iGROW Tech Scholarship Program Overview

The Illinois Graduate and Retain our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Program was established to recruit and retain individuals to work in technology jobs that have a high demand for new employees by providing scholarship assistance to Illinois students pursuing those careers. For the 2024-25 academic year, scholarships paid up to $7,500 in tuition & fees and room & board (two semesters or three quarters) for recipients meeting eligibility requirements at an ISAC-approved institution of higher learning.

As part of the application process, students agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in the Application/Promissory Note. By accepting this scholarship, recipients agreed to work with an employer in Illinois that is directly related to the field of study that qualified the candidate for assistance under this program. If this commitment is not fulfilled, the scholarship converts to a loan, and the entire amount, plus interest, must be repaid. Further details are provided for recipients on the Program Service Requirements page.

Because the 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) budget for the State of Illinois does not include an appropriation for the iGROW Tech Scholarship Program, no applications will be accepted and no awards will be made during the 2025-26 academic year.

This page will be updated if funds for the program are appropriated in a future fiscal year.