Scholarships reward and encourage student achievement, leadership and involvement
by providing financial assistance for your cost of attendance.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications are available during the Fall and Spring semesters to be
used for the following semester. Students are selected on a competitive basis according
to each scholarship's specific requirements.
Unless otherwise communicated, applications are generally* accepted as follows:
Fall Semester Foundation Scholarships: Application period February 1 - March 15
Spring Semester Foundation Scholarships: Application period September 15 - October 15
* If the general start and end dates fall on a weekend, or there are other College
activities to consider, we will adjust to the next business day.
Financial assistance is available for all students who are currently enrolled and
actively pursuing credit program or GED/Adult Education classes. Financial assistance
is available for a variety of unexpected life challenges including transportation,
childcare, medical/vision costs, housing and other emergencies that interfere with
a student’s ability to attend school.
The National Bank & Trust Endowment Fund provides financial assistance to individuals
currently employed at non-profit organizations within the Kishwaukee College district
who are looking to enhance their skills through credit or non-credit courses at Kish.
To support an expanding workforce, Kishwaukee College will offer several free workshops and training events for local businesses and their employees. Funding for the workshops is provided through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Noncredit Workforce Training Grant. The grant aims to increase responsiveness to employer needs and workforce strategies by building capacity and strengthening the impact of noncredit workforce training at community colleges.
Kishwaukee College will celebrate Black History Month throughout February by hosting several events and discussions for students and the community. The events hosted by Kish are free and open to the public.