How to Apply

The Fall 2025 scholarship application is CLOSED.

Students will be notified on April 15, 2025 via their Kish email for offers and/or letter of regrets.

Need some assistance?- Check out the Scholarship Tutorial Video

To apply, you must first sign-in using your personal Kish ID User Name and Password. If you have forgotten your ID or Password, contact the Kishwaukee College Help Desk, 815-825-9888 or helpdesk@kish.edu.

Determine your application path

Go to online scholarship application form. Sign-in at the upper right-hand corner with your KishID username and password.
Complete the general application. All Foundation scholarships use the same online system. Applications will be submitted on your behalf for scholarships for which you automatically apply and require no additional information.
Supporting documents may be required for some scholarships, such as a short essay or letter of recommendation.
You may save your application and go back at a later date.

Please fill out the Kishwaukee College Application prior to applying for Foundation Scholarships. If you have already filled out the application and have obtained your Kish ID username and password, please proceed to Step 2. The form is available online at www.kish.edu/apply. Once you filled out the application, you will be given a Kishwaukee College student ID number and instructions for setting up your KishID and password. This process may take 2-3 business days. To expedite the process, or if you have any questions, please call Student Services at 815-825-9375.
Go to online scholarship application form. Sign-in at the upper right-hand corner with your KishID username and password.
Complete the general application. All Foundation scholarships use the same online system. Applications will be submitted on your behalf for scholarships for which you automatically apply and require no additional information.
Supporting documents may be required for some scholarships, such as a short essay or letter of recommendation.
You may save your application and go back at a later date.

Fall 2025 Timeline

Scholarship application opens: Monday, February 3, 2025
Scholarship application closes: Monday, March 17, 2025
Scholarship awards announced and offered: Tuesday. April 15, 2025 (please note this was changed from the original date of April 8, 2025)
Letter of Regret Notification: Tuesday. April 15, 2025 (please note this was changed from the original date of April 8, 2025)
Student acceptance due: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Spring 2026 Timeline

Scholarship application opens: Monday, September 15, 2025
Scholarship application closes: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Scholarship awards announced and offered: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Letter of Regret Notification: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Student acceptance due: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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