Homeless Youth Scholarship


Application Period Open

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is a homeless or unaccompanied youth entering college.  Multiple scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who have attended Kane County public schools.

More information can be found on the following PDF link

Please complete the following application for the $500-$1,000 Homeless / Unaccompanied Youth Scholarship.

The following forms will need to be printed and completed to be submitted via mail to complete your application.

Mail to:

Kane Keeps

c/o Kane County ROE – Deanna Oliver

28 N First Street

Geneva  IL  60134

School Report and Authorization for Release

Applicant Reference Sheet

Scholarship Application

  • Family Information

    Please provide the best contact information so we may contact to discuss your application. (This section is optional and will not affect an applicant's eligibility.)
  • Education Background

  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Please list up to 3 schools you have applied for and their location. Also indicate if you have been accepted.
  • Student Response Questions

  • Describe how you meet the qualifications for the KEEP Scholarship and why it is important to you to receive this scholarship. (Limit 200 words)
  • Explain your area of interest to study in college and how it contributes to your career interest. (Limit 200 words)
  • Explain a challenging time in your life, how you overcame that challenge and what you learned from it. (Limit 200 words)
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.