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- Dec 1, 2026
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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.
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.
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Deadline
Apr 1, 2027
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As published: Spring: Mar. 1st to Apr. 1st
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