Scholarships & Grants

Because of generous donations from individuals as well as Illinois ASBO Regional Organizations, numerous scholarships are available to help you advance your career in school business management and further develop your skills. These scholarships and grants are an investment in the future leaders in the school industry. Look below for opportunities to grow in your chosen profession!

View a list of past scholarship recipients.

    Illinois ASBO 2020 Annual Conference Scholarship

    Thank You for Contributing!

    We asked and you stepped up! At the 2019 Annual Conference, Illinois ASBO asked conference attendees to help Fund the Power of I and create more financial opportunities for members. We are happy to announce that we will be providing nine grants for three nights of lodging (minus room charges and incidentals) at the 2020 Annual Conference in Peoria, IL!

    Available Scholarships & Grants

    School Business Management Scholarships

    See a list of scholarship opportunities available for those pursuing their education in school business management. Applications are due June 15!

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    Travel Grants to Professional Development Conferences

    Each year, grants are made available to help Illinois ASBO members access professional development at the Annual Conference and the ASBO International Annual Conference & Expo. Applications are due October 15!

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    Facilities Scholarships

    This scholarship is available to facilities professionals to help toward participation in the CPS and CPMM Facilities Certification Programs.

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    Leadership Institute Scholarships

    Scholarships are sometimes available to help offset the cost of Leadership Institute cohort participation— both for school district and Service Associate members!

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        Foundation Information and Programs

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        Support future leaders in the profession to continue their education through a donation to the Illinois ASBO Foundation! 


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        Financing & Governance

        Get more details on how the Foundation works and where the money goes.



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        Awards

        Know someone who has made an extraordinary contribution to the profession and deserves recognition? Nominate someone for a Foundation award!

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        Donors

        See a list of others who have already generously donated to the Foundation.

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        Partnership Opportunities

        Interested in ways to provide more targeted recognition for your company? Become a Foundation Partner today!

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        Legacy Project

        Volunteer with fellow members and make a difference to kick off the Annual Conference.

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        Scholarship Recipient Testimonials

         Being honored with this scholarship provides my family with much needed financial assistance, but personally, validates that I have chosen the right path towards student impact.”
        Kevin Hooper 2015 Robert J. English School Business Scholars Award Recipient
         This scholarship is of great assistance in covering the costs of my college education, and relieves some anxiety associated with two of my own children in college this next year plus me being in college. It is also a great example for my children about hard work and achievement.”
        David BeinDavid Bein2017 Concordia University Doctoral Program Scholarship Recipient
         The CSBO program was instrumental in my career advancement. The financial support of the scholarship did help me complete the program on time and within my budget – exactly as it should be for a newly appointed CSBO!”
        Cynthia Carpenter 2017 Robert J. English School Business Scholarship Award Recipient

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