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Empowering Future Leaders Through Scholarships

Investing in the education of African American students to build a stronger, more vibrant community.

5Awards

$10KTotal Value

2025Cycle

Scholarship Program

About Our Scholarships

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

The QCAA Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for African American students enrolled in college. This year’s program includes 5 awards totaling $10,000 to support students in their academic pursuits.

Three of our scholarships are named in honor of distinguished community leaders: Ron Allen, Leroy Cooper, and former City of Aurora, IL Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns. Additional scholarships are designated to recognize students excelling in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields.

$10,000

Five scholarships awarded to deserving African American college students committed to academic excellence.

Ron Allen Scholarship

Honoring the legacy and community contributions of Ron Allen.

Leroy Cooper Scholarship

Celebrating the vision and dedication of Leroy Cooper.

Scheketa Hart-Burns Scholarship

In honor of the former City of Aurora, IL Alderwoman and her service.

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Review the following requirements carefully before submitting your application.

Currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year post-secondary institution.
Minimum cumulative 2.4 GPA. Provide a copy of your most recent transcript. Freshmen may provide their final high school transcript.
Must live in DuPage, Kane, Will, or Kendall counties, OR attend a post-secondary school in one of those counties.
Career college institutions are not eligible.

⚠Important: Only individuals who have NEVER won a QCAACC-Foundation Scholarship are eligible to apply. Past winners are NOT eligible.

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