Kishwaukee College will offer all full-time students a $500 scholarship during the Spring 2021 semester to help offset financial hardships related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Board of Trustees approved the new scholarship at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night.
“We have felt the impact of the COVID-19 virus at Kish and continue to hear that finances and being able to afford college are a key issue for our students. The Spring 2021 Relief Scholarship offers some financial assistance during a time of need for many,” said Dr. Laurie Borowicz, Kishwaukee College President.
The $500 scholarship will help cover the cost of tuition and fees. There is no scholarship application required to apply. All students registered for 12 or more credit hours will receive the one-time scholarship if they are registered by Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
Student Trustee, Dakota Montavon, commented at the Board meeting, “Money is a bit tight right now and a primary stressor for students. The $500 relief scholarship will go a long way in making a difference if a student will be able to enroll or not.”
Funds will be distributed during the first week of February. Full-time enrollment status will be verified before scholarships are awarded.
Kishwaukee College will be offering most courses online during the Spring 2021 semester for the protection and safety of students, faculty, staff and the community. Some select classes will take place in a hybrid format, which has a face-to-face component.
To learn more about the Spring 2021 Relief Scholarship, visit www.kish.edu/spring21relief.
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