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Golden Apple Scholars Eligibility Requirements
Any Illinois high school student is eligible for consideration for the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program. The Golden Apple Foundation based on nominations by a teacher, counselor or other non-family adult or by the student themselves, a written application that includes ACT scores and transcripts.

A limited number of positions in the program are also open to college sophomores in attendance at one of the 53 Illinois colleges and universities that partner in the program. Candidates who are college sophomores must be nominated by the liaison of a participating university.

In exchange for successful completion of undergraduate college and a commitment to teach for five years in an Illinois school of need, Scholars receive financial assistance for four years to attend one of the 53 public and private universities across the state and take part in the summer programs that include teaching internships and enhanced teacher preparation.

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