Funding Amount

$500 - $1,000 per scholarship (up to five scholarships annually)

Deadline

March 15, 2027

341 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kreider Alliance Educational Scholarship Program

Funder: Kreider Services Foundation Inc (IL, US)

Award: Up to five scholarships annually, ranging from $500 to $1,000 each

Geographic Scope: Residents of or high school attendees in Daviess, Lee, or Whiteside County

Focus Areas: Education in fields related to people with disabilities, including:

  • Human Services

  • Physical Therapy (PT)

  • Occupational Therapy (OT)

  • Speech Therapy (SPT)

  • Special Education

  • Therapeutic Recreation

  • Nursing (LPN or RN)

  • Psychology

  • Social Work
  • Eligibility Requirements

    Applicants must meet ALL of the following:

  • Be a resident of, or attend high school in, Daviess, Lee, or Whiteside County

  • Be enrolling or currently enrolled in:

  • - An accredited college or university, OR
    - A two-year associate degree or four-year bachelor degree program
  • Be studying in a field related to people with disabilities
  • Selection Criteria

    Scholarship selection is based on:

  • Financial need

  • Scholastic ability (transcripts required)

  • One-page essay about yourself and your plans during and after college

  • Three goals in your prospective occupation

  • Two letters of recommendation

  • School, work, and community activities
  • Contact Information

    Kreider Alliance Scholarship Program
    P.O. Box 366
    Dixon, IL 61021
    Phone: (815) 288-6691

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: March 15, 2027

    Submission Method: Mail completed applications to:
    Kreider Alliance Scholarship Program
    P.O. Box 366
    Dixon, IL 61021

    Required Application Materials

    1. Transcripts - Attach to application to demonstrate scholastic ability
    2. One-page Essay - About yourself and your plans during and after college (submit on separate sheet)
    3. Three Goals Statement - Document your three goals in your prospective occupation (submit on separate sheet)
    4. Two Letters of Recommendation - Required
    5. Activities Documentation - Information about school, work, and community activities
    6. Completed Application Form - Download PDF available on website

    Note: All eligibility requirements and application details are contained in the downloadable PDF application form.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    disabledspecial-educationworkforce-development

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