2010 Scholarship Awards

We are pleased to announce the recent awarding of 223 new scholarships to local students. A total of $753,250 has been committed for these scholarships.

See List of Awards

Since 1949, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has awarded more than $8.2 million in scholarships.

The Foundation`s Scholarship Program consists of separate scholarship funds created by individual donors who establish specific criteria for the administration of their scholarships.

Such criteria must be consistent with overall Community Foundation policy.

More information is available in our 2010 Scholarship Program Guide.

Primary Eligibility Requirements

Students must attend an accredited institution of higher learning on a full‑time basis.

Students must reside within the Foundation`s service area.

The Community Foundation service area includes southern Kane County, the City of Aurora, and Kendall County within the State of Illinois.

Types of Scholarships

The majority of Foundation scholarships are based on academic ability and financial need. A few scholarships do not consider financial status and are based on academic ability or academic excellence.

Actual awards will vary depending upon the available income in each individual scholarship fund. Some awards are renewable.

To learn more about our scholarship funds and their donors, please view the various scholarship fund profiles available.

The Community Foundation also administers scholarships for the private foundation, the Dunham Fund. Information on these scholarships is available on the Dunham Scholarship Fund profile.

Obtaining an Application

Applications for our Scholarship Program are available on our website only during December and January of each year.

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