Apply Now for Spring 2026 Scholarships!
The Foundation offers scholarships ranging from $250 to $5,000 for both incoming and current Moraine Valley students.
These scholarships are gift aid, which means you do not have to repay them or earn them by working.
Scholarships are based on a variety of qualifications, such as:
- Outstanding academic achievement
- Personal achievement
- Financial need
- Leadership skills
- Community involvement
- Programs and fields of study
All students, whether they already receive financial aid or not, are eligible to apply for scholarships. Scholarships are a gift and do not need to be paid back. You may receive a scholarship even if you already have some financial aid. Full- and part-time students are eligible.
While many scholarships require students to complete a FAFSA form, there are some scholarships available for students who have not completed a FAFSA or who are not eligible for FAFSA. We encourage everyone to apply.
You can apply for a scholarship at any time however there are three Scholarship Award windows during the academic year.
- For Fall/Spring semesters for the upcoming academic year – Apply March 31 to May 31 – more than 300 scholarships awarded from $250 to $5000.
- For Fall semester – Apply July 1 to one week prior to fall classes begin – Approximately 50 scholarships awarded from $250 to $1,000.
- For Spring semester – Apply Nov. 1 to a week before spring classes begin – Approximately 50 scholarships awarded from $150 to $1,000.
You only have to apply once an academic year to be considered for all of the three Scholarship Award Windows. You will be notified if you are receiving an award in your student email account. If you applied for a scholarship last year, you must apply again, as each year all applications are cleared and the process starts again March 1.
Scholarships can only be used at Moraine Valley Community College for the fall or spring semesters. There are no summer semester scholarships. Scholarships may not be used to pay off past balances. Scholarships can be used to pay tuition, fees, books and supplies purchased at the Moraine Valley Bookstore.
Please direct any questions to the Moraine Valley Foundation scholarships@iarerobotics.com or call (708) 974-5551.
Incoming New Students
- In order to fill out a scholarship application, you must have completed both a Moraine Valley admission application and have a student ID number.
- It is to the student advantage to complete a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA (for more information on the FAFSA, click here).
- Click here for more information on admission to Moraine Valley.
Current Students
- Click on the Apply For Moraine Valley Scholarships button above.
- Click on the blue sign-on button in the upper right corner. Your student information will be filtered into your application once you sign-on.
- Answer a few additional questions and the scholarship program will auto-match you to available scholarships.
- If there are additional scholarships you may be eligible for, you will receive an email directing you back into the system to answer additional questions.
One of the most important aspects of the scholarship application is your essay. This 300-to-500-word essay gives you the opportunity to express how you would benefit from receiving a Foundation scholarship and why you think the selection committee should consider you.
The college’s Speaking and Writing Center can help you with this crucial component of the application.
For questions about the scholarship process, contact Patti Mehallick.
Named in memory of the former dean of Allied Health, Public Service and Nursing, this scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books, and transportation at Moraine Valley, as funds permit.
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Must be district resident, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be currently enrolled in an Allied Health or Nursing Program, have successfully completed 12 credit hours of the program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Applications Available: Year-round. Only this form will be accepted for this scholarship.
Pickup/Drop-off Location: Financial Aid Office (S107)
More Information: Contact the Financial Aid Office at (708) 974-5726
This scholarship is presented to district high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence. It can be used for 15 credit hours of in-district tuition.
Amount: Equivalent tuition dollar amount for in-district tuition.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of the Moraine Valley district and graduate with a cumulative class rank in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class at the end of the seventh or eighth semester.
Pickup/Drop-off Location: High school counseling offices
More Information: Contact the Financial Aid Office at (708) 974-5726
These scholarships are funded by Moraine Valley’s Faculty Association and can be used for college expenses such as tuition, books and fees at Moraine Valley. Several scholarships are awarded each semester. To apply for this scholarship, students must be invited to apply by a full-time faculty member in the faculty association.
Amount: $200 to $500, dependent on funds and number of qualified applicants
Eligibility: Open to full- or part-time students who have completed 25 credit hours in a transfer or career program at Moraine Valley, maintained at least a 3.4 GPA, are currently enrolled, have been invited to apply by a full-time faculty member, and will be enrolled at Moraine Valley during the semester the scholarship is awarded. Fall applications are awarded the following spring semester and spring applications are awarded the following fall semester. Students invited by a full-time faculty member will be provided with instructions on how to apply.
Applications Available: Oct. 26, 2025
Deadline: Nov. 10, 2025
More Information: Contact Dawn Countryman at (708) 608-4316 and countrymand@iarerobotics.com (Room C200)
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The Mark Sebby Memorial Nondestructive Testing Scholarship is available to new or current students taking Nondestructive classes at Moraine Valley Community College.
