DeKalb County Community Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by DeKalb County Community Foundation
Introduction
Since 1993, the DeKalb County Community Foundation has worked with generous donors to support education and strengthen communities across DeKalb County, Illinois. Many contributors establish Scholarship Funds to help students manage the increasing costs of higher education. The Foundation currently administers more than 100 scholarships available to students throughout the county.
Who is eligible
Scholarship eligibility varies by fund. The Universal Scholarship Application (described below) will identify the specific scholarships for which you qualify based on the information you provide.
How to apply
The Foundation uses a single Universal Scholarship Application to streamline the process. One application can match you with multiple scholarship opportunities for which you may be eligible.
Application period
The application window opens February 1 and closes April 1 each year.
Steps to apply
1. Create an account or sign in
- New applicants: Select Create New Account and follow the registration prompts.
- Returning applicants: Log in with your existing email and password. Make sure your profile and contact details are up to date.
2. Complete the Universal Scholarship Application
- Answer the standard set of questions used to determine qualification for the Foundation’s available scholarships.
3. Provide any requested supplemental documents
- Based on your answers, the application will request additional materials required by particular scholarships (for example, transcripts, essays, or recommendations). Submit these items as prompted.
Tip
Start the process early so you have time to collect transcripts, recommendation letters, and any other documents needed for your application.