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Adults with a documented disability residing in DuPage, Kane, or Kendall counties, Illinois who are pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree or vocational training may apply.
Up to two awards of up to $500 each pay tuition, books, or fees directly to the school.
Submit an application and a one-page essay on what independent living means to you by November 15 for spring enrollment or June 15 for fall enrollment.
The AIM Center for Independent Living Scholarship awards Up to $500 (2 winners).
November 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Trade or vocational; Continuing or nontraditional; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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