Kish College to host Discover Kish for new students
Kishwaukee College will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
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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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
- The Foundation provides more than 80 different scholarship opportunities.
- Additional scholarships are available through the Kishwaukee College financial aid office.
The scholarship cycle for Spring 2025 is closed. The Fall 2025 scholarship cycle opens on February 3, 2025.
Questions about current and future scholarship opportunities may be directed to the Foundation at 815-825-9790 or foundation@kish.edu.
Getting Started
Learn more about foundation scholarships including how to apply, FAQs and help sessions, and scholarship recipients stories.
Scholarship recipients share their stories and get a chance to meet with donors to express their gratitude.
Champions Fund
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.
National Bank & Trust Endowment Fund
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.
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Kish College Foundation program enhancements benefit educational needs
The Kishwaukee College Foundation awarded $99,978 in program enhancement funds to Kishwaukee College departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Foundation has various program enhancement funds established by the generosity of donors for specific purposes.
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