Supporting students with intellectual disabilities pursuing skills that will allow them to live independently.
Applicant must:
- Be between the ages of 18-25 as of the application deadline;
- Have an intellectual disability as defined in the Scholarship Specifications section above;
- Have a permanent address in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago Counties;
- Be enrolled or intending to enroll in a post-secondary program that will enhance his or her life;
- Be enrolled or intending to enroll in a post-secondary program that will enhance his or her life through employment and/or independent living skills for the upcoming academic year;
- Provide verification that they receive services for an intellectual disability, such as a reference from their primary care physician or school case manager.
Learn more about the Ann Dooley Advancement Scholarship.
This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL). CFNIL's scholarship application opens March 1 and April 15 every year. Learn more about CFNIL's scholarship program and application process at www.cfnil.org/scholarships
Questions about this scholarship? Contact CFNIL at scholarships@cfnil.org