Southern Illinois Community Foundation Scholarship Application 2026

The Southern Illinois Community Foundation represents scholarships all across Southern Illinois with a variety of different missions, goals, and dreams. In order to begin, you must make an account with Kaleidoscope. Once you have done that, you will be required to fill out some basic questions that will determine what scholarships you are eligible for. Once all the information is filled out, you will then be able to select what scholarships you would like to apply to. Please be sure to read every question carefully and answer truthfully in order to ensure you are matched to the scholarships that best fit you and your future. For any questions regarding qualifications for scholarships, please reach out to our Program Associate, Matt Nation, at [email protected].

Our scholarship program began in 2013, and since then we have awarded over 700 scholarships totaling in the amount of over $1,100,000.

Every scholarship we have has its own unique qualifications. This can be based on your high school, participation in sports, etc. Be sure to read every question carefully to ensure you apply for the scholarships that you qualify for.

A special team of reviewers will look at each and every scholarship application from start to finish. Please make sure to answer all questions professionally and thoroughly.