the Septemberfest Commission. The award is funded through private, community, and corporate contributions. Applicants must be a resident of Bloomingdale between the ages of 17-20 planning to attend or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Other requirements are noted on the application. The application packet is available on the Village of Bloomingdale’s website. Winners will be announced at the annual Septemberfest event on September 12, 2026.
Lake Park Educational Foundation Scholarships
Application due March 6, 2026
The Lake Park Educational Foundation is pleased to announce multiple scholarships for Lake Park High School seniors. Students interested in applying for Foundation scholarships should log into their Going Merry account. Contact Lake Park's College & Career Center to learn more about the LPEF scholarships and additional scholarships.