Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) offers many private scholarships sponsored by community organizations. Students are encouraged to apply for multiple scholarships to increase their chances of receiving financial aid. Please note that the Financial Aid, Veteran Services, and Student Employment Office only accepts scholarships specifically for educational purposes.

Notification and Guidelines

If you are awarded a community-sponsored scholarship, you will be notified once the Financial Aid, Veteran Services, and Student Employment Office receives official notification and payment from the donor. Be sure to contact your donor for the exact scholarship guidelines and remember to thank them in writing.

Using Your Scholarship

1. Tuition and Fees: Your student account will be credited for tuition and/or fees.
2. Books: If your scholarship covers book purchases, you must authorize SWIC Barnes & Noble Bookstore to bill financial aid charges by pressing the “Big Green Button” in your eSTORM student center.

Book Purchases

You can start charging your books on the Monday before the first day of class. To do this, you need a valid SWIC student ID card, which you can get from Public Safety.

Remaining Funds

If your scholarship guidelines allow, any remaining funds (after tuition, fees, and books) will be disbursed to you via check once all SWIC charges are paid.

Important Note

The scholarships listed below are for informational purposes only. SWIC is not responsible for the content or security of these third-party sites.

Community Scholarships

Listed in alphabetical order. Application deadlines and qualifications will vary.