Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships reward and encourage student achievement, leadership, and involvement by providing financial assistance toward your cost of attendance. Kishwaukee College offers more than 80 Foundation scholarships, as well as additional opportunities through the Financial Aid Office.

Scholarship Application Info

Before you apply for a Kishwaukee College Foundation Scholarship, make sure you understand the eligibility requirements, application periods, and selection process. Use the information below to stay on track and maximize your chances of being awarded.

1. Who is eligible? All current Kishwaukee College students are eligible to apply. If you are not yet a student, you must first apply to Kishwaukee College to be considered for Foundation scholarships.
2. When to apply. Applications are generally accepted during the following windows unless these dates fall on a weekend or conflict with College closures, deadlines will shift to the next business day.
   
   
   • Fall Semester Scholarships: February 1 – March 15
   • Spring Semester Scholarships: September 15 – October 15
     
     
3. How to Apply. To apply, log in to the online scholarship system using your KishID and complete the general application. Once you complete the general application, the system will automatically match you with and apply you to any scholarships you qualify for. Some scholarships may ask for supporting documents, like an essay or letter of recommendation, and you can save your progress to finish later.
4. Selection process. Students are selected on a competitive basis according to each scholarship's specific requirements.
5. Questions? Please visit our FAQ page or contact the Foundation at 815-825-9790 or foundation@kish.edu. 

scholarship use

Foundation scholarships are applied directly toward a student’s cost of attendance and do not allow for cash refunds. If scholarship funds remain after tuition and fees are paid, students may request to use the remaining balance at the Kish Store for program-related items such as scrubs, tools, or other required materials.

Request to Use Funds

Non-Profit Education Funding

The National Bank & Trust Endowment Fund provides financial assistance to individuals currently employed at non-profit organizations within the Kishwaukee College district.