Trumbull Trust Scholarship

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2026​

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Eligibility Requirements for First-Time Applicants:

• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.

• Applicant must be a resident within Marshall County, IL and exhibit community service and leadership.

• Applicant will pursue a degree at an accredited public or nonprofit college or university and carry a minimum
  of 12 hours each semester.

• Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top third of their class; Minimum ACT/SAT scores should be in the "above average" standing within their grade/demographic and have prepared a 5-year education and career plan.

• Applicant must demonstrate financial need. Applicant must submit FAFSA. Provide a copy of your 2026-27 FAFSA Submission Summary, as shown in the sample documents below. This is a copy of the application submitted to Federal Student Aid.

• Two letters of recommendation, current official transcript, and letter of acceptance are required.

• Personal statement about the applicant's life, values, goals, career, extracurriculars, community service, etc.
  In 500 words or less, describe your experiences making a difference in your community and your reason for pursuing additional education.

• The official financial award letter from the university, which includes the following costs: tuition, housing/meals, scholarships, grants, loan options and work options.​​

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**Scholarship only covers tuition and book expenses.

**Scholarship does not apply to students enrolled at online universities.​​​​