External Opportunities

Several area agencies and organizations also offer scholarships to college students. These external scholarships are not administered by Waubonsee Community College.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
2,000 2021-2022 ISN Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships
Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and...
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$250.00 Aurora Chamber of Commerce Career Accelerator Grant
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Quad County Urban...
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Varies Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs - MIA/POW scholarship
For dependents of Illinois residents at the time who went on active duty...
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Varies ISAC - ECACE (Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity) Scholarship
*While funding is available. Scholarships for students who are working...
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up to $7,500/year max. 4 years ISAC - Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship
*While funding is available. For minority or qualified bilingual...
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Varies Northwestern Memorial Foundation
Northwestern Memorial Foundation is dedicated to supporting the...
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Varies P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Need-based grant for women whose education has been interrupted and who...
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$2,500 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship (STAR)
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide...
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Varies based on eligibility State of IL Department of Children and Family Services
The state of IL and federal government have programs and funding...
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Varies $1,000-$5,000 WTS Foundation
WTS Foundation is a local organization dedicated to advancing women in...
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Varies Conference of Women Legislators of the Illinois General Assembly
COWL Scholarships are for women 25 years of age or older, who are...
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$5,000.00 Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation
Scholarships for students of Latino ancestry. Citizenship is not...
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$5,000-$15,000 Scholarship America Dream Award
The Dream Award scholarship is awarded on basis of financial need,...
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$1,000.00 Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
This foundation manages over 200 individual donor scholarships, with the...
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$750.00 The Deja Family Foundation Scholarships
For high school seniors who exhibit leadership, service, kindness, and...
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