# Amanda Reed Memorial Scholarship

> Amount varies from Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Deadline Feb 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/amanda-reed-memorial-scholarship
- Provider: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 1, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/il
- Official page: https://cfnil.org/students/scholarships
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Amanda Reed Memorial Scholarship, provided by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, supports students who demonstrate a strong commitment to civic engagement and community service. To qualify, applicants must reside in one of the following Illinois counties: Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago. The program is designed to help local students fund their higher education expenses, covering tuition and other related academic costs. 

To apply, students must complete the foundation's online universal application, which automatically matches applicants to the scholarships for which they meet the eligibility criteria. While the foundation does not directly require the FAFSA for all of its awards, completing the federal financial aid application is highly recommended, as many regional awards consider financial need. The application cycle for this specific scholarship runs during the winter, with the submission window open from Dec. 1st to Feb. 1st. Eligible students should ensure all parts of the universal application are submitted within this timeframe to be considered.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: IL
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- Open to students from Boone County, Ogle County, Stephenson County, or Winnebago County in Illinois with a focus on civic engagement and community service.

## How to apply

Submit a completed universal application through the foundation's online portal during the winter cycle.

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