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Ernest and Charlene Stachowiak Memorial Scholarship

Updated: Oct 6, 2021

To provide educational resources for residents in Boone and Winnebago Counties.


Applicant must:

- Be a current college or non-traditional student; - Have a permanent address in Winnebago or Boone County; - Have a GPA of at least 2.5/4.0; - Demonstrate financial need; and - Exhibit sincerity, high character, and the ability to overcome obstacles.


Learn more about the Ernest and Charlene Stachowiak Memorial Scholarship.

This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL). CFNIL's scholarship application opens December 1 and closes February 1 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


Photo of Ernest and Charlene Stachowiak and logo for the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

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