All awards are based on the availability of funds. Some scholarships provide partial funding for tuition and fees; others provide for additional expenses.
• Civic Organizations
• Employers
• High Schools
• Local Chambers of Commerce
• Local Community Groups
• Private Educational Foundations
• Religious Affiliations
More information is available at local high schools, libraries, and civic organizations. There are many free Web sites that assist students in scholarship searches; check the websites listed below.
Check Out Private Scholarships
The Federal Trade Commission has information to help students guard against scams. The Enrollment Center offers a limited sample of outside scholarships available to post-secondary students.
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 financialaid@oakton.edu.
Students receiving educational funds from sources outside the College are required to complete the Outside Scholarship Form (below) by:
Submit a completed Outside Scholarship Form (PDF) (59 KB) to Oakton Community College, Enrollment Center, Room 1860, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016.