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    Dorothy Cleland Memorial NSDAR Scholarship

    Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    Feb 1, 2027

    83 days left

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Dorothy Cleland Memorial NSDAR Scholarship is a regional program administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. This scholarship is specifically designed for students attending Auburn High School in Winnebago County who demonstrate financial need. The funding is intended to help recipients cover the costs of pursuing their higher education goals.

    To apply, candidates must complete the provider's online universal application. This system simplifies the process by automatically matching applicants to all scholarships for which they qualify based on their background information and financial circumstances. Because the program targets students with financial need, applicants should expect to submit financial documentation, which typically involves completing the FAFSA or a state-based financial aid application to verify their eligibility status. The application cycle for this winter scholarship runs from Dec. 1st to Feb. 1st.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Illinois
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Limited to Auburn High School students in 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
    Yes
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      Feb 1, 2027

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: Winter: Dec. 1st to Feb. 1st

    How to apply

    1. Apply online through the foundation's scholarship portal during the winter application window.

    Provider and source

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

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