Foundation Scholarship Eligibility
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- Online applications are strongly preferred. Complete the ECC Foundation Scholarship online.
- You may apply for both an ECC Foundation Scholarship and District 509 Board of Trustees Scholarships.
- Applications are screened for a potential match to every available foundation scholarship, and you may receive more than one.
- Each student who completes the application process will be notified of the results via the email address provided on the application.
Eligibility Requirements
- Scholarship applications are not complete until you have submitted all required documents, including one letter of support. A letter of support can come from a current or former teacher, work and/or volunteer supervisors, coaches, faith leaders, counselors, or mentors are all great resources for letters of support.
- Home-schooled students submit ACT® scores for evaluation.
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is required for some, but not all, ECC Foundation scholarships.
- Additional requirements depend on the structure of the scholarship.
Estimate Your Residency
These scholarship funds may only be available to students who live in district 509. Use the district 509 map to estimate your residency.
District 509 MapDistrict 509 Board of Trustees Scholarship Opportunities
Get more help paying for college! You may be eligible for additional scholarships set forth by the District 509 Board of Trustees for residents.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Building B, Room B156
847-214-7360
Fax: 847-608-5460
financialaid@elgin.edu
Closed Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.