Illinois Tech Purpose at Illinois Institute of Technology 2026

Illinois Tech Purpose Scholarship is a  special scholarship which puts the dream of receiving a bachelor’s degree from Chicago’s premier tech-focused university within reach for students from across Illinois. 

Eligibility Criteria for the Illinois Tech Purpose Scholarship:

• The application is open to United States citizen or permanent resident, or meet the undocumented student criteria of the RISE Act.
• Be a resident of the state of Illinois for at least one year prior to enrollment and qualify for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant.
• Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) each year.
• Have a family adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less.
• Maintain good academic standing while attending Illinois Tech and be enrolled as a full-time degree seeking student each fall and spring semester.
• Be a new first-year student and:
  • Apply by December 15 under Illinois Tech’s early action plan.
  • Have a minimum 3.7 unweighted overall grade-point average upon applying to Illinois Tech.
  • Be among the top 10 percent of your high school class.
• Be a new transfer student under the age of 24 and:
  • Apply by March 15.
  • Have a minimum 3.4 overall grade-point average.
  • Earned no more than 61 credits at a previous institution.
  • Must be earning your bachelor’s degree for the first time. 

Application Process:

No separate scholarship application is required. If you meet the criteria above, you are guaranteed to receive the Illinois Tech Purpose Scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

The scholarship covers 100 percent of a student’s tuition and mandatory fees for up to four years of undergraduate study at Illinois Tech—five years for architecture students—after federal and state grants and any existing Illinois Tech institutional scholarships.