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    Diane Thompson-Wells Memorial Scholarship

    Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    Apr 1, 2027

    142 days left

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Diane Thompson-Wells Memorial Scholarship is a regional program designed to support students pursuing higher education. Administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, this opportunity is specifically open to residents of Boone County and Winnebago County. Applicants must demonstrate financial need to qualify for consideration. The funding helps cover educational expenses, helping recipients manage the costs of their college or university studies.

    To apply, students must complete the provider's online universal application, which automatically matches applicants to the scholarships for which they qualify based on their background and financial circumstances. Because this program is based on financial need, applicants should expect to submit financial details, which are typically verified using information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a similar state-level financial aid application. The application period for the spring cycle runs from Spring: Mar. 1st to Apr. 1st.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Illinois
    • High school student or Undergraduate
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Open to residents of Boone County and Winnebago County with financial need.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      Apr 1, 2027

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: Spring: Mar. 1st to Apr. 1st

    How to apply

    1. Apply online via the foundation's application portal during the spring application window.

    Provider and source

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

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