Scholarships
ECC Scholarship Applications are accepted year-round, with the initial round of awards beginning in April. These scholarships for community college students can cover other forms of financial aid, such as tuition, books, childcare, school supplies, and transportation, tailored to each scholarship's criteria. Even with an ECC scholarship, applicants remain eligible for other financial aid forms. During the 2023-2024 academic year, over 370 students benefited from these scholarships, enhancing their educational pursuits.
Application
Students are allowed to submit one application package per school year. Applications will remain active for the entire calendar year.
Eligibility
To determine if you qualify, please review the specific eligibility requirements for the foundation scholarships.
What types of student scholarships does ECC offer?
General Scholarships
- Adult students over the age of 26
- Community service
- First in the family to go to college
- Forensics
- Full- or part-time students
- Graduates of U46, Elgin High School, Larkin High School, St. Edwards Catholic High School
- And more!
- Honors course tuition waiver
- Illinois High School Diploma Students
- International students
- Residents of District 509, Hampshire, Elgin, St. Charles, South Elgin, and other area communities
- Single parents
- Students with disabilities
- Studying abroad
- Tuition waivers
- Veterans or their dependents
- Young musicians
Academic and Leadership Excellence Scholarships
These scholarships require a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Intention to transfer for a Bachelor's degree completion
- Attending college part-time, degree-seeking residents of District 509
- Members of a college club or service organization
Career Areas of Study Scholarships
- Art and Visual Arts
- Automotive
- Business
- Career Tech
- Computer-aided design
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assistant
- Electronics
- EMT
- Engineering
- Fire Science
- Health Professions
- Human Resources
- HVAR
- Industrial Manufacturing Tech
- IST/Maintenance Tech
- Law-Paralegal
- Marketing
- Massage
- Math
- Music
- Nursing
- Pre-med
- Radiography
- Science
- Teaching
- Welding
Seigle Scholar Program
This program, made possible by a generous $500,000 gift, offers full scholarships and essential mentoring support for eligible students. It significantly enhances opportunities for personal and academic growth, reflecting our community's strong commitment to the success and potential of every student.