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.
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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WHO IS ELIGIBLE? |
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WHEN & HOW TO APPLY |
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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. |
Students are encouraged to check out local civic, service, and fraternal organizations for possible scholarship opportunities.
Various internet scholarship search sites are available. NEVER pay someone for a scholarship search.
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