GEAR UP Scholarship

Anticipated to be available in 2026-27 academic year, the Gear Up Scholarship helps eligible students who participated in an Illinois GEAR UP program during high school pay for college at approved Illinois colleges and universities.

The scholarship can be used to help pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, and other approved educational expenses during the regular academic year.

View the GEAR UP Scholarship page. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.