Let your accomplishments lead you to scholarship awards

Scholarships are awarded for a variety of achievements, including academic performance, community engagement and more. Scholarships are available to new and returning Waubonsee students from many sources, including the generous donors who support the Waubonsee Community College Foundation.

Waubonsee Scholarships

Each year, the Waubonsee Foundation offers more than 150 scholarships to new and returning students. The 2021-2022 Foundation Scholarships Application is now available online and will be open through February 1, 2021.

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

Emergency Needs Scholarship Fund
The Emergency Needs Scholarship 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 Emergency Needs Scholarship Fund, view the program details in mywcc (requires X-number and password).

Spring Forward Scholarship
All spring 2021 credit students will be auto-awarded our new Spring Forward scholarship worth $40 per credit hour! There is nothing else you have to do but use it for your tuition and fees after registering! The more credits you take, the more scholarship dollars you earn!

Pandemic Relief Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide additional financial assistance for tuition, books, and required fees to students who have been impacted by the ongoing pandemic. Please complete the Pandemic Relief Scholarship Application.

Private Scholarships

Several area agencies and organizations also offer scholarships to college students. The links that are provided below include information about each scholarship including application deadlines. Phone numbers are listed below for organizations that do not have websites.

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.