Homeless/Unaccompanied Youth Scholarship


Basis of Awards

Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors from Kane County public schools that are homeless or unaccompanied youth entering college. Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the number of applications received.

Awards are based on financial need, housing status, academic achievement, commitment to community services and school-related activities, demonstration of leadership, recommendations, and an essay.

Application Forms

The application is made available to all interested parties that attend Kane County public schools. The Kane County Regional Office of Education McKinney-Vento Liaison may assist with the disbursement of application forms to students supported by the program.

Notification of Award Recipients

The KEEP Board and/or scholarship committee will review the completed applications and select the recipients. All scholarship applicants will be notified of the selections on May 9, 2025.

Awarding of Scholarship

The $500 or $1,000 scholarship award is issued directly to the higher education institution attended by the recipient to be used for tuition. 

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2025

Completed the application form below and submit the additional linked forms to  Jimmy Pawola at [email protected].

 

 

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.