Scholarship Search

• New or returning students
• Undocumented Student
• FT
• In district 520

• New or Returning Student
• KCC District 520 Resident
• Must have attended the Kankakee Area Career Center

• New or returning student
• 2.5 minimum GPA
• FT/PT
• Residency within KCC District 520
• Demonstrate financial need
• Preferred consideration given to candidates of Italian heritage

Two nominees will be awarded from each of KCC’s five academic divisions. 

This scholarship is open to graduates of Kankakee County High School. To be eligible for this scholarship students must:

-Full Time
-Reside in District 520
-have cumulative grade point averages of at least 2.75.

This scholarship is open to full-time or part-time students enrolled in KCC’s Horticulture or Agriculture programs. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and receive two letters of reference.

The Century Scholars Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance as well as strength of character.

This scholarship is open to students who are returning students pursuing a degree in welding or the mill wright field. Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, reside within KCC District 520, and demonstrate financial need. Preferred consideration given to students from underrepresented/underserved populations.

• Welding Student
• Need Based
• Preference given to students with community service hours

This scholarship is open to students pursing their Associates in either Visual or Fine Arts. Student must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, and reside in the KCC district. Applicants should include 2-3 jpg images of their artwork with their application. This award will be decided upon quality of work and financial need.

This scholarship is open to students seeking a teaching degree with an emphasis in special education. Letters of reference from two teachers and one community member are required.

This scholarship is open to graduates of Bishop McNamara High School who maintain a 2.75 or greater GPA.

This scholarship is open to Commonwealth Credit Union members or their dependents who are enrolled at KCC. Recipients must attain at least a 2.5 GPA.

This scholarship is open to students who demonstrate financial need, desire, and the motivation to pursue a college education

This scholarship is open to students in skilled maintenance or laboratory science-related programs at KCC. Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and reside in KCC district 520. 

This scholarship is open to full-time students that have been accepted into the nursing program at KCC.

This scholarship is open to full-time students, and was created to encourage students to enter into environmentally oriented careers such as Forestry, National Park Service, Fish/Game and Wildlife, and/or Department of Natural Resources fields. Must demonstrate financial need.

 

This scholarship is open to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate characteristics including leadership qualities, community involvement, personal integrity, a desire to help those facing adversity, and an ability to overcome life’s obstacles. Must be a resident of Kankakee County.

• Preference is given to graduates of Kankakee High School
• Preference given to Kankakee High School Students in the Business Academy or who serve(d) on the student council.
• 3.0 GPA
• must be in District 520.

Donald Haley was appointed to the Kankakee Board of Trustees in 1970 and served until 1993.  Mr. Haley realized the importance of an education at an early age.  He resided in Ford County and in order to be able to afford to attend high school, Donald drove a school bus to Collum High.  He picked up students along his route from the east area of Collum.  His future wife was one of those students.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Haley highly value education and that, along with honoring Donald Haley's service to the KCC Board of Trustees, were the main reasons the family continues to offer the scholarship.

This scholarship is to a graduate from Clifton Central, Herscher, or Tri-Point high schools. Special consideration is given to students whose grades are in the mid-range.

Awarded to fulltime students who are pursuing an agriculture or nursing degree who have at least a 2.5 GPA. Students must be in District 520.

This scholarship is awarded to a GED recipient pursuing a degree. 

This scholarship is for both new and returning KCC students studying Nursing, Health Careers, or Business. To qualify, applicants must reside in the KCC 520 district, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater, show financial need, and be a working parent with legal custody of a minor child.

This scholarship is awarded to students of KCC pursuing a degree in either Nursing or Education. Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, and must reside in the KCC district.

• Awarded to a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student who has need for tuition, fees, and books.

• Admission Status  ___ New Student  _X_ Returning Student
• Specific Course of Study – None
• Required GPA _X_ 2.5  ___ 3.0  ___4.0
• Enrollment Status: _X_ Full Time   ___ Part Time   ___Either/both
• Financial Constraints: ____ Need Based   _X_ Need not primary
• Under-represented/underserved populations ___ Yes _X_ No
• Residency within KCC District 520 ___ Yes  _X_ No
• Other criteria: Preference given to KCC male baseball or female softball players.

• Criminal Justice/ law enforcement major
• 2.5 GPA
• FT or PT
• Students must be in District 520

This scholarship is awarded to current year high school graduates from Pilot, Norton, Salinas, Essex or Round Grove Townships.

This Scholarship is for KCC students who graduate from Momence High School.

This scholarship is open to all KCC students who have completed the FASFA or who can otherwise document financial need.

Available to new and returning students who earned their GED through KCC.

This scholarship is available to new and returning students enrolled in the KCC Respiratory Therapist program. Selection is based on academic performance, acceptance into the Respiratory Therapist program, and quality of application.

This scholarship is open to students in the business, technical, or health career fields. 

