SUAA Foundation Scholarships

It is time to submit applications for the SUAA Foundation Scholarship and Professional Development programs. Information regarding the two programs is listed below.

SUAA Foundation Scholarships - Award Year 2024-2025

The SUAA Foundation offers up to eight scholarships of up to $1,000 per scholarship annually.  The scholarships are awarded for use in accredited degree-seeking programs, eligible technical/trade programs, and eligible certificate programs. The applicant must be a SUAA member in good standing or the spouse/partner, child, or grandchild of a SUAA member in good standing.

SUAA Foundation Professional Development Grants - Award Year 2024-2025

The SUAA Foundation offers 2 grants of up to $1,000 per grant for professional development activities.  Professional development activities must be related to improving or enhancing the SUAA member’s ability to perform in their current position at their institution. The grant may be used for conference registration fees, travel expenses to conferences, tuition, fees or books for educational expenses. The applicant must be a SUAA member in good standing who is currently employed at an Illinois institution of higher education. Applications are accepted throughout the year and grants are awarded throughout the year until two grants have been awarded. If any funds are remaining, additional grants may be awarded.

The review process of applications for both programs will begin on June 1, 2024.

Detailed information regarding the application process and the applications can be found on the SUAA website in the SUAA Foundation section and at the following link: https://suaa.memberclicks.net/foundation-scholarship-program. Application Materials are at the bottom page of that link.

Alice Medenwald

Chair, SUAA Foundation Scholarship and Professional Development Committee