Oakton Scholarships
Scholarships have been established through the generosity of businesses, associations and individuals. These scholarships reward student achievement, encourage student leadership and accomplishment, and provide financial assistance.

All awards are based on the availability of funds. Some scholarships provide partial funding for tuition and fees; others provide for additional expenses.

APEX Scholarships
Interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, or math? Are you a full-time Oakton student? You may qualify for the new APEX Scholarship program! For more information and application requirements, please refer to Oakton’s Center for Promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Web site at www.oakton.edu/user/cp-stem/index.htm or download an application here. If you have questions or need further information, contact Gloria Liu at 847-635-1924 or glorial@oakton.edu.

Scholarships from Sources Outside the College
There are many scholarships offered and awarded through a variety of sources outside the College . Listed below are examples of the types of organizations that may offer scholarship assistance:

Local Chambers of Commerce • Employers • Local Community Groups
High Schools • Private Educational Foundations
Religious Affiliations • Civic Organizations

More information is available at local high schools, libraries, and civic rganizations. There also are many free Web sites that assist students in scholarship searches; check the web sites listed below to help you.

Please do not pay anyone for information about scholarships. The Federal Trade Commission has information to help students guard against scams. The Office of Student Financial Assistance offers a limited sample of outside scholarships available to post-secondary students.

College Board • College Zone • FastWeb • LunchMoney
Scholarship Help • ScholarshipExperts • School Soup

ROTC (Reserve Officer’s Training Corps) Scholarships
Three scholarships are available each year for students who plan to transfer and enroll in a four-year Illinois college or university ROTC program. Priority is given to students who have a minimum 2.0 GPA and who notify the office of their interest by March 1.

For additional information please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 847-635-1708.

Notifying the Office of Student Financial Aid About Other Scholarships
Students receiving educational funds from sources outside the College are required to complete the Outside Scholarship Form (below) by:

• Listing the source and the total amount of the award for the full year.
• Attaching a copy of the Scholarship Award Letter received from the sponsor.
• Endorsing and attaching the check from the sponsor (if forwarded to you). Checks made payable solely to the student are not considered scholarships, and they cannot be processed through the Oakton accounting system.

Submit the completed Outside Scholarship Form to:
Oakton Community College
Office of Student Financial Assistance, Room 1250
1600 E. Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016

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