Honors Transfer Scholarships and Partnerships

Honors Full-Tuition Transfer Scholarships

Our ECC Honors Program partners with Elmhurst University and North Central College. Each of these institutions sponsors one full-tuition scholarship to an ECC student. Students are welcome to apply for one of or both of the scholarships as long as they meet the transfer college's eligibility requirements. Students will apply directly to North Central College for their Community College Honors Scholarship, but you will find the requirements and processes outlined below. ECC faculty and staff will provide their reviews of applicants, but the decision will be made by North Central. A committee of ECC faculty and staff will select the recipient of the Elmhurst University Transfer Scholarship. Students applying for the Elmhurst Transfer Scholarship will submit all required materials through a Google Form that you can locate below. The Honors Program Director, Jason Kane, will not be a reviewer for either scholarship, but you can reach out to him with questions about the eligibility requirements or processes. Both scholarship applications are due in March each year, and selections are made by early April.

Elmhurst University Transfer Scholarship Details for 2024-2025

Elmhurst Transfer Scholarship 2025.docx

Elmhurst University Transfer Scholarship Application

All information and supporting documents will be submitted by completing this Google Form : Honors Program Elmhurst Transfer Scholarship Form

Eligibility and application requirements are detailed in the document above, and you can refer to the scholarship checklist below to make sure that you have everything ready to complete your application.

Elmhurst University Full-tuition Honors Transfer Scholarship Checklist

Elmhurst University’s Honors Full-tuition Transfer Scholarship Checklist

Elmhust University Release of Information Form

Release of Information for Elmhurst Full Ride Scholarship.docx

ECC Full Tuition Scholarship 2025.pdf

North Central College Scholarship--Link with the Scholarship Details: NCC Scholarship Details

Students are only able to apply for the scholarship once they have applied and been accepted to North Central so that they have their login credentials.

According to North Central, here are reasons to consider transferring to their institution:

Here are some of the top reasons to choose North Central, though the list could go on and on!

Transfer-friendly: 1/3 of our student body are transfers, so you’re in good company and we’re here to support you as you transition here and during your time here! We have a Transfer Center dedicated for mentorship with transfer peers and faculty transfer advocates, educational workshops for career preparation, and fun social events throughout the academic year.
Accessible location: Our location borders downtown Naperville and is only a block from the Metra train station that goes into Chicago, so there are endless things to do and many internships/careers to explore. We’re ranked third in ‘Best Cities to Live in America’ (Niche 2022) and named the ‘Safest City in America’ (MoneyGeek 2023).
Resources: We are a smaller-sized school (over 2,800 undergraduate students) with the amount of resources you’d find at a larger university. We have our Office of Student Involvement to help you get involved, a Center for Career and Professional Development that assists you find your dream career outcomes, our Center for Student Success to help you achieve your academic goals with a personalized coach, and so much more. On top of this, we have world-class academic facilities featuring all of the state-of-the-art equipment you need to be well-versed in today’s technology and cutting-edge best practices.

North Central College Scholarship Details (copied from the link shared above)

North Central College Community College Honors Scholarship (Elgin Community College)

North Central College Scholarship Student Checklist

North Central College’s Honors Full-tuition Transfer Scholarship Checklist

Transfer Institutions that Offer PTK Scholarships

The Phi Theta Kappa organization updates an interactive map that lists transfer institutions that offer PTK scholarships.

This link should take you to this map: Map Showing Colleges and Universities That Offer PTK Scholarships

Hispanic Scholarship Fund--Hispanic Scholar Program

Reminder: The 2025 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.

Apply Now!

Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, and Media & Entertainment Summit
Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students

Deadline: February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT

Eligibility:

The HSF Scholar Program is open to students of all races that identify as being of Hispanic Heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2025-2026 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

About HSF:

HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.

Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $756 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Additional Important Information:

It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2025 HSF Scholar Program Application

No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application

HSF Scholar Application Timeline:

January – Phase I of the application opened January 5 and closes on February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT
Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)
June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete

Sincerely,

Fidel A. Vargas

President & CEO

HSF

Lake Forest College Scholarship Information for Honors Program Students and Phi Theta Kappa Members

Lake Forest College has shared the following information regarding scholarship opportunties for members of our Honors Program and members of Phi Theta Kappa. In addition, their full financial aid information sheet is included below. These are awards managed and distributed by Lake Forest College, so if you have any questions, please contact representatives at Lake Forest College directly.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship – Guaranteed $25,000 scholarship per year for members of PTK that have completed an AA, AS, or 60 transferrable credit hours. There is a guaranteed $30,000 scholarship for students that have a 3.75+ GPA.
Honors Scholarship - $2,000 scholarship per year for members of their community college’s honors program. This is stackable with the PTK scholarship if students are involved in both Honors and PTK.

Other opportunities:

Forester Flagship Program offers qualified in-state students up to 100% of tuition covered through grants and scholarships.
Undocumented students receive up to $40,000 in Lake Forest College grants and scholarships.
$2,000 per year Visit Grant awarded to students that complete an in-person or virtual visit.

Contact Person:

Melanie Julison, M.S.

Admissions Counselor

LAKE FOREST COLLEGE | 555 N Sheridan Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

P | 847-735-5087| lakeforest.edu

Lake Forest Scholarship Information Flier.pdf

Honors Transfer Agreements

Our ECC Honors Program has transfer agreements with Western Illinoins University and Northern Illinois University. These agreements state how their respective Honors Programs will accept your Honors courses and experiences at ECC to count toward their Honors Program requirements. This allows you the opportunity to transfer into their Honors Programs and still be able to engage and excel when you transfer. For details about the transfer agreements, you can review the specific documents below. Be sure to ask your contact at WIU or NIU about any questions, and reach out to our ECC Honors Program if you need to verify your engagement in Honors.

Western Illinoins University Honors Transfer Articulation Agreement

WIU-ECC Honors Agreement.docx

Northern Illinois University Honors Transfer Articulation Agreement

ECC-NIU Honors Partnership Final_September 2020.pdf

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