The Gerry Sikma scholarship serves as a tribute to Gerry Sikma’s remarkable traits: dedication, passion, integrity, and work ethic. This scholarship aims to support students attending Kankakee Community College who demonstrates these qualities, by providing them with an advocate and financial support to pursue their educational goals. By upholding the Sikma name and displaying those outstanding qualities, recipients of the scholarship continue Gerry Sikma’s legacy of excellence.

The Gerry Sikma Scholarship requires:
 

• Submit online application by May 1 deadline.

• Admission status:_New or Returning student

• Specific course of study: Agriculture, Nursing, or Business

• Required GPA: __2.5__

• Financial constraints: ____ need based _X__ need not considered

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Candidates should display dedication, passion, integrity, and work ethic in their essay responses.

• new/ returing student
• Momence HS graduate preferred, or must be a Momence resident
• FT/PT
• Vocational, technical, human services, health careers NOT leading to a transfer program.​

Two nominees will be recommended by each of KCC’s five academic divisions. The top two candidates from the divisions will receive the Century Scholarship instead of this award.

This scholarship is awarded to a high school student selected from among the participants of KCC’s annual high school art exhibition. Applicants should include 2-3 jpg images of their artwork with their application.This award will be based upon quality of work and financial need. 

This scholarship is awarded to a resident of Kankakee County, and must demonstrate financial need, positive leadership, character in school and community activism. Available to KCC students enrolled in Arts, Science, Business, English, History, Mathematics; all Health Careers degrees; and all Human and Public Service Degrees. Applicants must submit a 500 word essay answering the question “How have you provided leadership or involvement in community, school, and/or church activities and how do you plan to use this experience in the future?”

This scholarship is open to students who reside in Kankakee County, demonstrate financial need, positive leadership characteristics, and are enrolled in a KCC Business or Information Technology related associate degree program. Applicants must submit a 500 word essay answering the question “How have you provided leadership or involvement in community, school, and/or church activities? Also, please share how do you plan to use this experience in the future?”

• ?New or returing student
• 2.0 GPA
• FT/ PT
• Manufacturing Technical Degree or Certificate

This scholarship is open to to individuals enrolled in the Fine Arts program at KCC. Student must have an academic emphasis on photography and intend to transfer to Olivet Nazarene University to complete their Bachelors in Photography. Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (4.0 scale) and maintain 3.0 GPA at KCC.

This scholarship is open to a Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School graduate enrolled in a business degree program at KCC.

This scholarship is open to students who are a disabled veteran, veteran, spouse, or dependent of a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. Candidates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, reside within the KCC district, and be enrolled full-time. Preferred consideration will be given to disabled veterans (disability status will be verified).

This scholarship gives preference to residents of the St. Anne High School and elementary school districts.

• Preference will be given to a Math major. If there are no math major candidates, then secondary preference to a STEM major.
•  Special consideration given to students with financial need.
• 3.0 GPA

• ​​Amount is tbd
• new or returning student
• 3.0 gpa
• FT/PT
• Under-represented population
• reside within KCC District 520
   

This scholarship is awarded to participants of the Kankakee County Drug Court program who have completed drug rehabilitation and education and must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

This scholarship is open to returning KCC students who maintain a 3.5 or greater cumulative GPA, are enrolled full time, demonstrate financial need, and reside within KCC District 520. This scholarship will be awarded to two students. 

This scholarship is open to both part-time or full-time students who are new or returning to the Horticulture program at KCC. To qualify, applicants must reside in District 520, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or greater. 
 

This scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in nursing, radiology, respiratory, or medical lab technology, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Based upon satisfactory progress and meeting the award’s criteria.

• New or returning student
• Any program
• Min 2.5 GPA
• Full or Part-time enrollment
• KCC District 520 resident
• KCC Graduate of degree or certificate program OR
• Child of KCC degree/certificate holder

This scholarship is open to students who have completed at least 24 semester hours at KCC at the time of application. Students will be chosen based upon academic excellence, quality of application, the applicant’s references, and their respective narratives.

• Admission status:   New or Returning Student
• Specific course of study:  Any
• Required GPA:   _X__ 2.5 ___ 3.0 ___4.0
• Enrollment status: ___ full time   ___ part time   _X__ either/both
• Financial constraints: ____ need based   __X__ need not considered
• Under-represented/underserved populations: ___ Yes _X__ No
• Residency within KCC District 520:  _X__ Yes ___ No
• One scholarship will be awarded to a grad of the most recent graduating class of Kankakee High School
• One scholarship will be awarded to a new or returning KCC student who has graduated from Kankakee High School.

• New or returning student
• 3.0 gpa
• Program of study: Engineering, Physics
• Need not considered

• Open to KCC students studying law enforcement or business law
• Two (2) scholarships awarded annually at $1250/ each from the 2021/22 academic year until 2024/25 academic year

This scholarship is open to full-time students pursuing Business degrees and playing a sport.

