Waubonsee Foundation Scholarships

  • Each year, the Waubonsee Foundation offers over 400 awards to new and returning Waubonsee students.
  • Eligibility requirements vary widely from scholarship to scholarship, so all students are highly encouraged to apply!
  • One application gets you consideration for all the Foundation scholarships for which you may be eligible.
  • The Waubonsee Foundation scholarship application, which includes scholarships that may be used during the 2027-2028 academic year, will open on November 1, 2026.

Application deadline: May 3, 2027

Apply for a Foundation Scholarship

Other Waubonsee Scholarships

Waubonsee Success Scholarship

Waubonsee knows that everyone can use at least a little bit of help when it comes to paying for college tuition, fees and/or course materials. The Waubonsee Success Scholarship guarantees that all eligible students receive something, with some qualifying students getting all their educational costs covered.  

Waubonsee Success Scholarship

Academic and Athletic Scholarships

High school students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and community service should apply for Waubonsee's prestigious Gustafson Scholarship.

Gustafson Scholarship

For talented in-district student-athletes, Waubonsee offers more than 60 annual athletic scholarships in 13 different sports. 

Athletic Scholarships

Student Support Fund

The Student Support Fund is sponsored by the Waubonsee Community College Foundation and is designed to assist currently enrolled students who experience an unusual, unexpected or exceptional emergency that jeopardizes their financial ability to continue their academic studies. To see if you qualify for assistance through the Student Support Fund, view the program details in mywcc.

Student Support Fund

Other Scholarships and Resources

Local External Scholarships

Several area agencies and organizations also offer scholarships to Waubonsee students. You can review the scholarships currently available including applicant qualifications, application deadlines, and links to their websites at:

Academic Works

Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship

Illinois offers scholarships for early childhood education students who work or have worked in the field. 

Learn More

Scholarship Searches

Several websites offer free scholarship searches that allow students to find and apply for a variety of scholarships. These sites and the scholarships listed are not endorsed by Waubonsee.

Fastweb

Scholarship.com

Finding the Money You Need to Succeed

Learn about other types of Financial Aid, such as Grants, Loans, Work-Study and Veteran Benefits. Check your eligibility and get help applying.

Financial Aid Information