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    Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong's African American Civic Leaders Scholarship

    Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

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    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This scholarship program provides financial assistance to African-American high school seniors who are graduating from a high school located within the city limits of Kankakee, Illinois. Eligible candidates must plan to pursue further education by enrolling in an accredited college, university, trade school, or apprenticeship program. Established by a former mayor of Kankakee, the award aims to support the next generation of civic leaders from the local community as they transition to higher education and vocational training opportunities.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Illinois
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college, technical or trade school
    • Open to African-American high school seniors graduating from any high school within the city limits of Kankakee, Illinois.

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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
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Apply online through the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley scholarship portal.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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