Waubonsee Community College Foundation Scholarships

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation administers more than 400 awards each year for students at this Illinois community college. Its application page says scholarships for 2027–28 open November 1, 2026, and encourages students to submit by May 3, 2027. Published awards range from $250 to $5,000, although each fund has its own criteria.

The first rule concerns where the funds can be used: these scholarships apply at Waubonsee and cannot be transferred to another institution. Students considering a transfer should confirm how an award applies to the current term rather than treating it as portable money. AcademicWorks can match students to opportunities based on their answers and documents, but it does not replace reading each fund’s rules or guarantee that all awards can be combined.

The Foundation page links to application guidance and the online portal. Before starting, gather academic information, school or community involvement, and any material required by a specific award. Some scholarships depend on program, financial need, field of study, or enrollment stage; a general application may cover several funds, but students still must answer extra questions when an award requires them.

After submitting, keep the confirmation and check email and application status until the Foundation marks the file complete. Published ranges describe available opportunities, not a guaranteed award or estimate for each student. Compare the aid letter with tuition, fees, books, and transportation, and ask Financial Aid how a scholarship interacts with FAFSA and other assistance before making an enrollment decision.

Official program information and application