NEW Kishwaukee College Dual Credit Scholarship applications accepted now through June 1

Kishwaukee College is proud to offer a new scholarship to high school students. The Dual Credit Scholarship is available for students graduating from in-district high schools or residing within the Kish district and graduating from a private high school in the 2018-2019 academic year who have taken college courses where Kish credit was earned, while in high school.  This includes dual credit at the high school, credit through KEC, or dual enrollment offered at the College.

Scholarships are awarded each consecutive semester the student is enrolled full-time for up to four semesters. The Dual Credit Scholarship will offer $100 for the first semester, $200 for the second semester, $300 for the third semester, and $400 for the fourth semester for a max total of $1,000. Students need only apply once.

To be eligible, students must have successfully completed at least three credit hours of college-level coursework through Kishwaukee College while in high school with a grade of C or better. Students must enroll full time in the Summer or Fall semester immediately following gradation with the exception of December graduates who may enroll either in the immediate Spring, Summer, or Fall semester. Students must also maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at Kish.  

All qualifying students who apply will receive the scholarship.

Applications are due June 1. To learn more or for application, visit www.kish.edu/get-started/paying/scholarships/.