This year, 180 students received over $350,000 in scholarships from Funds at the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Scholarship awards averaged more than $1,900 per student.

2024 Scholarship Awards by High School

• DeKalb High School = $68,570
• Genoa-Kingston High School = $30,300
• Indian Creek High School = $3,150
• Sandwich High School = $3,000
• Somonauk High School= $1,600
• Sycamore High School = $74,025
• Non-local High School = $27,000

DeKalb County high school graduates (class of 2024) received $180,645, while current undergraduate students received $76,470. Another $79,875 went to scholars pursuing master’s degrees or above.

Locally, Kishwaukee College students received $36,020 (33 awards), and Northern Illinois University students received $31,925 (21 awards).

Scholarships are made possible by individuals and organizations who recognize the importance of education. Donors establish Scholarship Funds for various reasons, such as memorializing a loved one, supporting students with specific characteristics, or celebrating personal success.

New scholarships established this year include the Brian D. Slavenas Memorial Scholarship, the Charles and Carol Orr Memorial Scholarship, the DeKalb County Healthcare Professional Scholarship, the Don and Nancy Pardridge Scholarship, and the Eric J. Gabriel Memorial Scholarship.

Learn more about Community Foundation scholarships at dekalbccf.org/scholarships.

For questions or additional scholarship information, please contact Sara Nickels at 815-748-5383 or s.nickels@dekalbccf.org.