Reed-Custer Middle School

Since 1993, the DeKalb County Community Foundation has partnered with generous donors to support education and strengthen communities throughout DeKalb County, IL. Many of our donors choose to create Scholarship Funds as a meaningful way to help students with the rising cost of education. Today, the Foundation proudly offers more than 100 scholarships to students across the County.How to Apply...

Each year, CABAA provides more than $100,000 in funding and support to encourage pursuit of aviation studies. We offer financial scholarships for graduating high school students attending an aviation college and undergraduate college students. We also offer various professional training awards to help applicants get their “foot in the door.”The 2026 scholarship application window is now open. Review individual scholarship...

Program DetailsThirty $2,500 Agriculture Scholarships are available to high school seniors who will study an ag-related curricula or trade in a college or vocational school next fall and pursue a career on the farm or in the industry. Two applicants of color will be designated Diversity in Agriculture Scholars.Selection criteria include participation and leadership contributions within school and community organizations,...

The Elgin Area Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering TWO $1,000 scholarships to be used to meet undergraduate college expenses for the 2026-2027 academic year—the Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarship and the Elgin Legacy/Memorial Scholarship(s). At least ONE of these scholarships shall be given to a woman of color.SELECTION CRITERIA:All applications shall be postmarked by April 1,...

Seven college scholarships are available for 2026:One $10,000 ScholarshipThree $5,000 ScholarshipsThree $2,500 ScholarshipsApplications Due to Landscape Illinois: March 6, 2026Five high school senior scholarships are available for 2026:Five $1,000 ScholarshipsApplications Due to Landscape Illinois:  March 6, 2026ApplicationsCollege StudentsHigh School SeniorsQuestions? Contact Alycia Nagy at anagy@landscapeillinois.orgDates to RememberRecipients Notified 45-60 days following the deadlineScholarship Payment Disbursement Deadline - NovemberScholarship Recipients Recognition...

The Illinois Conservation Foundation awards the annual Conservation Achievement Scholarship to encourage the next generation of leaders to preserve and enhance a sustainable outdoor environment.Up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 are given to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who have demonstrated effective, voluntary and long-term dedication to the preservation, protection, enhancement and/or promotion of Illinois' natural resources.The Conservation...