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KCC Foundation Scholarships (General)

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 1, 2026

3 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

KCC Foundation Scholarships

Overview: Financial awards available to students attending Kankakee Community College. These funds have been donated by donors seeking to help KCC students achieve their educational and financial goals.

Geographic Scope: Kankakee Community College service area, Illinois

Focus Areas:

  • Tuition, fees, and educational expenses

  • Books and supplies

    • Eligibility:

  • New, returning, and transfer students at KCC

  • Both full-time and part-time students eligible

  • Eligibility criteria vary by scholarship and may include:

    • - Financial need
    - Academic achievement
    - Career goals
    - Community involvement

    Award Application & Notification:

  • Applications are available online through the KCC Foundation scholarship portal

  • Scholarship award notifications are typically sent in June

  • Funds are applied directly to student KCC accounts in Fall and Spring semesters

  • Additional funds may be used for books or supplies at KCC Hammes Bookstore

    • Scholarship Maintenance Requirements:

  • Some scholarships require maintaining a specific GPA or meeting other academic requirements

  • Scholarships may be revoked if eligibility requirements are not met, enrollment status drops below required level, or satisfactory academic progress is not maintained

    • Restrictions:

  • Can only be used for tuition and fees at Kankakee Community College

  • Cannot be used at other schools

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: foundation@kcc.edu or khenry@kcc.edu

  • Website: www.kcc.edu/scholarships

  • Katie Henry, Senior Coordinator of Scholarships & Events: 815-802-8287, khenry@kcc.edu

    • How to Apply

    Scholarship Application Process

    1. Portal Access: Complete application online through the KCC Foundation scholarship portal
    2. Application Period: Open October 1 to May 1 each year
    3. Status Check: Login to portal to check KCC Foundation scholarship award status

    Required Materials

    • Completed application form
    • Letter(s) of recommendation
    • Transcripts (if applicable)
    • Short essay responses (included in general scholarship application)
      • - Essays may be written in Word document and copied/pasted into application

    FAFSA Requirement

    • While not all scholarships require FAFSA, it is highly recommended
    • Many scholarships consider financial need
    • FAFSA information helps determine eligibility

    Selection Criteria

    Scholarship readers evaluate applications based on:

  • Financial need

  • Academic performance

  • Essay quality

  • Overall application strength

  • Specific eligibility requirements (varies by scholarship)

    • Multiple Applications

    • When completing the general scholarship application, applicants are automatically considered for all scholarships for which they qualify
    • No need to submit separate applications
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