External Opportunities
Several area agencies and organizations also offer scholarships to college students. These external scholarships are not administered by Waubonsee Community College.
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Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective...
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Visit01/09/2025 |
Varies |
Jackie Robinson Foundation
To be eligible for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship,...
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Visit01/09/2025 |
Varies |
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
This foundation manages over 200 individual donor scholarships, with the...
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Visit01/24/2025 |
Varies |
ISAC Nursing Scholarships
If you are pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associate...
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Visit04/30/2025 |
Varies |
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF)
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) is offering...
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Visit05/31/2025 |
Varies |
NAACP Scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be a member of the NAACP. If you...
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Visit06/02/2025 |
Varies |
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE)
Yearly scholarship opportunities include student’s studying:...
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Visit |
$250.00 |
Aurora Chamber of Commerce Career Accelerator Grant
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Quad County Urban...
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Visit |
Varies |
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
The Community Foundation Scholarship Program consists of nearly 200...
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Visit |
Varies |
Hansen-Furnas Foundation, Inc
The Hansen-Furnas Foundation has yearly scholarship opportunities which...
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Varies |
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)
To be eligible to apply for HACU Scholarships, applicants must meet the...
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Visit |
$500-$5000 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund awards more than $30 Million in scholarships...
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Visit |
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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Visit |
$5,000.00 |
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation
Scholarships for students of Latino ancestry, and had never received an...
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Visit |
$500 |
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding over 100...
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Visit |
$5000 |
Illinois Tech Transfer Scholarship for Chicago Police and Fire Departments Scholarship
Students looking to transfer to Illinois Tech and are members in the CPD...
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Visit |
Varies |
ISAC - ECACE (Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity) Scholarship
*While funding is available. Scholarships for students who are working...
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Visit |
Varies |
ISAC - Illinois Student Assistance Commission
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission provides informational...
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Visit |
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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Visit |
Varies $500-$2000 |
Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships
The Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation has multiple scholarships...
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Visit |
Varies |
Northwestern Memorial Foundation
Northwestern Memorial Foundation is dedicated to supporting the...
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Visit |
Varies |
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Need-based grant for women whose education has been interrupted and who...
|
Visit |
$2,500 |
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship (STAR)
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide...
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Visit |
Varies |
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Organization
Phi Theta Kappa has many scholarship opportunities throughout the year...
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Visit |
Varies |
Sallie Mae Scholarship Opportunities
Sallie Mae offers many scholarship opportunities throughout the year to...
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Visit |
Varies |
Scholarship America
Scholarship America is here to help you break down barriers, open doors...
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Visit |
$5,000-$15,000 |
Scholarship America Dream Award
The Dream Award scholarship is awarded on basis of financial need,...
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Visit |
$0.00 |
Scholarships & Grants for Asian-American Students
A helpful guide to scholarships and grants for Asian American Students
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Visit |
Varies |
Scholarships for Black College Students
A helpful guide to scholarships and grants for Black/African American...
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Visit |
Varies |
Scholarships for Healthcare and Nursing Students of Historically Underrepresented Groups
A helpful guide to additional scholarships in healthcare and nursing for...
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Visit |
Varies |
Scholarships for Minority College Students
A helpful guide to scholarships for minority college students.
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Visit |
Varies |
Scholarships Northern Illinois
Your one-stop local scholarship information source
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Visit |
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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Visit |
$7,000.00 |
Udall Scholarship
The Scholarship Program identifies future leaders in environmental,...
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Visit |
Varies |
UNCF
UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority...
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Visit |
Varies $1,000-$5,000 |
WTS Foundation
WTS Foundation is a local organization dedicated to advancing women in...
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Visit |
$1,000 |
Albert & Phyllis Wykes Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family of Phyllis and Albert Wykes, this $1,000...
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Ended |
Varies |
The Township Officials of IL
The Township Officials have a yearly opportunity for high school seniors...
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Ended |
$750-$1000 |
The Deja Family Foundation Scholarships
For high school seniors who exhibit leadership, service, kindness, and...
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Ended |
$1,500.00 |
2024 PowerForward Dupage Scholarship Application
This scholarship provides college tuition assistance to the children and...
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Ended |
Varies up to $2,500 |
Alderwoman Juany Garza's Ward 2 Scholarships
Aldwoman Juany Garza of Aurora’s Ward 2 has several scholarship...
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Ended |
up to $2,000 |
2024 Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship
McCready Law Injury Attorneys have a scholarship opportunity available...
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Ended |
Varies |
ISAC iGrow Tech Scholarship Program
The Illinois Graduate and Retain our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship...
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Ended |
Varies |
USHLI - United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute has various scholarships...
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Ended |