Goodwill Scholarships
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Goodwill Scholarships
Geographic Scope: Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
Focus Areas: Education funding for individuals with disabilities attending community colleges
Overview
Goodwill funds scholarships for individuals with disabilities at 7 local community colleges. Funding is raised through customer donations at Goodwill retail stores, where shoppers are asked to round up their purchases by a few cents at the register.- Blackhawk Technical College, Beloit, WI
- Highland Community College, Freeport, IL
- Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL
- Kishwaukee College, DeKalb, IL
- McHenry Community College, Crystal Lake, IL
- Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
- Sauk Valley College, Dixon, IL
Partner Institutions
Contact Information
Phone: (815) 965-3795 Email: Programs@goodwill.org Website: goodwillni.orgHow to Apply
Application Process
To inquire about scholarship opportunities: 1. Contact Goodwill directly via phone or email 2. Complete the Programs Contact Form available on the website 3. Submit in person to any Goodwill retail location 4. Call for additional assistance: (815) 965-3795- Completion of Programs Contact Form
- Verification of disability status (likely required, contact for specifics)
- Enrollment documentation or acceptance letter from eligible community college
Required Materials
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
disablededucation
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