Your $225 registration fee may be paid with
check, money order, or PayPal.
Registration Information
Though citizens may not sponsor themselves, they may be sponsored by:
parent
individual adult
Legion Post
church
bank
union
school or school organization
civic organization
Sponsors are responsible for making sure the student meets all of the ELIGIBILITY requirements
Sponsors are responsible for making transportation arrangements for students. Many Legion Posts and some schools organize group transportation for a fee. Contact your local school or Legion Post for further information.
A link is also provided above for the Samsung Scholarship application form. This application will be collected on the Saturday evening of your arrival.
Please do NOT attach proof of veteran status on your application. If you are chosen as the Illinois Boys winner, we will assist you in obtaining the necessary form DD-214 or equivalent proof of veteran status.
High School Record is REQUIRED in order for the application to be processed properly.
Applications need NOT be typed at the state level.
While we try to have the registration process complete by May 15, we understand that there will be a few additonal registrations after that date. Please contact the webmaster if you wish to complete late registration.