This scholarship is focused on community service. Preference is given to students who have volunteered to benefit public schools or have provided classroom assistance.

The Lisa Dugan Annual Community Service Scholarship for GED Graduates was established to provide funding for GED graduates to attend KCC. Applicants must be dedicated to public and or community service. A short answer essay is required.

• a new or returning student
• any major
• GPA 2.5
• Either full-time or part-time
• Need-Based
• Under-represented/underserved populations
• Does NOT have to be in the district

• ?$1000 annual scholarship
• New or returning student
• 3.0 GPA
• FT/PT
• Need not considered
• Field of study is teaching
• Preference for Kankakee High School Student

• Marines with honorable discharge
• Spouse or dependants of Marines who meet qualifications
• Relative of Marine
• Any honorably discharged veteran from any branch of service

This scholarship is open to Momence High School graduates.

This scholarship is open to new or returning students who are pursuing a career in teaching, demonstrate financial need, and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.0 or greater.

This scholarship is open to new or returning students pursuing a career in nursing who demonstrate financial need, and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.0 or greater.

This scholarship is open to active members, or immediate family members of active members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kankakee.

This scholarship is open to all students who meet KCC’s general scholarship requirements. Applicants will be judged on meeting KCC enrollment requirements and merit of the applicant’s narrative. The winner will be contacted and subsequently announced on-the air.

This scholarship is awarded to Momence High School graduates selected at the discretion of KCC.

• (2) scholarships
• Business or Finance major
• 2.0 GPA
• FT/PT
• Residency within KCC District 520

• Must be admitted into the nursing program
• Returing student; full time or part time
• KCC Resident

This scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in teaching, and must exhibit excellent work habits, high academic achievement, and characteristics of leadership, cooperation, and service to others. Preference given to graduates of Donovan and St. Anne Community High Schools. Applicants must submit an essay of up to 1,000 words regarding their values, their qualities that are essential to teaching, and the lessons learned from service to others. Applicants must submit letters of reference from two teachers and one community member.

The Patricia Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by her family, particularly her daughter Jill Smith and her son-in-law Dennis Smith, as a tribute to Mrs. Martin’s dedication as a nurse, her life achievements and her interest in helping other adult women returning to school to pursue careers in the health professions.

Preferred consideration given to students with family caregiving responsibilities, demonstrating financial need, and returning to school to earn a degree in a health-related field.

This scholarship is open to sophomores who have earned 30 credit hours, are pursuing a transfer degree in a baccalaureate program, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA at the time of application. Preferred consideration given to female students.

Preferred consideration for students with unique financial needs.

• Returning student
• Nursing
• 3.0 GPA
• FT/PT
• Reside within KCC District 520

This scholarship is open to high-school, college, or non-traditional students who are residents of Momence, Grant Park, or St. Anne. Applicant must have maintained a 2.75 GPA.

This scholarship is open to students pursuing a Business degree. Preferred consideration will be given to graduates of Bishop McNamara High School. 2.5 GPA
 

This scholarship is open to Visual or Fine Arts majors. Selection also based on artistic talent. Applicants should include 2-3 jpg images of their artwork with their application. This scholarship will be awarded based upon quality of work and financial need.

• Required GPA: 2.5    
• Enrollment status: full-time or part-time
• Residency within KCC District 520

This scholarship is open to current year graduates of Iroquois West High School who are enrolled full time at KCC.

• Student enrolled in Manufacturing Technology Program
• 2.5 GPA
• FT/PT
• Need Based

This scholarship is open to full-time or part-time students seeking careers in Horticulture. Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, reside within the KCC district, and should demonstrate financial need.

Preferred consideration given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting cultural understanding and diversity through community involvement , have overcome hardship, or demonstrate financial need. 

This scholarship is open to residents of St. Anne. Preference given to applicants pursuing studies in Law Enforcement, education, Paramedic, civic, and related occupations.

This scholarship is open to students enrolled in the KCC associate degree Nursing Program.

• Student studying renewable energy or nursing
• FT/PT
• $1,000
• 3.0 GPA

This scholarship is open to students enrolled in Business and/or Marketing degree programs.

Two nominees will be recommended by each of KCC’s five academic divisions. The top two candidates from the divisions will receive the Century Scholarship instead of this award.

Applicants pursuing certificates or associate degrees in either Law Enforcement or Paramedic. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher, demonstrate financial need, and be a graduate of a high school within the KCC district. Preferred consideration given to students who plan to work and live in the Kankakee community after graduating.

This scholarship is awarded to new or existing KCC students enrolled in a Health Careers program that are balancing classes and family obligations. Preferred consideration will be given to female students. Applicants must have a family at home and demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship is open to graduates of Momence High School.