Scholarships

Scholarships are a free resource you do not pay back.
Your achievements in class and outside the classroom can earn you scholarship money for educational expenses. Scholarships are “gift aid,” meaning they are a free resource you do not repay. They are awarded for any number of reasons such as: academic standing, leadership, specialized talents, ethnic origin, etc., and are available whether you are just beginning your ECC studies or are near graduation.
Complete applications and all required materials must be submitted before a student will be considered for a scholarship. Some scholarship funds are available for in-district students only.
Scholarship Opportunities at ECC
ECC Foundation Scholarships
The ECC Foundation raises funds to improve lives through learning for students at ECC. Thanks to the generosity of its donors and supporters, the ECC Foundation currently offers more than 200 student scholarships each year.
Foundation Scholarship Details
Apply for Foundation Scholarship
District 509 Board of Trustees Scholarships
Set forth by the District 509 Board of Trustees for residents, these scholarships recognize superior individual achievement.
Non-ECC Scholarships
Additional resources to explore for non-ECC scholarships include:
Verify Your Residency
These scholarship funds may only be available to students who live in District 509.
Contact
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Building B, Room B156
847-214-7360
Fax: 847-608-5460
financialaid@elgin.edu
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Closed Tuesday: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: Closed