Scholarships

Oakton Foundation and Institutional 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.

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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:
  • 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.

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Do Not Pay For Scholarship Information

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.


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 financialaid@oakton.edu.

Notifying 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 the student). Checks made payable solely to the student are not considered scholarships, and they cannot be processed through the Oakton accounting system.

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.