Scholarships

External Scholarships

Students are encouraged to check out local civic, service, and fraternal organizations for possible scholarship opportunities. 

• PTCB Exam Practice Test Scholarship: This $1,500 opportunity asks students to write an original essay addressing the provided topic. Showcase your creativity, critical thinking skills, and passion for your chosen field of study. — Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Bones Coffee Company Scholarship: This $2,500 scholarship requires an 800-woord essay submission revolving around the influence of coffee. — Deadline: December 27, 2024
• The Liquid Rubber Trade School Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship is designed for those passionate about transforming their practical skills into meaningful careers in trades and technical fields.— Deadline: December 30, 2024
• MBLEx Massage Therapy Scholarship- This scholarship is available to an entry-level massage therapy training school or program student. One winner will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship. — Deadline: December 31, 2024
• Justice Hero Scholarship- This $1,000 student scholarship opportunity requires students to create and submit a 300-word essay describing the influence of recent legal changes on mass tort litigation and class action lawsuits. — Deadline: December 2024
• 2K Annual Drug Rehab USA- Mental Health Scholarship- this $2,000 scholarship is for students enrolled in any mental health degree program. Essay required. — Deadline: January 1, 2025
• Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs- Must be at least in second year of college and business interest. — Deadline: January 1, 2025
• WellBefore Scholarship-  a one time scholarship for high school seniors with priority given to students going into medical, culinary and aesthetic courses. — Deadline: January 4, 2025
• Alert1 Students for Seniors Scholarships- A $500 scholarship to high school or college student with online application and 300 word essay required.— Deadline: January 10, 2025 
• Dundee Deco Scholarship- Dundee Deco is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student who is passionate about shaping the future of interior design. This one-time award is designed to recognize and support the next generation of leaders in creativity, innovation, and design. — Deadline: February 28, 2025 
• Secret Saunas Scholarship- A $1,000 scholarship for students pursuing neurology, kinesiology, physiology, psychology, exercise science, public health or integrative medicine. Essay required. — Deadline: February 2025
• Wrist-band.com Scholarship- A $1,000 scholarship opportunity which requires a 300-word essay. — Deadline: Spring 2025
• GlobalScholarships.com International Student Scholarship- a $3,000 scholarship for international students enrolled in college. A google form and essay is required. — Deadline: May 31, 2025
• Dirwin Bike Scholarship- A $1000 one-time scholarship to deserving undergraduate student and university-bound high school senior. A 300-word essay required. — Deadline: June 1, 2025
• "$$$ Isn't Everything" Scholarship is a monthly $550 scholarship meant to help reduce a little bit of financial worry for a new student or graduate each month, and to help someone get a bit of time back to focus on the important things in life — Deadline: Monthly
• Fig Tech Scholarship for Social Impact — Deadline: Rolling
• Fig Tech Emerge scholarship — Deadline: Rolling
• Western Governors University Scholarship Opportunities: WGU provides a unique educational experience, offering online, competency-based bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, information technology, education, and health professions, including nursing — Deadlines: Varies
• Ford Fund- TechForce- Ford Fund and Ford Dealers have teamed up to welcome the next generation of auto technicians by awarding $5,000 tuition scholarships to students pursuing careers in auto, diesel or, auto/diesel technology. This need-based scholarship is applied to a student’s school tuition account and may be used for all cost of attendance, including tuition, tools, living expenses and transportation. — Deadlines: 4-months prior to start date of school
• DeKalb County Community Foundation- More than 90 Scholarship Funds exist through the DeKalb County Community Foundation. These Funds support undergraduate and graduate education, trades and technical training, and other educational opportunities. The eligibility criteria, selection committee, school, and field of study vary and reflect the charitable wishes of the donors who established the Fund. — Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarship Search Sites

Various internet scholarship search sites are available. NEVER pay someone for a scholarship search.

• The College Board
• FastWeb Scholarship Search
• FinAid Scholarship Search
• Illinois Student Assistance Commission
• Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
• Scholarship Experts
• Bold.org
• Global Scholarships

Resources for Minority Students

• American Indian College Fund
• Bureau of Indian Education
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• National Urban League
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund
• United Negro College Fund
• Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship
• 66 Minority Scholarships