ECC Scholarships

  • With so many of our Streamwood High School graduates headed to Elgin Community college, we want to draw your attention to the many scholarships Elgin Community College provides. Be aware: the deadline for most of these scholarships is November 1st for Spring Start and May 1st for Fall Start.

     

    Going to https://elgin.edu/pay-for-college/scholarships/ and review all the information there. The downloadable document ECC Board of Trustrees Scholarships has detailed information about all of the ECC scholarships.

     

    There are also three fantastic ways to help make ECC more affordable that are open to ALL students:

    • GED Tuition Waiver - open to students who live in-district, successfully complete a GED class at ECC or School District U-46, and successfully pass the GED test. Students are eligible for free in-district tuition for up to three (3) credit hours of college credit. Use within one year from the date requirements are completed.
    • English as a Second Language Tuition Waiver - open to students successfully completing ESL 019, ESL 099 or the college's Intensive English program. Students are eligible for free in-district tuition for up to three (3) credit hours of college credit. Use within one year from the date requirements are completed.
    • Honors Course Tuition Waiver - open to students who earn an A or B in an honors course and maintain a 3.25 or higher cumulative grade point average. Students may use the Honors Course Tuition Waiver for their next honors class. Honors course tuition waivers are issued at the in-district tuition rate and are valid for one year from date of successful completion of honors class.

     

     

    Board of Trustees Scholarships
    Scholarship Award Requirements Due Date

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    Contact
    Top 10/20 Percent Academic Scholarship Top 10% = $2,000 / year. Top 20 % = $1,000 / year Students in top 10% or top 20% of class. Short Essay required. May 1 ECC Board of Trustees Scholarships

     

    Foundation Scholarships

    • Application process requires completion of application form, submission of a personal essay, two letters of recommendation, and transcript(s)
    • Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and must be used during the school year for which they are awarded
    • Scholarships are not automatically renewed and must be applied for annually
    • Award criteria for most ECC Foundation Scholarships include:
      • District 509 residency
      • Financial need
      • Minimum GPA of 2.0
    • The majority of scholarships awarded by the Foundation are "need-based" and require completion of the FAFSA; however, some do not require completion of the FAFSA.
    • Some scholarships require full-time enrollment (12 credit hrs/semester) and/or a personal interview.
    • Applications will be screened for all available scholarships.
    • The average Foundation scholarship award amount varies from $500.00 to $1000.00 per year.
    Examples of more than 100 available scholarships and some of their criteria include but are not limited to the following:
    Scholarship
    Award
    		 Requirements
    Due Date
    		 Link / Contact
    Aaron Bradley Elston Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students majoring in Fire Science and/or EMT
    June 15

    ECC Foundation Scholarships
    Cheryl Sarto Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students studying 2D visual arts: painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, graphic design. Minimum 2.5 GPA and portfolio review are required.
    June 15
    Chester Parsons Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to full?time students from high school tech?prep program, or minority, and/or women enrolled in CAD, CAM, welding or electronics program leading to AAS degree with3.0 or higher GPA. Essay must describe career goals in manufacturing.
    June 15
    Dab Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to current ECC students who are actively involved in the community and enrolled in a degree program. Minimum GPA required is 2.3. Essay must address student’s involvement in community. Interview required.
    June 15
    Dvorak Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students with disabilities as certified by ECC disability service department and ADA coordinator.
    June 15
    Grainger "Tools for Tomorrow" Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to full?time students currently enrolled in their final year of study and on track to graduate from their technical education program in spring 2011. "Technical Education Program" means a program of study leading to an associate’s degree or licensed certification in electronic systems, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, pneumatics, welding, automotive, construction, facilities maintenance or other industrial trade.
    June 15
    Industrial Manufacturing Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students majoring in industrial manufacturing.
    June 15
    Kathi Cox Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students majoring in visual arts.
    June 15
    Kathleen Buckner Nursing Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to single parent, 2nd year, nursing students with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
    June 15
    Maurice Sellers Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to real estate students, agents, or child of an agent.
    June 15
    Meritus Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students pursuing non?credit coursework at ECC. Essay must address student’s pursuit of lifelong learning.
    June 15
    Otto Engineering Endowed Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students pursuing AA degree in support manufacturing discipline such as: HR, accounting, information technology, engineering, math, science, general business, or vocational programs.
    June 15
    Reichwein Music Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students majoring in or related to a music program.
    June 15
    Robin Bailey Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students enrolled in music program; instrument or vocal.
    June 15
    Ted Jobe Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students of Mexican/Hispanic origin "applying" for U.S. citizenship.
    June 15
    Vic Masi Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students who participated in high school or intercollegiate athletics.
    June 15
    Visual Arts 3D Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students majoring in visual 3D art.
    June 15
    Walter Tanner Memorial Scholarship
    $500 to $1,000 / year
    		 open to students majoring in music & performing arts.
    June 15