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 Northwestern Memorial Foundation
Northwestern Memorial Foundation is dedicated to supporting the...
Visit
Annual award amounts and the number of scholarships available will be determined by the NBT Board of Directors. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs
1. Submit an online application. 2. Submit an official high school or...
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...
Visit
Varies Pat Tillman Foundation
The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service...
Visit
Varies PEO Scholarship Open To Young Women From St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia — March 31 Deadline
P.E.O. Chapter OB is inviting young women, who are high- school seniors,...
Visit
Varies Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Organization
Phi Theta Kappa has many scholarship opportunities throughout the year...
Visit
$1,500.00 Power Forward DuPage Scholarship Application
This scholarship provides college tuition assistance to the children and...
Visit
Varies Sallie Mae Scholarship Opportunities
Sallie Mae offers many scholarship opportunities throughout the year to...
Visit
Varies Scholarship America
Scholarship America is here to help you break down barriers, open doors...
Visit
$5,000-$15,000 Scholarship America Dream Award
The Dream Award scholarship is awarded on basis of financial need,...
Visit
$0.00 Scholarships & Grants for Asian-American Students
A helpful guide to scholarships and grants for Asian American Students
Visit
Varies Scholarships for Black College Students
A helpful guide to scholarships and grants for Black/African American...
Visit
Varies Scholarships for Healthcare and Nursing Students of Historically Underrepresented Groups
A helpful guide to additional scholarships in healthcare and nursing for...
Visit
Varies Scholarships for Minority College Students
A helpful guide to scholarships for minority college students.
Visit
Varies Scholarships Northern Illinois
Your one-stop local scholarship information source
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...
Visit
$0.00 The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Charitable Foundation INC.
This scholarship is only available to 1) graduates of Kaneland High...
Visit
Varies The Chicago Bears Collin Wehr Scholarship
The Chicago Bears Collin Wehr Scholarship program provides financial...
Visit
$750-$1000 The Deja Family Foundation Scholarships
For high school seniors who exhibit leadership, service, kindness, and...
Visit
Varies The Dream.US
The National Scholarship is for immigrant students eligible for in-state...
Visit
$1,000 The First Generation Scholarship
The attorneys at the Godoy Law Office are passionate about assisting...
Visit
$1,500 - $3,000 The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation awards six $1,500...
Visit
Varies The Rotary Foundation
To apply for the Rotary Peace Fellowship, review eligibility criteria...
Visit
Varies The Township Officials of IL
The Township Officials have a yearly opportunity for high school seniors...
Visit
Up to $3,000 Two Rivers Head Start Agency Scholarship
Eligibility Student must be a Kane County resident, be income eligible,...
$7,000.00 Udall Scholarship
The Scholarship Program identifies future leaders in environmental,...
Visit
$7,000 Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
The Udall Scholarship provides Access to the Udall Alumni Network: an...
Visit
Varies UNCF
UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority...
Visit
Varies USHLI - United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute has various scholarships...
Visit
$2,500 Ward 2 scholarship
Aurora Alderman announces scholarship opportunities Scholarship...
$1,000 - $3,000 Women in Public Finance Chicago Chapter Scholarship
Women in Public Finance Chicago Chapter (“Chicago WPF”) is a non-profit,...
Varies $1,000-$5,000 WTS Foundation
WTS Foundation is a local organization dedicated to advancing women in...
Visit
$1,000 Albert & Phyllis Wykes Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family of Phyllis and Albert Wykes, this $1,000...
Ended