Oakton Wentcher Scholarship

Today, we have over 1000 current and alumni Wentcher Scholars who are already changing the world, including over 170 that began their studies at Oakton College. Are you ready to become one of them?

When you become an Oakton Wentcher Scholar, you receive a scholarship award of up to $3,500 a year, renewable for up to two years, plus:

• A Wentcher team and community.
• Hands-on guidance and resources for social, emotional and academic support.
• A professional network of other scholars and alumni who are also high-achieving, high-character individuals.
• The opportunity to apply for the Oakton Wentcher Transfer Scholarship, where you receive
  • a scholarship award of up to $10,000 a year, renewable for two years to complete your Bachelor’s Degree at any eligible US college.

Criteria to apply

The Wentcher Foundation identifies ten students from Chicago-area high schools planning to attend Oakton College who exemplify academic excellence, high character, and demonstrate financial need.

• CHICAGO-AREA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR: Applicant must be a Chicago-area high school senior graduating the same year they are enrolling at Oakton College
• Academic excellence: The Wentcher Foundation requires a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA.
• Financial need: Scholars must be eligible to receive federal financial aid. Applications from US citizens, legal permanent residents, and FAFSA-eligible noncitizens will be considered. If you are not sure about your eligibility status, visit the Federal Student Aid website.
• High character: Students who are well-rounded in extracurricular activities, leadership experience, honors and achievements. During our interview process, we ask students about their achievements, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the dreams that they wish to fulfill. Oakton Wentcher Scholars often share the traits of being emotionally resilient and genuine. Like our founder, Ernie Wentcher, they are team players and leaders