District 509 Board of Trustees Scholarships

Board of Trustees Scholarships are for students who are graduating from high school. These scholarships are available for two years, covering fall and spring terms. See eligibility requirements.

Academic Top 10 Percent Scholarship

• Amount: $2,000 annually, renewable for two consecutive years during the fall and spring terms.
• Eligibility: Graduating seniors from in-district high schools rank in the top 10% or by their weighted class ranking.

Academic Top 20 Percent Scholarship

• Amount: $1,000 annually, renewable for two consecutive years during the fall and spring terms.
• Eligibility: Graduating seniors from in-district high schools rank in the top 20% of their graduating class.

Application Dates

• Apply by July 1 if you want your application processed faster for the fall.
• Apply by November 1 if you want your application processed faster for the spring.

You can still apply for the scholarship after these dates but might not get it by the payment due date. And remember, you can only get one scholarship from the Board of Trustees.