# Ann W. Dooley 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/ann-w-dooley-memorial-scholarship
- Provider: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies, renewable
- 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 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

- 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 residents of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago County in Illinois. This is a renewable award.

## How to apply

Apply via the online universal application during the winter cycle.

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