Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois Scholarship Fund

Goodwill Industries mission is to help individuals with barriers achieve the dignity of work through advanced education. This program has enabled persons with disabilities to build a better future for themselves, their families and the local community through education. The funds were raised by asking customers at Goodwill stores in the community to “round up” their purchases to the nearest whole dollar to contribute to the fund.
Criteria includes:

• Registered in the MCC Access and Disability Department
• Applicant must provide an essay (300-word minimum) describing their educational goals and how the scholarship will provide help in reaching their goals.