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Oakton Wentcher Scholars Program

Wentcher Foundation
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/4/2026
Closes: 4/13/2026

The Oakton Wentcher Scholars Program supports graduating high school seniors from the Chicago area who are planning to attend Oakton Community College. Students who demonstrate financial need and have overcome adversity are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$3,500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Chicago, Illinois
  • High school senior
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Fulltime student
  • Planning to attend Oakton Community College
  • U.S. citizen, conditional permanent resident, FAFSAeligible non-citizen, or permanent resident
  • Participation in extracurricular activities or leadership
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: IL
    • City: Chicago
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Citizenship Status
    Conditional Permanent Resident, FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

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