Scholarship Deadline for Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

Scholarships are available for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties to build new skills and live independently

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) has a diverse array of scholarships, each with unique criteria to support different students. Most scholarships are for current college students and graduating high school seniors in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties.

The following scholarships are available for students with a high school diploma or GED who have intellectual and developmental disabilities:

• The Ann W. Dooley Advancement Scholarship 
• The Colleen Maher Inspirational Scholarship (for a current student or a graduate of Rockford Public Schools)

Both scholarships focus on supporting efforts to build new skills and live independently. The deadline to apply is April 1.

You can learn more and apply for either scholarship in one place on CFNIL’s website.