2024 Spinoso Scholarship recipient Misty Villagomez is a 2018 Genoa-Kingston High School graduate working towards a master’s in international relations at American University.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Spinoso Masters Scholarship, made possible by the continued generosity of John and Vivian Spinoso through the Spinoso Masters Scholarship Fund at the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

New for 2025, the Spinoso Master’s Scholarship application is now part of the Foundation’s Universal Application, which opened on February 1. Eligible post-graduate students can apply online by the April 1, 2025, deadline.

“Now in its 14th year, the Spinoso Masters Scholarship has awarded over $390,000 to local graduates,” said Grants & Scholarships Manager Sara Nickels. “John and Vivian Spinoso have a deep commitment to supporting advanced education, and we are truly grateful for their ongoing generosity.”

The scholarship is open to graduates of DeKalb County high schools who are pursuing a master’s degree or higher at an accredited institution, in any field of study.

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