John M. Leatherbury Memorial Scholarship

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John M. Leatherbury Memorial Scholarship

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The John M. Leatherbury Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 to residents over 25 in specific Illinois counties who plan to attend Waubonsee Community College for a professional certificate or associate degree.

May 4, 2026

27 days left

$1,000

Award amount

7

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Residents of DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, or Will counties, Illinois
  • Nontraditional students aged 25 or older
  • Students seeking a professional certificate or associate degree

Key highlights

  • $1,000 award amount
  • Deadline: May 4, 2026
  • Supports tuition and required course fees

Why apply

  • Financial assistance for education costs
  • Support for nontraditional students
  • Opportunity to further education at Waubonsee Community College

Who can apply

  • Resident of DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, or Will counties, Illinois
  • Community college student
  • High school graduate
  • Seeking a professional certification or associate degree
  • Planning to attend Waubonsee Community College
  • Aged 25 or older
  • Nontraditional student

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

upcoming

Study levels

adult_non_traditional

Eligible institutions

Waubonsee Community College

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Provider URL
  • Payout method details

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Prepare a transcript, letter of recommendation, and essay for the application.

Key requirements (7)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Documents
  • Resident of DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, or Will counties, Illinois.
  • Community college student.
  • High school graduate.
  • Seeking a professional certification or associate degree.
  • Planning to attend Waubonsee Community College.
  • Aged 25 or older.
  • Nontraditional student.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)

Applying

Applications are due by May 4, 2026, and require a transcript, letter of recommendation, and essay.

Award & payment

Amount: $1,000

Payout: Not stated on the listing

may cover all or part of tuition and required course fees and may also provide support for required books for credit courses

About the provider

Overview

This scholarship provides $1,000 to eligible residents seeking to further their education at Waubonsee Community College.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Residents over 25 from specific Illinois counties planning to attend Waubonsee Community College.