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    Ann W. Dooley Memorial Scholarship

    Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Apply on the official site (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    Feb 1, 2027

    83 days left

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Ann W. Dooley Memorial Scholarship is a renewable award designed for residents of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago County in Illinois. Administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, this program supports local students pursuing higher education.

    To apply, candidates must use the foundation's online universal application system. This streamlined process automatically matches applicants to all scholarships for which they qualify based on their answers to background and demographic questions. While the foundation does not explicitly require the FAFSA for all of its awards, students are generally encouraged to complete the FAFSA or state financial aid applications to demonstrate financial need, which may be considered during the selection process.

    The application window for this specific program opens during the winter cycle. Students must submit their completed universal application and all required supporting materials between the verified deadline dates of Winter: Dec. 1st to Feb. 1st.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Illinois
    • High school student or Undergraduate or Graduate student
    • 12th grade or College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year or Graduate
    • Open to residents of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago County in Illinois. This is a renewable award.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Dec 1, 2026

    2. Deadline

      Feb 1, 2027

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: Winter: Dec. 1st to Feb. 1st

    How to apply

    1. Apply via the online universal application during the winter cycle.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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