Student Eligibility and Application Process
Candidates will have/be:
- A student attending a Waukegan school – can be public or
private.
- A first-generation college student. First-generation meaning the parents of the student did not obtain a bachelor's degree from the United States in a traditional path or completed their higher education outside of the United States.
- A family committed to having the student attend a 4-year college/university.
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the candidate’s:
- Academic merit and/or potential
- Individual determination to succeed
- Ability to overcome challenges
- Motivation to complete challenging coursework
- Family commitment to attaining college
Application Procedures include:
- Student essays
- Parent essays
- Recommender information
- Most recent grade report
If you have any questions, please contact Pricilla Uriostegui pricilla.uriostegui@waukegantocollege.org