Up To $2,500 In Scholarships Available To Students In DuPage County

DUPAGE COUNTY — The DuPage County Board recently opened applications for its Community Services Block Grant scholarships. The scholarships, available in amounts of up to $2,500, will help students in need pay for tuition and other college-related costs.

Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• DuPage County resident
• Household income at least 200 percent lower than federal poverty level
• Have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or training program

To apply, students must write a 500-word essay and submit two letters of recommendation, along with academic transcripts and other documents.

The deadline to submit an application is May 3 at 4:30 p.m. Click the link to apply for a Community Services Block Grant Scholarship.