SB3855

ENGINEER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3855 establishes a scholarship program for engineering students, offering grants to public universities and scholarships to students.

Illinois SB3855 creates the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Program, administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. The program provides scholarships to eligible students enrolled in engineering programs at public universities. Scholarships cover tuition and fees, with a maximum stipend of $10,000 for other costs. Recipients must agree to work for the Illinois Department of Transportation for at least three years post-graduation. The program aims to attract capable students to engineering and increase employment in the field.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 8

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026