West Gateway Coalition Scholarship

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Supporting residents of the West Gateway neighborhood with a drive to succeed.

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The West Gateway Coalition is a diverse and active neighborhood association on Rockford's west side. The intent of this scholarship is to support a student who loves their community and will have an easier time pursuing higher education with this additional support. Preference will be given to students with a drive to succeed, not necessarily the student with the highest academic achievement.

View a map of the geography encompassed and served by WGC.

Eligibility

Every CFNIL scholarship has a unique intent, often reflecting the background of the donor or person in whose memory the fund was created. CFNIL uses an online "universal" application to ensure the most efficient process; as an applicant, you do not need to predetermine which scholarships you should apply for. Complete ONE application each cycle, and your answers to a series of yes/no and personal background questions automatically match you to every scholarship you are eligible for. Because our scholarships were created to support students of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations, we encourage every scholarship seeker (high school graduating seniors and older) to apply!
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  • Closed

    This scholarship is part of the Winter application cycle.

    This scholarship is open from December 1st to February 1st.

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  • Specifications

    Applicant must reside within the West Gateway Coalition (WGC) boundaries, currently defined as Kilburn Avenue, Pierpont Avenue, Preston Street, and Auburn Street. View a map of the location

    Academic performance will be given low priority consideration in the selection process. Preference may be given to students with lower GPAs.

    Preference may be given to applicants who provide a reference from a current member of the West Gateway Coalition (WGC) Board of Directors that discusses the applicants' participation in WGC activities.

  • Written Prompt

    Each CFNIL scholarship is created with a specific purpose in mind. As you complete the application, the system automatically matches you with every scholarship for which you are eligible and will present you with a specific written prompt for each. You're encouraged to craft a unique response to each prompt to show the reviewers why you're the best candidate for that scholarship.