The Spinoso Masters Scholarship is administered at the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The scholarship provides up to $10,000 in support for students pursuing post-undergraduate studies. Applications are available from April 1 – June 1 each year.

Donors John and Vivian Spinoso

Scholarship Criteria:

• • U.S. citizen
  • Was a resident of DeKalb County, IL, and graduated from a DeKalb County high school. (applicant does not currently need to be a resident of DeKalb County, IL)
  • Be enrolled and/or accepted at a post-undergraduate institution working toward a degree in any field of study
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Higher consideration will be given to those who have previously been awarded a Spinoso Masters Scholarship
  • View full scholarship guidelines for this scholarship >

History of the Scholarship Opportunity:

Donors John and Vivian Spinoso have a strong desire to support continuing education. Created in 2012, the Spinoso Masters Scholarship Fund has awarded over $360,000 to local graduates.

This scholarship and a few others are not included in the Foundation’s Universal Scholarship Application. They are listed as additional scholarships offered through the Community Foundation. The additional scholarship listing contains opportunities for post-high school students, including award renewals, reapplications, and more. Applicants must determine their eligibility and apply using an application specific to that award. To determine eligibility for these awards, please review the guidelines for each and complete an online application.