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
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$1,000 $1,000 Matlock Memorial Scholarship
Given by the Matlock family, this scholarship is available to a high...
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Varies AAUW
The Downers Grove Area Branch of the American Association of University...
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Varies AIM-CIL
The AIM-CIL Educational Scholarship Program supports individuals with...
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Varies Air Force Aid Society
Air Force Aid Society has grants, scholarships, and loans available...
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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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Varies Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE)
Yearly scholarship opportunities include student’s studying:...
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5,000 Angeline Gale Scholarship
Each year since 1971 AAUW Naperville Area has offered the Angeline Gale...
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Varies Army Emergency Relief
Army Emergency Relief has scholarships for Army spouses and Army...
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$5,000 Association of University Women (AAUW) - Angeline Gale Scholarship
AAUW Naperville Area established the Angeline Gale Scholarship in 1971...
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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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One award up to full tuition (Fall and Spring semesters only) Ten awards up to $12,000 (half awarded in Fall and half awarded in Spring) Chicagoland Transfer Award
Students enrolled at a qualifying community college who have been...
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Varies Coast Guard Foundation
Support for education is a cornerstone of our commitment to the men and...
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Varies Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Education Loans offer interest-free...
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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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up to $2,000 Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship
McCready Law Injury Attorneys have a scholarship opportunity available...
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$1,000 Drive Home Safe Driving School and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office $500 Scholarship
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging Kane County college...
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$1,500 Dundee Rotary Scholarship
The Dundee Rotary Club has Scholarship Applications available. Once...
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Varies Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarship Program
If you work or have worked in early childhood education and you’re...
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Varies Elmhurst Garden Club
The mission of the Elmhurst Garden Club is to encourage the advancement...
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Varies Fisher House Foundation
The Scholarships for Military Children Program provides annual...
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$5,000.00 Ford Auto Tech Scholarship
Any individual (high school graduates, career-changing adults, veterans,...
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Varies GENEVA COMMUNITY CHEST SCHOLARSHIP
The Geneva Community Chest will be accepting scholarship applications...
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Varies Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
To be eligible for the GMACC Post Secondary Education Scholarships,...
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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 Hope For The Warriors
The Hope For The Warriors Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship Program provides...
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$1,000 IACAC Transfer Scholarship
The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) is an...
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$0.00 Illinois Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Scholarships
Illinois Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers...
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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 Illinois Hospital Research and Educational Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must be Illinois residents. They must be either enrolled in...
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Varies Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF)
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) is offering...
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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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"Six $1,500 scholarships to incoming juniors and seniors (one from each Area). Two $3,000 awards (one from Area 4 and one from Area 6). Moler-Austin Scholarship: $4,500 ($2,250 per semester)" Illinois Retired Teachers Association
Illinois Retired Teachers Foundation Scholarship: 1. An application must...
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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 ISAC iGrow Tech Scholarship Program
The Illinois Graduate and Retain our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship...
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Varies ISAC Nursing Scholarships
If you are pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associate...
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$2,000 ISN Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships
Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and...
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Varies Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective...
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Varies Jackie Robinson Foundation
To be eligible for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship,...
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$5,000 Kendall County Association for Home and Community Education HCE Scholarship
The Kendall County Association for Home and Community Education is...
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Varies Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation General Scholarships
(Students/Residents of Kendall County are eligible) of up to $1,000...
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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 Landau Amaze Yourself Scholorship
This past year, the importance and necessity of healthcare providers has...
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$500 LERMI Supports Law Enforcement (LSLE) Scholarship
The LSLE is a Scholarship (High School and/or college) program that...
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Varies Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides financial aid for...
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