Deborah Jean Rydberg Memorial Scholarship

The Deborah Jean Rydberg Memorial Scholarship is a regional program administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. This scholarship is designed specifically for students from Guilford High School who have a strong focus on athletics. Funding from the award is intended to help recipients cover their higher education expenses, such as tuition and fees, at eligible postsecondary institutions.

To apply, candidates must complete the foundation's online universal application. This streamlined system uses a single application form to automatically match students with all individual scholarships for which they qualify, based on their answers to background and personal questions. While the provider does not explicitly require the FAFSA for this specific athletic award, completing the federal form is generally recommended for students seeking comprehensive financial aid. The application cycle for this program occurs during the winter, with the submission window open from Dec. 1st to Feb. 1st.