Scholarship Amount: up to $500
Eligibility: Open to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in the next session of the Nondestructive Testing Program who are in good standing.
Application submission: Application may be found online or from the Nondestructive Testing faculty. Please return this completed application to the Moraine Valley Foundation, 9000 College Parkway, Building M, Room M220, Palos Hills, IL 60465 or email it to Patti Mehallick at mehallickp@iarerobotics.com.
Deadline: Please note that this scholarship will remain open until awarded.
More information: Contact Patti Mehallick at (708) 974-5551 or mehallickp@iarerobotics.com
This scholarship, available every semester, is sponsored by Moraine Valley’s Student Government Association and can be used to purchase books for college at the college bookstore. Full- or part-time students may apply.
Amount: $200
Eligibility: Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be currently enrolled at Moraine Valley.
Applications Available: Year-round
Pickup/Drop-off Location: Student Life Office (Room U115). Applications are available on the Student Life page within MVConnect under Forms.
Deadline: Varies by semester. Contact Student Life Office.
More Information: Contact Dean of Students, Kent Marshall, at (708) 974-5390 or marshallk34@iarerobotics.com
This scholarship, which can be used to continue your education at Moraine Valley Community College, is awarded to an outstanding participant in Moraine Valley’s Student Life programs.
Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Must be involved in Student Life Office program(s) and have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, with completion of at least six credit hours per semester. Must complete essay and provide 2 sealed letters of recommendation from Moraine Valley faculty, staff or administration.
Applications Available: Starting every March
Deadline: every April
Pickup/Drop-off Location: Contact the Student Life Office (Room U115)
These scholarships provide money for academically excellent students pursuing all avenues of education. Awards are funded by Moraine Valley's Support Staff Association.
Amount: $200-$300, dependent on funds and number of qualified applicants
Eligibility: Must have completed 15 credit hours at Moraine Valley, maintained at least a 3.0 GPA, and have obtained a recommendation by a Moraine Valley faculty member.
Applications Available: Year-round.
Pickup/Drop-off Location: Financial Aid Office (S107)
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) has offered a scholarship(s) to current students taking Nondestructive classes at Moraine Valley Community College.
Scholarship Amount: Varies $500 to $1,000
Eligibility: Open to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in the next session of the Nondestructive Testing Program who are in good standing.
Application submission: Application may be found online or from the Nondestructive Testing faculty. Please return this completed application to the Moraine Valley Foundation, 9000 College Parkway, Building M, Room M220, Palos Hills, IL 60465 or email it to Patti Mehallick at mehallickp@iarerobotics.com.
Deadline: Please note this scholarship will remain open until awarded.
More information: Contact Patti Mehallick at (708) 974-5551 or mehallickp@iarerobotics.com
Additional Scholarships
In addition to scholarships available from the Moraine Valley Community College Foundation, there are several scholarships funded by faculty, staff or departments on campus.
These scholarships have a separate application process, outlined in each of the descriptions below. Tap or click on the Additional Scholarships box below to see all available opportunities.
Anne Reagan Endowed Scholarships
Bedford Grow Lou Dineff Memorial Scholarships
Brian A. Andersen Memorial Scholarship
Dave and Karen Heide Volunteer Scholarships
Dr. James Koeller Scholarship
Dr. Patricia M. Bauhs Scholarship
Egon Menker Memorial Scholarship
FitRec Scholarships
Great Lakes Bank Scholarships
Joann Karen Basick Scholarship
John and Patricia Coleman Scholarship
Lieutenant Gene Marcheschi Memorial Scholarships
Maribis Lou Dineff Memorial Scholarships
Matthew P. Walsh Scholarship
Moraine Valley Foundation High School Equivalency Scholarship
Returning Women Diversity Scholarship
Richard and Sharon Fritz Scholarships
Sandra Broadbent Memorial Scholarships
Aileen S. Andrew Foundation Career Programs Scholarships
Amazon MDW7 Warriors Affinity Group Scholarship for Veterans
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Palos/Orland Area Branch – Anita Ritzler
Scholarship
