# Zeta Chapter Memorial Award

> Amount varies from Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Deadline Feb 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/zeta-chapter-memorial-award
- Provider: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 1, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/il
- Official page: https://cfnil.org/students/scholarships/zeta-chapter-memorial-award
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Zeta Chapter Memorial Award is a scholarship program designed to support future teachers. Offered by the Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, which is  an organization of women educators from Boone and Winnebago Counties, the award helps students pursuing a career in education cover their educational expenses. The program is administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. 

To apply, candidates must complete the foundation's online universal application. This single application automatically matches students to all scholarships for which they qualify based on their background and responses to specific questions. Once matched, applicants must submit a unique response to a written prompt tailored to this specific award. While the application does not explicitly require a FAFSA submission, students should complete all sections of the universal application to ensure full consideration. The application cycle closes on the deadline of February 1st.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: IL
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- Offered by the Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, which is a group of women educators from Boone and Winnebago Counties. It is designed to support future teachers.

## How to apply

Complete the online universal application provided by the foundation, which automatically matches applicants to eligible scholarships, and write a response to the specific prompt provided.

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