Scholarships

ECC offers a variety of scholarships on both a competitive and non-competitive basis. You do not need to apply for each specific scholarship. Instead, the best option is to complete the universal scholarship application. Let us help you find the best financial aid package, grants, and fellowships to support your educational goals. You may apply for an ECC Foundation Scholarship and a District 509 Board of Trustees Scholarship. You may still apply for and receive other financial aid, even if you receive scholarships.

District 509 Board of Trustees Scholarships

Each scholarship recognizes superior individual academic achievement by in-district residents. It is awarded to graduating seniors for the Fall and Spring terms and is valid for two consecutive years.

Foundation Scholarships

The ECC Foundation raises funds to improve lives through learning for students at ECC. Your achievements in class and outside the classroom can earn you scholarship money for educational expenses. Last school year, the ECC Foundation awarded more than $350,000 in scholarship funds and financial aid to students directly. Scholarships are a form of gift aid, meaning they are a free resource that you do not have to repay. More than 200 student scholarships are available each year in three primary categories: career areas of study, academic and leadership excellence, and financial need. 

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