Kish College partners with ReUp Education to support returning learners
Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
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A bright future starts with a quality education. Kishwaukee College offers several scholarship opportunities to help students cover the cost of their education. In 2024, Kish provided more than $598,000 in scholarships to help students achieve academic success.
Scholarships
The Foundation offers more than 80 scholarships to new and current students through its online application process.
Academic Achievement scholarships are available for students graduating from in-district high schools or residing within the Kish district and graduating from a private high school.
The Dual Credit Scholarship is available for students who have taken college courses for Kish credit while in high school. Courses include dual credit at the high schools, dual credit through KEC, or dual enrollment offered at Kishwaukee College.
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Members of current Kish Athletic teams. To see available teams, visit kishkougars.com |
Awards pay toward tuition. |
Contact Athletic Director or team coach. |
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Any student currently enrolled at Kishwaukee College during the spring semester of the application year. |
Scholarship for $500 towards tuition for the Spring semester from Kishwaukee College and possibility to win $500 in the statewide competition. |
Applications are accepted in February. The essay topic is typically, "How my community college has changed my life." Information about the Paul Simon Essay Contest. |
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Any student currently enrolled at Kishwaukee College during the spring semester of the application year. |
Scholarship for $500 towards tuition for the Spring semester from Kishwaukee College and possibility to win $1,000 in the statewide competition. |
Applications are accepted in February. In a business letter, articulate the peaceful messages of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Information about the Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship Contest. |
The Champions Fund provides emergency funding to students enrolled at Kishwaukee College.
External Scholarships
Students are encouraged to check out local civic, service, and fraternal organizations for possible scholarship opportunities.
- Modern Blaze Scholarship- A $500 scholarship where students need to submit an essay based off one of the provided topics. — Deadline: July 18, 2025
- JerkyGent Scholarship- A $250 scholarship for students who are enrolled for Fall 2025. Essay required from applicants with three choices of topics. — Deadline: August 29, 2025
- VidaBox $500 Scholarship- Scholarship applicants are required to write a 300-word essay and the scholarship would be for the Fall semester.— Deadline: September 30, 2025
- LOOV Organic Scholarship- Scholarship for students enrolled in a nutrional science, health & wellness, dietetics, exercise science or any health-related programs. Essay required. —Deadline: November 30, 2025
- Boster Bio Scholarship- This annual scholarship scholarship requires students to write an essay and be interested in the healthcare or biomedical related industry. —Deadline: November 30, 2025
- Sensa Beauty Scholarship- A $500 scholarship opportunity to help open doors to new opportunities and empower future professionals. Essay required from applicant. —Deadline: December 31, 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
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Kish College to offer six Fast-Track career programs in Fall 2025
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