Scholarships

Scholarships are another fund source that students can apply for at College of DuPage.  Eligibility varies, as do the amount of each scholarship. Scholarships can be based on academic achievement, financial need, field of study and population.  Students are strongly encouraged to apply for scholarships through College of DuPage or outside resources.  Remember, the more scholarships and grants you receive, the less loan money you may need to borrow! 

College of DuPage Foundation Scholarships

These scholarships focus on:

• • academic achievement
  • program or major
  • financial need

Scholarships are awarded based on stated criteria and reviewer evaluation.  All reviewers are required to abide by COD's core values of integrity, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Please Note: Final awards are based on available funds at the time of the award. 

Fall Semester 2015 Scholarship applications are now open!  Apply today!

 

2015-2016 College of DuPage Scholars Award

• • The Scholars Award includes the full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, and the partial tuition Board of Trustees, and Deans Scholarships. 

 

JumpStart Scholarship

• • Provide GED® credential students that have participated in a GED® prep course with a jump start into their college experience. 
  • Students who have completed the Adult ESL-0956  and/or ESL-0958 AND have passed the state-mandated exit test within the last 12 months are also eligible to apply for the JumpStart Scholarship.
  • Apply for JumpStart Scholarship 

 

External Scholarship Opportunities

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  • Noodle's College Student Scholarship - Deadline Jan. 31, 2015
  • NIU Alumni Association Scholarship Program - Deadline Feb. 2, 2015
  • Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling, IACAC, Scholarship - Deadline Feb. 20, 2015
  • Savvy Home Store Scholarship - Deadline Feb. 28, 2015
  • HubShout Internet Marketing Scholarship - Deadline March 1, 2015
  • Angeline Gale Memorial Scholarship - Deadline March 2, 2015
  • Life Lessons Scholarship - Deadline March 3, 2015
  • Frame my Future Scholarship Contest 2015 - Deadline March 3, 2015
  • 2015 Marianjoy Scholarship Program for Students With Physical Disabilities - Deadline March 30, 2015
  • Bloomingdale Artists Association 2015 Visual Fine Arts Scholarship - Deadline April 1, 2015
  • Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship for Meijer Store Employees - Deadline April 1, 2015
  • GM Women's Retail Network (WRN) Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program - Deadline April 15, 2015
  • A Place for Mom Senior Care Innovation Scholarship - Deadline April 15, 2015
  • Buildium's Women in Technology Scholarship - Deadline April 30, 2015
  • Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communications to Reduce Tobacco Use Among Priority Populations - Deadline April 30, 2015
  • Clarence and Marie Medley Conservation Scholarship - Deadline May 4, 2015
  • AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarships - Deadline June 15, 2015

 

Additional Scholarship Information/Searches

• • U.S. Department of Education
  • Illinois Student Assistance Commission
  • National Louis University Harrison Fellows Scholarship
  • McKendree University/Illinois Community College System Foundation Scholarship
  • Robert Morris University Scholarships
  • University of St. Francis Transfer Scholarships
  • DePaul University Transfer Scholarships
  • Illinois Institute of Technology Transfer Scholarships
  • O'Brien Vrba Scholarship Trust
  • Scholarships for Military Families
  • Army Emergency Relief - Spouse and Children Scholarship Program
  • Folds of Honor Military Scholarships
  • Project Access - Scholarships for Veterans
  • American Library Association (ALA) Scholarships
  • Illinois CPA Accounting Scholarships
  • National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship Programs
  • Study Abroad Scholarships
  • National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
  • P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
  • U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
  • CollegeBoard Scholarship Search
  • United Negro College Fund, Inc
  • Gates Millennium Scholars
  • Fastweb
  • Scholarships.com
  • Spokeo Annual Top 50 Scholarships
  • U.S. Coast Guard Pre-Commissioning Initiative Scholarship
  • Assistance League of Chicagoland West - Operation Scholars Support

 

 

 

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Office of Student Financial Assistance
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2220, (630) 942-2251
Fax: (630) 942-2151

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Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.