Scholarships

Sections:

2014 - 2015 Scholarships are now open!

Applications Due 4/1/2014

Opportunities to be offered for Fall are listed here by clicking the Scholarship tab.

Whether you have just been admitted or you have been taking classes for a while, there is probably a scholarship for you.

Need help applying? Call, email, or stop by the Office of Student Financial Assistance for help.

Remember to put your best foot forward.

If an essay is required, we strongly recommend that you write in a word processing software, edit and proof, and then copy and paste your writing into your application. Remember to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. It is often the writing that will help reviewers choose the final recipient.

Please find essay (if applicable), 2014-15 FAFSA, GPA, and enrollment requirements listed under each scholarship. Additional requirements are listed within the application in STARS.

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

2014-15 College of DuPage Scholars Award

Apply for Scholars Award

The Scholars Award includes the full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, and the partial tuition Board of Trustees, and Deans Scholarships. Applications are open to 2014 District 502 high school graduates who meet the following selection criteria:

District 502 High School 2014 senior
Current high school senior with a 3.75/4 or 4.75/5 GPA or have a composite ACT score of 27 or higher,
Completed application for admission to the College.

The scholarship application will open November 15, 2013. A myACCESS account is required in order to complete the scholarship application. The application deadline has been extended to March 14, 2014.

2014-2015 Honors Program Transfer Scholarships to Aurora University, Elmhurst College or North Central College - Deadline to apply is March 21st @ 5pm

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 or who have passed the state-mandated exit test within the past 9 months are also eligible to apply for the JumpStart Scholarship. Apply for JumpStart Scholarship

Study Abroad Scholarships
A full list of scholarships for students interested in study abroad.

Presidential Award - See College of DuPage Scholars Award

Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Outside Agency Scholarships available to students.

Office of Student Financial Assistance
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Scholars Reception

2013 Scholars Reception

College of DuPage welcomes 140 incoming Scholars Award recipients and their families to campus during the 2013 Scholars Reception. Students talk about their reasons for choosing COD.

Spotlight

Julia Anderson English
"My advice for others is to go for it! Apply for any scholarships you qualify for, take the tours, bring it up with your counselor if they haven't already discussed it with you. Unfortunately, my senior counselor was not a big advocate for COD. I found myself convincing him that this was the right place for me to start. So remember, you know yourself better than anyone. If you think you'd like to start here, then do it. COD provides a top-notch education and plenty of excellent opportunities at an affordable price. Personally, I highly recommend it."
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Chad Bobik Music
"I started attending COD for all the logical reasons -- it's close to home, affordable, filled with magnificent teachers and has a great campus, not to mention that you get a top-notch education at a fraction of the price of a four-year university," Chad Bobik said. "My advice to others is to never sell yourself short and always strive for more. College of DuPage can be a magnificent, life-changing experience if you open yourself to it and just take that first step."
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Cherise Cerocke Architecture
I am so thankful College of DuPage offered architecture courses because they helped me know that architecture was the career path for me, without having to spend tens of thousands of dollars like I would have if I had taken these courses at a university," Cherise Cerocke said. "In addition, taking these specialized classes got me excited about architecture. I can now see a direct link between my college education and my career and life goals."
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Tom Faron Associate in General Studies
"I recommend College of DuPage to students who are trying to decide where to go. Don't underestimate the level of work required in the classes here just because it's not a four-year university. Many of these classes are based on the same material/book that a four-year university uses."
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