Craig L. Cross Future Teachers Scholarship

The Craig L. Cross Future Teachers Scholarship is designed for students from Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago County who are pursuing a career in education and teaching. Administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, this program supports aspiring educators as they work toward their degrees. Selection for this scholarship is based on the applicant's academic performance.

To apply, students 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 questions. While the foundation does not require a FAFSA submission for this specific merit-based award, completing the FAFSA is generally recommended for students seeking comprehensive financial aid. The application cycle for this winter scholarship runs from Dec. 1st to Feb. 1st. Funding from the award helps cover educational expenses associated with obtaining a teaching degree.