Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships

Quad Cities Community Foundation administers local scholarships for students in the region along the Iowa–Illinois border. The 2027 application portal opens November 1, 2026. January 17, 2027, is the deadline for the Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarship; other general applications are due February 15 at 11:59 p.m. The Foundation schedules review for March and April, email notifications, and payments to schools during the summer.

Funds have different criteria and serve different communities, schools, majors, or circumstances. The Foundation asks applicants to read the FAQs and upload all materials to the system; supplemental records, including recommendations, must arrive by the relevant deadline. Scholarships are generally paid to the educational institution rather than issued as unrestricted cash. Confirm with the college how the award will be credited and which eligible costs it can reduce.

Before November 1, make a list of catalog scholarships that fit your residency and education plans. File FAFSA if the opportunity or college uses it to assess need, and verify your email address and uploads. The Foundation says decisions arrive by email and requires recipients to complete a later student information form for payment. Keep copies of communications and check your spam folder.

Who it serves and what it can cover: Quad Cities Community Foundation administers local scholarships for students in the region along the Iowa–Illinois border. The 2027 application portal opens November 1, 2026. January 17, 2027, is the deadline for the Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarship; other general applications are due February 15 at 11:59 p.m. The Foundation schedules review for March and April, email notifications, and payments to schools during the summer. Funds have different criteria and serve different communities, schools, majors, or circumstances. The Foundation asks applicants to read the FAQs and upload all materials to the system; supplemental records, including recommendations, must arrive by the relevant deadline. Scholarships are generally paid to the educational institution rather than issued as unrestricted cash. Confirm with the college how the award will be credited and which eligible costs it can reduce.

How to apply or get help: Before November 1, make a list of catalog scholarships that fit your residency and education plans. File FAFSA if the opportunity or college uses it to assess need, and verify your email address and uploads. The Foundation says decisions arrive by email and requires recipients to complete a later student information form for payment. Keep copies of communications and check your spam folder. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.

Official application and program information