Rockford Sun

The 2024 Community Action Scholarship applications are now available through the City of Rockford Health and Human Services Department. Scholarship awards are up to $3,000 with multiple awards available. Applicants must meet household income guidelines, reside in Winnebago or Boone County, and plan on attending a post- secondary accredited school or training program located in the state of Illinois in 2024. There is no age requirement. The financial assistance is paid directly to the institution for direct costs of tuition and textbooks.

Applications and eligibility information are available at www.rockfordil.gov/2024-scholarship-application and at the Community Action Agency, 612 N. Church St, Rockford. Completed applications and supporting documents must be received at the Community Action Agency office no later than 3:30 p.m., on Friday, April 5, 2024. Selected candidates may be contacted for an interview. 

With the 2024 Community Needs Assessment showing a gap in educational achievement based on race, diverse students are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity through the Community Services Block Grant.

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