This program is designed to provide financial
assistance to low-Income and
disadvantaged students who enroll in college so that they may further their
education. The applicant needs to be a permanent DeKalb County resident who is
attending an Illinois school. The
scholarship is awarded for the fall and spring semesters of a school year.
To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following
criteria:
Be a permanent resident of DeKalb County.
Be a member of a family whose gross income
does not exceed 125% of the poverty level.
The income is based on the last 90 days.
Be of high academic potential and have a class
rank and an ACT score at levels acceptable to the institution to which you are
applying.
Before the scholarship is awarded, you must be
accepted at an accredited Illinois institution. These scholarships are not limited to four-year institutions.
The application process consists of four
parts.
1.
Application Form
2.
Narrative
3.
Two letters of
Recommendation
4.
Income documentation for the past
three
months.
This includes check stubs from
employment, proof of child
support received, Social Security benefits award letter, pensions, TANF
verification, unemployment, Township General Assistance, and any other income
received.
Applications are available beginning mid February. Scholarship applications are due to this
office no later than 4:30
p.m. June 30
