All Opportunities
The Spring 2027 application period is closed as of October 15. Submissions are under review, and decisions will be announced on November 17, 2026. The application period for Fall 2027 scholarship opportunities will open on February 1, 2027.
Questions may be directed to the Kishwaukee College Foundation at 815-825-9790 or foundation@kish.edu . Complete details on Kishwaukee College Foundation scholarships can be found at kish.edu/kcfscholarships .
To apply, you must first Sign-in using your personal Kish ID User Name and Password. If you Sign-in using someone else’s account information, it will create an error and cancel your application. If you have forgotten your ID and Password, contact the Kishwaukee College Help Desk, 815-825-9888. helpdesk@kish.edu
Please fill out the Kishwaukee College Student Information Form before applying for Foundation Scholarships: https://www.kish.edu/apply/. Once you fill out the form, you will be given a Kishwaukee College student ID number and instructions for setting up your KishID and password. This process may take 2-3 business days. To expedite the process, please call Student Services at 815-825-9375. After that time, return to the Kishwaukee College home page and click on myKC. Next, set up your KishID account through the Need Help? Box by following the links. If you get an error stating, you cannot be uniquely identified, then try again the next day. If you did not enter your SS# on the Student Information Form, you must use the Student ID Number you will receive by mail at your permanent address.
Current Students:
Click on the Sign-in blue box in the page’s upper right-hand corner with your Kish ID username and password. Fill out the application. All Foundation scholarships use the same online application. Your application will automatically be submitted for any scholarship you qualify for where additional information is not required. Some scholarships may require supporting documents, such as a short essay or a letter of recommendation. You may save your application and come back later.
Important Fall 2027 Scholarship dates:
- Application opens: February 1, 2027
- Application closes: March 13, 2027
- Awards announced and offered (via your Kish email): April 7, 2027
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $1,500 available |
Howard & Martha Mullins Endowment for Nursing
PURPOSE: To support nursing students who are not yet accepted into the...
|
Ended |
| varies |
Irving Family Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support long-time district residents who demonstrate...
|
Ended |
| $1,000 available |
Jack Schrout Memorial Sycamore Lions Club Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support students residing in the Sycamore community and...
|
Ended |
| $1,959 available |
James Salomone Fuerst Endowment
PURPOSE: To support students who are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit...
|
Ended |
| $3,564 available |
Jeanne M. Henderson Memorial Endowment
PURPOSE: To support students interested in pursuing a transfer degree in...
|
Ended |
| $1,200 available |
Jeremy Davis Memorial Endowment
PURPOSE: To support Criminal Justice students and students with a...
|
Ended |
| $1,000 available |
Juan Gasca Memorial Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support students pursuing careers in Emergency Medical...
|
Ended |
| $500 available |
Kenneth & Susan Doubler Scholarship Fund
PURPOSE: To support a recent high school graduate in good academic...
|
Ended |
| $550 available |
Kishwaukee College Alumni Association Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support a resident of the Kishwaukee College...
|
Ended |
| $500 available |
Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support students who are actively engaged in civic service...
|
Ended |
| $3,669 available |
Kishwaukee College Employee Give Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support Kishwaukee college students with funds raised from...
|
Ended |
| $8,000 available |
LaVerne "Dutch" Johnson Endowment
PURPOSE: To support students with a rural background.
CRITERIA:...
|
Ended |
| $2,000 available |
Law Enforcement Lifelong Learning Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support students in the Criminal Justice Program.
CRITERIA:...
|
Ended |
| $863 available |
Leah Wach Memorial Endowment
PURPOSE: To support students who have undergone extreme...
|
Ended |
| $2,000 available |
Mark Joseph Bussone Memorial Endowment
PURPOSE: To support students enrolled in the Radiology...
|
Ended |
| $4,000 available |
Nancy D. Castle Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support students who are unable to apply for federal...
|
Ended |
| $500 available |
OC Creative Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support students who have a career goal in creative services...
|
Ended |
| $500 available |
Pay It Forward Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support current or incoming Kishwaukee College students with...
|
Ended |
| $1,496 available |
Philip H. Nye Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support students enrolled in Education coursework at...
|
Ended |
| $2,000 available |
Robert & Norma Wildenradt Endowment
PURPOSE: To support students enrolled in Agribusiness, Business,...
|
Ended |
| $3000 available |
Robert & Norma Wildenradt Endowment- Nursing
PURPOSE: To support students accepted and enrolled in the Nursing...
|
Ended |
| $2,600 available |
Ronald S. Sweet Jr. Endowment
PURPOSE: To support students with significant financial need.
CRITERIA:...
|
Ended |
| $10,600 available |
Rowland & Lucille Matteson Endowment
PURPOSE: To support returning horticulture students.
CRITERIA: Program...
|
Ended |
| $36,000 available |
Ruth Ashelford Pollock Horticulture Fund
PURPOSE: To support students enrolled in the Kishwaukee College...
|
Ended |
| $0.00 |
Scott D. Leach Memorial Scholarship
PURPOSE: support adult students who are enrolled in at least one welding...
|
Ended |
| $1,148 available |
Stoltz-Caruthers Family Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support full-time students with financial need.
CRITERIA:...
|
Ended |
| $2,682 available |
Sycamore Hospital Physicians Nursing Endowment
PURPOSE: To support students who are enrolled in the nursing program at...
|
Ended |
| $0.00 |
Tom & Joan Fenstermaker Memorial Endowment
PURPOSE: Support Residents of DeKalb County who have experienced...
|
Ended |
| $2,000 available |
Tom & Nancy Roberts Endowment
PURPOSE: To support students who were involved in performing arts while...
|
Ended |
| $1,800 available |
Vernon & Dorothy Smith Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support students enrolled in a degree or credit program,...
|
Ended |
| $1,600 available |
Wayne McIlrath Family Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support students who are starting or returning to college as...
|
Ended |
| $1,455 available |
William & Emiline Rood Family Scholarship
PURPOSE: To support incoming and continuing full-time students who...
|
Ended |