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Scholarships Available For Low-Income Students In DuPage County
See how to apply for the Community Services Block Grant scholarship, which offers help with tuition, books and other costs.
DUPAGE COUNTY, IL — DuPage County students who come from low-income families are eligible to apply for a Community Services Block Grant scholarship to help with the cost of books, tuition and other expenses.
Applicants must be residents of DuPage County and live in a household with a total income that is 200 percent below or at the federal poverty level. To be eligible, the applicant must provide documentation of:
- DuPage County residence
- Their household's gross income for past 30 days
- Info about household members
- School transcripts (with at least 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Financial aid award letter
- 500-word personal essay
- Proof they are enrolled in a college, university or training program that is Illinois-accredited
Students can click the link to complete a Community Block Grant scholarship application. In-person applications are available at DuPage County Department of Community Services Office, 421 N. County Farm Rd.
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The deadline to apply is May 5 at 4:30 p.m.
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