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
Varies ISAC iGrow Tech Scholarship Program
The Illinois Graduate and Retain our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship...
Visit11/30/2024
Varies USHLI - United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute has various scholarships...
Visit11/30/2024
Varies Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective...
Visit01/09/2025
Varies Jackie Robinson Foundation
To be eligible for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship,...
Visit01/09/2025
Varies Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
This foundation manages over 200 individual donor scholarships, with the...
Visit01/24/2025
Varies ISAC Nursing Scholarships
If you are pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associate...
Visit04/30/2025
Varies Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF)
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) is offering...
Visit05/31/2025
Varies NAACP Scholarships
Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be a member of the NAACP. If you...
Visit06/02/2025
Varies Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE)
Yearly scholarship opportunities include student’s studying:...
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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 Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
The Community Foundation Scholarship Program consists of nearly 200...
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Varies Hansen-Furnas Foundation, Inc
The Hansen-Furnas Foundation has yearly scholarship opportunities which...
Varies Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)
To be eligible to apply for HACU Scholarships, applicants must meet the...
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$500-$5000 Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund awards more than $30 Million in scholarships...
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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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$5,000.00 Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation
Scholarships for students of Latino ancestry, and had never received an...
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$500 Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding over 100...
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$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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Varies ISAC - ECACE (Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity) Scholarship
*While funding is available. Scholarships for students who are working...
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Varies ISAC - Illinois Student Assistance Commission
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission provides informational...
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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 $500-$2000 Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships
The Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation has multiple scholarships...
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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 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Organization
Phi Theta Kappa has many scholarship opportunities throughout the year...
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Varies Sallie Mae Scholarship Opportunities
Sallie Mae offers many scholarship opportunities throughout the year to...
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Varies Scholarship America
Scholarship America is here to help you break down barriers, open doors...
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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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$0.00 Scholarships & Grants for Asian-American Students
A helpful guide to scholarships and grants for Asian American Students
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Varies Scholarships for Black College Students
A helpful guide to scholarships and grants for Black/African American...
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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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Varies Scholarships for Minority College Students
A helpful guide to scholarships for minority college students.
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Varies Scholarships Northern Illinois
Your one-stop local scholarship information source
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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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$7,000.00 Udall Scholarship
The Scholarship Program identifies future leaders in environmental,...
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Varies UNCF
UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority...
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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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$1,000 Albert & Phyllis Wykes Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family of Phyllis and Albert Wykes, this $1,000...
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Varies The Township Officials of IL
The Township Officials have a yearly opportunity for high school seniors...
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$750-$1000 The Deja Family Foundation Scholarships
For high school seniors who exhibit leadership, service, kindness, and...
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$1,500.00 2024 PowerForward Dupage Scholarship Application
This scholarship provides college tuition assistance to the children and...
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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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up to $2,000 2024 Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship
McCready Law Injury Attorneys have a scholarship opportunity available...
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