Thinking of returning to School or starting a new career?

Applications for our Back to the Books Scholarships are now available.

Back to the Books 2024

Applicants must be screened first, please call 630-440-0098. Completed applications need to be received by October 15, 2023. Selection will be made in November and funds will be available for the next school semester or quarter.

Women who are full time students and within two years of degree completion may apply and qualify for $3,000.

Women who are half time students and within one year of degree completion may apply and qualify for $1,500.

Women who are full time students within one year of completing an Associate degree may apply and qualify for $1,500 or if a half time student may qualify for $750.

Eligible applicants must be:

• residents of Downers Grove, Westmont, Darien, Woodridge or Lisle,
• have returned to college after an absence of three or more years,
• within two years of completing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university.

Other criteria include professional or vocational goals, financial need, educational achievement, volunteer activity, and employment history. The scholarship may be used in conjunction with other financial aid. Selection will be made in November and funds will be available for the next school semester or quarter.