The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is happy to announce that our 2021 Scholarship Program Application is now available on our website. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who may find it helpful, or to anyone interested in our scholarship program. The deadline date and...
For students looking for scholarships to help lessen the financial burden college brings, it’s not too late to participate in the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions. Open to eligible high school students, the Voice of Democracy program is one of the...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, the VFW, gives out more than $2 Million in college scholarships every year to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students through its Voice of Democracy scholarship contest. All students need to do is write and record a three to five minute audio essay on...
Commander Laurie Emmer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Department of Illinois, announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. High school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.. Students must write...
The Kane County 4-H Foundation will be host to an online fundraiser auction of items donated for the 12th annual Kane County 4-H Foundation pork chop fundraiser and auction, which had been originally scheduled for March 28. From July 6 to 10, you can view and bid on more than...
The Rotary Club of Batavia awarded a $2,000 scholarship to graduating Batavia High School seniors, Maisie Sweeney and Chloe Valentino. Maisie Sweeney will attend the University of Minnesota and with a major in biomedical engineering for a goal of becoming a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, or a pediatric oncologist. In addition...
The Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police is accepting applications for its annual college scholarships. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to provide financial assistance to outstanding students who meet eligibility guidelines set by the Association and are pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited University or College....
The Oswegoland Park Foundation is accepting applications for the Leon McNair Memorial Scholarship for high school seniors. There will be three $1,500 scholarships available with a deadline of April 30. Application can be sent to www.greeneroswegoland.org. Skill in golf not a criterion. Leon McNair was a northern Illinois golf icon...
The DuPage Juvenile Officers Association, the largest association of juvenile officers and youth workers in Illinois, announced Tuesday, Feb. 11 that it is will award up to two $1,000 college scholarships this year. Applicants must be residents of DuPage County planning to seek a career in law enforcement or youth...
A new scholarship program, the Inspire Scholarships, was launched by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The scholarships will be given to Batavia Public School District 101 high school seniors each year, with up to four awards given. The four scholarships, worth at least $500 each, are motivated by the makeup...