Amir Darwish Scholarship for Refugees
Ann Koranda Memorial Scholarship for Fine Arts and Humanities
Annie Picard Fine Arts and Humanities Scholarship
Arab American Academic Excellence Scholarships
Arab American Women Scholarship
Arlene Spiros Academic Scholarships
Assistance League of Chicagoland West
Astro-to-Cyclone Scholarship
Atassi Foundation Scholarship
Athletics Scholarships
Automotive Technology Academic Scholarship
Automotive Technology Scholarship
*Ben Ketza Entrepreneur Scholarship
Beverly Keehn Scholarship
*Business Student Professional Organization Scholarship
Carolina Vazquez Memorial Scholarship
Carpe Diem STEM Scholarship
Cindy Sullivan Returning Women’s Scholarship
ComEd Scholarship
*Dan Dunne Memorial Scholarship
Dennis Shannon Scholarships for Leadership and Excellence in Accounting
Donna E. Wade RN Scholarship
Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins Last Mile Scholarships
Dr. Vernon O. Crawley Full-Time Student Scholarship
Dr. Vernon O. Crawley Part-Time Student Scholarships
Edward Walter McCormack Memorial Veteran’s Scholarship
Eileen Stahulak Memorial Scholarship
Erich Spengler Career Pathway Memorial Scholarship
Fay Fischer Memorial Scholarships
Financial Aid Scholarship
Financial Services Scholarship
*Forging Foundations Tedd Gutt Scholarships
GED Preparation Program Graduate Scholarship
Gogolew Family Scholarship
Greece Study Abroad Scholarships
Greer Scholars Scholarships
Haney Family Fitness Trainer Scholarships
Healthcare Education, Research and Innovation Foundation (HERIF) Scholarships
IHIA Healthcare Scholarship
International Student Scholarship
Jack DeLoss Taylor Charitable Trust Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Scholarships
Jeff Williams’ Tutor’s Scholarship
Jesús De Anda Memorial Scholarships
Joan E. Miller RN Scholarship
John Michael Grotto Memorial Scholarship
* John A. Weber Electric Vehicle Technician Scholarship
*John Samuel Nattsas Memorial Scholarship
JTD Aspire Scholarships
Kevin Pressley Memorial Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of Orland Park Scholarships
*Kiwanis Rotary Culinary Scholarship
*L.A. Schraffenberger Health Sciences Scholarship
*Marjorie Pelino Scholarships
Mark Sebby Non-Destructive Testing Scholarship
Marsha P. Johnson Scholarship
Mary Pat Hickey Memorial Scholarship
Maryanne Terpstra Fine Arts and Humanities Scholarship
Mathematics Scholarship
Matrix Fitness Scholarship
Medical Terminology Faculty Scholarships
Monocchio Family Scholarship
Moraine Valley Alumni Hall of Fame Scholarship
Moraine Valley Annuitants Association Scholarships
Moraine Valley Community College Radiologic Technology Scholarship
Moraine Valley Community College Respiratory Care Program Scholarships
Moraine Valley Executive Leadership Book Fund Scholarship
Moraine Valley Foundation Police/Firefighter Scholarship
Moraine Valley Foundation Retention Scholarships
Music Scholarships
Muslim Student Association (MSA) Scholarships
Orland-Palos VFW Scholarships of Excellence
Orland Park Veterans Commission Scholarships
Palos Heights Beautification Committee Automotive Technology Scholarship
Palos Heights Woman’s Club Arts Scholarship
Palos Heights Woman’s Club Scholarship
Patricia McKeague Memorial Scholarship for Bilingual Students in Nursing and Health Sciences
Paul Simon Essay Scholarships
*Pay It Forward Scholarship
Peter Garetto Culinary Scholarship
Powers-King Book Scholarships
Randy Conner Fine Arts and Humanities Scholarship
Raymond and Margaret Lehner Scholarship
Riley Spreadbury Scholarships
Rotary Club of Orland Park Scholarships
Sandra S. Wagner Career Programs Scholarships
Sandra S. Wagner Health Care Scholarships
Selamah Chik Scholarship
Steve and Alice Molo Nursing Scholarships
Student Involvement Scholarship
Suburban Service League Scholarships
*SWG Accounting Scholarship
Terri Pacelli Fine Arts and Humanities Scholarship
“Thank You Veteran” Scholarships
Umeed Scholarship for the Advancement of Asian American Students
Valerie and Robert Rucinski Memorial Scholarship
W.E.B. DuBois Scholarship
William Opelka Scholarship
*William Hurley Smith Crossing Employee Scholarships
*William James Theres Memorial Scholarship
*Youth Exploration Enrichment Scholarship
Zakat Chicago Empowerment Scholarships
* New scholarships awarded between July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Outside Scholarships
The scholarships listed here are not offered by Moraine Valley Community College or its Foundation. These scholarships are offered by outside organizations such as clubs, businesses, charities, and special interest organizations. Explore more scholarship opportunities outside of Moraine Valley.
