The Movement
Established in 1926, the Springfield Urban League Inc. is a human service corporation and direct service organization that serves over 9,000 people each year in urban communities through job training, computer literacy, economic development, health, and youth initiatives.
2025 G.B. Winston Scholarship Application | Deadline March 31st
Invest in Your Future – Earn Up to $1,000 in Scholarship Funds!
Are you a first-time graduating high school senior or a current college student with aspirations of higher education? The G.B. Winston Scholarship is here to support your academic journey. This scholarship provides up to $1,000 in financial assistance to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community service.
Eligibility Criteria:
✔ Must be a graduating high school senior or current college student residing in Springfield or Sangamon County.
✔ Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a non-weighted 4.0 scale.
✔ Plan to enroll or currently attend an accredited community college or four-year college/university as a full-time student in the upcoming academic year.
✔ Exhibit leadership skills and active involvement in community service.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
Our Impact
The collective economic impact of the programs and operations of the National Urban League and the Urban League Movement is $1.2 billion per year. Over the past decade, the National Urban League Movement has served more than 22 million individuals in key program areas.
Upcoming Events
See all our the upcoming events below or view our Community Health Training Center events.
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***The Springfield Urban League is no longer accepting applications for Emergency Assistance at this time.***
If you’ve submitted a completed application and would like to know the status of your application, please contact us at 217-789-0830 Ext. 1136.
Stories of Enlightenment
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