Scholarships & Grants  

Due to 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
and grant recipients.

Available Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

School Business Management Scholarships

Get help to further your education! Because of generous donations, numerous scholarships are available to help you advance your career in school business management. These scholarships are an investment in the future leaders in the school industry. Scholarship applications are available in spring and fall.

Those ineligible to receive any of the scholarships are: 1) Illinois ASBO Board of Directors, 2) Illinois ASBO Headquarters Staff and 3) members of the immediate families of those stated.

Illinois ASBO Foundation School Business Scholarships > 9 @ $1,335 each

This scholarship was established through donations to the Illinois ASBO Foundation and is meant to foster the careers of new school business officials.

You can apply if you are:

  • Illinois ASBO Member in good standing.
  • Illinois resident.
  • Demonstrate the ability, background and interest to successfully complete the degree/program.
  • Pursuing a degree at an accredited institution in one of the following:
    • Bachelor’s Degree.
    • Master’s Degree (major emphasis in school business management of educational administration).
    • Enrolled in a Chief School Business Official certification program.

Applications are Now Closed

Robert J. English School Business Scholars Award supported by PMA Financial Network LLC > 5 @ $2,225 each

This award was established to advance the field of school business administration by investing in second year or expedited CSBO licensure students enrolled in the Illinois ASBO/NIU School Business Management (SBM) Program by covering the cost of five credit hours.

You can apply if you are:

  • A student in good standing who has completed at least 12 credit hours of the program.
  • School Business Management Program Accepted into the expedited CSBO licensure program.

Applications are Now Closed

Regional Organization School Business Management Scholarships  >

The Illinois ASBO Regional Organizations that will be providing School Business Management scholarship opportunities are:

  • Fox River Valley Regional Organization: 1 @ $1,500
  • Northeastern Regional Organization: 1 @ $2,000

You can apply if you are:

An Illinois ASBO member in good standing pursuing a degree at an accredited institution in one of the following:

    • Bachelor’s Degree.
    • Master’s Degree (major emphasis in school business management of educational administration).
    • Enrolled in a CSBO certification program.

Applications are Now Closed

Grants

Grants for Professional Development Conferences

Because of generous donations, numerous grants are available to help you attend professional development and further develop your skills. Look below for opportunities to grow in your chosen profession. Grant applications are available in the spring and fall.

Illinois ASBO Annual Conference Lodging Grants > 

Nine Annual Conference lodging grants are available to cover up to three nights of lodging for the 2026 Annual Conference from April 29 to May 1 in Peoria, Illinois.

The application process will open in August through October 1.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Grant > 5 @ $2,225 each

This grant provides members with opportunities to advance their professional development and participate more actively in the Association. The grant is intended to provide applicants with more flexibility in pursuing their desired path. Make the most of this new opportunity to advance your career. The deadline to apply for the DEI Grant is May 1.

Applications are Now Closed

Illinois ASBO Annual Conference Grants >

The Illinois ASBO Regional Organization that will be offering 2026 Annual Conference grants are:

  • DuPage Regional Organization Grant (applicants must be an active member of the regional to apply) > 3 @ $1,000 each
  • Fox River Valley Regional Organization Grant (open to all) > 2 at $1,000 each

Application process will open in August through October 1.

ASBO International Annual Conference & Expo Grants >

The following grant opportunities will be provided for the 2025 ASBO International Annual Conference & Expo:

  • Illinois ASBO Foundation Grant > 3 qty: Registration fee plus $500 for travel expenses

Applications are Now Closed

ASBO International Annual Conference & Expo Grants >

The following grant opportunities will be provided for the 2025 ASBO International Annual Conference & Expo:

  • DuPage Regional Organization Grant (applicants must be an active member of the regional to apply) > 2 @ $1,500
  • Fox River Valley Regional Organization Grant (open to all) > 1 @ $1,500

Applications are Now Closed

The deadline to apply for the ASBO International Annual Conference & Expo Grants is May 1.

Facilities Scholarships

Advance the Fields of School Facilities 

This scholarship was established to advance the field of school facilities. Scholarships awarded will go toward the cost of training for the CPS or CPMM exam through Illinois ASBO.

You can apply if you are:

  • You are an Illinois ASBO Active member in good standing.
  • You are employed in facilities in a school district.
  • Your participation is supported by school district (seminar attendance, CPMM or CPS training program).

To apply for an Illinois ASBO Facilities Scholarship, complete the CPMM or CPS application.
For a deadline date, please visit the CPMM or CPS event page.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Threewitt.