Your achievements in and outside the classroom can earn you scholarship money for educational expenses. Scholarships are started by Donors and considered "gift aid", meaning they are a free resource you do not repay. They are awarded for any number of reasons (academic standing, leadership, specialized talents, ethnic origin, financial need, etc.) and are available whether you are just beginning your JJC studies or are near graduation. Apply for JJC Scholarship with the Tracking and Review System (STARS Online).
Getting Started
Before applying read a guide on how to apply for JJC scholarships.
Scholarships 2013 - 2014
- Apply for scholarships online between January 7 and April 1 for priority consideration. The process will be closed after April 1 for review by the scholarship committees.
- Scholarships have varied criteria establised and many of the scholarships are "need based" and require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When applying students must meet all criteria for each scholarship.
- Scholarships will be awarded starting in the fall semester on an annual basis and must be used during the school year for which they are awarded.
- New and existing scholarships will be posted as they become available. Check your application through "STARS Online" frequently for new postings or updated information.
JJC Foundation Scholarship for Graduates of District 525 High Schools
The JJC Foundation offers an annual merit based scholarship to each of the JJC District 525 high schools (see map listed below). The scholarships will be awarded to incoming JJC freshman planning to attend JJC in the fall of 2013. Applicants must have a 3.25 or above high school GPA and a 21 or greater ACT score to apply.
Apply for Scholarships Online for 2013-2014
Application Deadline: April 1st, 2013
Apply for scholarships now!
STARS Online is our scholarship tracking and review system. It was recently upgraded, so your user experience may be slightly different than before.
FAFSA/Scholarship Workshops - Available at
Main Campus, City Center, Romeoville, Frankfort and Morris.
Starting Wednesday, February 27, 2013
No appointment necessary - complete your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and start the scholarship application process. It is open to the public.
The JJC Reading and Writing Center (WRC) C-2001 Tutors are available to help students brainstorm for ideas, develop their answers to application questions, add details to their essays, free form questions and draft thank you letters to the scholarship donors after receiving an award.
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