Scholarships

The Community Foundation for McHenry County offers scholarships to students seeking to advance their education. Each Scholarship Fund was created by members of the McHenry County community and designated for a certain cause, school, or region. Detailed scholarship information can be found within the application documents for each scholarship.

The 2020 scholarship application process is closed. Scholarship applications will open again in early 2021.  If you have questions on The Community Foundation’s scholarships, please contact connect@thecfmc.org.

The Allen Family Scholarship was established in memory of Robert and Georgia Allen to assist Rolling Meadows High School graduating seniors to continue in a higher education program of their choice. This scholarship is to assist a student in achieving a two or four year degree.

Eligibility: Students graduating from Rolling Meadows High School who hold a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0 scale) and demonstrate commitment to volunteer service in their community. Additional preference will be given to applicants whose parent has served, or is currently serving in the United States Military. One scholarship of $500

Female graduating seniors of Wauconda High School interested in studying social sciences and/or social issues, with a weighted GPA of 3.2 or higher and demonstrated interest in social sciences. Applicants will have taken at least 1.5 years of courses at Wauconda High School in the elective areas of: Current Events, Sociology, Psychology, World and/or U.S. History, and Theater.

One $1,000 scholarship

This scholarship is designed to support athletic students of Marian Central Catholic High School determined by FACTS SIS as in need of financial support. There will be no limit on the number of times a student can win the scholarship award during their tenure at MCCHS. Applicants must be enrolled at Marian Central Catholic High School, have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Athletes qualified by FACT SIS as in need of financial support, and award selection will consider the diversity of sports and will not be limited by gender. / Full Article

The Cooney Scholarship Fund shall be awarded annually to a current or former graduate of a Woodstock, Illinois high school, either public or private. The scholarship is to assist students pursuing a two-year or four-year college degree in any area of endeavor. Preference will be given to applicants based on need and academic record. Applicants shall have a demonstrated involvement, past or present, with a not-for-profit organization located in and serving McHenry County.

Scholarship up to $4,000.

The Jennifer Samson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to assist a student in achieving a two or four year degree in any area of the Fine Arts. Applicant must be a McHenry County High School graduating student who exhibits a true passion for the Visual and Performing Arts. Preference will be given to an applicant who has participated in any volunteer service and who demonstrates concern for environmental issues. / Full Article

One $1,000 scholarship

The Veterans Memorial “Getting Started” Scholarship is awarded to a McHenry County high school graduate or graduating high school senior who is the child or grandchild of active duty personnel or honorably discharged veteran of the United States military, National Guard and military reservists. (A photocopy of the DD-214 or Certification of Post Membership must be provided).

Multiple scholarships ranging from $500 – $2,000.