Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships focus on academic achievement, program or major or financial need.

Scholarships are awarded based on stated criteria and reviewer evaluation. All reviewers are required to abide by COD's core values of integrity, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• Fall Semester Scholarship applications accepted Feb. 1 through April 15.
• Spring Semester Scholarship applications accepted Sept 15 through Nov. 1.

The Scholars Award Program is College of DuPage's premier merit-based scholarship program for 2024-2025 high school graduates.

A limited number of scholarships are awarded each year, so applicants should try to highlight why they stand out on their Scholars Award application.

The JumpStart Scholarship provides students that have completed a GED preparation course at College of DuPage and successfully earned their high school equivalency with a jump start into their college experience.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) students who have completed ELA-0956 and/or ELA-0958 at College of DuPage and passed the state mandated exit test are also eligible to apply for the JumpStart Scholarship.

Students must live in District 502 and must use the scholarship within 12 months of initial eligibility. Complete one of the following scholarship applications to apply. Students are only eligible to receive this scholarship once.

• 2024/2025 JumpStart Scholarship Application

Students who have completed their studies at College of DuPage may be eligible for an honors transfer scholarship to Aurora University, Elmhurst University, Millikin University or North Central College.