# Beta Gamma Recruitment Grant

> Amount varies from Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Deadline Feb 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/beta-gamma-recruitment-grant
- Provider: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 1, 2027
- Official page: https://cfnil.org/students/scholarships/beta-gamma-recruitment-grant
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Beta Gamma Recruitment Grant is an educational award designed to support aspiring teachers as they pursue their academic goals. Administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, this program is open to a wide range of applicants, including graduating high school seniors and older students of various ages and backgrounds. Candidates do not need to apply for this specific grant directly; instead, they complete a single, comprehensive universal application on the foundation's website. The online system automatically evaluates the applicant's eligibility based on their answers to personal background questions and matches them to the grant. Once matched, applicants must submit a tailored response to a specific written prompt to demonstrate to the selection committee why they are an ideal candidate for this teaching-focused award.

## Who can apply

- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- This program supports aspiring teachers. It is open to high school graduating seniors and older students of all ages and backgrounds.

## How to apply

Complete the online universal application on the foundation's portal during the winter application cycle. The system will automatically match you to this grant and prompt you to write a specific response to a written prompt.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.